UCrazyKid

So I got a fix it ticket for not having a front plate on the F. Is there a plate mounting solution that uses the Towing hook bracket for the IS-F? I found the Rho-Plate solution but it is only for ISX50's and not the F. Will it interfere with the parking sensors?

Thanks,
Andy

Damage

where in cali are you? so I know to avoid that area.

Lexus999

i want to get one of those hide-away-plates... anyone know if there is a kit for the F

IS-SV

If you have a cop friend or family member, just have them sign the fix-it ticket.

primecut

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I don't think they have the towhook solution on the IS.. you might want to ask in the 2IS forums though. I decided that it's not worth it to give the cops a reason to pull you over, so I have a front plate on. It's the law afterall. I mean, yea it doesn't look as good, but the peace of mind is worth it IMO. I didn't have a front plate on my previous car and I got really tired of having to get it signed off and doing all the paperwork. It's just not worth it.

lobuxracer

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No SMOG Check II, no front plate, maximum income tax rate 6%, no stupid assault rifle laws, higher pay, drastically cheaper housing,...yes, there were some really nice small benefits to putting California in the rear view permanently two years ago.

UCrazyKid

It happened in San Francisco. It seems that whatever community runs photo ticketing for speed or traffic lights will ticket all the time on this. It's a big revenue generator. My neighbor is in law enforcement and will sign it off for me. I'm looking to do the right thing and not drill holes so that is the purpose of the post. Not to start a debate over what is legal, etc.

I talked with the Rho-Plate people today and I am going to be helping them design their set up for the IS-F. I will let you know how it goes.

AA

cm09578

iTrader: (10)

I put my front plate on the lower mesh grill, I had to bend it to get it to fit. I used some thin black wire to put it on. Looks good, and I didn't have to drill the bumper!

rominl

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i don't mind two holes on the bottom side of bumper air dam

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ble-holes.html

UCrazyKid

Care to share some pictures?

ArticKnght

Malujerry posted this a while back. This might be a good solution for you. A retractable lic. plate.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nse-plate.html

Site where product is located
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...abdf4397e53909

s4play

iTrader: (2)

Use high strength magnets embedded behind the bumper and then you can just remove it or stick it on at will - works great for going into areas that you know are police patrolled!

Those hide-away plates are not only stupid but ugly. What you going to tell the cop after he pulls you over? Using those things clearly shows you know the law and wants to circumvent it....my 2 cents.

n0th1ng

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I also just got a ticket for no front licence plate. i have 08 IS-F and the front lower grill seems like it has just enough space for the front plates. So i was going to use either zipties or really long screw to hold it with a washer on the back of the grill. may b you can try the same for the IS x50...
but it seems like the "L" bracket makes sense too...

I also think that the hide plate is kinda stupid there are alot of chance of breaking it cuz of the clearance...

rominl

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yup, not only does the hide-away plate take away clearance, if you think about the design, when you scrape going up / down driveway, the whole license plate is actually "caught" and stuck, and if you more further, very easily can you rip the whole mechanism out together with part of your bumper. not pretty

Debonair

You have any pics of the F tow hook? It can't be that hard to fab up.