[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Horseman

That was my thought as well. Seems to be a little pricier than I would have expected a license plate cover. Can't seem to justify why that little piece of metal is almost a hundred bucks.

Well, it would pay for itself after your first fine.

[Horseman]

True, but .. I also wouldn't let it get to that. Even if it meant drilling into the front.

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Horseman

That was my thought as well. Seems to be a little pricier than I would have expected a license plate cover. Can't seem to justify why that little piece of metal is almost a hundred bucks.

True, but you have a 50k+ car..

Also you can clip the license plate off with this bracket.

[DPelletier]

Originally Posted by jcard71

This is all you need. No drilling - fits right into the existing holes underneath. Took me 5 minutes to install


https://stonsho.com/

Well crap; I had that one on my Jag and it is a much higher quality than the "stow a plate" that I bought. I had checked and they didn't list one for the G29 when I checked but I see that they do now so I guess I'm gonna buy licence plate holder #3 for this car! LOL

Dave

[Mixitt]

Originally Posted by Horseman

OOF.. risky. That's a $180 fine, apparently.

Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Enjoy your plate.

[Mixitt]

Filed in April. Let's hope this goes thru.

"S.B. 2012 seeks to remedy this by providing for an exemption to the two license plate requirement for vehicles that lack a dedicated area on the front bumper, due to the manufacturer failing to provide a location on the vehicle for placement of a front license plate."

https://legiscan.com/TX/supplement/SB2012/id/182080

[Horseman]

Soooooo I really do hope that this gets enacted. It has an effective date...

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2021.

Shouldn't take even THIS long to review something as trivial as a front license plate requirement.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Soooooo I really do hope that this gets enacted. It has an effective date...

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2021.

Shouldn't take even THIS long to review something as trivial as a front license plate requirement.

Unless you are a democrat who runs away when you cannot get your way on a bill.

[Mixitt]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Soooooo I really do hope that this gets enacted. It has an effective date...

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2021.

Shouldn't take even THIS long to review something as trivial as a front license plate requirement.

Will probably expire due to a lack of action as the DemocRATS enjoy their Lite beer in D.C.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by Mixitt

Will probably expire due to a lack of action as the DemocRATS enjoy their Lite beer in D.C.

Most of them are stuck in that 10-day quarantine now too. More excuse not to do anything.

[TAZ007]

Our tax dollars at work gentlemen.

[gasnet]

now you see it Then you dont

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by gasnet

now you see it Then you dont

Thanks for posting it again. I believe Horseman was looking for something that he did not have to drill into the bumper though.

[Horseman]

Yeah. Surprised there isn’t something that can be secured in the grill. I think I might have an option…. Still involves some drilling…. But in a less than obvious location similar to the hide-away.

[Mixitt]

Any issues with blocking sensors? There is on some BMW's.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by Mixitt

Any issues with blocking sensors? There is on some BMW's.

That's a primary technical concern of mine.

[cvieri59]

Guys

Not worried about blocking partially the air flow from the grid behind?

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by cvieri59

Guys

Not worried about blocking partially the air flow from the grid behind?

Understood from that hide away one. Not sure I'd get something like that though, don't really need the ability to hide it away. Texas requires that thing on full time. Hoping that changes this year though. I am looking at something that I might be able to put in the same location because I don't want it too much higher because of the kidney grille and the parking sensors.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Understood from that hide away one. Not sure I'd get something like that though, don't really need the ability to hide it away. Texas requires that thing on full time. Hoping that changes this year though. I am looking at something that I might be able to put in the same location because I don't want it too much higher because of the kidney grille and the parking sensors.

I'm hoping it changes too, but not holding my breath.

[Mixitt]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

I'm hoping it changes too, but not holding my breath.

Year or two ago it never made it to a vote. Time ran out.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Mixitt

Year or two ago it never made it to a vote. Time ran out.

Seems it will run out again.

[Horseman]

Probably and it's frustrating. Talking with the shop I took my car to, they don't have the no sho bracket for the Z4 and absolutely did not recommend having it on the bottom due to potential shaking and scraping. He said... too easy to get clipped off.

Running out of options. Other option is to put it in the tow hitch area, but that may block one of the parking sensors. However, that could be a viable solution for a little bit so long as the car doesn't scream at me the whole time I'm driving.