Getting around the front license plate

chadwick · 05-15-2008

Hey guys, as some of you know it's mandatory in most states to have 2 license plates, one in the back and one in the front. Well, we all know that it ruins the lines and look of the vehicle, so if you are in a state which requires you to have a front plate, what do you do to get around having to drill holes in the bumper? That is, if you even try to get around it.

I was thinking that maybe a good place to put the license plate would in the black section on the airdam, that way it's not so obvious.

I've heard that some people will just put it in the trunk and if they get pulled over they will show the license plate.

Tslick · 05-15-2008

Look for tow fitting ...front license plate... Search site.

**etyu** · 05-16-2008

Gominigo.com, here's a link: http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-MB.html

They have one for the SLK, using the front tow hook area to mount the license plate bracket as mentioned by Tslick.

**Ikarus** · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

I've heard that some people will just put it in the trunk and if they get pulled over they will show the license plate.

That's where mine has been for the last two years, but I'm not fooling myself into believing that this will keep the cop from giving me a fixit ticket. I'll just wait until that day comes (knock on wood not too soon) and then I'll do the tow-hook installation thing that others have already pointed you to.

**-1-** · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by etyu

Gominigo.com, here's a link: http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-MB.html

They have one for the SLK, using the front tow hook area to mount the license plate bracket as mentioned by Tslick.

Great idea, too bad it's way off center. Couldn't live with that look. There are other alternatives, mounting to the mesh screen would be my choice. My SLK came with the tag holder installed. Front plates are required in Virginia and I have no problem with the traditional mount.

mtiede · 05-16-2008

Ditto .

**Ikarus** · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by -1-

Great idea, too bad it's way off center. Couldn't live with that look.

I didn't say I would live with the look for long, if you catch my drift.

coolboarder · 05-17-2008

I think most people have your idea, once it is inspected and signed off, you can remove the plate until you get the next fixer ticket. Of course it would not work that well if you get the fixer ticket too often.

Another towhook mount that I like but costs more is this:

http://www.moweraxle.com/carpricelis...esbmwkits.html

You can offset mount it a bit more towards the center though it is still not quite center. It would be good if someone can come up with a removable mount on the airdam.

05-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
chadwick SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: SLK 300 2009 Posts: 32 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Getting around the front license plate Hey guys, as some of you know it's mandatory in most states to have 2 license plates, one in the back and one in the front. Well, we all know that it ruins the lines and look of the vehicle, so if you are in a state which requires you to have a front plate, what do you do to get around having to drill holes in the bumper? That is, if you even try to get around it. I was thinking that maybe a good place to put the license plate would in the black section on the airdam, that way it's not so obvious. I've heard that some people will just put it in the trunk and if they get pulled over they will show the license plate.

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,195 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	Look for tow fitting ...front license plate... Search site.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 33 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	Ditto .

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coolboarder SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I think most people have your idea, once it is inspected and signed off, you can remove the plate until you get the next fixer ticket. Of course it would not work that well if you get the fixer ticket too often. Another towhook mount that I like but costs more is this: http://www.moweraxle.com/carpricelis...esbmwkits.html You can offset mount it a bit more towards the center though it is still not quite center. It would be good if someone can come up with a removable mount on the airdam.

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