California front license plate

[hoefranz]

It took a year, but I got my first ticket in my 997 C2S today and as a part of the fun, was hit for not having a front license plate. Now, we all know that they ruin the beautiful line of that car, but I need to take the car in to the State Police and show them that I'm a good boy. Any suggestions for solutions that can be short-term and don't require holes in the front end? Velcro contraptions, etc.? Any help is appreciated.

[larrytrk]

It took a year, but I got my first ticket in my 997 C2S today and as a part of the fun, was hit for not having a front license plate. Now, we all know that they ruin the beautiful line of that car, but I need to take the car in to the State Police and show them that I'm a good boy. Any suggestions for solutions that can be short-term and don't require holes in the front end? Velcro contraptions, etc.? Any help is appreciated.

http://moweraxle.com/

tow hook licence plate mount. I keep one in the trunk with plate on it so far I haven't been stopped, can put it on in less than 5 minutes.

[hoefranz]

It took a year, but I got my first ticket in my 997 C2S today and as a part of the fun, was hit for not having a front license plate. Now, we all know that they ruin the beautiful line of that car, but I need to take the car in to the State Police and show them that I'm a good boy. Any suggestions for solutions that can be short-term and don't require holes in the front end? Velcro contraptions, etc.? Any help is appreciated.

http://moweraxle.com/

tow hook licence plate mount. I keep one in the trunk with plate on it so far I haven't been stopped, can put it on in less than 5 minutes.

Excellent! Thanks for your help. I was sure I wasn't alone.

[Westcoaster]

You have to hand it to the 'Lawnmower Man' that is a slick way to avoid drilling into the bumper! :cheers:

Kabota's and Porsche, strange bedfellows indeed!

[Tool Pants]

I have not had a plate on the 986 for 7 years. Got one ticket in Santa Clara County. Do not know if it is different from county to county.

The courtesy notice from traffic court said if I provided proof of correction it was $10, meaning put the plate on, have any officer sign the back of the ticket, mail the ticket in with $10, then remove the plate. :P If I did not have proof of correction then I was supposed to pay a fine of $60 or $70, I forget how much.

So, it was not mandatory to put the plate back on, you just paid a higher fine. Being a cheap Boxster owner I had police officer I know sign the ticket and paid the $10.

But for the 987/997 you have to drill the holes to mount the plate. I would just use double faced tape and get it signed off.

When I was a kid I use to go to the police station, where they are always busy at the desk. They would not even go out to the parking lot to look at my car. They asked me if I corrected the equipment violations, I said yes, and they signed my ticket at the counter. Back then there was no fine with a proof of correction. You just mailed the signed off ticket to traffic court. Now we have to pay $10....

[Westcoaster]

A quick couple of questions:

About the painted plug covering the tow hook hole on the 987 Boxster (possibly all are the same). How do you remove the plug safely without damaging the paint?

Also, anybody know the size of the thread that the tow hook uses?

thanks

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

A small screwdriver should pop the cap. Look

in your tool kit and you will see the tow hook

in there. Use it to get the right metric threads.

Paul

[Westcoaster]

Hi,

A small screwdriver should pop the cap. Look

in your tool kit and you will see the tow hook

in there. Use it to get the right metric threads.

Paul

Scary: paint+screwdriver+scratch?!

I was hoping for a gentler method?

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

The tow hitch plug is plastic and the front

bumper is plastic. They can take more abuse.

Use painters tape before using the screwdriver.

Paul

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

Make sure and work the screwdriver all around the plug.

Just a little prying on the four corners should pop the plug.

Then screw in your tow hitch so you can

check the threads.

Paul

[Westcoaster]

Hi,

Make sure and work the screwdriver all around the plug.

Just a little prying on the four corners should pop the plug.

Then screw in your tow hitch so you can

check the threads.

Paul

Thanks, I'll try when I get up the nerve... it's only a few days old!

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

I have confidence in you. You can do it.

It's what DIY is all about.

Paul

[Truculent]

There is no need to use a screw driver and risk damaging the paint. Just push in on the lower edge of the plug with your thumb until the plug disengages.

[Westcoaster]

There is no need to use a screw driver and risk damaging the paint. Just push in on the lower edge of the plug with your thumb until the plug disengages.

Welcome Truculent, first post and a fine one at that! I'll try that method tomorrow.

Al

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

According to the owners manual you just push the bottom

in.

Here is the text on it.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service 281

Towing

Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohibit

towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.

In addition, damage to your vehicle may result

from improper procedures.

Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for details.

Vehicle towing

Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to

be used on Porsche vehicles.

Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be

used when the vehicle will not roll.

The vehicle must be towed with all four

wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to

the vehicle may result.

Towing hook

The towing hook is contained in the tool kit.

Caution!

Risk of damage to the vehicle.

f Use the towing hook only for an emergency to

remove the vehicle off the road. The towing

hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto

the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the

vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances

is the vehicle to be secured using the towing

hook.

f Never use the towing hook to tow this or any

other vehicle.

f Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of

your car on uneven surfaces.

Front mounting

The towing hook is A stored in the tool box in the

luggage compartment.

1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate

plastic cover into the bumper until the cover

disengages.

2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by

its thread.

3. Completely screw in the towing hook.

Rear mounting

1. Remove license plate.

2. Unscrew the towing hook A.

3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the

opening.

4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge

to engage it in the bumper.

5. Completely screw in the towing hook.

Paul