Front License Plate Bracket
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From: mnaorville, NY
the big question with your motorized retractable plate is...
how long have you had it? User mjlaris warned 3-4 months and may not work anymore so to get the manual one ($43) he referenced in the other thread
Retractable Hide Away License Plate Frame Bracket Holder Mount Kit | eBay
how long have you had it? User mjlaris warned 3-4 months and may not work anymore so to get the manual one ($43) he referenced in the other thread
Retractable Hide Away License Plate Frame Bracket Holder Mount Kit | eBay
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From: Holly Lake Ranch, Texas
I know, I know, it would be a travesty to put a front plate on an xk8/xkr but unfortunately in Idaho front plates are required. So far I haven't been pulled over but just in case I went to the local Jag dealer parts department and ordered a mounting bracket for a front license plate.
What I received had absolutely no instructions and it was just a piece of black plastic with some posts sticking out of the back that I was guessing would form fit the lower lip on the front bumper. Plus, it looks like I have to drill holes to mount it. Needless to say I've not yet done this as the piece of plastic is not form fitting and really doesn't seem to fit anwhere.
I'm pretty sure the parts guy ordered the right part as he took down the vin # of the car to make sure he got the right part.
Is there another type, possible something that attaches to existing bolts under the car?
If not, I might have to make one out of an erector set or something
What I received had absolutely no instructions and it was just a piece of black plastic with some posts sticking out of the back that I was guessing would form fit the lower lip on the front bumper. Plus, it looks like I have to drill holes to mount it. Needless to say I've not yet done this as the piece of plastic is not form fitting and really doesn't seem to fit anwhere.
I'm pretty sure the parts guy ordered the right part as he took down the vin # of the car to make sure he got the right part.
Is there another type, possible something that attaches to existing bolts under the car?
If not, I might have to make one out of an erector set or something
The problem with putting a plate on the two front bumper things is it will stop a lot of airflow to the cooling system. And I mean a lot of airflow. If you drive in a hot area I can just about guarantee you will overheat the engine. Tell it to the judge. If states insist on front plates, which do no good at all, then they should make car makers provide a place to put them. Jag shops in this area almost never see front plates. Go for it.
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From: Montgomery, TX
It is understandably confusing given the statement which makes it sound like you only need one. In TX, they only issue one plate for motorcycles, tractors, trailers etc, but cars get two.
Sec. 504.943. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and
(2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
Sec. 504.943. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and
(2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
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From: Holly Lake Ranch, Texas
It is understandably confusing given the statement which makes it sound like you only need one. In TX, they only issue one plate for motorcycles, tractors, trailers etc, but cars get two.
Sec. 504.943. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and
(2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
Sec. 504.943. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and
(2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
But with the XK8 I have been given a warning twice after being pulled over for no other reason than I didn't have a front plate. The fine would have been $200. So I got a piece of hard foam and shaped it to fit over the Lower lip of the opening and then used heavy duty sip tie.
The two pull overs were in the last two years and by rookie highway cops.
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