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Old 03-15-2010, 06:05 AM
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Can I get into if I use a Euro Plate as an official plate on my trunk? It would still have the same letters, and I would put the expiration/registration tag in the upper right-hand of the corner also...obviously it's illegal...but if the punishment isn't very severe it would be worth it...so what can "they" do if I use a unofficial euro plate?

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If it isn't a plate made by the state of issuance it is illegal and a fake. Cops can definitely screw with you over it as driving without a license plate or a forged one.
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If it isn't a plate made by the state of issuance it is illegal and a fake. Cops can definitely screw with you over it as driving without a license plate or a forged one.
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Putting a fake license plate where the real one is supposed to be is just all kinds of stupid. Just write a blank check to the Fraternal Order of Police instead.
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Not worth it IMHO
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That's too bad...the Euro plate suits the car so much better...
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That's too bad...the Euro plate suits the car so much better...
You could always mount one on the front....
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Or move to Germany.
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Originally Posted by pukka
You could always mount one on the front....
Never gonna drill my front bumper! I plan on either mounting it in the trunk, where you E60 guys have the tool box.


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Or move to Germany.
God no! I would hate to live in Germany
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Originally Posted by pukka
You could always mount one on the front....
Never gonna drill my front bumper! I plan on either mounting it in the trunk, where you E60 guys have the tool box...or just placing it in the rear side window...


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Or move to Germany.
God no! I would hate to live in Germany
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I think you should do it!! Let us know how it all turns out!!


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