License Plate Frames (All You Want To Know)
04-23-2003, 10:50 AM
#30
Originally posted by BruNo
umm......y not make an illuminated license plate? i thinks its cool
umm......y not make an illuminated license plate? i thinks its cool
04-23-2003, 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by Lynn
I have seen illuminated plates in Japan and I like them, but they are not legal in North America.
I have seen illuminated plates in Japan and I like them, but they are not legal in North America.
04-23-2003, 01:42 PM
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Thanks guys!!! At least I know you guys do like it, thats encouraging. I will try my best to think of more special stuff to develop.
The wiring shall be pretty easy, all you have to do is to run the wire through the screws into the back lining of the trunk. Then get the power from the licence plate lights or the trunk lights (I have to find out which way is easier). It will come with the same colors as the illuminated door sills: blue, aqua, orange, purple, white, red.
I also realized that it will not look as cool when the licence plate lights are shining on top of it, I already have something in my mind to solve it. Let me do more testing. I like the Japanese illuminated licence plate very much too, they have the numbers illumniated!!! I wish we can get them in NA!! But if those illuminated plates do not get "washed out" by the lights above it, I think we should be okay.
It is possible to do it on the front plate, but the problem is it is pretty difficult to hide the wires. My experience tells me MB owners do not like to mess with their car very much. Everything should be bold on.
The wiring shall be pretty easy, all you have to do is to run the wire through the screws into the back lining of the trunk. Then get the power from the licence plate lights or the trunk lights (I have to find out which way is easier). It will come with the same colors as the illuminated door sills: blue, aqua, orange, purple, white, red.
I also realized that it will not look as cool when the licence plate lights are shining on top of it, I already have something in my mind to solve it. Let me do more testing. I like the Japanese illuminated licence plate very much too, they have the numbers illumniated!!! I wish we can get them in NA!! But if those illuminated plates do not get "washed out" by the lights above it, I think we should be okay.
It is possible to do it on the front plate, but the problem is it is pretty difficult to hide the wires. My experience tells me MB owners do not like to mess with their car very much. Everything should be bold on.
04-23-2003, 03:24 PM
#33
Originally posted by taylor192
Those neon licence plate holders are sold in NA, are they not legal either? I've never heard of anyone being ticketed for one...
Those neon licence plate holders are sold in NA, are they not legal either? I've never heard of anyone being ticketed for one...
04-24-2003, 07:10 PM
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Here comes a tough one....how much are you willing to pay for something like this??? 1 solid aluminum licence plate frame, illuminated, custom letterings.
Please tell me......REALISTICALLY please!!
Please tell me......REALISTICALLY please!!
04-24-2003, 10:31 PM
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where to start?
I have no idea what one of those would even go for. I'll wait to see what others say and let you know from there. Do you have figures to let us know how much you have into it? That might be a good place to start. I'll keep my eyes peeled!
04-25-2003, 01:14 AM
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2002 C240
Originally posted by Xeon
$50 since USC plate cost abt $30
$50 since USC plate cost abt $30
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04-25-2003, 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by CarlssonPower
wow.. $30 is a lot for a regular license plate..
wow.. $30 is a lot for a regular license plate..
04-25-2003, 12:50 PM
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2002 C240
Originally posted by Matt230K
My school sent out a brochure with Alumni stuff since I am about to graduate. The alumni license plate frame is $39.00.
My school sent out a brochure with Alumni stuff since I am about to graduate. The alumni license plate frame is $39.00.
o well, I guess I am not too familiar with license plate market..
04-25-2003, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
The wiring shall be pretty easy, all you have to do is to run the wire through the screws into the back lining of the trunk. Then get the power from the licence plate lights or the trunk lights (I have to find out which way is easier).
The wiring shall be pretty easy, all you have to do is to run the wire through the screws into the back lining of the trunk. Then get the power from the licence plate lights or the trunk lights (I have to find out which way is easier).
09-12-2003, 04:48 AM
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Where to get cheap nice license plate holders?
Im talking about the metal surroundings that go around the license plate that is. I want either a mercedes one or a plain one.
Anyone where can i get these cheap?
Anyone where can i get these cheap?
09-12-2003, 06:31 AM
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i got a license plate holder with sort of a handle. it black and plastic. this allows you to close the trunk without leaving marks on your trunk or using the difficult to use small handle mb provides. i got it from autozone. looks good IMO. i'll get you a pic once i find my camera.
09-12-2003, 10:17 AM
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Believe it or not, I got my plain black metal license plate holder at either Target or Walmart. My car is black, so it blends in nice, and gives the plate a nice "finished" look, like it was originally part of the car.
On another note, I've never found that handle to close the truck difficult to use. In fact, I think it works quite nicely.
On another note, I've never found that handle to close the truck difficult to use. In fact, I think it works quite nicely.
09-12-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by revstriker
On another note, I've never found that handle to close the truck difficult to use. In fact, I think it works quite nicely.
On another note, I've never found that handle to close the truck difficult to use. In fact, I think it works quite nicely.
