Got another fix it ticket

[James Crivellone]

Once again for incorrect front plate mounting (IE they don't like it mounted on the sun shade).

So my question, how the hell can I make a US plate look decent on a euro bumper?

I was thinking about getting some nice thick plastic (IE splitter style) and making an adapter that takes the stock euro plate holes and adapts it to a US plate.

I'm not sure how good it will look, althogh to be honest i'm starting to not care, because I really would like to drive my car for once and not get pulled over.

[Dirtsquirt]

LMAO, I've never been pulled over or even looked at twice for no front plate ;)

Adapter would work, but it'll still look like ass :?

-Dan

[Jordan]

Cut your plate down like Ted and I did.

[MR 325]

Do what matt325is did, cut it down enough to fit inside the euro plate frame in front of the euro plate

[mikeedler]

just mount the damn thing. here in germany us americans all have the choice of euro size, or american size. It just mounts like normal and looks the same as a german plate just a little shorter on the sides.

[UNHCLL]

create an adapter bracket so it mounts to the euro plate holes, then attach the plate to the adapter

[Bimmerfanatik]

create an adapter bracket so it mounts to the euro plate holes, then attach the plate to the adapter

Chris, your car hurts my eyes. Make it stop being so damn beautiful.

[UNHCLL]

:roll:

New windshield and shadowline lock strips installed last week.
Rest of kit gets mounted within the next 2 weeks I hope...

Bling BLANG BABYEEEEEEEEE! 8) Then it'll be ready for a photoshoot

[DanGillan]

what about the orange peel? did it sand out?

[UNHCLL]

what about the orange peel? did it sand out?

yup
3 days with increasingly fine wetsanding and it came out nice and glassy.

However, it still needs to be repainted. There is still shit in the paint, looks to be air bubble. Really only noticeable from 2-3'.... but its not cool.

Oh well, at least now its all one consistency. It just always looks dusty. :roll:

[Bimmerfanatik]

what about the orange peel? did it sand out?

yup
3 days with increasingly fine wetsanding and it came out nice and glassy.

However, it still needs to be repainted. There is still shit in the paint, looks to be air bubble. Really only noticeable from 2-3'.... but its not cool.

Oh well, at least now its all one consistency. It just always looks dusty. :roll:

fuckin hack

get a real paint job

:)

[UNHCLL]

what about the orange peel? did it sand out?

yup
3 days with increasingly fine wetsanding and it came out nice and glassy.

However, it still needs to be repainted. There is still shit in the paint, looks to be air bubble. Really only noticeable from 2-3'.... but its not cool.

Oh well, at least now its all one consistency. It just always looks dusty. :roll:

fuckin hack

get a real paint job

:)

Why do you think I seek a new chassis??? 8)

[James Crivellone]

Update, I got the ticket dropped as the officer misquoted the law.

it must be seen from teh front of the car, nowhere does it say bumper.

I actually called and spoke with the officer for about 30 min and we both agreed that if it can be centered more I should be okay.

So I mounted it in the windshield, centerd behind the mirror.

Will see how long that lasts, as I don't want a US front plate on my bumper

[Bimmerfanatik]

Update, I got the ticket dropped as the officer misquoted the law.

it must be seen from teh front of the car, nowhere does it say bumper.

I actually called and spoke with the officer for about 30 min and we both agreed that if it can be centered more I should be okay.

So I mounted it in the windshield, centerd behind the mirror.

Will see how long that lasts, as I don't want a US front plate on my bumper

Keep us posted, as I'll be crossing this bridge come spring...

[nando]

you should be able to cut it down too so it doesn't block your window. you only need to have the #'s and washington state shown, everything else can go away..