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Old 04-10-11 | 08:27 PM
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Default Zealous... Didn't want to do it

but after 3 fix it tickets and fines up for each individual violation now I drilled holes on my front bumper and added the bracket to put my plate on. Well for now a vanity plate and a JDM adjustable license plate bracket by Zealous Japan... hopefully this will give me the less attention I need with the chippies.

Ignore the blue tape... only temporary. The spoiler lip was repaired and repainted recently and will be getting a clear bra on soon.






with or without the plastic OEM bracket... without will have the holes showing.





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Old 04-10-11 | 08:34 PM
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thats gangsta bro...
Old 04-10-11 | 09:05 PM
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You should've just zip-tied your whole license plate set-up to the lower grille
Old 04-10-11 | 09:07 PM
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I have a hundreds decal on my rear window..
Old 04-10-11 | 09:11 PM
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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?
Old 04-10-11 | 09:53 PM
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Stupid CA law! I got tired of dealing with the fix-it tickets as well, so I know how you feel. It doesn't look bad the way you did it, but I still like the cleanliness of the ride without it.
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do u need the plastic bracket to install the zealous bracket? been thinkin bout getting em
Old 04-10-11 | 10:19 PM
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Gotta do what you gotta do. Looks different.
Old 04-10-11 | 10:24 PM
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I think I might have to do this =(
Old 04-10-11 | 10:29 PM
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good job! looks great man
Old 04-10-11 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rich250x
do u need the plastic bracket to install the zealous bracket? been thinkin bout getting em
No, and that's not a bad idea... but the bolt uses the existing holes on the plastic bracket.
Old 04-10-11 | 10:52 PM
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Why not zip tie it to your visor and just flip it down, old school.
Old 04-11-11 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoganai
No, and that's not a bad idea... but the bolt uses the existing holes on the plastic bracket.
thanks did u have to take the bumper off to install the new brackets? Like how did you get the screws for the brackets to stay on haha
Old 04-11-11 | 03:04 AM
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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....
Old 04-11-11 | 10:23 AM
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In BC, Canada not having a licence plate is enforced. Besides that, if getting caught, it will go on your permanent record (cannot be removed) and put demerit driving points.

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