Front Plates in VA??

[MR_X]

If you are going to be going into Oceana, sometime you can get away without having it. Front gate civilian guys can be pricks and not let you in base if you don’t have a plate.

[Negtvions]

Originally Posted by MR_X

If you are going to be going into Oceana, sometime you can get away without having it. Front gate civilian guys can be pricks and not let you in base if you don't have a plate.

I'm going to test the waters and depending on how much hassle I encounter base my decision from there.

[MR_X]

If you see a black M4 around Hangar 500, that’s me.

[cotmfk]

Originally Posted by Negtvions

Haha.

How much is it?

It was about $95 (including fees, etc.). So basically, max of $400 per year if you are hit with another right after you pay the last one.

I typically get hit once per year, maybe once every other.

[ptper]

I live in MD, but drive in NOVA quite a bit. Haven't been pulled over, but with this posting, I'm expecting it any day now. From what I understand it's just a fine, no points, no requirement to 'fix it'?

[f80er]

Originally Posted by ptper

I live in MD, but drive in NOVA quite a bit. Haven't been pulled over, but with this posting, I'm expecting it any day now. From what I understand it's just a fine, no points, no requirement to 'fix it'?

Correct.

[ptper]

Originally Posted by f80er

Correct.

Thanks!

[Shadow2]

So I ended up getting the tow hook mount from Burger Motorsports for like $30, turned out ok so far. So now if I hoon it up, I get a pass from the cops right???🤪🤣

[Shadow2]

Almost forgot, it does activate the parking siren, tried adjusting the plate, no dice. Is there anyway around this? Can just the front right side sensor be coded off?

[dont_Mistak3]

I think that for any state that requires front plates the best solution is the show n go retractable plate. I have it installed and you can barely tell it's there unless you look closely. Then with the push of a button it comes right out. Holes are drilled under so you can't see them at all.

[jhigg85]

Originally Posted by mpower95

I think that for any state that requires front plates the best solution is the show n go retractable plate. I have it installed and you can barely tell it's there unless you look closely. Then with the push of a button it comes right out. Holes are drilled under so you can't see them at all.

+1 on the sto-n-sho. I DD my F80 for almost a year without a front plate until last week I finally got a ticket. Very happy with product. Easy to install and looks good.

[f80er]

Originally Posted by mpower95

I think that for any state that requires front plates the best solution is the show n go retractable plate. I have it installed and you can barely tell it's there unless you look closely. Then with the push of a button it comes right out. Holes are drilled under so you can't see them at all.

That's cool but that is a terrible picture to prove your point.

[dont_Mistak3]

Originally Posted by jhigg85

+1 on the sto-n-sho. I DD my F80 for almost a year without a front plate until last week I finally got a ticket. Very happy with product. Easy to install and looks good.

I have the sho n go not sto n sho! I believe they are different and the sho n go is superior imo

Originally Posted by f80er

That's cool but that is a terrible picture to prove your point.

LOL It's supposed to be a video but I couldn't figure out how to upload it : but check out @oneightynyc on IG they have a couple videos of f80s that show how it looks. 100% recommend sho n go. There's a fob that comes with it with 2 buttons to retract and pull out the plate.

Update: edited the pics above for better representation

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by mpower95

I think that for any state that requires front plates the best solution is the show n go retractable plate. I have it installed and you can barely tell it's there unless you look closely. Then with the push of a button it comes right out. Holes are drilled under so you can't see them at all.

Looks great for avoiding parking tickets for a no front plate infraction but on a drive by an officer is going to see no plate, take off after you, and see the front plate lowered once pulled over? It’s not going to save you from a ticket is my guess. But I do like the tuck & hide look way better than drilling holes in the front of the bumper and having a permanent display.

[dont_Mistak3]

Originally Posted by shortseller

Looks great for avoiding parking tickets for a no front plate infraction but on a drive by an officer is going to see no plate, take off after you, and see the front plate lowered once pulled over? It’s not going to save you from a ticket is my guess. But I do like the tuck & hide look way better than drilling holes in the front of the bumper and having a permanent display.

Depends on the officer at that point. You could say you were taking pics and meant to put it back but forgot...or play the "are you sure officer, might want to check again" and push the button before he approaches you who knows he/she might laugh

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by mpower95

Depends on the officer at that point. You could say you were taking pics and meant to put it back but forgot...or play the "are you sure officer, might want to check again" and push the button before he approaches you who knows he/she might laugh

Good luck to you with that...The unmarked guys around me here in NOVA are real pricks, I know!

[f80er]

Originally Posted by mpower95

Depends on the officer at that point. You could say you were taking pics and meant to put it back but forgot...or play the "are you sure officer, might want to check again" and push the button before he approaches you who knows he/she might laugh

Goddamn I would pay good money to do that. My luck I would get it and then never get pulled over for no front plate.

A boy can dream though..... "what no front plate? I think you need to have your eyes check kemohsabe."

What did you pay it? Did you have to cut your grill to make it fit? Seems like not enough room for the front plate to tuck underneath there.

[dont_Mistak3]

Originally Posted by f80er

Goddamn I would pay good money to do that. My luck I would get it and then never get pulled over for no front plate again.

A boy can dream though..... "what no front plate? I think you need to have your eyes check kemohsabe."

What did you pay for the sto and show?

Mine is different from the sto n sho. The name is "show n go" and there's two versions. A manual one that you retract/pull out the plate yourself or a mechanical one that comes with the fob.

I got the mechanical one with the fob. I purchased straight from the body shop and they charged me $300 for it with installation. I believe the plate/hardware itself is around $150 you can google it and see where to buy it. I purchased/installed mine at oneighty in Brooklyn, NY

No cutting into the grill just screws on the top part of the inside of the bumper

[///Gunner]

Had my M4 in VA Beach for over 2 years, and havent gotten stop yet 🤞🏼.... but I do keep the front plates next to my seat just in case I can throw it on the front windshield....

[Remington]

Had dinner in Georgetown tonight and parked on K Street underneath the Whitehurst Freeway. Got a $50 ticket for no front plate. This happened a couple of years ago with my M4 while I was parked on the street and attending a hockey game.

Never had a ticket in Virginia. My sense is Virginia LEOs either don't care or just aren't looking for this, but DC loves every revenue generating opportunity.

[MR_X]

Originally Posted by jochy69

Had my M4 in VA Beach for over 2 years, and havent gotten stop yet 🤞🏼.... but I do keep the front plates next to my seat just in case I can throw it on the front windshield....

So far I had good luck. I also keep the plate in the front seat and the tow hook mount in the trunk.

[InsanityLatr]

Originally Posted by Shadow2

Almost forgot, it does activate the parking siren, tried adjusting the plate, no dice. Is there anyway around this? Can just the front right side sensor be coded off?

I have the US Millworks one for the front tow hook, and was able to adjust it so that it does not affect the sensors, it really was the slightest adjustment that ended up working, so maybe if you adjust the way it's mounted to the plate holder it will work??