Altec Show-n-Go Retractable Front License Plate

N54YO · 06-17-2008, 04:07 PM

I've been trying to see if there's a nice solution out there for me to mount on the front license plate. I've seen a few the Gominigo (http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html) is one and then the Skene Design (http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm) is another.

I just found this upon searching on youtube however, and seem rather interesting. Have anyone use this yet? or have experience w/ it? Please chime in. Thanks in advance. There's also an electronic version, but I couldn't find that to buy anywhere.

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And here's one from Swift Motorsport:

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Edit: Here's the automated version I saw on youtube

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McLuVan · 06-17-2008, 04:16 PM

nice idea
but that's going to be a problem with lowered cars
lmao

N54YO · 06-17-2008, 04:19 PM

Yea, and I'm not sure how strong those are. Like when you are driving over a rough road would that plate be vibrating and hitting the paint you know? so I'm hoping to hear some feedback on this forum.

Sam Da Man · 06-17-2008, 04:20 PM

if you wanna purchase the hideaway plater holder ck here http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...85f44bcc38a033

335iheLLraiseR · 06-17-2008, 04:21 PM

we really need a vid of the electronic one.

Staszek · 06-17-2008, 04:23 PM

Interesting idea would be cooler if it was power something you could do from inside the car. Say like after you passed the police and he came out behind you.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-17-2008, 04:42 PM

Sweet.

The Cleaner · 06-17-2008, 05:05 PM

I think it's illegal to hide a plate when the car is in motion. so I'd steer clear of an automated version.

Staszek · 06-17-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cleaner

I think it's illegal to hide a plate when the car is in motion. so I'd steer clear of an automated version.

Actually I was talking about unhiding it when in motion lol!

NJ you have to have a front plate which I hate. I would put it back up if I saw a cop.

TaTaToothy · 06-17-2008, 05:52 PM

Seems like a nice idea for show cars, but useless for anything else. For those of us in states that require front plates (like mine), I think we might as well just suck it up and keep front plates mounted.

Papa13 · 06-17-2008, 06:03 PM

Great idea.

Front plates are an eye sore.

N54YO · 06-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaTaToothy

Seems like a nice idea for show cars, but useless for anything else. For those of us in states that require front plates (like mine), I think we might as well just suck it up and keep front plates mounted.

Yea, I understand. I do like taking pics of my car however, and this is just WAY easier to deal w/. I absolutely hate the look of the front plate.

N54YO · 06-17-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

we really need a vid of the electronic one.

I just edited my original post to include the electronic one.

simpleE92 · 06-17-2008, 06:22 PM

i wonder how it will do at 100 mph

Staszek · 06-17-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54YO

I just edited my original post to include the electronic one.

Nice

N54YO · 06-18-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpleE92

i wonder how it will do at 100 mph

Haha, exactly. Not sure how these will hold up. So no one here have ever tried them?

Bart@AUTOcouture · 06-18-2008, 08:58 AM

thinking of buying one right now.. will keep u guys posted

Tondtar · 06-18-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cleaner

I think it's illegal to hide a plate when the car is in motion. so I'd steer clear of an automated version.

True ...specially with the red light cameras are popping up all over the place these days (at least in LA). You will not only get a ticket for passing a red light but also one for not having a front license plate. The cameras get you from every angle including the back of the car where your license plate is clearly visible.

mastermav · 06-18-2008, 12:32 PM

Don't drive on red light.

Tondtar · 06-18-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mastermav

Don't drive on red light.

Not on purpose, mind you

However, I got one for taking a late left turn at a signal due to a damn slowpoke in front of me about a year ago. It would cost me more to fight it than paying so I coughed up the dough

shragon · 06-18-2008, 12:47 PM

not a bad idea. the one from swift looks pretty good in the video.

but for lowered cars, i'd imagine there's a chance of the front plate getting ripped off going into driveway or over a speed bump.

N54YO · 06-18-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboBmaNN

thinking of buying one right now.. will keep u guys posted

Great! keep us informed. Thanks man. I was going to get it, but I'll be out of the country for a while on a business trip, so I think you'll beat me to this. Good Luck.

06-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
N54YO Lieutenant 60 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 335/2005 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Leandro, CA iTrader: (1)	Altec Show-n-Go Retractable Front License Plate I've been trying to see if there's a nice solution out there for me to mount on the front license plate. I've seen a few the Gominigo (http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html) is one and then the Skene Design (http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm) is another. I just found this upon searching on youtube however, and seem rather interesting. Have anyone use this yet? or have experience w/ it? Please chime in. Thanks in advance. There's also an electronic version, but I couldn't find that to buy anywhere. [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPF7mqcAiy8&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPF7mqcAiy8&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] And here's one from Swift Motorsport: [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E3cLALy_vh4&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E3cLALy_vh4&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] Edit: Here's the automated version I saw on youtube [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EjOn_jWHxLk&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EjOn_jWHxLk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] __________________ 2008 BMW E92 335i Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red/Grey Poplar Sport/Navi/Premium/Comfort/iPod/6-Speed Manual Last edited by N54YO; 06-17-2008 at 06:11 PM..
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N54YO Lieutenant 60 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 335/2005 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Leandro, CA iTrader: (1)	Yea, and I'm not sure how strong those are. Like when you are driving over a rough road would that plate be vibrating and hitting the paint you know? so I'm hoping to hear some feedback on this forum. __________________ 2008 BMW E92 335i Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red/Grey Poplar Sport/Navi/Premium/Comfort/iPod/6-Speed Manual
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	not a bad idea. the one from swift looks pretty good in the video. but for lowered cars, i'd imagine there's a chance of the front plate getting ripped off going into driveway or over a speed bump. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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