Front plate

[RWickens]

So I have a 22 CT4V Blackwing that I just picked up and it has never had a front plate. Unfortunately in Missouri I have to show front plates, thinking about Sto & Show or one that threads into the Tow Hook spot. If you have a front plate how have you done it without having to drill holes into the front facia, extra points for pictures.

 

[Steelwing]

Thread 'Front licenses plate'
Front licenses plate

 

[RWickens]

Disregard the question, I am rather new to Forums and it didn't cross my mind to do a search. Thanks Steelwing for the link.

 

[Steelwing]

No worries. Welcome!

 

[Roadhawk]

I just ordered this: https://www.slybrackets.com/store/S...C-CT4-WITH-MESH-STYLE-LOWER-GRILLE-p566058593

I'm in Virginia which requires a front plate but bought the cart in Georgia where they do not and they didn't have one on the car, Frankly looks much better without one but what can you do. Like you I'd rather not drill if I don't have to.

My son has one of those toe hitch plates on his G86....its always loose and vertical or cocked....never straight...always needs tightening...maybe thats not typical but thats my only experience with this sort of thing.

 

[ukcats12]

I just ordered this: https://www.slybrackets.com/store/S...C-CT4-WITH-MESH-STYLE-LOWER-GRILLE-p566058593

I'm in Virginia which requires a front plate but bought the cart in Georgia where they do not and they didn't have one on the car, Frankly looks much better without one but what can you do. Like you I'd rather not drill if I don't have to.

My son has one of those toe hitch plates on his G86....its always loose and vertical or cocked....never straight...always needs tightening...maybe thats not typical but thats my only experience with this sort of thing.

This is what I'd recommend as well. I had a slybracket on my old C63 and it worked great with the lower mesh grille.

 

[Lithoss]

I also recommend the sly bracket.

But I didn't like how it was all mounted from essentially one fulcrum point on the horizontal plane. Probably not an issue since nobody has any problems with it, but I didn't want any angular torque on my grille from wind pushing the top half of the plate back towards the bumper. So I printed a spacer to go on the top edge to provide some torque relief. Attached with a tiny bit of paint safe mounting tape. I can share the 3d model if anyone else wants to try it.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

This is what I'd recommend as well. I had a slybracket on my old C63 and it worked great with the lower mesh grille.

Yep, same here. Mine has been on for over a year and no issues at all. Very happy with their product.

 

[RWickens]

Purchased the Sly Bracket this morning, thanks guys!

 

[Roadhawk]

I'm glad to hear everyone is happy with the Sly Bracket. I just ordered it after doing a search and liking what I saw so good to know.

Lithoss I may take you up on your offer of a printable spacer but I possibly will just be able to to the same with some foam and tape. Great thinking.

 

[DonD]

My license plate bracket is perfect. The front license plate sits under the driver's side rear seat carpet.

Odds of getting stopped are slim and if I do, I can whine about engine cooling or play retired military. Unlikely I'll get a ticket in TX.

If forced to mount it, the Sly bracket looks like a good one. Don

 

[CBH]

Sorry to hear so many people are putting front plates on.

At least I'm thankful we didn't get the Corvette-style front end that's totally designed around the hideous license plate.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

Sorry to hear so many people are putting front plates on.

At least I'm thankful we didn't get the Corvette-style front end that's totally designed around the hideous license plate.

I mounted a removable one that bolted to the bottom of my front splitter. I’ve only scraped the bottom twice since buying in 2016 C7 ZO6, my fault. No issues and still strong. I pull a pin and removable in 2 secs when I wash it.

 

[SS_Shooter]

They'll run out of tickets before you run out of money, son!

 

[DakotaSailor]

I know there are other Front License Plate threads, but his one seems to have the most recent activity. I live in South Dakota and have to show a front LP but I do not want to drill holes in my CT4VBW front bumper. I am considering Sly Brackets, Craven Speed Platypus & Sto 'n Sho. All three seem to have good feedback from the group here but was wondering if there were any cons of these three?

 

[rdollie]

Thankfully it's not a primary offense in WA state so I don't have one (and when I got a ticket a couple of years ago the cop didn't mention it). I used to have a Rho mount on the V3 and it was great until you washed the car and would have to recenter it (5-second job)

 

[T.O.Blackwing]

I know there are other Front License Plate threads, but his one seems to have the most recent activity. I live in South Dakota and have to show a front LP but I do not want to drill holes in my CT4VBW front bumper. I am considering Sly Brackets, Craven Speed Platypus & Sto 'n Sho. All three seem to have good feedback from the group here but was wondering if there were any cons of these three?

I had a Sto ‘n Sho on the 2020 Mustang Bullitt I owned until 2022 and found that it would scrape the pavement or sidewalk on steep driveway entrances.
So it eventually got a bit banged up and I had to play around with it so it wouldn’t look a little crooked.
Given that, I got a Sly Brackets mount for my 22 Blackwing when I got it.
After I traded it in for the 24 I drive now, though, I didn’t bother putting it on.
Over one year later, I have yet to receive a warning, let alone a ticket.
Which is (mildly) interesting because when I owned the Bullitt I got 3 warnings prior to installing the Sto ‘n Sho.
But I think that’s because that was during the Covid years and there were fewer out of province cars without front plates around.
Also, the Toronto traffic cops were generally less busy.
At this point I don’t even think about it. It’s a minor ticket in Ontario so I don’t think I’m ever going to bother putting the plate on going forward.

 

[nordique14]

ZL1 Addons probably has a plate holder that fits in the tow hook hole. Easy to install but some people do not care for the off-center look.

+1 vote for running without a plate. A couple of decades on the west coast and total of 2 tickets. Since they were “fix-it” tickets, total cost was $0. Just the hassle of having to zip tie a plate on and finding an officer to sign off.

 

[vagabond]

Thankfully it's not a primary offense in WA state so I don't have one (and when I got a ticket a couple of years ago the cop didn't mention it). I used to have a Rho mount on the V3 and it was great until you washed the car and would have to recenter it (5-second job)

It's primary in Washington State. Deprioritized in Seattle by SPD. If that's your only regular offense, your risk is likely low. Best practice is to give no reason and break 1 law at a time so I have a tow hook mount.

If you track or speed a lot be aware the edges or corners of the plate will bend toward the car > 120MPH if not properly supported.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

I know there are other Front License Plate threads, but his one seems to have the most recent activity. I live in South Dakota and have to show a front LP but I do not want to drill holes in my CT4VBW front bumper. I am considering Sly Brackets, Craven Speed Platypus & Sto 'n Sho. All three seem to have good feedback from the group here but was wondering if there were any cons of these three?

Just passed the three year mark with Sly Brackets and zero issues. In my area, they look for any reason to stop you and the lack of front plate is a convenient one.
No issues on cooling during street/highway driving and I haven’t thought about it again and I could care less what people think how it looks on MY car. I bought the car to please me. Good luck with whatever you choose.