Got caught without a front license plate? Here's something you can do...
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This shouldn’t even be a law tbh…
I agree
Yeah I hate it.
I also hate it. But there’s so many obvious reasons why it’s important when you look at previous felony cases and not being able to identify cars.
Please get to the point
It is in most states
Not bad. You're a real car enthusiast! ...a purist @ heart. Your research is deep. It's not dissimilar to a treasure hunt. Subscribed!
Love all your videos, man. Keep creating my friend.
Thanks!!
Great idea! Can you share details about your front lips that you have installed?
The carbonio plate holder attaches to the grille mesh as you mentioned but it’s rock solid. Absolutely no movement or risk to your paint and it goes on and off very easily. I keep it in the trunk for those “Aw shucks officer” moments 😂
But isn't it harder to remove?
I feel your pain, Tommy. I've never ever ever run a front plate here in CA and I've been lucky, haven't been popped in a long time. Of course now that I've written this, I'm gonna get pulled over. Damn!
Ouch!! Jinxed yourself!
Did you get pulled over? For it
It's because CA doesn't require a front plate...
@@ke6ziu yea they do
Look it up lame
That's not how it works.
5:24 @Tony, i think the nut goes at back of the plate and tighten for the front.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Hey! nope; it's right the way it is.
@@TommyLGarage I was thinking the same thing but this way probably prevents the back of the screw scratching the car. Although, it isn't the cleanest look for the visible part
I do hate front license plates. They block the radiator on some cars, causing the engine to run a little warmer. They also can block airflow to the engines air intake. On highly efficient, aerodynamic cars they disrupt the aerodynamics of the car. I can go on all day. I hate front license plates
Haha same !
Great video, thanks for posting. Ive been looking for ways around this too and this is the best that ive seen so far. Did the officer say anything to you about the tints?
Nothing about the tints; I was driving with the windows down
Sto n Sho all the way. I bolted mine instead of sticking it to the plastic. Summer heat + high speed runs on my M6 just pose too much of a risk for that thing flying off and causing more damage.
I also put mine in the foot well of the front passenger seat unless I’m pulled over. Then it’s the classic “Oh officer, I always have it on but I took it off yesterday to wash my car and forgot to put it back on!”.
I’ll give this line a try :)
How was the front plate attached when you bought the car? It had one in that video. Also, you're not worried that's going to flap around in the highway and the screws will scratch the hell out of the bumper? I'd stick some rubber pieces on the back
I like that , I agree much better than the tow hook position , I have 2 collecting dust 😂, Another easy way is get 2 small bungy cords and zip tie one across the top two holes of the plate and one across the bottom two holes , then just hook it across into the lower grill area if the plate fits in there , It blocks the oil cooler so no pushing the car , Also it can be a gray area of the plate mounted to low , I checked the link you sent your does look different then the one they show 🤷🏻♂️, Thanks for sharing
Thanks! The link is for the right thing. They just show an odd image.
Great video Tommy
Thanks my biggest fan!
Been driving without one for years in CT (law exists). I’ve been pulled over for other things but never talked to about that by cops.
On my way back from Canada a border patrol agent asked me why I don’t have it since my state requires it. I told him I never used one and if need be I’ll just pay my fine.
Smart !
You will get pull over and over and pay for the fine every time they got you my friend!
A great video! Tommy, the license plate bracket from the link you posted, has a different shape/design than yours. Is it an updated design? Many thanks!
Thanks! Yes that’s the right bracket. They use a different photo but that’s the one I bought.
Save the hassle and register your vehicle in the south-east where front plates are optional or completely omitted.
Also vehicles taxes are cheaper.
Actually… just leave the north entirely. Lot less snow in the south and away from the rust belt. Wider highways and regular highway speeds actually baselines at 70 mph. Cheaper housing allowed me a bigger garage.
With a front license plate, it would be easier for some parking facilities where at gates, there no column for either dispensing a ticket or with a card reader for reading your card of choice as a parking ticket but only a camera positioned to only read your front license plate so any vehicle of length is supported. Also, when travelling to other countries by road such as #Canada, there would be less legal problems with having a front license plate especially when you travel to provinces such as British Columbia and Ontario. In countries such as #Taiwan, plenty of pay parking facilities are gated and don't issue any physical ticket but only scan your front license plate no matter if you're a casual visitor or a frequent customer.
good option, im in CA and we must have a front plate also. so this might be a good alternative for me as well. do you know if you do drill a hole for the bracket, are there any wires etc in that area inside the bumper?
Holes won't harm anything; it will go into the styrofoam piece
I got pulled over in CA for no front plate, but reminded them KS (Kansas) only issues back tags. :D lol
Nice !!
nice solution! good to know!
Yeyyy!
