Mounting front plate without drilling bumper? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ristaze · 06-01-2009, 09:08 PM

I've read a bunch of thread talking about a way to put the front plate on without cutting holes in the front. No one has a Deffinate anwser though. I purchased my car in PA and I live in NJ. NJ has to have a front plate to get it inspected. I should be getting my new plates in a week or so. Any thoughts

camaro envy · 06-01-2009, 09:14 PM

It's posted around here somewhere, but here's a quick recap (I did this so when I get mine I can find them quickly)

Altec electronic
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...34647&D=334647 $130.39
video:

Altec manual
http://www.ninosport.com/Altec-Show-...te-holder-400U $54.95 free shipping

Swift Motorsports electronic w/ video
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...9f31e771cba318 $150.00 free shipping

Swift Motorsports manual w/ video
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...9f31e771cba318 $60.00 free shipping

rolnslo · 06-01-2009, 09:22 PM

Don't forget about this one too. Simple, cheap, and effective.

camarolt76 · 06-01-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro envy

It's posted around here somewhere, but here's a quick recap (I did this so when I get mine I can find them quickly)

Altec electronic
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...34647&D=334647 $130.39
video:

Altec manual
http://www.ninosport.com/Altec-Show-...te-holder-400U $54.95 free shipping

Swift Motorsports electronic w/ video
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...9f31e771cba318 $150.00 free shipping

Swift Motorsports manual w/ video
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...9f31e771cba318 $60.00 free shipping

Thanks for the links on the various options for the front lisence plate brackets.

The Dark Knight · 06-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro envy

Altec manual
http://www.ninosport.com/Altec-Show-...te-holder-400U $54.95 free shipping

Swift Motorsports manual w/ video
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...9f31e771cba318 $60.00 free shipping

Thanks! Me and the wife love this!!! I plan to order!

camaro envy · 06-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Don't forget about this one too. Simple, cheap, and effective.

Is there any possible grill damage that could happen with that? I think for $130-150 the motorized ones are pretty reasonable.

m0ore4ustin391 · 06-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Just get some double sided tape and stick that bitch on the bumper for inspection, then take it off.

Tecca · 06-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Yeah but has anyone got the motorized to work yet on the camaro

SirBrad · 06-01-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0ore4ustin391

Just get some double sided tape and stick that bitch on the bumper for inspection, then take it off.

This is actually the option I am considering.

Number_9 · 06-01-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Don't forget about this one too. Simple, cheap, and effective.

I originally posted the link to this solution, on whatever other thread it was on, so thanks for reposting it here.... saved me from having to find it again.

That said, here's the link to the website: http://www.eight08customs.com/licenseplatebracket.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro envy

Is there any possible grill damage that could happen with that? I think for $130-150 the motorized ones are pretty reasonable.

I've used this solution on my Scion for 3+ years, hard driving and multiple automatic car washes (it was a Scion, what'd I care... it's almost disposable), and I had no issues, no movement, no problems.

The item pictured is the one for the Scion XB... and I think it might just work as is for the Camaro... otherwise, it'd just be a question of getting some wider/larger washers to work with the Camaro's grill holes. Also, this solution allows you to put the license plate pretty much anywhere you want on the front of the car... high, low... right, left... yada, yada.

phiz118 · 06-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirBrad

This is actually the option I am considering.

Why not just use rubber suction cups and put it inside the car on the windshield for the inspection. I've never run with the front plate. Although, I love that front plate from swift. The motorized version would really freak out the cops..

Cop: I stopped you because you don't have a front license plate...
Me: But sir, I do have a front license plate
Cop: huh... Oh, uhh....

mbavenger · 06-01-2009, 11:32 PM

I like the Altec electronic system, question? Will you still have to drill holes on the underside of the bumper, If I remember right the painted bumper goes back almost a foot? Anyone have ideas on how to mount this without drilling holes on any painted part?

*GTAHVIT* · 06-01-2009, 11:42 PM

I think CamaroPete had someone building one.

Here's the link. You may want to PM him to see if there's been any movement.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...153#post396153

pruettfan · 06-02-2009, 12:26 AM

Very simple. Get some 3M double sided tape. Attach it and then when the inspection is done take it off.

06-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
Ristaze Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Jersey Posts: 75 View My Garage	Mounting front plate without drilling bumper? I've read a bunch of thread talking about a way to put the front plate on without cutting holes in the front. No one has a Deffinate anwser though. I purchased my car in PA and I live in NJ. NJ has to have a front plate to get it inspected. I should be getting my new plates in a week or so. Any thoughts

06-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Don't forget about this one too. Simple, cheap, and effective. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

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GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I think CamaroPete had someone building one. Here's the link. You may want to PM him to see if there's been any movement. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...153#post396153 __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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m0ore4ustin391 Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 175	Just get some double sided tape and stick that bitch on the bumper for inspection, then take it off.

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pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	Very simple. Get some 3M double sided tape. Attach it and then when the inspection is done take it off.