travelguy_73 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's...uhhh...very sparkly. We need tiny, little, LED disco balls to hang from our license plate lights. I'm hoping the sparkle is just the flash oicking up the metallic reflection all plates have. I was excited about getting a new plate design at first, but I think I will just move to the State of the Arts or my alma mater's plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamo Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Saw one already on a car...... Not as bad as I thought but not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 It does look like it is made with glitter paint. Funny how license plates have migrated from plain white metal plates to mini-advertising for the state. The last version was notable for the number of Texas references it packed it - the cowboy, space shuttle, cactus etc. The new one would be much improved by getting rid of the impressionistic flag and star on the top left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I wonder if we can get a specialized plate like they have now that is just plain white but with 7 characters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My neighbor has one now on their new car, and it isn't all that bad...from a distance. But the font used for The Lone Star State is so Word 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rich Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Our license plates seem to have gone through a progression if increasing gayness. What was wrong with inexpensive, plain 80's plates? I've been re-painting my Texas license plates, using white paint to cover-up the stuff at the top and bottom: the space shuttle, the cowboy, etc. I've basically returned it to the previous plain format. And I've researched this in the Texas law too, and it seems perfectly legal. The only thing the law requires is that the number be readable, the state name must be visible, and the little one-inch state outline must be there. Everything else is optional. I've been driving my altered plates around on both of my vehicles for several years now, and have not been challenged by police. If ticketed, I'll fight it, because the law is on my side. Attached: photo of one of my altered license plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've been re-painting my Texas license plates, using white paint to cover-up the stuff at the top and bottom: the space shuttle, the cowboy, etc. I've basically returned it to the previous plain format. And I've researched this in the Texas law too, and it seems perfectly legal. The only thing the law requires is that the number be readable, the state name must be visible, and the little one-inch state outline must be there. Everything else is optional. I've been driving my altered plates around on both of my vehicles for several years now, and have not been challenged by police. If ticketed, I'll fight it, because the law is on my side. Attached: photo of one of my altered license platesWhy? Do you think yours looks better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 After seeing them in person, I kind of like the new look. But I found a few things that I don't like. The numbers and letters are not embossed, and the numbers are separated by a little Texas in the middle. My question is why are the new plates not embossed? Its now harder to read the plates. By removing the little Texas in the middle and embossing the numbers and letters, they can make the new plates more readable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 After having just driven in 7 states, I can tell you of crazy license plates. Alabama is completely out of control with their 10,000 variations all for an extra fee. It was nuts. Other weird things: I think we saw a few Florida State (U) branded plates of Tennessee issue. It's a money maker for the states but it must drive law enforcement batshit crazy. And it seems that in Mississippi and Arkansas, quite a number of people just don't bother with license plates at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 After seeing them in person, I kind of like the new look. But I found a few things that I don't like. The numbers and letters are not embossed, and the numbers are separated by a little Texas in the middle. My question is why are the new plates not embossed? Its now harder to read the plates. By removing the little Texas in the middle and embossing the numbers and letters, they can make the new plates more readable.They're not embossed because the state's no longer using that technique for making them. Basically, as I understand it, these new plates are essentially printed instead of painted, which is what allows them to use all the colors and such. They've been doing that with the specialty plates for a while, now.I think the new way is cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Our license plates seem to have gone through a progression if increasing gayness. What was wrong with inexpensive, plain 80's plates? Amen. Police just want your plate number anyhow to write that ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moni Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I think the new plates are pretty. The old ones were so blah. They don't look "gay", just pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Word Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yes, they are bad. Just another reason I am thinking of the State of the Arts one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I think the new plates are pretty. The old ones were so blah. They don't look "gay", just pretty. Now I'm curious as to what a "gay" license plate would look like. I suppose some sterotypical rainbow BS that every gay person adorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Now I'm curious as to what a "gay" license plate would look like. I suppose some sterotypical rainbow BS that every gay person adorns. I thought they were the ones which had the rainbow colored picture of Texas between the first and second set of numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I would still like to know why John Rich blokcs out all the stuff on his plates. They're his plates, he can do what he wants, I'm just curious for his motivation. Am I the only one that's curious? I've never seen it done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rich Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I would still like to know why John Rich blokcs out all the stuff on his plates. They're his plates, he can do what he wants, I'm just curious for his motivation. Am I the only one that's curious? I've never seen it done before.I don't like all that artsy-fartsy stuff.I like to be different.I want to protest the state sending me new plates every few years, forcing me to memorize new numbers, when my old plain plates were still just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I want to protest the state sending me new plates every few years, forcing me to memorize new numbers, when my old plain plates were still just fine.It's weird how Texas requires you to change plates every few years while other states don't. In California, I believe that cars get one plate that stays with them until they change owners or leave the state. They had those old blue and yellow plates up until the late 80s, and today it's common to see older cars with the blue and yellow plates still driving around in Cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I don't like all that artsy-fartsy stuff.I like to be different.I want to protest the state sending me new plates every few years, forcing me to memorize new numbers, when my old plain plates were still just fine.From the TxDOT website...Plates are replaced every seven years due to the gradual loss of reflective material. If the renewal receipt indicates your plates are seven-years old, the county tax assessor-collector should automatically issue a new set of plates with the new windshield validation sticker at no additional charge when your registration is renewed. The old set of plates should be destroyed to prevent the possibility of fraudulent use.Few...seven...close enough. And I must agree that your paint job IS different, in much the same way that a rusting 1974 single wide trailer is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rich Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I must agree that your paint job IS different, in much the same way that a rusting 1974 single wide trailer is different.One man's trash is another man's treasure. Different strokes for different folks.Just because you disagree with me, doesn't mean you have to hurl insults.It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 After a few months of watching these slowly trickle onto more and more cars, I like these new lisense plates a lot. They look really good on all the cars. Can't wait to get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I've been seeing them more and more, too. They aren't growing on me. I have quite a while before I'll be up for new plates but I'll probably use that as the reason to get an organization donation plate (but not personalized...ew!) if I'm still in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfre81 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 They're just license plates. I still have the old one on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'd rather have one of these: Just an FYI, this is a play off of Illinois' actual current plates. The Gotham font is exactly the same is Illinois, and they both have red numbers (though some IL plates have blue numbers), and the City of Gotham seal is actually a pic of Abe Lincoln on the IL plates They've had these plates for about 7-8 years now and they are still one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 That is the ugliest license plate I have seen out of all 50 States. What were they thinking? And it looks like they covered it in glitter.I've used this joke before, but hell, it's the first time I've used it here. This plate looks like two X chromosomes got into a crayon and glitter battle with a Y chromosome. If it's not gay, then it's as least as fabulous as clear plastic stripper shoes.They're not embossed because the state's no longer using that technique for making them. Basically, as I understand it, these new plates are essentially printed instead of painted, which is what allows them to use all the colors and such. They've been doing that with the specialty plates for a while, now.I think the new way is cheaper...But it's also now going to be impossible for the blind to accurately identify license plates. I hope they put some Braille lettering somewhere on the plates to prevent this gross miscarriage of the disability rights act, just like they have to do at drive-thru ATMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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