New License Plate? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

M3n2c3 · 2005-08-31, 04:04 PM

Ok, so my license plate currently says, "METROID." For all the non-gamers out there, it's a video game (one of Nintendo's best). It was the first thing that popped into my head when the nice DMV lady asked me if I wanted custom plates. Hey, what can I say - I'm a gamer at heart. It's part of my core being at this point.

Unfortunately, every time I look at the plates I become more and more convinced that they just don't fit the car, or my image of the car, or my plans for the car. Metroid and my RS have absolutely nothing to do with each other, and the plates just don't seem to work as a representation for my love for the game simply because they're too blatant. The way I see it (by way of example), plates that say, "KUPO," would be a good representation for Final Fantasy - it's low-key and relatively obscure, but sure to get a rise out of other fans. But in my case I may as well just stick my head out the window and shout, "METROID!!!" at everyone I pass.

This leads me to one solution: get new plates. I don't want to plug video games with my plates. That's for game geeks who just drive their car. I want them to represent my enthusiasm for the car. My games and my Impreza don't need to mix (unless we're talking GT4 or Forza, but we're not. . . so. . . yeah). So here are some ideas I've been checking on the DMV's online availability search.

MYO5 RS --- I like this because the '05 is the last of the "RS." The only problem is that there will be plenty of ignorant folk who read MY05 as, "my 05" (as in claiming ownership), rather than, "Model Year 05."

O5 RS --- This alleviates the above problem but comes off as simplistic when actually applied to the plate.

25RS --- Exactly what the car is, obviously. Not very creative, and it's missing the "." in 2.5. I could space it out, like so: 2 5 RS

NOTURBO --- I rather like this one, as it comes off (at least for me) as humorously self-deprecating and yet is not afraid to proclaim that the car is naturally aspirated.

NOT 25I --- Another one that plays off the '05 being the last of the "RS" designation. I don't really want to hate on the '06 purchasers, though.

NABUILD --- "N/A Build." I'd save this for when it's actually built, though.

Yes, I'm willing to pay $35 so I can stop kicking myself every time I look at my plates.

So, tell me your favorite - or if you have a better one, post it! And feel free to tell me what a fool I am for over-analyzing my freaking license plates.

tysonK · 2005-08-31, 04:25 PM

2PNTWHT

two point white

thats all I got.

you can add a poll.

Dean · 2005-08-31, 04:50 PM

I wish my Audi plates did not read AQUATRO which at the time I thought was cool becasue it is an A4, and it is A Quattro. Stupid people who I don't care about read it as Aqua Tro which doesn't make any sense.

I wish I had gone with RAUDI or somehing more fun. If you are going to have a custom plate, it shoud be fun. Describing your car may not be fun, and may notgive you what you are looking for.

How about:
RST ME
RSTEDDV
IMPRSED
REPRSED
DR2MPRS
DRVMY25
25DRVS
25OR624 (Sorry, Flashback to the 70s)
UNDPRSR
AWD 2 5
RSTASRD
RSTLESS
RSTING
RS2DRIV

PS, I kinda like NOTURBO

M3n2c3 · 2005-08-31, 05:13 PM

Poll added. I hadn't seen the option in the thread tools yet.

I added a couple of Dean's that grabbed my attention. I'm just not really good at coming up with catchy stuff like "RAUDI."

JC · 2005-08-31, 05:19 PM

NOTAWRX

sperry · 2005-08-31, 05:45 PM

TRBOSUX

MattR · 2005-08-31, 06:46 PM

Or..

LV2BDFL

sperry · 2005-08-31, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Or..

LV2BDFL

Although in light of recent WRC results... it's damn accurate on a Suby's plate.

M3n2c3 · 2005-08-31, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Or..

LV2BDFL

Love to be dead freakin' last?

JC: NOTAWRX is taken

bruspeed · 2005-08-31, 07:59 PM

I voted for "noturbo"

<--- Wishes he wasn't such a cheap bastard and got custom plates.

cody · 2005-08-31, 11:30 PM

I voted "no turbo", but you could see if they have some goofy ones like:

SUBY DO
NATURAL
NO SNAIL
ON RAILS
CAN TURN
HLMT RQD
SCRAPPY
SUPARU
I PWN

M3n2c3 · 2005-08-31, 11:45 PM

Too bad I can't really rally it. RALLY and RALLYRS are both available. . .

SECCSRS would fit

Kevin M · 2005-09-01, 01:45 AM

SECCS RS will get shot down... or there would already be a SECCSVX.

Just don't get anything with "RS" or 2.5" or "SUBARU" or some derivative thereof. Just a personal pet peeve, but license plates that include some form of the make/model name of the car are right up there with "powered by <insert manufacturer of car here>" windshield banners.

MPREZIV · 2005-09-01, 06:18 AM

My only suggestion is to get something that isn't too obscure. MPREZIV on my plates gets a "mister prez. four? what does that mean?" from at least one idiot a week!

M3n2c3 · 2005-09-01, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

SECCS RS will get shot down... or there would already be a SECCSVX.

Just don't get anything with "RS" or 2.5" or "SUBARU" or some derivative thereof. Just a personal pet peeve, but license plates that include some form of the make/model name of the car are right up there with "powered by <insert manufacturer of car here>" windshield banners.

