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nukemgreg · 06-10-2009, 03:19 PM

I work on a Naval base and they sent an e-mail to all of the commands which are on the base stating that they will enforce the state law of having two plates. So, I have reluctantly installed the manual hideaway plate that you can get from Swift Motorsports. Due to the slope at the bottom of the facia, what you see in the photo is the best I could do to hide the bracket. While you can still see the bracket, I think it is less obtrusive on a black car. Also this car is on a slight up-slope so this is the sngle which the plate holder would be the most visible.

slick rick · 06-10-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nukemgreg

I work on a Naval base and they sent an e-mail to all of the commands which are on the base stating that they will enforce the state law of having two plates. So, I have reluctantly installed the manual hideaway plate that you can get from Swift Motorsports. Due to the slope at the bottom of the facia, what you see in the photo is the best I could do to hide the bracket. While you can still see the bracket, I think it is less obtrusive on a black car. Also this car is on a slight up-slope so this is the sngle which the plate holder would be the most visible.

Can you post a picture of how the bracket is mounted to the car?

Thanks

SirBrad · 06-10-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

I got pulled over on Saturday by a cop. I rolled down my window because he circled around me and not behind me, which meant he was not enforcing a violation or stopping me for something I did wrong. He wanted to see my car and ask me all kinds of questions. He did not even say one word about the front plates not there.

So, I think a lot of cops are going to have a lot of respect for this car and will likely not bother you. If you get caught speeding, well that ticket is going to be more of an issue than a no front plate ticket, lol.

That's really funny. It's also funny that cops think people have nothing better to do than stop and talk to them.

I put mine on for an inspection and took it off an hour later. I'm not even going to worry about getting pulled over.

CamDarryl · 06-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Has anyone mounted the swift or altec product on an SS bumper? From pictures it looks like the SS bumper is flatter on the bottom and may be more conducive to the hide away plate.

EllwynX · 06-12-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

Can you post a picture of how the bracket is mounted to the car?

Thanks

Also, did it HAVE to be mounted off center? I'm all about balance and symmetry so couldn't stand having it off-center.

cerberus · 06-13-2009, 10:58 AM

I just called Swift Motersports and they told me that they do not as of yet have a solution for a 2SS with ground effects. They hope to in the next few months.

Italianwhiplash · 06-13-2009, 03:12 PM

you could always put it behind the grill someone i know did that with their maggie

nasty2ss · 06-18-2009, 06:27 PM

dont put front plate on ruins looks of car take the ticket if u have to and if u move to a state that doesnt require them you will have holes in your facia

luv@1st_site · 06-21-2009, 09:23 AM

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Here's my baby with front plates. I drove without front plates for the first 2 weeks because the dealer didn't have the bracket. It came in and I installed it myself. Yes, the first hole to drill was heartbreaking, but you get over it. After it was attached, I felt comfortable driving and parking in the street, now that I was legal. Plus, my plate on it makes it "Mine!"

futdes2000 · 06-22-2009, 08:42 PM

I recently found one designed for the '10 Camaro. It mounts without drilling the bumper or marking it.

Here is the link:

http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?part_id=183

SirBrad · 06-22-2009, 09:28 PM

Been driving around for 2 weeks...passing lots of police...even having cops come look at my car at all angles...and I mean walking in front of it and checking out...nothing said so far.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-23-2009, 08:21 AM

Hey luv@1stsite, I work in Yonkers. I might see you on the road. If you see me, I'll be the guy giving you a thumbs up in my ABM Camaro.

vdevine · 06-23-2009, 07:49 PM

Ordered...arrived...all I need is my car to put it on.

xBlackout_Camaro · 01-07-2010, 09:20 PM

Did anyone every find a bracket, or a way to install it.

06-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#29
nukemgreg Drives: Black 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ledyard Posts: 57 View My Garage	Here are some pictures I work on a Naval base and they sent an e-mail to all of the commands which are on the base stating that they will enforce the state law of having two plates. So, I have reluctantly installed the manual hideaway plate that you can get from Swift Motorsports. Due to the slope at the bottom of the facia, what you see in the photo is the best I could do to hide the bracket. While you can still see the bracket, I think it is less obtrusive on a black car. Also this car is on a slight up-slope so this is the sngle which the plate holder would be the most visible. Attached Images

06-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#34
cerberus Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Charles MO Posts: 509 View My Garage	I just called Swift Motersports and they told me that they do not as of yet have a solution for a 2SS with ground effects. They hope to in the next few months. __________________ 2 SS CGM RS, IOM interior, Customized by Clean Cut Creations St. Louis, MO

06-13-2009, 03:12 PM	#35
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	you could always put it behind the grill someone i know did that with their maggie __________________ 2006 Dodge Charger R/T-Heads, cam, headers,exhaust,cut outs, nitrous , intake, 1000hp axles,3.75 gears and much much more 2009 Hemi Orange Dodge Challenger SRT-8 - 6 speed, Headers, exhaust, Super Charged,SMS Supercharger, 4.10 gears, stage 5 transmission, duel clutch, and the beast under the hood A 440 CI 7.2 LITER HEMI On order victory Red 2ss RS Camaro, Parts already received ARH Headers, SLP loud Mouth I exhaust, waiting for Vortech SuperCharger.

06-22-2009, 08:42 PM	#38
futdes2000 Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 1	Front plate mount I recently found one designed for the '10 Camaro. It mounts without drilling the bumper or marking it. Here is the link: http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?part_id=183

06-23-2009, 08:21 AM	#40
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	Hey luv@1stsite, I work in Yonkers. I might see you on the road. If you see me, I'll be the guy giving you a thumbs up in my ABM Camaro. __________________

06-11-2009, 08:12 PM	#32
CamDarryl Engi-Member Drives: 2001 Malibu (temp from dealer) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LaSalle, ON Posts: 14	Has anyone mounted the swift or altec product on an SS bumper? From pictures it looks like the SS bumper is flatter on the bottom and may be more conducive to the hide away plate.

06-18-2009, 06:27 PM	#36
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	dont put front plate on ruins looks of car take the ticket if u have to and if u move to a state that doesnt require them you will have holes in your facia

06-21-2009, 09:23 AM	#37
luv@1st_site VIN#3421 Drives: 2010 Camaro SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ardsley NY Posts: 8	Here's my baby with front plates. I drove without front plates for the first 2 weeks because the dealer didn't have the bracket. It came in and I installed it myself. Yes, the first hole to drill was heartbreaking, but you get over it. After it was attached, I felt comfortable driving and parking in the street, now that I was legal. Plus, my plate on it makes it "Mine!"

06-22-2009, 09:28 PM	#39
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Been driving around for 2 weeks...passing lots of police...even having cops come look at my car at all angles...and I mean walking in front of it and checking out...nothing said so far.

06-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#41
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Manual version arrived UPS Ordered...arrived...all I need is my car to put it on. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

01-07-2010, 09:20 PM	#42
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	Did anyone every find a bracket, or a way to install it.

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