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formulahawk · 07-23-2009, 08:43 PM

Hello everyone, unfortunately up here in Ontario we are required to have a front license plate.

Has anyone used the hideaway mounting system on their Camaro?

I am looking at purchasing one and would like to see it mounted, and see if they have been adapted to the Camaro.

Thank you in advance.

Kelly

SSOOCH · 07-23-2009, 08:44 PM

There are a lot of posts on this already. Search is your friend. But, yes there are many options.

OUR72GTO · 07-23-2009, 08:46 PM

formulahawk · 07-23-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Yes, did the search, and many options available, best option in my mind, either the manual or automatic hideaway license mount.

A lot of discussion on how it is a great option, yet no one has mounted one on the Camaro that I have found?

Kelly

SummoneR · 07-24-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by formulahawk

Yes, did the search, and many options available, best option in my mind, either the manual or automatic hideaway license mount.

A lot of discussion on how it is a great option, yet no one has mounted one on the Camaro that I have found?

Kelly

The automatic one? If so there is a video of it in action around here some where.

formulahawk · 07-24-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

The automatic one? If so there is a video of it in action around here some where.

Yes, it is a youtube video of the bracket mounuted on a Audi, I was asking if anyone had installed the one from "Swift" on their Camaro before I order?

Thanks,

Kelly

Matster · 07-24-2009, 08:52 AM

I would have but it sticks out further than I would like and it doesn't work with the GFX without further modifications.

formulahawk · 07-24-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Matster

I would have but it sticks out further than I would like and it doesn't work with the GFX without further modifications.

So are you rolling the dice and driving without a front plate? I saw a car pulled over yesterday in Mississauga for no front plate, female officer (say no more).

Thanks,

Kelly

Matster · 07-24-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by formulahawk

So are you rolling the dice and driving without a front plate? I saw a car pulled over yesterday in Mississauga for no front plate, female officer (say no more).

Thanks,

Kelly

Well I have been warned once in a Tim Horton's drive thru by an OPP officer. At the end of the day it is $110.00 and no points. So it will take a few of those tickets before I drill holes in my front bumper. I am still looking and hope that Swift improves on their product and/or comes out with one that works with the ground effects, but till I find something that I am happy with, yes I will roll the dice.

Fuze · 07-25-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Matster

Well I have been warned once in a Tim Horton's drive thru by an OPP officer. At the end of the day it is $110.00 and no points. So it will take a few of those tickets before I drill holes in my front bumper. I am still looking and hope that Swift improves on their product and/or comes out with one that works with the ground effects, but till I find something that I am happy with, yes I will roll the dice.

I'm not so lucky. Good luck.

Daddyo01545 · 07-27-2009, 03:22 PM

Very simple solution. Take the stock plate bracket and add two 4" sheet rock anchor screws, and two 2" vinyl washers. Simply put the two screws through the existing plate bracket holes and attach to the lower grill be means of the vinyl washers and the spring loaded anchors. Easy on and off for shows.

formulahawk · 08-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulahawk

Hello everyone, unfortunately up here in Ontario we are required to have a front license plate.

Has anyone used the hideaway mounting system on their Camaro?

I am looking at purchasing one and would like to see it mounted, and see if they have been adapted to the Camaro.

Thank you in advance.

Kelly

Hello everyone, received my manual hide away mounting bracket today. Has anyone installed this item on a 2SS? Any tips or tricks?

Thanks,

Kelly

WyleCoyote · 08-11-2009, 02:22 PM

Installed one from Swift this last weekend. Followed their directions and it went pretty smooth. I did add loc-tite to the threads for a little extra security.

Primus · 08-11-2009, 03:03 PM

So, do you drill holes into the bottom with that? Do you think there would be any issues with a 1LT since it has the smaller lower lip?

07-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
formulahawk Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oakville Posts: 147 View My Garage	Front Plate Mounting Options Hello everyone, unfortunately up here in Ontario we are required to have a front license plate. Has anyone used the hideaway mounting system on their Camaro? I am looking at purchasing one and would like to see it mounted, and see if they have been adapted to the Camaro. Thank you in advance. Kelly __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS, IOM, IO Interior, RS, 6M Came home 09-07-22 VIN# 25963 1969 Firebird 400 1978 Camaro 305 V8 1994 Firebird Formula LT1 2002 Formula Firehawk LS1 Last edited by formulahawk; 08-05-2009 at 12:09 PM.

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SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	There are a lot of posts on this already. Search is your friend. But, yes there are many options. __________________

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Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	I would have but it sticks out further than I would like and it doesn't work with the GFX without further modifications. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

08-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#13
WyleCoyote Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lusby, Maryland Posts: 59 View My Garage	Installed one from Swift this last weekend. Followed their directions and it went pretty smooth. I did add loc-tite to the threads for a little extra security. Attached Images

07-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#11
Daddyo01545 New England C5 Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Posts: 144 View My Garage	Very simple solution. Take the stock plate bracket and add two 4" sheet rock anchor screws, and two 2" vinyl washers. Simply put the two screws through the existing plate bracket holes and attach to the lower grill be means of the vinyl washers and the spring loaded anchors. Easy on and off for shows.

08-11-2009, 03:03 PM	#14
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	So, do you drill holes into the bottom with that? Do you think there would be any issues with a 1LT since it has the smaller lower lip? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

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