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Richochet83 · 04-20-2009, 06:23 PM

I'm not puttin one on mine until I get pulled over. I'll pay the 50 or 60 dollar fine. That bracket is a damn eye sore. Why the hell is this even law. I mean really. When u get pulled over the police go straight to the rear of your car to get your plate numbers. Just dumb.

Jeffro19 · 05-01-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sykb47l

Its required in Texas too. But I dont have the bracket installed on my GTO and dont plan on having it on my Camaro.

I've already had the talk with my dealer.

What dealer are you dealing with? Did they say they wouldn't install it? I will ordering mine soon and do not want a bracket installed on mine as well.

liquidfire350 · 05-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Richochet83

I'm not puttin one on mine until I get pulled over. I'll pay the 50 or 60 dollar fine. That bracket is a damn eye sore. Why the hell is this even law. I mean really. When u get pulled over the police go straight to the rear of your car to get your plate numbers. Just dumb.

same here
i just ordered mine the olther day and i told the dealer to make sure they dont put the bracket on, if they do, i told them i want my deposit back and im not buying the car.

MontyCarlo · 05-01-2009, 11:37 AM

Honestly I think the bracket shown in the 1st post is fine. The car looks better without it, but the law's the law, and since I'm going to be pulled over by a cop who just wants to look at the car sooner or later I'd rather not give him any reason to write me up. I want my local police to remember me as "Monty, good guy with a sweet car," not "Monty, thinks he's too good for the rules."

Zhawk · 05-01-2009, 11:40 AM

I figure that since WA requires the front plate, when I finally do buy my 5th gen, I'll go down to the place that painted my 95 Z/28, and have them paint the plate bracket to match the car. Won't cost much and it will sure improve the looks.

I do wish Chevy had made the front end with plates in mind. Something like the front bumber of my 2K Vette would be cool.

Dakota Kid · 05-01-2009, 11:42 AM

It is required here in Missouri....but the pic above does not look too bad. Meh.

Inspector 17 · 05-01-2009, 11:53 AM

I posted this in another thread, but it seems appropriate here also. In VA, the front plate is also required. There is no way that I am drilling holes in the bumper of my nice new beautiful ride. So I contacted a guy who makes no-drill brackets for other cars. He sent me a prototype this week. A few pics are posted below. It uses bolts and rubber bushings to attach to the lower grill and doesn't require any drilling or frankly much install effort at all.

I hope to try to fit it on a V6 next week and will take plenty of pictures for everyone. As soon as I can get my hands on a V8, I will get pictures of it also. The welds on the back of this bracket are rough so we can line up the bends, but they will be perfect on the production one. As soon as I have pictures and ordering information I will post all that up.

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ud_lose · 05-01-2009, 02:02 PM

I have only wrote one person for not having a front plate. That guy was an @$$hole, and i was looking for more things to put on it. However those metermaids will nail you everytime.

Dakota Kid · 05-01-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ud_lose

I have only wrote one person for not having a front plate. That guy was an @$$hole, and i was looking for more things to put on it. However those metermaids will nail you everytime.

Good man.

ud_lose · 05-01-2009, 02:18 PM

That charge is as bad as the, not signing the back of your registration charge. Total chicken $hit.

MontyCarlo · 05-01-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ud_lose

That charge is as bad as the, not signing the back of your registration charge. Total chicken $hit.

Dude, your avatar kicks supernatural amounts of ass! Do you have a bigger version?

ud_lose · 05-01-2009, 02:45 PM

Here you go.
http://jalopnik.com/5234533/camaro-p...let-of-the-law

Katie.Gilmour · 05-01-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Teccboxx

Not only do I have to put that damn thing on there I cannot even put one of those tinted license plater covers over it. Colorado SUCKS

I am going to make a custom license plate frame and the following license plate to hopefully make it look somewhat decent.

I feel your pain...WI it is required. I think it is silly and i don not want to drive around with it on the front of my car. I didnt want to on my car now and its a 99 grand am, lol

Brokinarrow · 05-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Check this out:
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4fcff53dc34087

I'm going to be getting one of these more than likely... kinda pricey, but oh well. Worth it to keep my Camaro lookin good!

04-20-2009, 06:23 PM	#15
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 485	I'm not puttin one on mine until I get pulled over. I'll pay the 50 or 60 dollar fine. That bracket is a damn eye sore. Why the hell is this even law. I mean really. When u get pulled over the police go straight to the rear of your car to get your plate numbers. Just dumb. Last edited by Richochet83; 04-21-2009 at 01:06 PM.

05-01-2009, 11:37 AM	#18
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	Honestly I think the bracket shown in the 1st post is fine. The car looks better without it, but the law's the law, and since I'm going to be pulled over by a cop who just wants to look at the car sooner or later I'd rather not give him any reason to write me up. I want my local police to remember me as "Monty, good guy with a sweet car," not "Monty, thinks he's too good for the rules." __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

05-01-2009, 11:40 AM	#19
Zhawk Iroc's Love Slave Drives: 3 Camaros, 1 Vette, a Buick, & a 57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Posts: 311 View My Garage	I figure that since WA requires the front plate, when I finally do buy my 5th gen, I'll go down to the place that painted my 95 Z/28, and have them paint the plate bracket to match the car. Won't cost much and it will sure improve the looks. I do wish Chevy had made the front end with plates in mind. Something like the front bumber of my 2K Vette would be cool. __________________ Camaros:87 IROC-z, 95 Z/28, 2010 RS/SS Corvettes: 90 Vert Has anyone seen my sanity? I am hiding from it and don't want it sneaking up on me!

05-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#22
ud_lose #34873 Drives: '04 Ford F250 6.0L/'69 vette LS6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Co. Posts: 741 View My Garage	I have only wrote one person for not having a front plate. That guy was an @$$hole, and i was looking for more things to put on it. However those metermaids will nail you everytime. __________________

05-01-2009, 02:18 PM	#24
ud_lose #34873 Drives: '04 Ford F250 6.0L/'69 vette LS6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Co. Posts: 741 View My Garage	That charge is as bad as the, not signing the back of your registration charge. Total chicken $hit. __________________

05-01-2009, 11:42 AM	#20
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	It is required here in Missouri....but the pic above does not look too bad. Meh.

05-01-2009, 11:53 AM	#21
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I posted this in another thread, but it seems appropriate here also. In VA, the front plate is also required. There is no way that I am drilling holes in the bumper of my nice new beautiful ride. So I contacted a guy who makes no-drill brackets for other cars. He sent me a prototype this week. A few pics are posted below. It uses bolts and rubber bushings to attach to the lower grill and doesn't require any drilling or frankly much install effort at all. I hope to try to fit it on a V6 next week and will take plenty of pictures for everyone. As soon as I can get my hands on a V8, I will get pictures of it also. The welds on the back of this bracket are rough so we can line up the bends, but they will be perfect on the production one. As soon as I have pictures and ordering information I will post all that up.

05-01-2009, 02:45 PM	#26
ud_lose #34873 Drives: '04 Ford F250 6.0L/'69 vette LS6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Co. Posts: 741 View My Garage	Here you go. http://jalopnik.com/5234533/camaro-p...let-of-the-law __________________

05-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#28
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Check this out: http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4fcff53dc34087 I'm going to be getting one of these more than likely... kinda pricey, but oh well. Worth it to keep my Camaro lookin good! __________________

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