I live in NY, so I know a little about getting pulled over for no front plate..I had to mount a no drill LP mount on my Shelby gt350..Love your f80
Thanks! I love the Shelby 350 too. Video one day? :)
@@TommyLGarage let’s make it happen..thanks!
I have an old MA green plate that i restored to brand looking so I won't fail inspection from cracks or reflection. With old MA Green, i'm exempt from having a front plate. Wish I could remove on my other cars with the MA red plate and only put on for the once a year MA state inspection, then remove it until i get pulled over like you did. LOL Thanks for video to explain options.
Great call!!!
Will it fit 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Very nice car my friend!
Thanks!
Thanks for the knowledge question ❓ can the front license plate have anything to do with jersey if um in Pennsylvania
Yes. PA doesn’t require front plates
You really need to do a set of OSS designs headlights. It’s a game changer for the F80.
I don’t know. I’m more of an oem guy
Got pulled over today lead me to this video. Now I am not on probation or have any warrants. I am an law abiding citizen. He just let me off with a warning. However I will still never put a front plate on mine. #Freedom As long as the cop has nothing on you are fine. He can check all he want it does not bother me.
MY GOD wish you made this video earlier, I just got a tow hook which like you said “EVO” looking. Great solution.
Hope you kept the receipt :)
I have the same sto n sho on my F80. I only "sho" the plate when I street park to avoid a fine from the NYC meter maids. In my experience a window tint + lowered car attracts police attention. Chances are you would have been ticketed if you weren't a local resident dropping your kids off at camp.
Very good point. I got lucky
Looks good! Will this fit a 2018 430i Gran Coupe with a basic front bumper?
Yes sir it will
@@TommyLGarage Okay, thank you. I’ll get one!
I was a aeronautical engineer and I spent 2 years doing wind tunnel testing. On some car models, a front license plate causes between 1% to 5% increase in gasoline usage. Front license plates are bad for gas mileage and bad for the environment. I wonder why woke states like California still require them when many states don't require a front license plate.
You see I do it all to save the environment ha ha
It's a great point. In California they need front plates to help identify criminals, which doesn't make sense either cause you know that car is stolen anyway.
I’ve decided to keep my front plate in my window till I get pulled Uber for it lol, so far it’s been 2 months and they haven’t bothered me
Put it in the glovebox :)
Lived in in jersey 20+ yrs still can't understand why a front plate. Never seen a cop in front of a car when reading tags (plates) and i am truck driver lol. Luckily i live in PA so no front plate!! But i feel your pain Tommy. Goodluck with the plate gadget.
Let's hope they now will remember the blue car :)
Do you have the link for that product thanks California wants us to use the front plate or 160 buck ticket 😫😫
Yes I linked it in the video description. Hope it helps
As a fellow New Jerseyan (and in the Bimmer club of course), I've always found front license plates as totally normal since that's what I've always been used to seeing. In fact, when I drive over to other states like PA, I find their bare front bumpers as something not quite right :-) However, I do not like the geometry of our license plates in general (applies to all states in the US). It is way too boxy and comes across as aesthetically outdated to me. I like the European plates that are longer in width but shorter in height as they look more sleek and modern looking to me. That's just me, others may disagree.
I guess some prefer the cleaner look
I agree! 💯 Bare front bumpers don’t look right
I disagree. Ever seen the Euro motorcycle plates? Those things are hideous.
Did the 3m tape only work, or did you end up having to also use the screws?
Worked very wel
I wonder how well it performs in the snow and extreme cold like upstate NY.
Zero issues. Worked well!
I mounted mine with strong magnets. Had to put a small clear bra and when the license plate is off absorbs metal but easy to wipe off.
Smart !!
I have the Carbonio solution where it attaches to the grill, it works perfectly with the F80. Highly recommended
But it's not as easy to remove; no?
@@TommyLGarage They give you a hex key to tighten/loosen the holder, it's pretty simple to remove it. Not as quick as the method you showed, but when you do remove it it doesn't leave anything behind.
What front license plate frame braket do you use on the cayman?
I don’t have one. Until I get pulled over :)
So silly, we spend hundreds just to get registration and still get in trouble for frivolous nonsense
That’s right. Cars look better without it.
The retro black and white video , hilarious and yes too jdm-ish. 😅
Haha thanks
@@TommyLGarage You're welcome 😀
Used Zip ties on my holder on the bottom grill on my 2014 cts..been 3 years no problem just got to be a little careful pulling uo on curbing..go through touch free car wash so far so good
Good idea. Do you ever take it off ?
@@TommyLGarage no I haven't I just didn't want to drill holes in my bumper
Nice Nürburgring shirt! Because North Carolina doesn’t have a front license plate, I got away with using 3M mounting tape on my F32 for the seven years it was in Germany to avoid drilling holes before shipping it to the States. I do like your solution, though.
