Some of you have no front license plate ... Some questions about those photos... - Page 2

allroadguy · 02-21-2002, 04:11 PM

Stoney · 02-21-2002, 04:16 PM

I hope to make a design that others can copy, but so far this is rather customized.

I put it on the car when I go to San Francisco, where they are picky about those things.

Pictures and info here: Front license mount without bumper holes, and Temporary front license plate mounting, suction cups.

Delaware_Tom · 02-21-2002, 04:25 PM

Only cars trucked in on dealer trades ever have front holes drilled. This is true of all the dealers and all the makes I am aware of in northern Delaware.

- Tom

Stoney · 02-21-2002, 04:46 PM

Side view from outside of bumper:

Side view from inside bumper:

Mount removed from car:

Rear plate:

All the parts to the first wood prototype:

Materials I plan to use for 2nd prototype (less than 10 bucks at Tap Plastic):

The result:

Bruce SEA 96993 · 02-21-2002, 06:16 PM

I have been pulled over in the Exploder and my wife in the A6 within the last month. No ticket or verification required. I like your idea of the temporary attachment.

Doug2.7 · 02-21-2002, 06:53 PM

area, we are supposed to have front plate mounted as Pete and Bruce have pointed out. However, been 11 years for me and no stopping of any of my cars for no front plate. My argument is that classic cars are issued only a rear plate and they are legally on the road w/o front plates. My cop friend said that it was an "interesting" point. He also stated that he can not pull you over for just a "no front plate" reason. I will continue to drive w/o front plates but still arry my plate in the trunk. Maybe my luck is holding out because I am in a Navy town area (Port Orchard and Bremerton Naval Base) and cops are use to seeing many different state plates around, some states w/o front plates? I'll continue the journey until I get ticketed and appear in court. IMO it is a stupid idea to have a front plate anyway, government can save money (especially in Washington where we are "hurting" with mandated $30 fees for plates down from hundreds of $$). Just my two cents...

Definitely · 02-21-2002, 07:38 PM

Plate and mounting kit in trunk, waiting on Stoney for no-holes kit!

Auto Union Jack · 02-21-2002, 09:59 PM

Pete RD · 02-21-2002, 10:57 PM

Pete RD · 02-21-2002, 11:08 PM

he was harrassing...er...talking to someone he had pulled over. He pulled in front of my car AFTER I had backed into my parking place and then turned on his party-lights. I asked if I could help him, and he asked where my front plate was. Not thinking very well at 6:30 am I said "In my trunk" instead of merely getting it and putting it on my front dash. Since they are Mariner stadium plates I have the "get out of jail free" form from the DOT in case I "lose" one...makes me "free" until a new plate is made by the state. Didn't think to pull THAT on him, either.

Oh, well. The plate comes off very easily.

Cheers,

02-21-2002, 04:11 PM	#11
allroadguy Junior Member Account #: 22227 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 814	Depends on dealer - Mine (Butts Motors in Monterey, CA) left plate off on A6 & AR __________________ iDriveguy (Formerly known as allroadguy) Two '05 E60's, 0ne '02 TDI, one '03 MINI

02-21-2002, 04:16 PM	#12
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	I've made a prototype mount that doesn't use holes... I hope to make a design that others can copy, but so far this is rather customized. I put it on the car when I go to San Francisco, where they are picky about those things. Pictures and info here: Front license mount without bumper holes, and Temporary front license plate mounting, suction cups. __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

02-21-2002, 04:25 PM	#13
Delaware_Tom Junior Member Account #: 17396 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 829	No front plate in Delaware. Dealer gives you front mount tossed in trunk. Only cars trucked in on dealer trades ever have front holes drilled. This is true of all the dealers and all the makes I am aware of in northern Delaware. - Tom

02-21-2002, 04:46 PM	#14
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	Here are the materials needed, and pics of the first (wood) prototype.... Side view from outside of bumper: Side view from inside bumper: Mount removed from car: Rear plate: All the parts to the first wood prototype: Materials I plan to use for 2nd prototype (less than 10 bucks at Tap Plastic): The result: __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

02-21-2002, 06:16 PM	#15
Bruce SEA 96993 New Member Account #: 19160 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 87	It seams like the Seattle area cops are after us with no plates I have been pulled over in the Exploder and my wife in the A6 within the last month. No ticket or verification required. I like your idea of the temporary attachment. __________________ 01 2.7T Tip Ming Blue/Melange Sport, Premium, Luxury, Bose, 6-disc 18x8.5 Polished BBS RC's 245/40 Bridgestone SO3s Prev:'90 V8 + wifes '92 100S, '00 A6 2.8

02-21-2002, 06:53 PM	#16
Doug2.7 Junior Member Account #: 408 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 930	When I ordered my car I specifically requested no holes drilled. In Seattle... area, we are supposed to have front plate mounted as Pete and Bruce have pointed out. However, been 11 years for me and no stopping of any of my cars for no front plate. My argument is that classic cars are issued only a rear plate and they are legally on the road w/o front plates. My cop friend said that it was an "interesting" point. He also stated that he can not pull you over for just a "no front plate" reason. I will continue to drive w/o front plates but still arry my plate in the trunk. Maybe my luck is holding out because I am in a Navy town area (Port Orchard and Bremerton Naval Base) and cops are use to seeing many different state plates around, some states w/o front plates? I'll continue the journey until I get ticketed and appear in court. IMO it is a stupid idea to have a front plate anyway, government can save money (especially in Washington where we are "hurting" with mandated $30 fees for plates down from hundreds of $$). Just my two cents... __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>go ahead... touch my car! Ebony Pearl Tinted glass Stongard Smoked tail and side markers Premium package Cold Weather package Preferred luxury package Sport package Guidance package Tungsten interior Heated steering wheel V-1 CD changer NO front plate front and rear fog light mods Relay 605 Pulled Love it ;)

02-21-2002, 07:38 PM	#17
Definitely Member Account #: 18152 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,158	Told body shop not to install front plate. Plate and mounting kit in trunk, waiting on Stoney for no-holes kit! __________________ Was: '01 A6 4.2 Sport Nemo & Melange Now: '03 A4 3.0 CVT Dolphin Gray & Ebony Pics under construction.

02-21-2002, 09:59 PM	#18
Auto Union Jack Senior Member Account #: 13568 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,516	Yes, drilled out 1/4" holes and used plugs. Pic soon.

02-21-2002, 10:57 PM	#19
Pete RD Member Account #: 5185 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 2,835	In this state they gotta raise money anyway they can! __________________ Pete Dieckerhoff

02-21-2002, 11:08 PM	#20
Pete RD Member Account #: 5185 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 2,835	Very interresting, Doug. When I drove past the WSP trooper at the entrance to Snoqualmie aki area he was harrassing...er...talking to someone he had pulled over. He pulled in front of my car AFTER I had backed into my parking place and then turned on his party-lights. I asked if I could help him, and he asked where my front plate was. Not thinking very well at 6:30 am I said "In my trunk" instead of merely getting it and putting it on my front dash. Since they are Mariner stadium plates I have the "get out of jail free" form from the DOT in case I "lose" one...makes me "free" until a new plate is made by the state. Didn't think to pull THAT on him, either. Oh, well. The plate comes off very easily. Cheers, __________________ Pete Dieckerhoff

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