Not my typical weekend.
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2019 GLC63, 2020 M2 Comp, 96 Miata M Edition & 19 Forester
Not my typical weekend.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
That's how I have my front plate mounted.... Except I made my own mount.
Looks better with the factory plate holder though
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Every time I use zip ties on anything, they break in a few months
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8 months now with the same zip ties.... All the way through winter and they are still goood (a few car washes tooo!)
Last edited by Rsquad911; May 21, 2012 at 11:16 PM.
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