Hi All, So we need to run front here plates for the 458 in the UK - have purchased the carbonio bracket which arrived in super quick time. Any tips on where to stick the reg plate to the bracket? For maximum clearance I could fit lower edge of the plate to the bracket but I think this would cover the prancing horse emblem. I was planning to fit with the top of the plate to the top edge but this would likely lower the front clearance and risk grounding the front. Anyone have any pics of theirs fitted? Cheers. Maximum clearance - blocks the prancing horse. Image Unavailable, Please Login Lower clearance but won't block the emblem. Image Unavailable, Please Login
We have to have front plates in Washington but its only like an $80 ticket so not worth putting it on the car. How bad do they drill you in the UK? Seems like a shame to mount a front plate on these cars.
Wow $80, that would be worth the risk - in UK up to £1,000 fine and they may also take the registration off you for repeated offences. Agree - looks better without plates but at least the carbonio can be easily removed.
Keep the plate in the front under the seat . I got pulled once for no front plate They flashed me down i quickly put the plate in the front window . And said I’ve just had ppf done and need to leave it off for a few days they were fine with that in uk
Can you have a graphic artist or a office copy place make a plastic or color paper image and laminate it then use a double sided adhesive to stick it directly on the front below the Cavallino and take your chances? It will look like the plate as desired with the correct registration numbers and the cops may not even notice it. You can carry the original under the seat and say you are working on an attachment but car is not designed to hold a plate without significant damage. Your intention should be obvious if pulled over, you have the plate and are displaying it.
Maybe something like this, image from google - not sure it looks any good though. Image Unavailable, Please Login
It’s a UK plate but made little. Not strictly legal, but figure it preferable to none at all when out for a longer run. I keep the full size one and sticky fixers in the luggage comp for MOT time.
You can use a smaller plate perfectly legally so long as it is made by an appointed number plate maker and includes the name and postcode of the company and the required BS number.
I'm in the UK and keep the plate (on the Carbonio bracket) in the front trunk of my 488 Spider 95% of the time. I usually put it on when I know I'll be entering hotels / car parks with ANPR. I've passed numerous mobile speed camera vans and fixed camera's and never had any issues so far. I thought perhaps the operator would spot no front plate, note my registration number from the rear plate and I'd get a letter... The plate has appropriate bug splats and I intend to say I'd forgot to put it back on that day when I took the cover off the car... I agree it spoils the look of the car and have been taking the risk - if I do get pulled up, I will likely relent and keep it on all the time if there is a risk of losing my cherished number. As far as where to adhere the plate to the bracket, I don't beleive you could ever get it lower than some of the underbody aero parts on a 488 (cant say for 458) so don't anticipate any clearance issues with dreaded speed bumps here in the UK. That said I do have front lift. Anyone been pulled / reprimanded in the UK recently?
If you use the Carbonio unit put a large zip tie around it and the spoiler. Mine was fine for two years then came off on the highway. As it went under the car it punched a hole through the front tub and hit the car behind me. A zip tie is good insurance against this happening again. I’m not blaming the design, it may have been bumped or scuffed on the road at some point. Just reporting.
Thanks for this warning, hope not too much damage - I'm a bit worried and don't want to damage the car - maybe I'll do as others and keep in the passenger seat and if pulled, can just put on straight on the front.
I don’t know if these have had a design change, but my one grabs tightly and seems very unlikely to fly off. The smaller plate will help as low resistance
Possible - I bought mine about 4 months ago and spoke with the manufacturer pre purchase with concerns - they said there have been no reported issues even at speeds way over UK 70mph limit. I have to say, it does sit well and the spring loaded clamp is reassuringly strong.
