Front plate - to be, or not to be?

Lups · 10-01-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeD1sco

Rear plastic cover was just a standard clear one with no frame that you can get at any auto parts store.

He didn't say much about the plate. Asked why i didn't have it on there and then gave me the ticket and told me he recommended fixing it asap because he would write me tickets for it every day.

Seriously? Why on earth is he on your case? 20% of cars here are running without one.

solstice · 10-03-2015, 10:08 PM

It's very simple. The law says you must have a front plate. Driving without it is giving the cops an excuse to pull you over. Unless you like that, put the plate on, have an up to date tab, pay your insurance etc. Don't give them stupid excuses to pester your life. As me I guess you have better things to do.

Lups · 10-03-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

It's very simple. The law says you must have a front plate. Driving without it is giving the cops an excuse to pull you over. Unless you like that, put the plate on.

I actually like it. I'm pathetic but it's a great adrenaline boost. Most of the time I can only feel ashamed for the shit I say.

"I'm sorry but for 200+ dollars you better dance and the pants better come off"

And then Anna drives home thinking wtf did I do again.

solstice · 10-03-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

I actually like it. I'm pathetic but it's a great adrenaline boost. Most of the time I can only feel ashamed for the shit I say.

"I'm sorry but for 200+ dollars you better dance and the pants better come off"

And then Anna drives home thinking wtf did I do again.

Yeah but from what I gather you live your life being bored most of the time. Some of us are too busy enjoying life for sh*t like this to be regarded exciting or fun

Lups · 10-03-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Yeah but from what I gather you live your life being bored most of the time. Some of us are too busy enjoying life for sh*t like this to be regarded exciting or fun

Hahaha.

(if you don't tell anyone, and please don't, sure, I'm not handling three jobs at once here (full time) and sure only stress I get is when my cases fuck up majorly, but I kinda love my life. I just get my kicks some times from being the bad guy after doing some crazy good guy shit).

solstice · 10-03-2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Hahaha.

(if you don't tell anyone, and please don't, sure, I'm not handling three jobs at once here (full time) and sure only stress I get is when my cases fuck up majorly, but I kinda love my life. I just get my kicks some times from being the bad guy after doing some crazy good guy shit).

Yeah that's one of the many things I admire with you girls, you have an enormous capacity to deal with and look for a complex chaotic life. We men prefer things a bit more simple, at least I do. My front plate goes on already the 2nd month or so and I never really think of it as a bad thing even if the car does look cleaner without.

Lups · 10-03-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Yeah that's one of the many things I admire with you girls, you have an enormous capacity to deal with and look for a complex chaotic life. We men prefer things a bit more simple, at least I do. My front plate goes on already the 2nd month or so and I never really think of it as a bad thing even if the car does look cleaner without.

Thanks for the image boost lol but no, not young here.

Dude your wife handles a life like mine and probably better than I.

I'm like you, euro. Our plates are better and I'd never try to drive there without one but here all bets are off.

Xerxes480 · 10-07-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeD1sco

On Bear Creek Parkway right by the KFC.

Lame, I drive through there all the time.

Thanks for the info!

-X-

mr965 · 10-11-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonzer103

I go no front plate and have never had a second look. Only caveat is I don't park on the street down town, meter maids appear to be the only ones that care.

You're in the same area as me. I haven't had a front plate for over 10 years but I don't drive or park downtown PDX where all my friends will get tickets.

cerran · 10-12-2015, 03:09 PM

Just got my $136 front plate ticket the other day. Leary and W Lake Sammamish.

Lups · 10-12-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cerran

Just got my $136 front plate ticket the other day. Leary and W Lake Sammamish.

Yes well, driving a pink car does that for ya.

Xerxes480 · 10-13-2015, 12:28 PM

Looks like Redmond PD is cracking down on no front plate.

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cerran · 10-13-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Yes well, driving a pink car does that for ya.

Lups · 10-13-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cerran

Oh come on, it was more like this:

I'm sorry, that just never gets old O!

Lups · 10-13-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes480

Looks like Redmond PD is cracking down on no front plate.

-X-

Dude what are they not hunting? Those fuckers have zero hobbies!

OrangeD1sco · 10-13-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes480

Looks like Redmond PD is cracking down on no front plate.

-X-

I messaged Ceran. Sounds like it was the same cop that ticketed me in the same area.

cerran · 10-14-2015, 12:49 AM

Guys we need to start committing actual crimes in Redmond, these cops have nothing to do.

Lups · 10-16-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cerran

Guys we need to start committing actual crimes in Redmond, these cops have nothing to do.

I'm in, but can we at least be a little creative?

* run around naked through police stations grounds

* stealing cops front plates

* drawing naughty pictures with crayons next to their cars

AYTifosi · 10-16-2015, 02:48 AM

We need to sneak gps locaters on their cars so Waze will pick them up 100% of the time.

Lups · 10-16-2015, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AYTifosi

We need to sneak gps locaters on their cars so Waze will pick them up 100% of the time.

Can we do that while humming James bond theme?

Shanh81 · 01-27-2016, 07:59 AM

Looks like most of you don't have front plates. I work in Redmond and they are always harassing people on Willows RD. Might just order U.S. Mill works or Skene Designs to save the headache

Vetkin · 01-27-2016, 10:45 AM

I installed the pedal haus kit that IND sells just to make sure I'm not hassled in Redmond. It required me to buy a couple 17mm wrenches to adjust the length of the post because it was too short and the plate would have scraped the bumper after tightening otherwise. I also had to mount it upside down at the highest point possible to avoid interfering with the parking sensors. It's just barely low enough to not block the headlight.

To me the looks are analogous to a teenager wearing their hat sideways, and I hate it. I feel like it brings negative attention to have your plate mounted that way, like people assume you're going to drive like that teenager.

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solstice Major General 5458 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	It's very simple. The law says you must have a front plate. Driving without it is giving the cops an excuse to pull you over. Unless you like that, put the plate on, have an up to date tab, pay your insurance etc. Don't give them stupid excuses to pester your life. As me I guess you have better things to do.
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10-12-2015, 03:09 PM	#54
cerran Private 25 Rep 61 Posts Drives: '01 M5, '16 M4 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3)	Just got my $136 front plate ticket the other day. Leary and W Lake Sammamish.
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Xerxes480 First Lieutenant 130 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	Looks like Redmond PD is cracking down on no front plate. -X-
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cerran Private 25 Rep 61 Posts Drives: '01 M5, '16 M4 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3)	Guys we need to start committing actual crimes in Redmond, these cops have nothing to do.
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10-16-2015, 02:48 AM	#63
AYTifosi Captain 442 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F82 M4 [10.00]	We need to sneak gps locaters on their cars so Waze will pick them up 100% of the time.
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Shanh81 Captain 246 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 & 2016 F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 [0.00]	Looks like most of you don't have front plates. I work in Redmond and they are always harassing people on Willows RD. Might just order U.S. Mill works or Skene Designs to save the headache
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Vetkin Private First Class 56 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 MW/SO Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I installed the pedal haus kit that IND sells just to make sure I'm not hassled in Redmond. It required me to buy a couple 17mm wrenches to adjust the length of the post because it was too short and the plate would have scraped the bumper after tightening otherwise. I also had to mount it upside down at the highest point possible to avoid interfering with the parking sensors. It's just barely low enough to not block the headlight. To me the looks are analogous to a teenager wearing their hat sideways, and I hate it. I feel like it brings negative attention to have your plate mounted that way, like people assume you're going to drive like that teenager.
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