Fix-It Ticket
08-30-2008, 12:10 AM
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So I got the dreaded fix-it ticket for a missing front plate in Brea. I was wondering if anyone knew a way to get this processed without drilling holes on the front bumper to install the plate.
Thanks again
BTW- the officer crossed out the $24 fine and wrote in $55. Is that even legal?
Thanks again
BTW- the officer crossed out the $24 fine and wrote in $55. Is that even legal?
08-30-2008, 12:23 AM
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Front License Plate Tow Hook Kit.
Nice for getting out of those fix-it tickets, without drilling holes. Just screws right in where the tow hook goes.
http://www.moweraxle.com/licenseplatebrack...desbmwkits.html
Nice for getting out of those fix-it tickets, without drilling holes. Just screws right in where the tow hook goes.
http://www.moweraxle.com/licenseplatebrack...desbmwkits.html
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just ziptie your license plate on the front and give the officer the finger for making it $55
im gonna get this when i get a different front bumper since my oem has the plate holder already on it
im gonna get this when i get a different front bumper since my oem has the plate holder already on it
08-30-2008, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by the chang' post='657743' date='Aug 30 2008, 04:10 PM
BTW- the officer crossed out the $24 fine and wrote in $55. Is that even legal?
08-30-2008, 07:26 AM
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would 3M double sided tape work?
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='657850' date='Aug 30 2008, 07:26 AM
would 3M double sided tape work?
08-30-2008, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by the chang' post='657743' date='Aug 30 2008, 04:10 AM
So I got the dreaded fix-it ticket for a missing front plate in Brea. I was wondering if anyone knew a way to get this processed without drilling holes on the front bumper to install the plate.
Thanks again
BTW- the officer crossed out the $24 fine and wrote in $55. Is that even legal?
Thanks again
BTW- the officer crossed out the $24 fine and wrote in $55. Is that even legal?
On a serious note, when the police officer altered the summons was any explanation given? You could suggest that your mistake (forgetting to display a front tag) and his mistake ($24 ... no $55 ...) are like a double negative and negate each other
08-30-2008, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by i<3e60' post='657774' date='Aug 30 2008, 04:20 AM
just ziptie your license plate on the front and give the officer the finger for making it $55
im gonna get this when i get a different front bumper since my oem has the plate holder already on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3cLALy_vh4
im gonna get this when i get a different front bumper since my oem has the plate holder already on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3cLALy_vh4
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='657889' date='Aug 30 2008, 11:47 AM
Now that's pretty slick!!
08-30-2008, 11:00 AM
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would 3M double sided tape work?
Yep. Been there done THAT. You need to use a double layer on some parts and a single layer on the sides. Clean the bumper well, even if the tape doesn't stick the holder falls forward and keeps it on. But done right the tape works. Pulls off with no problems even with the protective film on the front of the car.
Good luck
jb
Yep. Been there done THAT. You need to use a double layer on some parts and a single layer on the sides. Clean the bumper well, even if the tape doesn't stick the holder falls forward and keeps it on. But done right the tape works. Pulls off with no problems even with the protective film on the front of the car.
Good luck
jb