Does that mean you don't like RSTLESS?

Kevin M · 2005-09-01, 02:18 PM

A play on words is okay by me.

ScottyS · 2005-09-01, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3n2c3

Does that mean you don't like RSTLESS?

That's what I voted for....

View Poll Results: New License Plate? See first post for details!
MYO5 RS	0	0%
05 RS	0	0%
25 RS	0	0%
NOTURBO	6	50.00%
NOT 25I	0	0%
NABUILD	1	8.33%
RSTLESS	3	25.00%
IMPRSED	0	0%
Other - please explain	2	16.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

2005-08-31, 04:04 PM	#1
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	New License Plate? Ok, so my license plate currently says, "METROID." For all the non-gamers out there, it's a video game (one of Nintendo's best). It was the first thing that popped into my head when the nice DMV lady asked me if I wanted custom plates. Hey, what can I say - I'm a gamer at heart. It's part of my core being at this point. Unfortunately, every time I look at the plates I become more and more convinced that they just don't fit the car, or my image of the car, or my plans for the car. Metroid and my RS have absolutely nothing to do with each other, and the plates just don't seem to work as a representation for my love for the game simply because they're too blatant. The way I see it (by way of example), plates that say, "KUPO," would be a good representation for Final Fantasy - it's low-key and relatively obscure, but sure to get a rise out of other fans. But in my case I may as well just stick my head out the window and shout, "METROID!!!" at everyone I pass. This leads me to one solution: get new plates. I don't want to plug video games with my plates. That's for game geeks who just drive their car. I want them to represent my enthusiasm for the car. My games and my Impreza don't need to mix (unless we're talking GT4 or Forza, but we're not. . . so. . . yeah). So here are some ideas I've been checking on the DMV's online availability search. MYO5 RS --- I like this because the '05 is the last of the "RS." The only problem is that there will be plenty of ignorant folk who read MY05 as, "my 05" (as in claiming ownership), rather than, "Model Year 05." O5 RS --- This alleviates the above problem but comes off as simplistic when actually applied to the plate. 25RS --- Exactly what the car is, obviously. Not very creative, and it's missing the "." in 2.5. I could space it out, like so: 2 5 RS NOTURBO --- I rather like this one, as it comes off (at least for me) as humorously self-deprecating and yet is not afraid to proclaim that the car is naturally aspirated. NOT 25I --- Another one that plays off the '05 being the last of the "RS" designation. I don't really want to hate on the '06 purchasers, though. NABUILD --- "N/A Build." I'd save this for when it's actually built, though. Yes, I'm willing to pay $35 so I can stop kicking myself every time I look at my plates. So, tell me your favorite - or if you have a better one, post it! And feel free to tell me what a fool I am for over-analyzing my freaking license plates. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-08-31, 04:25 PM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	2PNTWHT two point white thats all I got. you can add a poll. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-08-31, 04:50 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I wish my Audi plates did not read AQUATRO which at the time I thought was cool becasue it is an A4, and it is A Quattro. Stupid people who I don't care about read it as Aqua Tro which doesn't make any sense. I wish I had gone with RAUDI or somehing more fun. If you are going to have a custom plate, it shoud be fun. Describing your car may not be fun, and may notgive you what you are looking for. How about: RST ME RSTEDDV IMPRSED REPRSED DR2MPRS DRVMY25 25DRVS 25OR624 (Sorry, Flashback to the 70s) UNDPRSR AWD 2 5 RSTASRD RSTLESS RSTING RS2DRIV PS, I kinda like NOTURBO __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2005-08-31 at 04:55 PM.

2005-08-31, 05:13 PM	#4
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Poll added. I hadn't seen the option in the thread tools yet. I added a couple of Dean's that grabbed my attention. I'm just not really good at coming up with catchy stuff like "RAUDI." __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-08-31, 05:19 PM	#5
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	NOTAWRX __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-08-31, 05:45 PM	#6
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	TRBOSUX __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-08-31, 06:46 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Or.. LV2BDFL __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-08-31, 07:59 PM	#10
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	I voted for "noturbo" <--- Wishes he wasn't such a cheap bastard and got custom plates. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-08-31, 11:30 PM	#11
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I voted "no turbo", but you could see if they have some goofy ones like: SUBY DO NATURAL NO SNAIL ON RAILS CAN TURN HLMT RQD SCRAPPY SUPARU I PWN __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-08-31, 11:45 PM	#12
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Too bad I can't really rally it. RALLY and RALLYRS are both available. . . SECCSRS would fit __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-09-01, 01:45 AM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	SECCS RS will get shot down... or there would already be a SECCSVX. Just don't get anything with "RS" or 2.5" or "SUBARU" or some derivative thereof. Just a personal pet peeve, but license plates that include some form of the make/model name of the car are right up there with "powered by <insert manufacturer of car here>" windshield banners. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-09-01, 06:18 AM	#14
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	My only suggestion is to get something that isn't too obscure. MPREZIV on my plates gets a "mister prez. four? what does that mean?" from at least one idiot a week! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-09-01, 02:18 PM	#16
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	A play on words is okay by me. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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