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PatsRS · 08-15-2010, 12:30 PM

I have read and seen a lot about front plate mounting. Some do not want their bumpers drilled. I am leaning towards this myself. Problem is front plates in NY and NJ are required. I have seem some motorized license plate mounts but those don't look so great to me.
What have you done? What are your suggestions?

2010 SSRS · 08-15-2010, 12:35 PM

I ordered mine on e-bay motors and there is no drilling at all, bolts right up to the factory bolts under the nose.

1969to2010 · 08-15-2010, 12:51 PM

i have the retractable didnt install it yet a few of our guys have it and it looks good one of our guys has one that puts plate in the right spot with the bolts behind the grill his name is Blizzard hes on here and our site too

Rage · 08-15-2010, 01:28 PM

Im in North Jersey also... I used the mounting plate that came with the car, just mounted it a little lower using long zip ties(and felt padding the back where it would touch). 3 months and no problems yet!

mjdodd1107 · 08-15-2010, 01:46 PM

I went the zip tie route as well, and I've had it on since last December with no issues.

PatsRS · 08-15-2010, 01:46 PM

That was what I had heard long zip ties. I have to get under the car to see where it can go. I thought maybe on the lower grill.

walld0566 · 08-15-2010, 01:47 PM

I did the same as Rage except I mount the top with Bolts and washers to the bottom grill and zip ties on the bottom... 6 months and still going strong....

Search the forums and you will find all kinds of ways to mount with out drilling....

rmnc3r · 08-15-2010, 03:11 PM

This route for me:

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

aj2ssrs · 08-15-2010, 04:05 PM

I never put my front plate on. Never had a problem with police and it's going on 1 year. The front end looks better with no plate IMO.

drtwo · 08-15-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

This route for me:

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

I agree with this. No need to drill nor spend $100. (absurd) Couple bucks and it's removable if you want it.

OrangeSS · 08-16-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

I never put my front plate on. Never had a problem with police and it's going on 1 year. The front end looks better with no plate IMO.

Ditto.. Still no front plate for me (6 months) and only got pulled over once for it. However, when he asked why I didn't have a front plate and I told him "I don't really want to drill into the front bumper on this car" and he said "I wouldn't either", then let me go without a ticket.. I don't think I'll be putting one on any time soon.

ArtfulDodger · 08-16-2010, 08:05 AM

Zip ties for a year, and no problems.

aj2ssrs · 08-16-2010, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSS

Ditto.. Still no front plate for me (6 months) and only got pulled over once for it. However, when he asked why I didn't have a front plate and I told him "I don't really want to drill into the front bumper on this car" and he said "I wouldn't either", then let me go without a ticket.. I don't think I'll be putting one on any time soon.

I was thinking beforehand that if I was ever pulled over I'd say the same thing. Better off being honest than come up with some BS story. Hey J., did you ever do the muffler delete?

*mlee* · 08-16-2010, 08:26 AM

Front plates are required in a lot of places... just leave them off... follow the rules of the road and you shouldn't be pulled over for just a plate. If you ever do,,, a ticket every couple of years is worth it IMHO.

08-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
PatsRS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North West NJ Posts: 890 View My Garage	Front license plates - drill or not? I have read and seen a lot about front plate mounting. Some do not want their bumpers drilled. I am leaning towards this myself. Problem is front plates in NY and NJ are required. I have seem some motorized license plate mounts but those don't look so great to me. What have you done? What are your suggestions?

08-15-2010, 12:35 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I ordered mine on e-bay motors and there is no drilling at all, bolts right up to the factory bolts under the nose. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-15-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	i have the retractable didnt install it yet a few of our guys have it and it looks good one of our guys has one that puts plate in the right spot with the bolts behind the grill his name is Blizzard hes on here and our site too __________________

08-15-2010, 01:28 PM	#4
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Im in North Jersey also... I used the mounting plate that came with the car, just mounted it a little lower using long zip ties(and felt padding the back where it would touch). 3 months and no problems yet! __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

08-15-2010, 01:46 PM	#5
mjdodd1107 lifelong Camaro coveter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 89	I went the zip tie route as well, and I've had it on since last December with no issues. __________________ Matt

08-15-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
walld0566 Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ocean NJ Posts: 452 View My Garage	I did the same as Rage except I mount the top with Bolts and washers to the bottom grill and zip ties on the bottom... 6 months and still going strong.... Search the forums and you will find all kinds of ways to mount with out drilling....

08-15-2010, 03:11 PM	#8
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	This route for me: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

08-15-2010, 04:05 PM	#9
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	I never put my front plate on. Never had a problem with police and it's going on 1 year. The front end looks better with no plate IMO. __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

08-16-2010, 08:05 AM	#12
ArtfulDodger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK/BLK, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 669	Zip ties for a year, and no problems. __________________ Artful Dodger 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK - 2015 Maserati Ghibli Q4 BLK (dd) - 2004 MB C240 BLK (wife's) - 1996 BMW 328i BLK

08-16-2010, 08:26 AM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Front plates are required in a lot of places... just leave them off... follow the rules of the road and you shouldn't be pulled over for just a plate. If you ever do,,, a ticket every couple of years is worth it IMHO. __________________

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