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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 10:27 PM
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Got slapped with no front license plate ticket -help!

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As the title suggests, i got hit with a ticket for not having installed a front license plat on my 2013 C63. Now, I dont want to drill any holes so looks like my only option is to get the tow hook license plate mount. This is where my question is: all the listings on ebay are for tow hook license plate with NO PDC (parking sensor in the front). But since my C63 has front parking sensors, is there any product which will work for me?
So, is anyone out there who is running a tow hook license plate mount in spite of having PDC in the front.
Much appreciated!
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 10:35 PM
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I don't have PDC but from the pics I've seen, I believe if you just mount the plate in board then it should be clear.
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 10:39 PM
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I don't have PDC but from the pics I've seen, I believe if you just mount the plate in board then it should be clear.
Thanks! although, can u let me know what you mean by board?
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidv22
Hey guys,

As the title suggests, i got hit with a ticket for not having installed a front license plat on my 2013 C63. Now, I dont want to drill any holes so looks like my only option is to get the tow hook license plate mount. This is where my question is: all the listings on ebay are for tow hook license plate with NO PDC (parking sensor in the front). But since my C63 has front parking sensors, is there any product which will work for me?
So, is anyone out there who is running a tow hook license plate mount in spite of having PDC in the front.
Much appreciated!
Amazon has them and from the pics they don't appear to cover the sensors. With their return policy you can't lose.
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidv22
Thanks! although, can u let me know what you mean by board?
I meant mount the plate so it's pointing towards the center of the car versus towards the wheel. There should be multiple mounting points for the plate so you don't have to mount the tow hook exactly on center.
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidv22
Hey guys,

As the title suggests, i got hit with a ticket for not having installed a front license plat on my 2013 C63. Now, I dont want to drill any holes so looks like my only option is to get the tow hook license plate mount. This is where my question is: all the listings on ebay are for tow hook license plate with NO PDC (parking sensor in the front). But since my C63 has front parking sensors, is there any product which will work for me?
So, is anyone out there who is running a tow hook license plate mount in spite of having PDC in the front.
Much appreciated!
Let's try again.
Amazon has the toe eye bolt ones for about $35. From the pic it seems not to cover the sensors. With their return policy you cannot go wrong.
Amazon Amazon
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 11:31 PM
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RHO plate and don't look back. Check the extender options for parking sensor options. Yea it's pricey but the materials at top notch and craftsmanship is excellent


http://rhoplate.com/index.html
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 12:36 AM
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Let's try again.
Amazon has the toe eye bolt ones for about $35. From the pic it seems not to cover the sensors. With their return policy you cannot go wrong.
Toe eye bolt?
I bet if you tried one more time you could get it right!
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I had a Go-Mini-Go plate on my 2010 and it did interfere with the parking sensors. I turned them off but they would activate themselves from time to time and then malfunction. It was a pain for sure. I just looked on my 2012 and it looks to me like it will be difficult to mount the plate without interfering with the parking sensor. I did move the sensor on my 2010 from the bumper cover to the middle grill and it worked but then it was low enough that it picked up small imperfections on the road surface. It did work but made false reports from time to time. You can try a RHO plate and hope there is a mounting hole that will hold the plate firmly but not interfere with the sensor or turn the sensor off. If you really want to go to a lot of work you may be able to move the sensor in the grill so that the plate does not interfere with it but it is a lot of work.
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 12:58 PM
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My front plate is attached with 3M molding tape and has been on there for years. Bend the plate slightly to match the contour of the front bumper.

No need for silly looking off center plate brackets, drilling holes, etc. Get some $5 tape and be done in ten minutes.
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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RHO plate and don't look back. Check the extender options for parking sensor options. Yea it's pricey but the materials at top notch and craftsmanship is excellent


http://rhoplate.com/index.html
This. Excellent quality and tons of mounting holes to choose from. Took about 2 tries to get mine right, but it doesn't effect the parking sensors. If you look at pictures on the forum, it will help you pick the right orientation to begin with.
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