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Zealous... Didn't want to do it

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Old 04-11-11, 10:36 AM
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haha i got pulled over for that the other day i needa cop that as well
Old 04-11-11, 01:13 PM
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What's the purpose of the adjustable bracket? To me it just makes the front plate look worse (at least from a side view).

I put mine on a long time ago - along with removing the front tint. CA cops suck ***.

How's the new pad? 2 car garage now? I hate my 1 car garage, it's such a ***** to work on the car with 2 feet on either side of it.
Old 04-11-11, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by isthrizzy
What's the purpose of the adjustable bracket? To me it just makes the front plate look worse (at least from a side view).
+1. That's a cool bracket, but I don't see the point of it on this application. That would probably be good if you needed to mount it on an uneven surface.
Old 04-11-11, 05:43 PM
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i hate running front plates too
Old 04-11-11, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NoAlias
i hated running front license plates too, but it beats paying for a ticket. i've gotten used to it. at least here in HI you can run tinted license plate covers so it kinda dulls down the bright whiteness of the license plates. works especially well with black cars. i dont think you can do that in CA though....
i think they made that illegal in IL because when the traffic cams take pics its hard to read the license plate.
Old 04-11-11, 07:57 PM
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I removed the plastic bracket and attached the Zealous bracket directly onto the bumper. I also painted the Zealous bracket flat black so it won't be too noticeable. I wish I went this route 1st. Now I have two holes showing and drilled into my bumper 4x. I'll post up some pics tomorrow with the new set up.
Old 04-11-11, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MashinA
im so glad florida doesnt require front license plates, i hate them!
but im confused, how does having the bracket and not the actual license plate help your case?
+1 can somebody tell us the purpose of the bracket pls.
Old 04-11-11, 08:05 PM
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^^^It's just a bracket that allows you to tilt the license plate.
Old 04-11-11, 08:26 PM
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^ Yes... but why would you want to do that?
Old 04-11-11, 08:40 PM
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^^^ style... to each there own. It's JDM yo! If I'm going to put a license plate on might as well be different about that too
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downforce nikkka down force..enhance traction at high speeds.
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recently I removed license plate from my IS....btw nice grill..what kind is it?
Old 04-11-11, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by isthrizzy
How's the new pad? 2 car garage now? I hate my 1 car garage, it's such a ***** to work on the car with 2 feet on either side of it.
Pad is good... about settled in now. You can say it was a blessing in disguise that I was able to upgrade after my old place went up in flames literally.

I just did a complete detail... wash, clay bar, polish, finish, paint protector and wax. Once I get the clear bra on I want to take some pics. We should meet up and do that photo shoot we talked about.
Old 04-11-11, 10:13 PM
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it took me 4.5 years to finally get stopped for not having a front plate, I too didn't want to drill holes so I went this route...I actually kept it on it looks like its custom..
http://www.rhoplate.com/index.html

http://www.rhoplate.com/RPTL01.html
This is exactly what my car looks like today. no drilled holes just use the front bumper tow hook.
Old 04-11-11, 10:52 PM
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Now, if there were a special magic way of putting that kind of bracket in the center with no holes, that would be great.

Maybe, the putting ties in the grill is the only way to try to put it in the center.


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