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Camaro Gopher · 09-21-2009, 01:52 AM

Hey Everyone,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I purchased a SIM 2LT RS about a month ago and have been very happy with it. Like many others, one of the only issues I have is with the unattractive front license plate bracket. Here in the land of 10,000 laws, we have to have a front plate so I would like to have one that distracts from the car the least. So, I've been looking into building a custom bracket for my 2LT out of hard plastic.

I have a prototype designed that mounts to the lower grill without drilling holes in the car and that can be easily removed. I will try to post some pictures of the prototype A.S.A.P. I would like to gauge what kind of interest there would be in this bracket if I was to make a production run. I think they would retail for around $50. I would also like to know if there are and SS cars in southern MN that I could use to design a bracket for those style grills. Thanks,

Matt

bono83 · 09-21-2009, 08:05 AM

Based on previous threads, there's plenty of interest. You'll definitely need to post those photos though.

pastohio · 09-21-2009, 08:10 AM

Search the posts, seems that there has been numerous posts about front plate placement....IF you have to put the plate on front, not really sure wherever you put it it has to be seen, it is your car put it wherever...good luck....

Outlaw · 09-21-2009, 08:13 AM

Probably lot of interest. Its hard to find one that looks good IMO and the hideaway ones are expensive. Definately post pics though. Lots and lots of pics.

POWERFREAK · 09-22-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw

Probably lot of interest. Its hard to find one that looks good IMO and the hideaway ones are expensive. Definately post pics though. Lots and lots of pics.

I agree. The ones that look decent all seem to be around $100...if you keep it at $50 or less, I think you sell a bunch.

tjd24 · 09-22-2009, 10:30 AM

I'm interested as well.

I tried the "Show N Go" manual license plate frame solution but the 2LT front fascia has too steep an angle and the plate when up would be angled as-well. I tried to get a bracket fabricated to attach one of the two bolts holding the fascia then attach the "Show N Go" to that bracket but no one seems to be interested in doing it.

Looking forward to pics.

Ctrain24 · 09-23-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Gopher

Hey Everyone,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I purchased a SIM 2LT RS about a month ago and have been very happy with it. Like many others, one of the only issues I have is with the unattractive front license plate bracket. Here in the land of 10,000 laws, we have to have a front plate so I would like to have one that distracts from the car the least. So, I've been looking into building a custom bracket for my 2LT out of hard plastic.

I have a prototype designed that mounts to the lower grill without drilling holes in the car and that can be easily removed. I will try to post some pictures of the prototype A.S.A.P. I would like to gauge what kind of interest there would be in this bracket if I was to make a production run. I think they would retail for around $50. I would also like to know if there are and SS cars in southern MN that I could use to design a bracket for those style grills. Thanks,

Matt

I'm interested. Waiting on pics.

sting808 · 09-29-2009, 07:01 AM

I'd be interested. Pictures please?

Minimum height for plates in Hawaii is 12". Maximum doesn't apply.

Thinking of compression/clamp bracket through grill, too. BD Speedshop bracket is too low. I'd consider Top Flight Repro if their final pricing is not too $$$ for an adhesive mount, bent plate design.

I don't have my car yet and dealer will drill and mount stock GM bracket unless I provide something before car is prepped locally.

2010 SSRS · 09-29-2009, 07:24 AM

I bought mine on E-bay and I love it, there are no holes to be drilled and it looks awesome, I paid $100.00 for mine, so if you can make one for $50.00, you should be able to sell plenty of them.

C4 · 09-29-2009, 11:48 AM

better get one
cop here in san antonio was being a punk
and gave me a ticket for no front plate $162.00
damn that was some bull.............lol

KMPrenger · 09-29-2009, 11:39 PM

I'd be interested in seeing what you'd come up with...don't keep us in the dark for long!! lol.

(we'll go elsewhere for our solution eventually)

P. Ham · 09-30-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C4

better get one
cop here in san antonio was being a punk
and gave me a ticket for no front plate $162.00
damn that was some bull.............lol

Damn!

