bayside_supra Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Anyone fitted one of these to an oem front bumper before? http://www.speedflip.com/product-page/single-remote-control-flip-plate Curious of how much of the section in front of the fmic has to be cut away? Any close up pics would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The best one I ever saw was on Steve M's old car, it had been cut away and sunk up into the bumper and it looked great it meant when it was folded away it didnt hand really low like most do when they are just screwed on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 That’s what I was hoping to do. I’ll search for any pics of his one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ric did one on his, looks to be a similar kit to his as well. I've got a mechanical one in my garage somewhere. Just needs to be flipped manually instead of using a motor but I never got around to fitting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 If I remember rightly, this aren't very strong and a French copper broke Steve M's on Dragonball a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Steve's is definitely the best looking one I've seen, tucked up out of sight completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 If I remember rightly, this aren't very strong and a French copper broke Steve M's on Dragonball a few years back TBH it will rarely be down. Just when the old bill are watching. I have decided the front plate has to go. This seems the best solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Anyone got a link to thread of Steve’s with any pics? Can’t find anything.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?264733-The-Wangan-Supra/page73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) TBH it will rarely be down. Just when the old bill are watching. I have decided the front plate has to go. This seems the best solution /QUOTE] What do you plan to do that is illegal with the police watching may I ask? Edited June 21, 2018 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 One thing I will say is be careful it is illegal to have one fitted as far as im aware, and if caught you could see a fine and points or worse. If you simply dont have one fitted all you can get is a fine NO points. Been about 5 years since I ran a plate on my supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The ideal type would be front and rear that are connected to a GPS system that flicks them up every time you are near a camera position...just in case;) totally illegal mind, or even better plates that could be made to go completely yellow/white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 One thing I will say is be careful it is illegal to have one fitted as far as im aware, and if caught you could see a fine and points or worse. If you simply dont have one fitted all you can get is a fine NO points. Been about 5 years since I ran a plate on my supras. Actually having a plate flipper fitted isn’t illegal. Using it on public roads is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Actually having a plate flipper fitted isn’t illegal. Using it on public roads is though. Same thing man, you have it fitted with intent to use it. Thats kind of like a pot smoker having seeds and saying...cant do me mate...didnt smoke it...yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 mine is manual so you can't be accused of flipping it up whilst going past a camera. People who i drive with will notice me stopping after a few minutes leaving a show because ive forgotton to flip it down! Although i think im going to remove mine and just use a static plate - https://www.staticplates.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Actually having a plate flipper fitted isn’t illegal. Using it on public roads is though. That may technically be true but the sole reason for having one is to be able to use it on the roads, if using it just for shows then just have it on a small L bracket and some velcrow. If you are driving with it hidden then you are using it on the roads so open the doors for court appearences. If the Op has no intention of using it on the roads I say why bother at all. Simply having an old number plate in the car with some old used tape on the back to me is a safer route as they have to prove it didnt fall off while driving. I reckon this would only be an issue if it was caught on a camera or you are caught multiple times and they have it on record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Same thing man, you have it fitted with intent to use it. Thats kind of like a pot smoker having seeds and saying...cant do me mate...didnt smoke it...yet Nope. NO2 is illegal to use but isn't illegal to have installed in the car. A car can speed, but only speeding is illegal, not the intention or possibility. Edited June 22, 2018 by Al Massey (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That may technically be true but the sole reason for having one is to be able to use it on the roads, if using it just for shows then just have it on a small L bracket and some velcrow. If you are driving with it hidden then you are using it on the roads so open the doors for court appearences. If the Op has no intention of using it on the roads I say why bother at all. Simply having an old number plate in the car with some old used tape on the back to me is a safer route as they have to prove it didnt fall off while driving. I reckon this would only be an issue if it was caught on a camera or you are caught multiple times and they have it on record. Luckily, you cant get done for 'maybe one day doing something illegal' It is only illegal if used on the roads, so the only time you will get done for it and go to court is if you use it on the roads and are caught doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 What do you plan to do that is illegal with the police watching may I ask? Well if I ever forget to display the plate on the road that would be illegal. This way a press of a button and all good. Thanks for the link. To Steve’s thread. Looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulcrum2000 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I can tell you a little story on this as I'm one of the maybe the few who have actually been caught for this. Admittedly in my case it was a bit different in that I had the 'genius idea' to attach my front number plate to my active Aero spoiler on my second Supra. Then you could just manually retract it with the override button and all front facing cameras were bamboozled. Now of course thats great until the day you become a moby and forget you've done it. Pulled over and was luckily let off with 14 days to reverse the 'modification' and then inspected afterwards with the warning notice. I felt lucky at this situation as I got chatting with my father in law afterwards who is a sergeant in the police and he said in these situations the car is illegal with no number plate or a plate that doesnt match the documents, of course insurance is void and you're looking at heading towards a driving ban. He said he dealt with loads of people trying to get away with this in the past and it always made them laugh at the police station. You see when a camera sees a car with either a non matching or missing plate speeding and cant automatically move forward with a fine or letter its then elevated to being investigated manually and becomes a much more serious affair, as anyone wanting to change plates is very likely up to criminal/terrorist whatever activities. he also laughed at me about doing this with a Supra as even 6 years ago he said 'we'd just look at the picture, identify the car and how many Supras do you think there are in a thirty mile radius of the camera, let alone ones that colour....' Good point. But the other thing he pointed out which I thought was equally valid was if a policeman spots a flipper or whatnot technically they arent illegal but they then have the right to stop your vehicle to check the number plates are mounted correctly and then fully inspect your vehicle, how many of us would pass that test with mods not registered on the insurance, db ratings, tyre tread and width, you can even get points for having your washer bottle empty! The truth is we all speed sometimes and people wanting to flip plates will be tempted, and I am sure I will get my ear bent for telling my story but as someone who got caught up to similar chicanery and narrowly escaped serious trouble I thought I should share my experience. I've also been caught with a radar detector too if anyone wants that experience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra374 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I’ve fitted one and sunk it into the crash bar so it’s flush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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