MrH's BRZ Thread

[Secret Chimp]

I've seen people cut down the plates so it's just the numbers and cram them in their grille openings.

[MX793]

I've seen people cut down the plates so it's just the numbers and cram them in their grille openings.

Pretty sure that's illegal, since the plates are government property.

[r0tor]

I actually agree with raza on something

[MrH]

It seems like you could figure out a way to hang a front plate without any markings. Magnets behind the bumper or something.

There's actually a decent looking mount that hooks up through the tow hook location.  Looks good for a front plate.  But I think I'm still just not going to bother

[MrH]

Guys:

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Fo serious.  x 10

[Rupert]

Pretty sure that's illegal, since the plates are government property.

Probably still illegal, but in ID, you own your plates.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Probably still illegal, but in ID, you own your plates.

I'm sure there is still something that prohibits you from altering a plate. Probably to do with ability to easily identify the registration of a vehicle(IE no body color plates like in car ads).

[TurboDan]

Pretty sure that's illegal, since the plates are government property.

Here it would be illegal because every inch of the plate must be showing in order for it to "count" as legal. Basically, every single plate frame in New Jersey is illegal and you CAN be pulled over for it, though unless it's 3am in a big bar/tourist area and they're targeting DWIs, it'll never happen. Every once in a while, the Nazis from state DMV will employ off-duty cops to do "safety checkpoints" and they'll order everyone with a plate frame to be ticketed, which works out to almost every car on the road.

The only exception is an external EZ-Pass transponder device, which is screwed onto your car through the license plate holes.

I got rid of the plate frames when I bought my car to avoid any hassles. I do have an external EZ-Pass on the front plate, though.

[Rupert]

I'm sure there is still something that prohibits you from altering a plate. Probably to do with ability to easily identify the registration of a vehicle(IE no body color plates like in car ads).

Right, like I said...

[Soup DeVille]

Probably still illegal, but in ID, you own your plates.

I think that's true in most states.

[sportyaccordy]

Guys:

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Fo serious.  x 10

Only acceptable choice is matte bronze

[Raza]

Matte gunmetal. 

[68_427]

Guys:

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Fo serious.  x 10

That style wheel doesn't look good with a flat face.

[MrH]

That's what chimp said too.  So maybe that style, but pinched inwards at the hub, like a BMW CSL wheel?  Anyone know of some high quality, light weight wheels like that that aren't BBS CH-Rs (because they're outrageously expensive).

[sportyaccordy]

What is your budget?

You're gonna gag, but honestly Rotas aren't that bad.

[Cookie Monster]

I actually agree with raza on something

haters gonna hate

[Cookie Monster]

What is your budget?

You're gonna gag, but honestly Rotas aren't that bad.

I agree but I don't think H would go for them.

[Raza]

haters gonna hate

You're an idiot for not having reverse lights and if anyone ever hits you while you're reversing, you'll be at fault because that's probably illegal. 

[Laconian]

Reverse lights are only illuminated when you are backing up, which interestingly enough, is EXACTLY the time when you want reverse lights.

[Cookie Monster]

You're an idiot for not having reverse lights and if anyone ever hits you while you're reversing, you'll be at fault because that's probably illegal. 

Yeah, so just be more careful while backing up... I don't see what's so bad about that.


It's a price I'm willing to pay and a risk I'm willing to take to get rid of the riced-out stock taillights.

[68_427]

That's what chimp said too.  So maybe that style, but pinched inwards at the hub, like a BMW CSL wheel?  Anyone know of some high quality, light weight wheels like that that aren't BBS CH-Rs (because they're outrageously expensive).

All depends on your budget man.

I think something like this would look good.  the 17x8 is 15lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEDSSport-Lightweight-Wheel-TC105N-17x8-0-and-17x9-0-JDM-Wheels-/270665661083?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f04ee3a9b&vxp=mtr

[Secret Chimp]

I'd stay away from anything on eBay that says "JDM"

You're likely to be getting some shitty cast Chinese knockoff like people keep trying to roll on Craigslist.

[Raza]

Yeah, so just be more careful while backing up... I don't see what's so bad about that.


It's a price I'm willing to pay and a risk I'm willing to take to get rid of the riced-out stock taillights.

Yes, and that makes you an idiot.

[Onslaught]

Yeah, so just be more careful while backing up... I don't see what's so bad about that.


It's a price I'm willing to pay and a risk I'm willing to take to get rid of the riced-out stock taillights.

Your state must not have inspections? You couldn't get away with that here. And I don't agree that the stock tail lamps look rice. But to each their own.

[r0tor]

I'd stay away from anything on eBay that says "JDM"

You're likely to be getting some shitty cast Chinese knockoff like people keep trying to roll on Craigslist.

Wedsport wheels are legit quality as is ravspec as a seller

[sportyaccordy]

Wedsport wheels are legit quality as is ravspec as a seller

Whats wrong w/Wedsport? Better than the likes of Sportmax or even Rota. They have racing pedigree. I don't see the issue

[MX793]

You're an idiot for not having reverse lights and if anyone ever hits you while you're reversing, you'll be at fault because that's probably illegal. 

It is illegal.  The law in any state I've ever seen requires at least a single WHITE backup light.  A red reverse light is as illegal as having any sort of red light mounted on the front of your vehicle (which I saw recently, some dumbass is a riced F150 with BMW-esque "angel eyes" on his headlights, only they were red).

[r0tor]

Whats wrong w/Wedsport? Better than the likes of Sportmax or even Rota. They have racing pedigree. I don't see the issue

I was refuting the notion of it being a cheap Chinese knockoff.

[sportyaccordy]

I was refuting the notion of it being a cheap Chinese knockoff.

Ah

[Soup DeVille]

Yeah, so just be more careful while backing up... I don't see what's so bad about that.


It's a price I'm willing to pay and a risk I'm willing to take to get rid of the riced-out stock taillights.

Why not get rid of those tacky headlights and just be more careful when driving at night too?