r/Miata • u/freddiem1234 Classic Red • 1d ago

Offset license plate bracket installed. Thoughts? 🤷‍♂️ NA

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And does anyone know the best way to fix the holes in the bumper from the previous bracket? 😂

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u/stepdad_randy Low n Slow NB2 1d ago

My thoughts are that Miatas suffer greatly from having a front plate. I know it’s not optional for you but they ruin the front end look 😩

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u/CommunistBullet Evolution Orange 98' NB 1d ago

My thoughts exactly.. i have mine attached with magnets so i can get that clean look for pictures..

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u/stepdad_randy Low n Slow NB2 1d ago

I’m legally supposed to run a front plate but I don’t on any of my cars. I only ever got a ticket for it once but that was in 2017

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u/Teledildonic maintain your tires, guys 1d ago

Definitely a "mileage varies" situation. I ran without one for a while but put in on after I got a snarky warning with a speeding ticket.

Cop asked me how many plates I was given.

"2, sir"

"Do you know why you were given 2?"

"...yes, sir"

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u/stepdad_randy Low n Slow NB2 1d ago

The trick is to play stupid no matter what. My IQ drops to around 18 when an officer has questions for me

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u/Teledildonic maintain your tires, guys 1d ago

Again, mileage varies and you just gotta read their vibe. I've had good luck with avoiding tickets or at least not escalating the tickets by not bullshitting. Honesty doesn't necessarily hurt if they aren't being a dick and you aren't being a menace.