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Old 09-28-2009, 11:27 PM
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lcd thing here. http://platehider.com/buy.html I'd love to know someone that had one of these. Looks like he did this in 2006?
I'm not sure if this is the same mfg, but I recall seeing a video in which some of the guys from the Gumball rally were testing this out. It makes the plate appear completely opaque and seemed to be a good option. The best way to control the system would be a microswitch mounted to the throttle position sensor (similar to nitrous engagement) to come on near full throttle so it actively engages the blocking screen will little thought required from the driver.
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:45 AM
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the plate hider looks like a very interesting device.
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...The best way to control the system would be a microswitch mounted to the throttle position sensor (similar to nitrous engagement) to come on near full throttle so it actively engages the blocking screen will little thought required from the driver.
Since your suggestion wouldn't activate until nearly full throttle, any chance the AMG exhaust note and rapid acceleration through said speed camera intersection might have unintended consequences?
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I previously was victim of the infamous Red-light cam on Wilshire by Federal building right before the (405) $500 ticket!! never again!!!
F that intersection & red light cam, I know exactly which one you're talking about! They have them everywhere in Hollywood & Beverly Hills.

One $500 ticket, one on-line traffic class and one wasted day later, never again for me either.
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Mythbusters on Discovery tested every known plate blocker and none worked...not even on a Gallardo going 140mph through a simulated toll booth. I'd save your money.
http://mythbustersresults.com/episode73
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Just do what I do:

Don't run plates!
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Your car is SICK as hell Akademiks--love the exhaust tone & rumble. Top notch!
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Old 09-30-2009, 12:43 AM
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Since your suggestion wouldn't activate until nearly full throttle, any chance the AMG exhaust note and rapid acceleration through said speed camera intersection might have unintended consequences?
Thats a great point and it would really depend on how the switch was mounted as to when it would come on. An on/off switch in the circuit would prevent it from blocking the license unintentionally.

I like Akademics idea and I certainly avoid having a front plate on my car.
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Your car is SICK as hell Akademiks--love the exhaust tone & rumble. Top notch!
Thanks!
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I like Akademics idea and I certainly avoid having a front plate on my car.
Yeah, f-plates!
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if u live in socal and the camera flashed on u, call me immediately and i'll take care of it...
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if u live in socal and the camera flashed on u, call me immediately and i'll take care of it...
O word? How?
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can't say here... i'll prolly get suspended...
email/IM/call me....
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can't say here... i'll prolly get suspended...
email/IM/call me....
Bro I'll be def doing so if my Louvers fail me..
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To be used during shows and other events to protect your indentity
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