Just Installed Front License Plate.. Does It Look OK.. I'm On The Fence.. - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

REEFBLUE93 · 07-20-2011, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Looks awful... sorry

A lot of people are using zip ties to mount the factory bracket over the grill, which looks pretty good...

See:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate

or post #16 in here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate

You're still not 100% safe with that in TX, unless you don't have a front bumper. I believe TX law stipulates "the front most part of the vehicle" is where your front plate must be mounted. There are a lot of options out there, using a regular set of mounting screws you can center it on the front bumper and it won't look bad at all. It probably looks bad only to the owner of the car, others probably don't even notice....

nyrfan · 07-20-2011, 07:14 AM

Is it just me or does, or does the plate location make the Camaro look buck-toothed

flem · 07-20-2011, 07:15 AM

that will not work for me

ZED SLED · 07-20-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Is it just me or does, or does the plate location make the Camaro look buck-toothed

What's up with those furry little bastards. I've shot 4 woodchucks from my upstairs bathroom window in the past two weeks. If only I could remember to pick up the shell casings, my wife wouldn't stay pissed at me.

And, as my sig shows, no front plate

chevyfan#1 · 07-20-2011, 08:17 AM

Im on the fence about the plate posistion. I think I just dont like front plates period, but I understand if you have to have one.

myocum2008 · 07-20-2011, 09:28 AM

http://jacfab.com/about.html

This is what I bought no drilling required.
Best Plate Bracket i've seen.

heRS · 07-20-2011, 09:33 AM

WA law regarding license plates:
RCW 46.16.240
Attachment of plates to vehicles -- Violations enumerated.
The vehicle license number plates shall be attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle for which the same are issued and in such a manner that they can be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, That if only one license number plate is legally issued for any vehicle such plate shall be conspicuously attached to the rear of such vehicle. Each vehicle license number plate shall be placed or hung in a horizontal position at a distance of not less than one foot nor more than four feet from the ground and shall be kept clean so as to be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in cases where the body construction of the vehicle is such that compliance with this section is impossible, permission to deviate therefrom may be granted by the state patrol. It shall be unlawful to display upon the front or rear of any vehicle, vehicle license number plate or plates other than those furnished by the director for such vehicle or to display upon any vehicle any vehicle license number plate or plates which have been in any manner changed, altered, disfigured or have become illegible. License plate frames may be used on vehicle license number plates only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the plates can be plainly seen and read at all times. It is unlawful to use any holders, frames, or any materials that in any manner change, alter, or make the vehicle license number plates illegible. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle unless there shall be displayed thereon valid vehicle license number plates attached as herein provided.

The way it was explained to me, is if you are nice to the officer, he is not required to write you up for this although he can. My Camaro did not come from the factory with the required holes for a mount, therefore it falls under this umbrella. I (try to) stay legal, and I am always courteous and friendly when speaking with law enforcement officers.

y0diggity · 07-20-2011, 09:47 AM

I like how legal stuff uses the word "shall" sp much. Don't they know that nobody talks like that? This isn't the UK. Why can't they just say it in plain old English?

REEFBLUE93 · 07-20-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myocum2008

http://jacfab.com/about.html

This is what I bought no drilling required.
Best Plate Bracket i've seen.

That looks really good. I would venture to say that this is as good as it will get, this looks extremely clean and simple.

Not Far From Par · 07-20-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myocum2008

http://jacfab.com/about.html

This is what I bought no drilling required.
Best Plate Bracket i've seen.

I agree this is the best one.. I looked at his wesite & it even mounts with the 2 hex screws underneath the car.. & I think the bent version looks great.. Eventually I would like to install this in place of what I have now.. But I needed a quick cheap fix to not be getting pulled over, & I got rid of that problem.. What I installed looks alot better in person than the pictures portray.. but still... turning around & seeing my car sitting at the office with a front plate on it... I feel like I've done a crime against my car!!

ravensjeff · 07-20-2011, 11:28 AM

I like myocum's plate look. 1st time I've seen that option.

OP- Don't let the front plate bother you- it's the law. Worry more about your next beer, you know, important stuff.

I will not do ANYTHING to give the man a reason to pull me over.

Not Far From Par · 07-20-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensjeff

I like myocum's plate look. 1st time I've seen that option.

OP- Don't let the front plate bother you- it's the law. Worry more about your next beer, you know, important stuff.

I will not do ANYTHING to give the man a reason to pull me over.

Thanks Jeff..
Not to put down anyone's opinion.. But I DO NOT like getting pulled over because of using my car as a business vehicle in a professional position..
I love cars just as much as the next person.. But without my clients supporting me.. I wouldn't have such a car in the 1st place.. My job is #1.. appearance of the front of my car is distant 2nd.. I am trying to still make my car look as good as I can.. I do love it & hate doing anything to take away from it's beauty.. BUT.. It isn't a garage queen, nor a weekend warrior.. My car gets driven, & driven ALOT.. So I am trying to make the best of a situation..

ravensjeff · 07-20-2011, 12:20 PM

Par- Try having to tame 650 HP all the time!! It ain't easy.

Keep customers- keep job- buy more mods.

Not Far From Par · 07-20-2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Par- Try having to tame 650 HP all the time!! It ain't easy.

Keep customers- keep job- buy more mods.

07-20-2011, 07:14 AM	#44
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Is it just me or does, or does the plate location make the Camaro look buck-toothed __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-20-2011, 09:33 AM	#49
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	WA law regarding license plates: RCW 46.16.240 Attachment of plates to vehicles -- Violations enumerated. The vehicle license number plates shall be attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle for which the same are issued and in such a manner that they can be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, That if only one license number plate is legally issued for any vehicle such plate shall be conspicuously attached to the rear of such vehicle. Each vehicle license number plate shall be placed or hung in a horizontal position at a distance of not less than one foot nor more than four feet from the ground and shall be kept clean so as to be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in cases where the body construction of the vehicle is such that compliance with this section is impossible, permission to deviate therefrom may be granted by the state patrol. It shall be unlawful to display upon the front or rear of any vehicle, vehicle license number plate or plates other than those furnished by the director for such vehicle or to display upon any vehicle any vehicle license number plate or plates which have been in any manner changed, altered, disfigured or have become illegible. License plate frames may be used on vehicle license number plates only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the plates can be plainly seen and read at all times. It is unlawful to use any holders, frames, or any materials that in any manner change, alter, or make the vehicle license number plates illegible. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle unless there shall be displayed thereon valid vehicle license number plates attached as herein provided. The way it was explained to me, is if you are nice to the officer, he is not required to write you up for this although he can. My Camaro did not come from the factory with the required holes for a mount, therefore it falls under this umbrella. I (try to) stay legal, and I am always courteous and friendly when speaking with law enforcement officers. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-20-2011, 11:28 AM	#53
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I like myocum's plate look. 1st time I've seen that option. OP- Don't let the front plate bother you- it's the law. Worry more about your next beer, you know, important stuff. I will not do ANYTHING to give the man a reason to pull me over. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

07-20-2011, 12:20 PM	#55
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Par- Try having to tame 650 HP all the time!! It ain't easy. Keep customers- keep job- buy more mods. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

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07-20-2011, 07:15 AM	#45
flem Drives: old Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 189	that will not work for me

07-20-2011, 08:17 AM	#47
chevyfan#1 I Love my new Camaro!! Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 296	Im on the fence about the plate posistion. I think I just dont like front plates period, but I understand if you have to have one.

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myocum2008 Drives: Inferno Orange 2LT V6 2010 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 36 View My Garage	http://jacfab.com/about.html This is what I bought no drilling required. Best Plate Bracket i've seen.

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