Thanks! I bought the shirt in Germany when I was at the Ring
@@TommyLGarage - Did you get the photos of your time on the Ring? The pics of my laps in the F32 were more more impressive than my driving!
Hi, I just bought same car..can you please tell me where to buy the license plate bracket and the front lip.
Hi there. I linked the plate in the video description
Front lip is called Lightweight Front Lip
and purchase mount as well
I just glued two magnets in the back of the bumper, and another two shims into the plate, and that's it. And when I get pulled over here in Norway, I just say that I washed my car and forgot to put it back. Works for now :D
Great idea!!
@@TommyLGarage Dopóki się sprawdza, to nie narzekam ;)
Have you tried the stow-n-go option that flips down an hides away?
No but it’s too finicky for me
Damn, what town are you in? I'm in Lincoln Park and have been running my plate on the front dash for 2 years without issue.
I recently moved up north and it’s quite bad here
@@TommyLGarage they are probably bored and take what they can get for tickets 😂
How's this holding up for you, is it still sticking through normal driving for many km's?
Yes. Works very well. 20k miles still holding strong
I was just stopped for this, police officer called it a "compliance" issue so I'm bristling because I don't want to attach the front license plate but guess I will comply so I don't get stopped again. Thanks for this information
Happy to help. Which bracket did you end up getting?
@@TommyLGarage I will be ordering the Sto N Sho for my X6. Thanks for sharing
I cant find the bracket in this video. The links are ahowing anither bracket. Can someone share a link to the bracket in video
The bracket linked in the description is the one I show in the video.
Forgive my ignorance from the uk but why do you turn down your mirrors when pulled over🤔
Haha good catch. I misspoke. I turned my windows town :)
@@TommyLGarage
Haha. Thanks, I thought is was some strange thing you have to do over there when you're stopped.
What’s the name of the product? Mounting bracket thingy ?
Yes I linked it in the description
Where did you get those tire racks that are mounted to your wall?
I just linked it in the description. Great rack
Thank you!
cops enforcing a victimless crime, shocking. get florida tags and then the state looses out on excise taxes too.
I need a Florida residence :(
@@TommyLGarage you actually don’t. There are loop holes. I can provide guidance if you’re really interested.
When we lived in Florida I had year of manufacture plates on my classic cars. Which is fine for old cars made for two plates. I still got stopped by cops wanting to check the 1955 plate on my '55 Chevy, etc.
When we moved back to Illinoiz I just screwed my plate to the plastic bumper on my Impala. Screw them!
On my Model A I didn' like the plate in front of the radiator so mounted it with another rear Model A bracket below the front bumper.
@@stellanti But you do need Florida insurance to get Florida plates. And Florida insurance is expensive because of all the uninsured motorists.
stupid rule - i’d rather pay the fine than put an ugly plate on my f82
I'll keep it there as a safety tool
@@TommyLGarage the way you did it was certainly far and above the best way I've seen it done - just purchased an F36 440 from CA and I have 4 lovely drill holes through the front bumper
I didn't even know front license plates were a thing in the US. Thank God I live in Florida where we still have some freedom. Also, how exactly does that work for people from out state? We don't get issued with two plates.
Police won’t ticket an out of state driver for no front plate
@@TommyLGarage so it's literally just harassing people that live there? What good does that do? That stinks for you.
I just moved from a 1 plate state to a 2 plate state. With millions of drivers, having just the rear plate seems as if it would save some money. A million dollars here, a million dollars there, and pretty soon we are talking about some real money!
How does it work on your Cayman?
Same spot under the bumper.
Hello Tommy L Garage - I live in NJ and need a drill free mount for my new Audi Q4 SUV Etron - can I come to your shop for an install ? Thanks
I don’t have a shop. But get the one I linked. It’s super easy
@@TommyLGarage -- do you know if this mount works with a 2023 Audi Q4 Etron SUV
officer write the ticket.
front plates look horrible
Haha
Here in my state, we don’t need a front plate. I had to buy the bracket from my dealer because I wanted a front plate bracket. I
Like the look.
This is a good solution
I literally just got a ticket in the mail for not having a front license plate smh and I’m a cop lmao front license plates are hideous !!! I like this bracket tho.
Perhaps for when the car is parked this is not a bad solution
I drive a 2003 Mercedes E320, and live in a state that requires front plates, but I can't really go without the plate because without it I have no place to mount the "[Town Name] Firefighter" plate onto the car.
Ahhh good reason there
Tommy let us know how it holds up~
will do; so far so good!
With it being so easy/quick to remove - I'm sure it's truly loved by those who steal plates! 🤦♀
Totally!
