izzyAMG

I have not posted for a while. Got a bit busy working on a new toy setting it up for autocross (a Miata). Anyway a little story I want to share that happen today. While driving back with our c63 from visiting a prospect sheltered dog, we got pulled over by our friendly neighborhood CHP on a motorbike. I saw him too on my left and I knew I could be in trouble because of my side front tints and no front plates (illegal in CA but is still practice by most) - and I was right. The officer was very nice and complimenting of our c63. Our conversation went like this "It's amazing how this car can probably go after some ferraris, huh?" And I could not utter a word thinking I could get myself in trouble. And he was like "oh common we are just having a conversation here." All I could say was "I'm glad you are a car enthusiast as well" and he says "that i am." He gave me a warning for my tint and a fix it for my front plates. I was certain he was going to give me a fix it for my front tints instead he gave me the warning. So should I go ahead and have the tint remove or continue to take my chances? As for my front plates, I always intended to go to the dealer so they can properly drill a hole on my bumper (which is what is stopping me all this time) to afix the plates. But when I got home, I made the effort to check and see how I can install em without drilling a hole and this is what I came up with using a couple of zip ties



My only worry is it's obstructing the airway to the intercooler a little more now but I'm hoping it won't be a significant issue.

Even Money

get the rho plate mount in the tow hook, easy on/off

Sirex63

Dont take any chances and use some 3M, still better than drilling the front bumper.

balthaser

Just as this gentleman said, use the rho plate

Rsquad911

He can't use a rho plate..... It will interfere with his parking sensors.

That's how I have my front plate mounted.... Except I made my own mount.

Looks better with the factory plate holder though

late_bloomer

Damn you serious, I wanted the rho plate.. So you used zip ties also?

Every time I use zip ties on anything, they break in a few months

CoolBDPhenom03

I just got cited a couple of weeks ago for my front tints. I think I'm going to just chance it. I'm still running without a front plate too, btw.

Rsquad911

8 months now with the same zip ties.... All the way through winter and they are still goood (a few car washes tooo!)