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Old 02-20-2012 | 08:03 PM
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Your guys' front license plate opinion please

Just installed a front license plate bracket. I really enjoy the way it looks but am now stuck trying to decide which plate option to go with. Don't want to double up on the Nissan logo but then again maybe I do. I couldn't find much pictures on the org to reference of members using anything but a required plate up front.. A front plate is not required in the state of TN

Black/Chrome - MAXIMA



Black/Chrome - Nissan Emblem



My front end

Old 02-20-2012 | 08:11 PM
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Looks like my front end when I first bought my car lol

Don't put a front plate unless you have to.
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:16 PM
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I agree with chrisman287, leave it off unless you have to.

And what is up with the spot light?
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Looks like my front end when I first bought my car lol

Don't put a front plate unless you have to.
+ 1,000,000....
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:25 PM
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no front plate is the cleanest looking option and ur lucky enough that it's not required in TN
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:27 PM
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agreed.

I HATE front plates. If you have the option of running without, then don't even bother with a cover. Go commando up front if you can
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:28 PM
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Connecticut requires it... which sucks, i have nothing to hide, but I hate getting pulled over.
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:28 PM
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Unfortuneately, I need a front license plate in NY. My plate is all bent to the shape of the bumper due to some close calls. LOL. The sig pic is when I first got the car (not in NY.)
Old 02-20-2012 | 09:43 PM
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OR sucks. Required here. I would go commando. I plan to after my accident, until I get a fixit ticket.
Old 02-20-2012 | 11:16 PM
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Shadowing what everyone else has said "NO FRONT PLATE!!!!"
Old 02-21-2012 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Rods03Max619
+ 1,000,000....
I agree and will raise you 1,000,000 x 10^1,000,000

If TN doesn't require a front plate, as eluded by another poster, I'd leave it off.

Here in **** CA, front plates are mandatory.
Old 02-21-2012 | 12:20 AM
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So umm, do you really have a spot light attached to you driver side mirror? lmao..
Old 02-21-2012 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bksmax11203
So umm, do you really have a spot light attached to you driver side mirror? lmao..
Old 02-21-2012 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bksmax11203
So umm, do you really have a spot light attached to you driver side mirror? lmao..
Maybe he's with the polic...

I need to go flush some stuff.. that isn't mine!
Old 02-21-2012 | 05:14 AM
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ah the police light bashers, classic. Only 4th gen in America with one. installed it myself. It was a high school phase but I'm still proud of it. Its a great 3rd headlight while alone on a dark road
Old 02-21-2012 | 05:21 AM
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Since you've already installed the holder, I'm not really sure which one I'd choose. When I got my 95, it already had one, so I went and got a plate. Originally, I got one of the American flag/bald eagle plates, since I love my country and was in the TN Nat'l Guard. Then I found an A32 plate on eBay and went with that. Here are some pics for you.

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Old 02-21-2012 | 07:18 AM
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man I'm kinda happy to see some more DPO deep forest green ones on the Org. I see a bunch of Lakeshore Blue and white and stuff. I know its a common color but I love correcting people when they say, I thought your car was black? Its not black, its Green baby!

edit: Texas has that BS law requiring a front plate too. No cowl lights either, yet Motorcycles can have all kinds of LEDs and only need a rear plate. WTH?
Old 02-21-2012 | 07:07 PM
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I don't care for front plates unless it is mandatory personally. It takes away from the aesthetics of any car in my opinion.
Old 02-21-2012 | 09:38 PM
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WA requires a front plate.... hate it... but because I have a stock bumper on the car now and it doesn't have a bracket for the plate, it is legal to run it in the windshield... i have it on the passenger visor held up with my cd case
Old 02-22-2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 96MaXiclean
Connecticut requires it... which sucks, i have nothing to hide, but I hate getting pulled over.
Nice to see someone from Connecticut sorry



Back on topic; I like the one that says Maxima it looks sick but in most cases it's better without front plates because then you get dirty under the plate.
Old 02-22-2012 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Doughboy89
WA requires a front plate.... hate it... but because I have a stock bumper on the car now and it doesn't have a bracket for the plate, it is legal to run it in the windshield... i have it on the passenger visor held up with my cd case

I tried that argument with a cop each of the last 4 times I've gotten pulled over they were like "it's illegal to have your plate in the windshield, sir"...they didn't cite me for it, but they all told me teh same thing.

Can you cite the RCW which makes it allowable?
Old 02-22-2012 | 01:14 PM
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http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/pasfaqs.htm

3rd ? down, from the top
Old 02-22-2012 | 01:22 PM
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Listen guys, a guy on nyc max did this mod and im doing the same.
http://nycmaximas.org/showthread.php?t=61942

Or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3mgZTL8Ru8
Old 02-22-2012 | 01:22 PM
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In Utah it's required by law to have a front license plate. I've never had a front license plate on any of my vehicles since I was able to drive. I've never been pulled over for it, and I've never been cited for it. My friend on the other hand, has been pulled over, and has been cited for it.

Maybe I'm just lucky... *knocks on wood*

If you can get away without installing the front plate, that's the way to go.
Old 02-22-2012 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by clintb3astwood
Listen guys, a guy on nyc max did this mod and im doing the same.
http://nycmaximas.org/showthread.php?t=61942

Or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3mgZTL8Ru8
That's pretty sick! ^^

If Florida required a front plate, I'd definitely be interested in setting something like that up
Old 02-22-2012 | 02:08 PM
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Im doing it this summer, i even have the link for the site to purchase it if you want.
Old 02-22-2012 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by clintb3astwood
Im doing it this summer, i even have the link for the site to purchase it if you want.
Just install it a little cleaner than that please. I was gonna do the same but for now, **** the law. No front plate for me.
Old 02-22-2012 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Just install it a little cleaner than that please. I was gonna do the same but for now, **** the law. No front plate for me.
It was his first attempt, wasnt bad though not gonna lie. Enjoy those $50 tickets lol. btw chris to your text my back bumper is TOAST lol...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UUOE7BSNs
Old 02-22-2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by clintb3astwood
It was his first attempt, wasnt bad though not gonna lie. Enjoy those $50 tickets lol. btw chris to your text my back bumper is TOAST lol.
I've seen that video of Ryan's car. That's the way you've gotta do yours.

I ain't neva scared.

Your phone isn't workin'?
Old 02-22-2012 | 03:39 PM
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Lol you added the front plate bracket? I just threw mine out due to how ugly it looked, and i'm from NY. For now the plate is zip tied, cause its required, but I plan to put a hideaway bracket soon.
Old 02-22-2012 | 04:08 PM
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I've been thinking about this for a while. No good place for a plate with all the lights.
Old 02-22-2012 | 04:30 PM
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For 12 years my MAX only had a rear plate. In MA they only required a rear license plate up until about 15 years ago. They let you keep using only the rear green plate as long as you want but newly registered cars require 2 plates. Two years ago I purchased a 2007 Acura TL and the front plates looked absurd. With the RMV I swapped plates and now have the green rear green plate on the Acura TL.

I don't like a front plate on the MAX but it looks more acceptable than on the Acura TL.
Old 02-22-2012 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I've seen that video of Ryan's car. That's the way you've gotta do yours.

I ain't neva scared.

Your phone isn't workin'?
im in nj and i made it like 3 weeks with no front plate. cuz i went to school in pa.
Old 02-22-2012 | 05:58 PM
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im in nj and i made it like 3 weeks with no front plate. cuz i went to school in pa.
It's been like a good two months for me lol
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