I didn't what to hear that....especially that price. I was hoping SA would be a little lax about it. Not even a warning. So have you put your front plate on?

Camaro Gopher, hopefully you'll come out with something soon. I don't want holes drilled into my car. Pics please.

bluedevil02 · 10-01-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by P. Ham

Damn!

I didn't what to hear that....especially that price. I was hoping SA would be a little lax about it. Not even a warning. So have you put your front plate on?

Camaro Gopher, hopefully you'll come out with something soon. I don't want holes drilled into my car. Pics please.

yea SAPD freakn blows dude...they don't have ne thing better to do but ticket for license plates......

8ty8 ls1 · 10-23-2009, 02:25 AM

http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4fcff53dc34087

i have it and love it!! yes you have to drill, but its under the bumper rather than in plain view. plus it gives you the option to hide it for car shows, track days, etc..

09-21-2009, 01:52 AM	#1
Camaro Gopher Golden Gopher Fan Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So. Minnesota Posts: 3	Front License Plate Bracket Hey Everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I purchased a SIM 2LT RS about a month ago and have been very happy with it. Like many others, one of the only issues I have is with the unattractive front license plate bracket. Here in the land of 10,000 laws, we have to have a front plate so I would like to have one that distracts from the car the least. So, I've been looking into building a custom bracket for my 2LT out of hard plastic. I have a prototype designed that mounts to the lower grill without drilling holes in the car and that can be easily removed. I will try to post some pictures of the prototype A.S.A.P. I would like to gauge what kind of interest there would be in this bracket if I was to make a production run. I think they would retail for around $50. I would also like to know if there are and SS cars in southern MN that I could use to design a bracket for those style grills. Thanks, Matt __________________ '10 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L '55 Chevy BelAir 4dr Sedan 327ci

09-21-2009, 08:13 AM	#4
Outlaw Drives: 2SS M6, IBM w/ Silver Rally Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	Probably lot of interest. Its hard to find one that looks good IMO and the hideaway ones are expensive. Definately post pics though. Lots and lots of pics. __________________ IT HAS ARRIVED 8/05/09!!!!:

09-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	I'm interested as well. I tried the "Show N Go" manual license plate frame solution but the 2LT front fascia has too steep an angle and the plate when up would be angled as-well. I tried to get a bracket fabricated to attach one of the two bolts holding the fascia then attach the "Show N Go" to that bracket but no one seems to be interested in doing it. Looking forward to pics. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

09-29-2009, 11:39 PM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I'd be interested in seeing what you'd come up with...don't keep us in the dark for long!! lol. (we'll go elsewhere for our solution eventually) __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-23-2009, 02:25 AM	#14
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4fcff53dc34087 i have it and love it!! yes you have to drill, but its under the bumper rather than in plain view. plus it gives you the option to hide it for car shows, track days, etc.. __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

09-21-2009, 08:05 AM	#2
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	Based on previous threads, there's plenty of interest. You'll definitely need to post those photos though.

09-21-2009, 08:10 AM	#3
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	Search the posts, seems that there has been numerous posts about front plate placement....IF you have to put the plate on front, not really sure wherever you put it it has to be seen, it is your car put it wherever...good luck....

09-29-2009, 07:01 AM	#8
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 930	I'd be interested. Pictures please? Minimum height for plates in Hawaii is 12". Maximum doesn't apply. Thinking of compression/clamp bracket through grill, too. BD Speedshop bracket is too low. I'd consider Top Flight Repro if their final pricing is not too $$$ for an adhesive mount, bent plate design. I don't have my car yet and dealer will drill and mount stock GM bracket unless I provide something before car is prepped locally.

09-29-2009, 07:24 AM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I bought mine on E-bay and I love it, there are no holes to be drilled and it looks awesome, I paid $100.00 for mine, so if you can make one for $50.00, you should be able to sell plenty of them.

09-29-2009, 11:48 AM	#10
C4 ERNEST Drives: 2012CAMARO 1LT RS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Posts: 2,237 View My Garage	better get one cop here in san antonio was being a punk and gave me a ticket for no front plate $162.00 damn that was some bull.............lol

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