Would I be able to use this on 2023 m240
Yes sir !!
I'd put the screw in for safety. On a hot day with the vibration of driving, it could become a bad day. Great product 👌🏾
Good point
See Ya Texas heading to Florida 👋
See ya !
If you are riding dirty, do not drive without a front plate. And make sure your registration is up to date and all your lights are functional including license plate light. And go the speed limit...not slower, not more.
I ride clean!
@@TommyLGarage No kilo of coke wrapped in duct tape and squeezed in with a spare tire?
@@Bonzi_Buddy Those days are unfortunately behind me ha ha
Is it only for the BMW? I clicked I link and it’s only for the bmw … I can’t find one for my car. I have a 2012 Lexus IS. Not sure if it’ll matter
Yes it will work assuming you can find a flat suffice to mount it on
Girlgott the DMV
Good plan. I live in Maryland and theyre stupid about plates too. But I suppose if you really wanted to, you could install the plate mount and never put your plate on. Just keep the plate assembly in the car. If youre pulled over than you could say that you are just heading to or just left the car show and forgot to put it on the car. "Oh...I mustve forgot officer, here it is". Nice
Who here expected that the conversation with the police was filmed?
I didn't want to put the Police office on the spot.
Ironic.. been running no front plate for like 12+ years
You just jinxed yourself ;)
@@TommyLGarage it should not be a primary pull over infraction
@@TommyLGarage LOL I know right?!?!
If you were a boater, we would call you a Googan. Put the damned plate on!
Haha
Bro I’ve had this for like 6 months and I still haven’t installed it lol
You just jinxed yourself ;)
I think I’m in the minority here in that I think front license plates are cool (especially if you have a vanity plate and a tow hook area to put it on).
Don’t tell anyone but I’m starting to think so too :)
Me too. I purchased a front plate bracket for
my car. Even though my state does not require it.
Watch out for license plate thieves.
Haha maybe
Move to ATL. We don’t need that hideous front plate
Tempting for that alone!
Sto N Sho is the best answer I can give didn’t watch the video so not sure what he says but you don’t drill into your bumper and it’s removable do nothing else
Or the car wash at 3:40 in, and dual plates is stupid, I am glad I live in a state were a single back plate is all u need!~
Youp!! Agreed
Where do I purchase the bracket
I linked it in the description
Will this bracket fit on my 2024 BMW X7
@@yvettehicksleach3197 yes it will
Okay thank you very much appreciate it
@@yvettehicksleach3197 happy to help
Great option, but I think I will just take the fix it ticket.
Maybe good to use it as an excuse to not get tickets ?
@@TommyLGarage yeah, I have the tow hook mount for emergency used only 🤣, I don’t daily the car.
I had to do the same with a Sto n show on my 2016 f82 years ago when I was pulled over for the same here in California
Not a bad solution
Whoooo $90! Ouch
I know...not bad though!
10 mph? dude you have a BMW 🤣
I’ll try 59 next time !
The screw goes through the front!!
Naaahh it’s fine
@@TommyLGarage Just doesn't look like a clean install. The head of the screw should be showing, not the end of a bolt with a nut on it. Go look at your rear plate and the car next to this one.
Never been hassled for no front plate except parking on streets of Los Angeles you might get a ticket
While parking? That’s odd
@@TommyLGarage yes, law is any car parked in public street must be licensed and tagged.
Oh crap!
It's OK
@@TommyLGarage Thanks. I was worried! ❤️
Most of my cars have a front tag and a place to put it. On my Model A I just used a stainless reartail light bracket mounted to the front center bumper bolt. It clears and doe not block the radiator or look ugly.
On my late model Impala from Florida I just used sheet metal screws and screwed it to the upper plastic crappy bumper.
Here in the midwest cops are despirate for money and the fine is high for no front tag...license plate.
In USA the plates are so pretty, I'd love to have a plate like this :) Our European are big and ugly :/
Use the factory bracket that came with car.
There's a law that's being introduced in NJ to get rid of the front license plate requirement. Sign the petition
Tell me where!! I’ll do it
if you are law abiding my are you breaking the law. put the plate on!
I did
Why would I ever want to cover the thing
I know!
Law book. 502.003.
No body needs a license plate. It's a personal property.
Baaam!
👍🏿
Yeyy
My state requires front plates, fortunately I'm a cop so I'm good 🤣
Haha now that’s a good excuse :)
Pull over officer. I'm makin an arrest. I moved from Florda where we don't need a stinkin front plate to Illinois where I do! My late model Impala looks kool with the plate screwed to the plastic bumper over the grille.
dont sound so law abiding when you stated the law breaking 20 seconds in.
but i agree
Lol fair enough
Your cute!
You + apostrophe = you’re :)