Front License Plate Install Question

PATB · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2006, 02:22 PM

My front license plate 'installation kit' camewitha plastic frame and 6 torx screws -- 4 short and2 long. I assume the 2 long ones are for the plastic frame to the bumper and the 4 short onesare for the license plate to the plastic frame. However, the 4 short ones seems too short to screw onto the plastic frame as the 4 holes in the plastic frame are just too big. Am I missing something?

**johnb21** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-23-2006, 03:04 PM

I had the same problem with a plate cover I bought for the rear. I went to Home Depot and got longer screws. Worked like a charm.

**busman** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-23-2006, 03:09 PM

You can also get the tow hook mounted bracket from mowerdeck. Then you dont have to drill holes in the cover.

flyingfireman · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2006, 02:50 AM

mowerdeck is the best solution for the front of your Cayman s mine looks great and no holes in the front bumper..

**RussK** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2006, 06:22 AM

I agree, mowerdeck is the only way to go. It looks great and I have not even had to use it yet, but if need be it is there in the trunk.

Russ

annifer8 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 07:12 AM

sorry, can you please help me find the license plate holder? thanks!

**RussK** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 07:39 AM

Try this website.
http://www.moweraxle.com/homepage.html

**sapple89** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 10:01 AM

why even bother. it takes away from the car

**StatiX** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 11:05 AM

put it on ur dashboard ^^

**MotoFanatic** · #10 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 11:52 AM

Is that considered legal for those states that require a front license plate? I've got the tow hook plate from moweraxle and it's a great piece of hardware but still would prefer the bumper to be plateless.

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Originally Posted by StatiX

put it on ur dashboard ^^

**Gator Bite** · #11 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 12:38 PM

In Connecticut, running with no front plate can land you a $90 ticket. But most people chance it with cars like this.

**boxman** · #12 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 01:38 PM

In Ohio its illegal as well, but I'm going to try it and see how long I can go.
My wife has gone 2 years with her Audi A4 Cab not stopped once but, she is a blonde. I see a lot of corvettes without a front plate, I really think if it's a "nice" maybe they won't be apt to pull you over as fast as they would a junker.

hsjb · #13 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 04:14 PM

As I understand it, placing your license plate inside the windshield does not satisfy CA Vehicle Code section 5201. I know of people who have been ticketed for that.

**RussK** · #14 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 05:43 PM

It is illegal to not have a front plate here in Hawaii, so I got the Moweraxle plate adapter, and it has been a year and I have yet to put it on the car. I won't use it unless I have to, I just keep itin the trunk.

Russ