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CamaroEnergy4Life · 03-10-2009, 08:52 PM

Just wanted to clarify how the license plate holder is put on the Camaro. Anyone have any ideas? Fbodfather?

Vash · 03-10-2009, 08:54 PM

Normally they drill 2 holes and there is a screw and nut to hold it on.

Probably can take it off and just have the 2 small holes.

I would like to see it mounted on the side on an LS where the fog holes are, just out of curiosity.

CanadianCamaro · 03-10-2009, 09:11 PM

It has been confirmed (by Heather R) that the "front plate mounting provisions" (i.e. the front plate bracket) will come from the factory in the trunk (or backseat). So if you don't want holes in your front bumper, tell you dealer. Tell them soon and remind them often.

CamaroEnergy4Life · 03-10-2009, 09:20 PM

I need to put my front license plate on though, I live in NY. Am I screwed or what? No pun intended lol

Andro · 03-10-2009, 09:22 PM

Told my dealer NO FRONT PLATE!

CanadianCamaro · 03-10-2009, 09:23 PM

I do too (Ontario). But I'm going to see if I can fabricate a removable bracket that mounts through the lower grill. Someone posted a link to a fancy power front plate hide-away device. Not sure if one will be available for the Camaro. Do a search

tjbusa · 03-10-2009, 09:31 PM

I'm glad I live in a state that requires only a rear tag. You guy do what you have to so you'll be in complience. Drilling holes must suck to your new camaro, I feel for ya.

ChevyBoiSS · 03-10-2009, 09:44 PM

yeah, but im going to see if i can get away with it

KJS · 03-10-2009, 09:49 PM

I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too.
Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Ahh, a positive of living in Indiana. We don't need no stinking front plate!

Sean_W · 03-10-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too.
Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

Not sure if I agree with this. I've heard of people going years without being pulled over. Look at vette owners. Even cops understand why they don't use one. There's kind of been an unwritten understanding when it comes to the sportier cars.

It's like what my dealer and friends say. If you run across the wrong cop on the wrong day, then yes, you may get pulled over. I was advised to just keep the plate in the back seat and play ignorance. Just say you planned on doing it over the weekend. Or maybe keep it in the front window.

The same rule applies to tinted window that may be too dark. The wrong cop on the wrong day....

trm0002 · 03-10-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too.
Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

Oh

You're paranoid. I NEVER had a front plate on my Z28- from 1996-2004 and NEVER a front plate on my GTO from 04-08. All around NY, back and forth across the Canadian border, etc. Not one ticket for it in all that time. Did get questioned at the Rainbow Bridge coming back from Canada once by U.S. Customs agent. He asked where the front plate was and I told him the truth; hanging above the bar at the Buffalo Hooters. Have a nice night...

Edit-> HOWEVER, if you're looking for a ticket and are a NY resident, black out your windows and drive around anywhere in the State for a couple hours.

Rockies4 · 03-11-2009, 12:22 AM

I'm hoping to put a hide-away plate in the front. I live in Cali and want to avoid being pulled over.

OUR72GTO · 03-11-2009, 12:47 AM

I crawled under the front bumper today on a 2010 with the plate mounted with supplied front mount. There is a large flat surface under the lowest grill trim. I will post pictures tomorrow. There is lots of room to mount a hidden remote plate holder. I Have some measurements too.

03-10-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
CamaroEnergy4Life CamaroEnergy4Life Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 358	Is the license plate holder screwed right onto the body of the car? Just wanted to clarify how the license plate holder is put on the Camaro. Anyone have any ideas? Fbodfather? __________________

03-10-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	It has been confirmed (by Heather R) that the "front plate mounting provisions" (i.e. the front plate bracket) will come from the factory in the trunk (or backseat). So if you don't want holes in your front bumper, tell you dealer. Tell them soon and remind them often. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

03-10-2009, 09:20 PM	#4
CamaroEnergy4Life CamaroEnergy4Life Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 358	I need to put my front license plate on though, I live in NY. Am I screwed or what? No pun intended lol __________________

03-10-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	Told my dealer NO FRONT PLATE! __________________

03-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	I do too (Ontario). But I'm going to see if I can fabricate a removable bracket that mounts through the lower grill. Someone posted a link to a fancy power front plate hide-away device. Not sure if one will be available for the Camaro. Do a search __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

03-10-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Normally they drill 2 holes and there is a screw and nut to hold it on. Probably can take it off and just have the 2 small holes. I would like to see it mounted on the side on an LS where the fog holes are, just out of curiosity.

03-10-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I'm glad I live in a state that requires only a rear tag. You guy do what you have to so you'll be in complience. Drilling holes must suck to your new camaro, I feel for ya.

03-10-2009, 09:44 PM	#8
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 302	yeah, but im going to see if i can get away with it __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

03-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#9
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too. Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

03-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Ahh, a positive of living in Indiana. We don't need no stinking front plate! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-11-2009, 12:22 AM	#13
Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	I'm hoping to put a hide-away plate in the front. I live in Cali and want to avoid being pulled over.

03-11-2009, 12:47 AM	#14
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	I crawled under the front bumper today on a 2010 with the plate mounted with supplied front mount. There is a large flat surface under the lowest grill trim. I will post pictures tomorrow. There is lots of room to mount a hidden remote plate holder. I Have some measurements too. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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