Honda_Dude
3/3/2007 12:12:51 AM
has anyone seen the white license plate that has random numbers and chinese words?? does anyone kno where i can get one??
poser_pilot6
3/3/2007 12:18:41 AM
I think you probably mean Japanese characters, at least if you are talking about the type that you see on the front of imports here in the states. If thats what you mean, you can probably find it on eBay. Like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/IMPORT-TAGS-JAPANESE-VINTAGE-REPLICA-LICENSE-PLATE _W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42611QQihZ006QQitemZ160090372489QQrdZ1
Eh, that freakin link didnt come out right. Copy and paste it, or just do what I did, search on eBay for "Japanese license."
DKYamada
3/3/2007 12:21:23 AM
I wouldnt recommend it. It will just bring unwanted attention from police as well as thiefs.
poser_pilot6
3/3/2007 11:11:07 AM
It isnt going to bring any more attention than rims, exhaust, or a body kit. Dont stress it.
millpond
3/3/2007 12:41:24 PM
It all depends on where you live. Here in Oregon the LEO's give tickets for no front license plate.
poser_pilot6
3/3/2007 2:53:58 PM
When did that start? When I lived in Oregon, I never had a front plate on any of my cars, and I never got stopped for it. Even when I got pulled over for other reasons, they never said a thing about not having a front plate. Thats pretty lame of them.
millpond
3/3/2007 7:38:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: poser_pilot6
When did that start? When I lived in Oregon, I never had a front plate on any of my cars, and I never got stopped for it. Even when I got pulled over for other reasons, they never said a thing about not having a front plate. Thats pretty lame of them.
It's been the law for a long time. I got by with no front plate on my other car for a year, then got stopped by a state trooper and given a ticket for no front plate this past summer (stopped for only the plate). I agree it's lame.
DKYamada
3/6/2007 12:18:12 AM
Well out here in the Bay Area, their pretty strict about everything so
WheelBrokerAng
3/6/2007 12:46:01 AM
You guys will just have to move off somewheres like PA where they only require one plate...
WheelbrokerAng
Honda_Dude
3/6/2007 9:26:42 PM
ok, well i live in FL. they only need one in the back. how would i put the plate on the front bumper? would i have to just drills holes in the bumper?
millpond
3/7/2007 12:07:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: Honda_Dude
ok, well i live in FL. they only need one in the back. how would i put the plate on the front bumper? would i have to just drills holes in the bumper?
The dealers here put a plastic plate holder on the front of Accords. It's screwed into the bumper, then the plate is attached to the holder.
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19Accord97
3/7/2007 12:18:57 PM
Sane here in IL, 2 plates required
. I really would like to do the Evo license plate thing as I think it looks awesome! Putting the licences plate on the left or right of the front bumper. Anyone know of any kits that wouldnt require new drilling? And something to cover up the whole if I removed the stock brackets.
Oh yeah, one more thing. You know how people have body kits and then put the plate in their front window? Would that be legal? Or would it be one of those things where if you got pulled over, the cop was in a bad mood, and its just one more thing he could give you a ticket for?
millpond
3/7/2007 4:54:16 PM
19Accord97
3/11/2007 12:08:03 AM
That looks really good! Thanks for the pic! I just washed + waxed my car and realized my front plate is not drilled into the bumper
So therefore I can remove it w/o having holes! Now, I just need to figure out how to mount it like yours. How is it holding up? Im sure you dont drive your vette on yucky days, unlike my Accord so I think the double sided tape may deteriorate after awhile....hmmm
millpond
3/11/2007 12:21:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: 19Accord97
That looks really good! Thanks for the pic! I just washed + waxed my car and realized my front plate is not drilled into the bumper So therefore I can remove it w/o having holes! Now, I just need to figure out how to mount it like yours. How is it holding up? Im sure you dont drive your vette on yucky days, unlike my Accord so I think the double sided tape may deteriorate after awhile....hmmm
The plate mount is holding up well. The Vette was my only car for a year, so it has seen LOTS of rain. The 3M double sided tape is made for automobile exterior applications (like attaching trim pieces).
19Accord97
3/11/2007 1:59:29 AM
Really? I've never seen that before, where did you get it from, and was it very much? And, do you by chance know if it will leave a horrible sticky mess, or take off the paint in case you need to remove it?
poser_pilot6
3/11/2007 3:03:04 AM
I put 3M double side tape behind my license plate on the rear of my car, because the sub makes the plate rattle so freakin much. I got it from Wal Mart, it was only two or three dollars. I doubt it will take off the paint if you have to remove it, but it will probably leave some sticky. Goof Off should take that right off though.
19Accord97
3/11/2007 3:07:51 AM
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ORIGINAL: poser_pilot6
Goof Off should take that right off though.
Goof Off eh? Now where can you find something like that?! haha Just Kidding. Thanks! I will def. check into that tape. Or do you guys know of a better way to mount it? I plan on doing it just like the Vette in the picture or like the Evos. Do you guys think it will look ok? Oh, and will it block to much air from the power steering cooelr or radiator?
millpond
3/11/2007 3:50:12 AM
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ORIGINAL: 19Accord97
Really? I've never seen that before, where did you get it from, and was it very much? And, do you by chance know if it will leave a horrible sticky mess, or take off the paint in case you need to remove it?
I just looked at the tape package...it's called 3M Moulding Tape. 1/2"X60". It was $4.99 from Napa. Just heat the tape with a hair dryer and it removes easily. Using dental floss in a sawing motion between the tape and the paint surface makes the removal easier...thats how I removed the ACCORD emblem from the rear of my Accord. If any clean-up is necessary, Goo Gone or bug and tar remover works well.
