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Mtlbrnr · 01-14-2010, 07:27 PM

Figured I better attach a front plate before I got caught. I used a couple pieces of aluminum flatbar $3 connected to the two bolts underneath the bumper.
I don't like it, but at least there is no holes.

Camaro21 · 01-14-2010, 07:33 PM

Nice job.

SQUALO · 01-14-2010, 08:57 PM

that's great, and cheap

PAUL SS · 01-14-2010, 09:15 PM

How does that not flutter shake and wobble at speed? I don't think that flat stock is going to be very supportive given the length from the attatch point all the way to the plate bracket. How long is that? 10-12 inches?

Let us know how it holds up.

wbdinger · 01-14-2010, 10:58 PM

Ya It looks like you should bend another piece of flat bar with a hook on it at the top so you'd hook it on top then bolt it to the bottom.Use sticky back thin foam to line the hook and protect your paint. I think it'll vibrate with out it.
GJ thou,right idea

Sweet Lola · 01-14-2010, 11:03 PM

I am taking my chances, even though in Idaho a front plate is required. I feel like rebel, at least until I get my first ticket.

TJ91 · 01-15-2010, 01:16 AM

hey i have it mounted in the same place, but i just flipped the mount upside down, drilled a few holes and zip tied it to the front bumper. Looks the exact same, cant see the zip ties and everyone thinks its bolted. It looks great and hasnt budged since i installed it in June.
Great job on the mount

CloudXTC · 01-15-2010, 03:41 PM

does the metal part rub on the fascia tho?

Mtlbrnr · 01-15-2010, 09:24 PM

It is 9.5 inchs between the holes I drilled in flatbar.
The plate holder sits just under .5 inch from fascia.
Put two thin strips of rubber at 2 attach points under fascia.
Put a 2x3 x5/8 piece highdensity foam... centre of flatbar on back of plate holder, with 3 contact points it stiffened the holder up considerably.
When the weather gets better I will open her up on the highway and test it out.

CanadianCamaro · 01-16-2010, 07:30 AM

Looks similar to TRM0002's bracket. The only thing I would caution anyone using an alternative mounting option like this is to use some stick-on foam to protect the paint. But, I learned on my truck that you're better to stick the foam to the CAR, rather than the bracket. Reason being is with the wind moving the bracket the foam rubs on the paint. Even the foan will scuff the paint over time, plus road grit gets on the surface of the foam making it worse. You can always clean the glue from the foam off the paint (WD40 or goo gone work) but the scuffing can only be buffed out and only if not too severe. My 2 cents. Learn from my mistakes boys.

SQUALO · 01-16-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianCamaro

Looks similar to TRM0002's bracket. The only thing I would caution anyone using an alternative mounting option like this is to use some stick-on foam to protect the paint. But, I learned on my truck that you're better to stick the foam to the CAR, rather than the bracket. Reason being is with the wind moving the bracket the foam rubs on the paint. Even the foan will scuff the paint over time, plus road grit gets on the surface of the foam making it worse. You can always clean the glue from the foam off the paint (WD40 or goo gone work) but the scuffing can only be buffed out and only if not too severe. My 2 cents. Learn from my mistakes boys.

My retractable plate holder comes with bumper pads to protect againts "possible" tapping.

buddylok · 01-16-2010, 05:26 PM

nicely done!

too bad holes are drilled to my bumper already at the dealer before I pickup my car.

CloudXTC · 01-17-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddylok

nicely done!

too bad holes are drilled to my bumper already at the dealer before I pickup my car.

same here

chevyss · 01-18-2010, 12:17 AM

http://www.drivingcomfort.com/retrac...late-mount.cfm

Check out this link and you will find this mount for $49.95

01-14-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
Mtlbrnr Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 21	Front plate attach Figured I better attach a front plate before I got caught. I used a couple pieces of aluminum flatbar $3 connected to the two bolts underneath the bumper. I don't like it, but at least there is no holes. Attached Images

01-14-2010, 08:57 PM	#3
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	that's great, and cheap __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

01-14-2010, 09:15 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	How does that not flutter shake and wobble at speed? I don't think that flat stock is going to be very supportive given the length from the attatch point all the way to the plate bracket. How long is that? 10-12 inches? Let us know how it holds up. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-14-2010, 11:03 PM	#6
Sweet Lola #42,288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise ID Posts: 349 View My Garage	I am taking my chances, even though in Idaho a front plate is required. I feel like rebel, at least until I get my first ticket. __________________ Darren

01-15-2010, 03:41 PM	#8
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	does the metal part rub on the fascia tho? __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

01-14-2010, 07:33 PM	#2
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Nice job.

01-14-2010, 10:58 PM	#5
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Ya It looks like you should bend another piece of flat bar with a hook on it at the top so you'd hook it on top then bolt it to the bottom.Use sticky back thin foam to line the hook and protect your paint. I think it'll vibrate with out it. GJ thou,right idea

01-15-2010, 01:16 AM	#7
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	hey i have it mounted in the same place, but i just flipped the mount upside down, drilled a few holes and zip tied it to the front bumper. Looks the exact same, cant see the zip ties and everyone thinks its bolted. It looks great and hasnt budged since i installed it in June. Great job on the mount

01-15-2010, 09:24 PM	#9
Mtlbrnr Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 21	It is 9.5 inchs between the holes I drilled in flatbar. The plate holder sits just under .5 inch from fascia. Put two thin strips of rubber at 2 attach points under fascia. Put a 2x3 x5/8 piece highdensity foam... centre of flatbar on back of plate holder, with 3 contact points it stiffened the holder up considerably. When the weather gets better I will open her up on the highway and test it out.

01-16-2010, 07:30 AM	#10
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Looks similar to TRM0002's bracket. The only thing I would caution anyone using an alternative mounting option like this is to use some stick-on foam to protect the paint. But, I learned on my truck that you're better to stick the foam to the CAR, rather than the bracket. Reason being is with the wind moving the bracket the foam rubs on the paint. Even the foan will scuff the paint over time, plus road grit gets on the surface of the foam making it worse. You can always clean the glue from the foam off the paint (WD40 or goo gone work) but the scuffing can only be buffed out and only if not too severe. My 2 cents. Learn from my mistakes boys. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

01-16-2010, 05:26 PM	#12
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	nicely done! too bad holes are drilled to my bumper already at the dealer before I pickup my car.

01-18-2010, 12:17 AM	#14
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	http://www.drivingcomfort.com/retrac...late-mount.cfm Check out this link and you will find this mount for $49.95

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