No Drilling Front License Plate "HELP"! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mfarrowm2717 · 01-26-2011, 10:24 AM

During the X-Mas holidays, I purchase a 2SS Camaro for my wife. I told the dealership I did not want anyone to drill holes on the front bumper, because I want to find a no drilling license plate. Well, I search all over and cannot find a auto parts store that carrys the no drilling license plate. So now my wife is not able to drive the car since X-Mas till we find a license plate. I've seen the one that was posted on the website, but I prefer something that is "very" easy and little setup.

Any suggestions out there.

SFC Farrow

DarkneSS · 01-26-2011, 10:27 AM

Electric : http://www.flipaplate.com/

Manual :http://www.americanmuscle.com/flipdo...te-manual.html (yes its says for stangs but its universal, i have it on my car.

1BADLS3 · 01-26-2011, 10:35 AM

My thoughts? If you're required to have a front plate, drilling vs no drilling doesn't matter...you've still got an ugly ass license plate on the front of the car. Might as well do it up proper with the factory bracket and rivets.

If you ever move to a state that doesn't require front plates, then you can always have holes patched when you take off the bracket.

bkscott · 01-26-2011, 10:36 AM

Here is one other option. Take 2 min to put on and uses pre existing holes.

2010 SSRS · 01-26-2011, 10:41 AM

Search for one on eBay motors , definitely don't drill holes.

2010rod · 01-26-2011, 10:47 AM

After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill!

JAB · 01-26-2011, 10:58 AM

Go To Swiftmotorsports.com And Check out the Hideaway Liscense Plates, Yes they do Drill on, But to the bottom of the bumper, ( If you removed it you wouldent know they were there.) And when you want to be legal you pull it out and flip it up, Car shows put it down and slid it uder the bumper,,
Or if you really wanna do it right the motorized one, Has a key fob can pop out and in Electoniaclay thats what i got. James Bond $h!t

Darth_Emma · 01-26-2011, 11:03 AM

I got a no drill plate holder on ebay. I love it. Easy to take off and put back on to. Uses existing holes under the facia.

Here is the seller:
http://stores.ebay.com/fdsellracingparts

If you get one, make sure you order the correct one (he sells them for V8, V6, with or without GFX).

ZED SLED · 01-26-2011, 11:08 AM

No front plate should not prevent you from driving it. I've gone for 1.5 years with no front plate. Not much of an issue in my area even though one is required. Unless Helotes has the death penalty for no front plate I wouldn't worry about it. My main argument- Why are motorcycles not required to have one?

Tom D · 01-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Show n Go by Altec. Got the motorized version and it works great. There is a thread already on this somewhere. Here's the link to Altec and watch the videos. Up or down in less than 5 Sec's.

http://www.altecproducts.com/

TURBOJ · 01-26-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010rod

After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill!

X2
My avatar pic shows the license plate mounted with two tie straps from the dealer. I have since taken it off but I can remount it at any time without any drilling.

Berean · 01-26-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse.

It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

1BADLS3 · 01-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse.

It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

Washington state's argument is that it provides positive vehicle identification from the front and also a clean, reflective surface from which to bounce radar (i.e. catch you for speeding).

The WSP in the Seattle area are absolutely unrelenting when it comes to this stuff.

mfarrowm2717 · 01-26-2011, 12:36 PM

Glad I join this website!

01-26-2011, 10:24 AM	#1
mfarrowm2717 Drives: 2SS Rally Yellow Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Helotes Posts: 5	No Drilling Front License Plate "HELP"! During the X-Mas holidays, I purchase a 2SS Camaro for my wife. I told the dealership I did not want anyone to drill holes on the front bumper, because I want to find a no drilling license plate. Well, I search all over and cannot find a auto parts store that carrys the no drilling license plate. So now my wife is not able to drive the car since X-Mas till we find a license plate. I've seen the one that was posted on the website, but I prefer something that is "very" easy and little setup. Any suggestions out there. SFC Farrow

01-26-2011, 10:36 AM	#4
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Here is one other option. Take 2 min to put on and uses pre existing holes. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

01-26-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Search for one on eBay motors , definitely don't drill holes. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-26-2011, 10:47 AM	#6
2010rod JAWS Drives: 2010 2SS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange city Posts: 1,316 View My Garage	After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill! __________________

01-26-2011, 10:58 AM	#7
JAB C_H_E_V_Y Drives: Velocity Yellow C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sugar land/Houston TX Posts: 704	Go To Swiftmotorsports.com And Check out the Hideaway Liscense Plates, Yes they do Drill on, But to the bottom of the bumper, ( If you removed it you wouldent know they were there.) And when you want to be legal you pull it out and flip it up, Car shows put it down and slid it uder the bumper,, Or if you really wanna do it right the motorized one, Has a key fob can pop out and in Electoniaclay thats what i got. James Bond $h!t __________________ Heritage Grill Flat Black Full Body Stripes Flat Black Tail Light Bezels Flat Black Camaro Emblems Flat Black / Red SS Emblems Flat Black Side Markers Chevy Bowtie Delete Led Grill Lighting Interior Led Lighting Near Future ( 1'' Drop Springs, GFX and headers,Xpipe and 3in catback with an CAI is on it way Getting ready for the PROCHARGER )

01-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#2
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Electric : http://www.flipaplate.com/ Manual :http://www.americanmuscle.com/flipdo...te-manual.html (yes its says for stangs but its universal, i have it on my car.

01-26-2011, 10:35 AM	#3
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	My thoughts? If you're required to have a front plate, drilling vs no drilling doesn't matter...you've still got an ugly ass license plate on the front of the car. Might as well do it up proper with the factory bracket and rivets. If you ever move to a state that doesn't require front plates, then you can always have holes patched when you take off the bracket.

01-26-2011, 11:03 AM	#8
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I got a no drill plate holder on ebay. I love it. Easy to take off and put back on to. Uses existing holes under the facia. Here is the seller: http://stores.ebay.com/fdsellracingparts If you get one, make sure you order the correct one (he sells them for V8, V6, with or without GFX).

01-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#9
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	No front plate should not prevent you from driving it. I've gone for 1.5 years with no front plate. Not much of an issue in my area even though one is required. Unless Helotes has the death penalty for no front plate I wouldn't worry about it. My main argument- Why are motorcycles not required to have one? __________________

01-26-2011, 11:30 AM	#10
Tom D Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 415 View My Garage	Show n Go by Altec. Got the motorized version and it works great. There is a thread already on this somewhere. Here's the link to Altec and watch the videos. Up or down in less than 5 Sec's. http://www.altecproducts.com/ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT, ADM CAI, Borla Shorties, Borla "S" Cat Back, Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GMS Wires, GMS Rear Trailing Arms, GMS Rotors, GMS End Links, GMS Tunnel Brace, GMS Rear Tie Rods, GMS 1G Suspension Package, GMS Stage 3 CNC ported heads, GMS Spec'd R12 Custom Ground Camshaft, Snow Meth Injection, GMS Custom Tuned, Norris Catch Can, MTI Brake Lines, Pfadt Coilovers, Sway Bars, Camber Kit, and Rear LCA Reinforcement, , AAC Footwell, Trunk, DRL and Dome LED Lighting, Technostalgia Tail Lights, RED B/A Pedals, Kompression Custom Wheels with Nitto tires, 621RWHP/584RWTQ

01-26-2011, 11:52 AM	#12
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse. It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

01-26-2011, 12:36 PM	#14
mfarrowm2717 Drives: 2SS Rally Yellow Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Helotes Posts: 5	Thanks Everyone Glad I join this website!

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