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Old 10-13-2010, 07:49 PM
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I hate front lic plate brackets so I had the dealer take it off. What do I do to hide/fill the 2 holes left behind? Are there any creative ideas to cover them up without drawing more attention to that area? Here is a pic of the front end so you can see what I am talking about. And Yes, I know it is the law to have 2 license plates on a CA vehicle. I have never had them for my entire life and havent had any issues.
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Old 10-14-2010, 08:58 AM
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The Bumper Plugs are an acceptable solution to this problem.
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Old 10-14-2010, 09:07 AM
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Thanks Wingless!!! That is exactly what I was looking for! Just ordered a pair!
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Old 10-14-2010, 09:28 AM
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If front license plates aren't a requirement in your state I woulda smacked the dealer for even putting it on.

When I bought mine the dealer had put a 2" X 4" rubber dealer advert on the trunk lid. I made him take it off and buff off the sticky before I would sign the contract. When I went to pick it up some idiot had put another one on it so I made thme do it all over again.

Who wants dealer advertising all over their ride......

BTW...is that a silver pony on your grill or black?
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Old 10-14-2010, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by potman
If front license plates aren't a requirement in your state I woulda smacked the dealer for even putting it on.
It is a California car and a front plate is required, but that doesn't matter.

All of my vehicles were ordered and all specified "NO FRONT PLATE BRACKET" on the purchase agreement. The sales guys were informed that was a deal breaker, even in states where a front plate is required. (The agreement also specified no dealer ID tag and no armor-all on the tires.)

They met my vehicle at the delivery truck and pulled it aside to ensure the vehicle prep-drones didn't screw-up my ride.
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Old 10-14-2010, 01:24 PM
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I too would like to remove my front Plate and I like the Bumber Plug
option. My Question was to wingless, Whats wrong with armoral on
tires and do you know of a better tire shine product ?
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Old 10-14-2010, 01:48 PM
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I'm not trying to be a smart *** here, i covered mine up until the popo started to harasmme about it with my stripes. Stripes of the right size will do it and may be cheaper than body work.
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Originally Posted by potman

BTW...is that a silver pony on your grill or black?
Yes it is a silver pony
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Originally Posted by ShaneM
I'm not trying to be a smart *** here, i covered mine up until the popo started to harasmme about it with my stripes. Stripes of the right size will do it and may be cheaper than body work.
Stripes were my first thought but I need to convince my wifey that stripes on a sports car are ok even for low key, conservative folks like us! The dealer wants almost $700 for the Le Mans style vinyl stripes installed. I will take my time but black stripes are definitely in the future.
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Originally Posted by joenmina1
Yes it is a silver pony
Hmmmm why do some have silver, some have chrome, and some have black? Anyone know?

I have a black pony.
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