Front liscense plate - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

faSSteddie · 04-22-2013, 04:33 AM

I ordered a new SS Camaro a few weeks ago and live in Texas. I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago) Can/will they NOT drill holes in my bumper...what options do I have? ( What if I bring something to attach it with me when I go to pick up my car?) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

faSSteddie

hot_rod · 04-22-2013, 04:47 AM

>I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago)

That BS! Make it very clear if the dealer drills your bumper, the deal is off! Put it in the sales contract!

There are several alternatives. I don't run one most of the time but when I do this is what I do:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

2011ss/rs · 04-22-2013, 04:54 AM

The JacFab bracket attaches under the front of the car using two existing bolt holes.

t&t moyer · 04-22-2013, 05:13 AM

JacFab is your friend!

All I've done twice now is tell my dealer to NOT drill holes or mount the plate holder. No problems either time. Like said above, if there's holes stand your ground!!!

billbunton · 04-22-2013, 05:22 AM

The last time I bought a car in Texas (about two years ago), the dealer told me the front license plate was required -- then asked if I wanted the plate holder mounted or not :-)

Squillo · 04-22-2013, 05:23 AM

I still want to kill (yes harsh word) my dealer for drilling my bumper. I got the motorized licence plate kit that retracts under your bumper with a remote, had it on hand before the car even got here. Told the dealer NOT to drill holes, and they did anyway. I will never buy from them again and was happy to tell Chevrolet that. I even named my sales guy and called him out.

suplex · 04-22-2013, 05:26 AM

There is this one too:

http://****************/products_chev.html

and here is a link to the Jacfab one people are talking about:

http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/

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DFWHD · 04-22-2013, 06:31 AM

Definitely JackFab. Who is your dealer? I purchased from Stonebriar in Frisco last May and the guy said he would only put the front plate on if I insisted to protect the car. I agreed 100%!

Sir Nuke · 04-22-2013, 06:34 AM

as the others have already mentioned, if you are going to run a front plate, get yourself a NO DRILL OPTIONED JacFab mount. very high quality piece, well worth every dime. I love mine!

Camero5 · 04-22-2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faSSteddie

I ordered a new SS Camaro a few weeks ago and live in Texas. I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago) Can/will they NOT drill holes in my bumper...what options do I have? ( What if I bring something to attach it with me when I go to pick up my car?) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

faSSteddie

I've recently bought two Camaros in Texas in the past year and half and neither dealer required to have the front LP on. I know the TX front LP law has changed somewhat so maybe they are a bit more relaxed about it.

I would just talk to them and see what they say, if they insist on having the front LP them tell them to zip tie it or that you will provide the mount that they can mount the plate too

fastfreddie · 04-22-2013, 07:39 AM

I used zipties when I temperally mounted mine. Now I'm running without the plate. I used zipties to mount the plate holder on my wifes Camaro as well.

13blackLS · 04-22-2013, 08:25 AM

they didnt even ask me...they just put all the stuff in the trunk...left it unmounted and undrilled...my factory front lp mount is still sealed in the bag.haha

CamaroGuyDave · 04-22-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faSSteddie

I ordered a new SS Camaro a few weeks ago and live in Texas. I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago) Can/will they NOT drill holes in my bumper...what options do I have? ( What if I bring something to attach it with me when I go to pick up my car?) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

faSSteddie

I purchased a new camaro 3 months ago from Huffines Chevrolet in Lewisville. They did not mention anything about mounting the front plate, and I have not been pulled over for no front plate yet. Knock on wood.

CamaroSSRSL99 · 04-22-2013, 08:48 AM

To be on the safe side, purchase something like the JacFab (love this product!) and inform the dealership that you already have a front license plate bracket. That way they won't give you any hassle. When I purchased my Camaro, they put the bracket in my trunk and told me to come back to have it installed. I was like "bwahahahahahahaha, sure...I'll come back". lol

04-22-2013, 04:33 AM	#1
faSSteddie Drives: 2013 Victory red/white stripes SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 212	Front liscense plate I ordered a new SS Camaro a few weeks ago and live in Texas. I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago) Can/will they NOT drill holes in my bumper...what options do I have? ( What if I bring something to attach it with me when I go to pick up my car?) Any help would be greatly appreciated. faSSteddie

04-22-2013, 04:47 AM	#2
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	>I really, really do not want to have the dealer drill holes in my bumper for my front liscense plate, once it gets here. I am under the understanding that the dealer won't let me drive off the lot with out liscense plate/bracket. ( at least that was the case on my last car 6 years ago) That BS! Make it very clear if the dealer drills your bumper, the deal is off! Put it in the sales contract! There are several alternatives. I don't run one most of the time but when I do this is what I do: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549 __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown Last edited by hot_rod; 04-22-2013 at 05:01 AM.

04-22-2013, 04:54 AM	#3
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	The JacFab bracket attaches under the front of the car using two existing bolt holes. __________________

04-22-2013, 05:13 AM	#4
t&t moyer It's all hers. Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Djibouti - Horn of Africa / Wellsville NY Posts: 719	JacFab is your friend! All I've done twice now is tell my dealer to NOT drill holes or mount the plate holder. No problems either time. Like said above, if there's holes stand your ground!!! __________________ #846

04-22-2013, 05:26 AM	#7
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	There is this one too: http://****************/products_chev.html and here is a link to the Jacfab one people are talking about: http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/ Whoops, looks like the forum doesn't like my first link. Here it is with spaces in between all the characters...simply edit out the spaces when you copy it...and it will work: h t t p : / / w w w . d m c t a g . c o m / p r o d u c t s _ c h e v . h t m l __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

04-22-2013, 05:22 AM	#5
billbunton Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 18	The last time I bought a car in Texas (about two years ago), the dealer told me the front license plate was required -- then asked if I wanted the plate holder mounted or not :-)

04-22-2013, 05:23 AM	#6
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	I still want to kill (yes harsh word) my dealer for drilling my bumper. I got the motorized licence plate kit that retracts under your bumper with a remote, had it on hand before the car even got here. Told the dealer NOT to drill holes, and they did anyway. I will never buy from them again and was happy to tell Chevrolet that. I even named my sales guy and called him out.

04-22-2013, 06:31 AM	#8
DFWHD Drives: 45th Anniversary Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas Posts: 348 View My Garage	Definitely JackFab. Who is your dealer? I purchased from Stonebriar in Frisco last May and the guy said he would only put the front plate on if I insisted to protect the car. I agreed 100%!

04-22-2013, 06:34 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	as the others have already mentioned, if you are going to run a front plate, get yourself a NO DRILL OPTIONED JacFab mount. very high quality piece, well worth every dime. I love mine! __________________

04-22-2013, 07:39 AM	#11
fastfreddie FreakyFast! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS S/C NicKey #55 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 931	I used zipties when I temperally mounted mine. Now I'm running without the plate. I used zipties to mount the plate holder on my wifes Camaro as well. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro custom painted by Pete (Mr. Showstopper) Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250743

04-22-2013, 08:25 AM	#12
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	they didnt even ask me...they just put all the stuff in the trunk...left it unmounted and undrilled...my factory front lp mount is still sealed in the bag.haha

04-22-2013, 08:48 AM	#14
CamaroSSRSL99 Heartbeat of America Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS, 1967 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 264	To be on the safe side, purchase something like the JacFab (love this product!) and inform the dealership that you already have a front license plate bracket. That way they won't give you any hassle. When I purchased my Camaro, they put the bracket in my trunk and told me to come back to have it installed. I was like "bwahahahahahahaha, sure...I'll come back". lol __________________