ATTENTION: Two Plate State Owners! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Capvid · 03-24-2012, 04:45 PM

I'm in Maryland, which currently by law requires a front plate on all vehicles registered in the state.

Needless to say, I was extremely surprised when I took delivery to discover there is no front plate bracket, nor does there appear to be any place to install one without drilling and cutting into the bumper.

I discussed this with the dealer, and they said both the Corvette and the Camaro have been delivered this way for the past five years, and that they could not promise that if drilling and cutting is done, there might not be spider-webbing damage that spreads over time, like a crack in a windshield, and they would not be responsible for that damage.

Sooooooo......I'm wondering what if any "run ins" with Deputy Dawg any of you "2 plate staters" may have had, and how it turned out.

Fiveg56 · 03-24-2012, 07:29 PM

Search JacFab on this site. They have a nice bracket that I use.

FL1CK · 03-24-2012, 08:16 PM

The bracket is usually in the trunk... it comes with the car. And yes, they drill to install it.

KidKilowatt · 03-24-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FL1CK

The bracket is usually in the trunk... it comes with the car. And yes, they drill to install it.

Agreed

Sir Nuke · 03-24-2012, 08:44 PM

Capvid, go and get your self a front bracket from Jac Fab, I did.....its a DO DRILL option....very high quality anbd worth every penny.

http://www.jacfab.com/camprod.html

Capvid · 03-24-2012, 09:01 PM

Yeah, it definitely looks like JacFab is the way to go. I like that it bolts on under the bumper and doesn't require cutting or drilling. Just attaches to the same bolts that mount the bumper to the front end. Thanks!

Haole · 03-24-2012, 09:05 PM

I agree, go with Jacfab. I've had mine for almost a year now with problems.

NavyDood · 03-25-2012, 10:36 AM

Go back to the dealer and ask where your front plate mount is. It should have come with the car since it is a state requirement. Ours was not installed either, it was in the trunk. Front plates are required in TX. There is NO cutting involved installing it, four small holes are drilled and the plate holder is riveted to the bumper cover. Your dealership is an idiot about the spider webbing.

The OEM plate holder installed in its intended place is not overly hideous. There are much worse looking ones on other vehicles. Man up and install the plate holder in its intended place. There are worse things in life to worry about.

Everyone has their opinion on what they like and dislike. That is our god given right.

For me, the JacFab doesn't look good and I like the OEM holder much better. But, like I said, it is all personal preferance.

Capvid · 03-25-2012, 10:40 AM

Navy Dood:

Thanks for the advice, and I will contact the dealer about the plate mount, but I have decided to go with the JacFab bracket, since no drilling or cutting is required.

FL1CK · 03-25-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

Go back to the dealer and ask where your front plate mount is. It should have come with the car since it is a state requirement. Ours was not installed either, it was in the trunk. Front plates are required in TX. There is NO cutting involved installing it, four small holes are drilled and the plate holder is riveted to the bumper cover. Your dealership is an idiot about the spider webbing.

The OEM plate holder installed in its intended place is not overly hideous. There are much worse looking ones on other vehicles. Man up and install the plate holder in its intended place. There are worse things in life to worry about.

Everyone has their opinion on what they like and dislike. That is our god given right.

For me, the JacFab doesn't look good and I like the OEM holder much better. But, like I said, it is all personal preferance.

Not exactly true... you've probably got spiderwebbing on yours since they drilled into your fascia. It's UNDER the bracket... in about 2-3 more years, it will be outside the bracket from vibration, temp changes.

chevy 3 · 03-25-2012, 07:25 PM

I just went with plan B (no plate). I keep the plate under my front seat if I get asked. I think my car looks better without it.

Capvid · 03-25-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

I just went with plan B (no plate). I keep the plate under my front seat if I get asked. I think my car looks better without it.

That's exactly what I'm doing right now for the same reason, and will continue until if and when I get nailed by Smokey Bear. Then, depending on how that turns out, plan B is the JacFab bracket.

USARCPT · 03-25-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capvid

I'm in Maryland, which currently by law requires a front plate on all vehicles registered in the state.

Needless to say, I was extremely surprised when I took delivery to discover there is no front plate bracket, nor does there appear to be any place to install one without drilling and cutting into the bumper.

I discussed this with the dealer, and they said both the Corvette and the Camaro have been delivered this way for the past five years, and that they could not promise that if drilling and cutting is done, there might not be spider-webbing damage that spreads over time, like a crack in a windshield, and they would not be responsible for that damage.

Sooooooo......I'm wondering what if any "run ins" with Deputy Dawg any of you "2 plate staters" may have had, and how it turned out.

I wrote a write-up/review on the installation of one method one can use when attaching the front tag, complete with photos.

In my full-time and part-time occupations, it's not a good example for me to run afoul of any laws ("Deputy Dawg[s]") if I can help it, even when I really don't like a few of such laws....

Capvid · 03-25-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by USAR2LT

I wrote a write-up/review on the installation of one method one can use when attaching the front tag, complete with photos.

I'd like to see that. Could you provide a link? Or PM me?

Thanks!

03-24-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
Capvid Preditor Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 38	ATTENTION: Two Plate State Owners! I'm in Maryland, which currently by law requires a front plate on all vehicles registered in the state. Needless to say, I was extremely surprised when I took delivery to discover there is no front plate bracket, nor does there appear to be any place to install one without drilling and cutting into the bumper. I discussed this with the dealer, and they said both the Corvette and the Camaro have been delivered this way for the past five years, and that they could not promise that if drilling and cutting is done, there might not be spider-webbing damage that spreads over time, like a crack in a windshield, and they would not be responsible for that damage. Sooooooo......I'm wondering what if any "run ins" with Deputy Dawg any of you "2 plate staters" may have had, and how it turned out.

03-24-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	The bracket is usually in the trunk... it comes with the car. And yes, they drill to install it. __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

03-24-2012, 08:44 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Capvid, go and get your self a front bracket from Jac Fab, I did.....its a DO DRILL option....very high quality anbd worth every penny. http://www.jacfab.com/camprod.html __________________

03-24-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
Capvid Preditor Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 38	Yeah, it definitely looks like JacFab is the way to go. I like that it bolts on under the bumper and doesn't require cutting or drilling. Just attaches to the same bolts that mount the bumper to the front end. Thanks! Last edited by Capvid; 03-25-2012 at 07:16 PM.

03-25-2012, 10:36 AM	#8
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Go back to the dealer and ask where your front plate mount is. It should have come with the car since it is a state requirement. Ours was not installed either, it was in the trunk. Front plates are required in TX. There is NO cutting involved installing it, four small holes are drilled and the plate holder is riveted to the bumper cover. Your dealership is an idiot about the spider webbing. The OEM plate holder installed in its intended place is not overly hideous. There are much worse looking ones on other vehicles. Man up and install the plate holder in its intended place. There are worse things in life to worry about. Everyone has their opinion on what they like and dislike. That is our god given right. For me, the JacFab doesn't look good and I like the OEM holder much better. But, like I said, it is all personal preferance. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

03-24-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	Search JacFab on this site. They have a nice bracket that I use.

03-24-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	I agree, go with Jacfab. I've had mine for almost a year now with problems.

03-25-2012, 10:40 AM	#9
Capvid Preditor Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 38	Navy Dood: Thanks for the advice, and I will contact the dealer about the plate mount, but I have decided to go with the JacFab bracket, since no drilling or cutting is required.

03-25-2012, 07:25 PM	#11
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I just went with plan B (no plate). I keep the plate under my front seat if I get asked. I think my car looks better without it.

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