lgt_nube Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 2005 Black LGT Wagon. I got a ticket today for no front license plate. 21 days to fix or a $114 fine. I have no second plate (which I'll get from DMV), no holes in the front bumper, no nothing. I'll ask the dealer tomorrow what they suggest. What do you suggest? I'd like it to look as good as possible. I'm willing to pay someone to do it (I'm a trainwreck with tools in my hands). A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPU1 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If I had to have one this is what I would get... It's pricey, but its less than $114 http://iagperformance.com/images/products/exterior/plates/grimmspeed/image_04_600.jpg http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=89&products_id=218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I agree. the Grimmspeed kit gives you a license plate, and no drilling holes in your bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 It looks pretty cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you go dealer and ask what they suggest, they will just drill holes. If you want a temporatory fix, zip ties are your friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 $10 DIY version of the Grimmspeed relocation bracket. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/drivers-side-corner-swiped-new-bumper-optionsi-179129.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 And at the other end of the price spectrum: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-jdm-front-bumper-conversion-181895.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 OR OR OR: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpFgUY_zqZY]Altec show-n-go license plate frame - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ha ha. I got my no-license-plate ticket while parked. OR OR OR: Altec show-n-go license plate frame - YouTube A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 I don't see a problem with holes since they would always be covered by the license plate anyway. If you go dealer and ask what they suggest, they will just drill holes. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ha ha. I got my no-license-plate ticket while parked. Right so put it up when parked, take it down when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you decide to drill holes Subaru has a very nice mount. Looks better than the plastic moulded ones or mounting the plate straight to the bumper. I would rather have an offset one, but since my bumper already had holes drilled it works well for me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I also had to install a front licence plate. If you look very carefully on your front bumper, you should find the exact spots where you are supposed to drill your holes. Subaru should have put two 'little circles' (painted over) where the screws are supposed to go. At least, mine was like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 http://iagperformance.com/images/products/exterior/plates/grimmspeed/image_04_600.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ugh, that off center plate kills me every time. Looks horrid IMO. "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 This ----->":wub:" <---- applies mostly to the car's look minus plate actually. This LGT looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I don't see a problem with holes since they would always be covered by the license plate anyway. If you don't have a problem with it, then go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piening2150 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Years ago I got a ticket for no front plate. I went home, stuck the front plate on with double sided tape, took a pic and took it right back off. Took the pic and ticket with me to court and they dropped it. I've never had a problem since (knock on wood). I hate front plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Years ago I got a ticket for no front plate. I went home, stuck the front plate on with double sided tape, took a pic and took it right back off. Took the pic and ticket with me to court and they dropped it. I've never had a problem since (knock on wood). I hate front plates. Lucky for you, you don't live in Cali. No front plate = revenue generation here. It's just a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piening2150 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Note to self- never move to Cali, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I centered, molded & screwed the license plate to the bumper. Side view; http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/Subaru/0619000632.jpg Front view; http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/Untitled.jpg Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 If you didn't get a second plate you can fight it and get it appealed. You shouldn't have to pay the full 114 if you fix it. it should be 25$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 The ticket says it's only $10 if I get it fixed and signed off within 21 days. Not a big problem. If you didn't get a second plate you can fight it and get it appealed. You shouldn't have to pay the full 114 if you fix it. it should be 25$. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Do you have a part number or other description? If you decide to drill holes Subaru has a very nice mount. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybluelgt Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 That's ridiculous that you got out while parked. Only time I got a ticket for it was when I could've gotten a much more expensive speeding ticket. But the cop let me off easy. And that was a NY state trooper who are normally huge jerks. I just put it in my windshield and haven't had any trouble since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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