[elDizzle_foShizzle]

YAY or NAY?!

I know they're required to post in my state, yet I see A TON of cars out there w/o 'em. I know they just haven't been cited yet. It's only a matter of time before I get pulled over ***knocks on wood***.

Anyways, from an aesthetic standpoint, I think the Cubes look much more cleeeean. But, what are your experiences with having (or make that not having) your front plate displayed?

 

[elDizzle_foShizzle]

No front plate here.. gonna see if I can't whip up a mount that uses he tow hook, so I don't have to drill into the bumper

smart idea! keep us posted! u might wanna do a limited edition run! I'd sign up!

 

[elDizzle_foShizzle]

No front plate here.. gonna see if I can't whip up a mount that uses he tow hook, so I don't have to drill into the bumper

There are several of these around for the MINI, you might find a MINI owner and see if the tow hook has the same threads....I'd not be surprised.

Then you could use
http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=54810
or
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-cooper/mini_cooper-no-holes-license-plate-holder.html

no, I did NOT say they were inexpensive...

I may even go the retractable route. I still like the cleeean face of the Cube w/o the plates. I saw some motorized ones on the net for ~$150. Now that would be nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz9Q-sjtJsU

 

[elDizzle_foShizzle]

how bout trying something like this for the tow hook? the bolt sizes aren't for our Cube, but you get the point...

 

[elDizzle_foShizzle]

went the retractable route. i'm leaving it up for most of my daily driving. Down when I'm parked fo' show.

Couple detail shots:

DOWN (hidden)

UP

I don't quite get the whole front plate thing. We don't even need to put tabs on em out here. I figure it gives our LEOs an opportunity to get better reflectivity for revenue-generating tickets.