metalica_23

Ok, so there really is no such thing as a "cool" license plate bracket, but unfortunately, I'm stuck putting a front plate on my car here in MA. Does anyone know a site where I can buy a decent looking license plate bracket (maybe something with AMG on it or something...I don't know...)?

JLP

Ya front plates look awful. I've seen a couple of guys out here in California completely trim their plates so that only the numbers are left. Whether or not its legal I don't know, but they look pretty close to a euro plate and far better than a standard , huge , ugly one.

Fast55

I did not mount my front plate or plate holder. I'll risk the ticket.

SoxFan

I have simple sturdy polished steel (looks like chrome plated) license plate brackets. The rear one says AMG (maybe the front one too?.

You can get them at a dealer.

Here is a listing for $35:

http://mb.parkplacestores.com/merpolstains.html

Are you getting a radar detector installed? Want to see if we can get a deal on 2 of them? I use the place in West Roxbury/Dedham off Route 1.
I am consider the K40 Bluetooth Calibre front only radar detector, laser detector/defuser, which lists for $900 (rear only -- I don't understand the need for the rear facing detector, which basically tells you you've been zapped, or tells you nothing if you've been clocked).

SoxFan

I think front plates look fine...part of the package...just my opinion.

It's the car, not the plates.

I honestly don't thin this is the most estethically beautiful car in the world, or close to it, so I therefore can't obsess over front plates.

Yes, I love my car; I think it's a great car, with great performance, pretty good comfort features, and a decent design...so front plates fall way low on the totem pole, for me.

Kev04C320

In MA, you can fail the yearly car inspection if your license plate frame covers the portion that reads "Spirit of America" (bottom portion).

chem0

LOL!! why is that?!!
Do they then charge you with treason?

newton22

Similarly, if the bracket covers TEXAS on top, its technically illegal.

Usually the inspection guys are cool here. I don't even have a front plate or plate holders or holes at all, I just slip them a 20.

Kev04C320

Stupid State law that is. Technically, you can't drive the car without the proper inspection sticker on your car. It's kind of stupid, but I have to zip tie my front plates on to pass the test and then cut them off.

Kev04C320

I usually bring my SA some 30 packs and it'll be all good