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Never2LowChevy · 02-08-2009, 08:41 PM

I HATE the way a front plate looks and here in Texas your required to have it(so the ____ have an excuse to pull you over if they want). I dont have a front plate on any of the vehicles that I drive and REFUSE to have one on the Camaro. The dealer said they are required to install the front bracket in order to inspect it, BUT I know that its not required for inspection because I am also a licenced inspector PLUS it doesnt make any scense because if that were the case then you would have to have licence plates on the car, wich you dont when you buy a new car because you have to wait for them to be made. Anyway, to my question. How is the front plate bracket put on the car? Is it bolted with holes drilled through the bumper? One guy at the dealer said that they would probably do it like the vette where it would stick/snap on.

Anybody know for sure yet?

Moose · 02-08-2009, 08:51 PM

I'm not sure how dealers are addressing front liscense plates, and I agree with you, they're an eye sore.

That being said, you can look for "hideaway" mounting plates such as those used by Corvette owners. I've found them via the internet.

(And out of respect for one of our respected Mods., as well as cops everywhere, I removed your terminology.

)

kanys · 02-08-2009, 09:15 PM

I cannot bear the thought of my dealer, or anyone for that matter, drilling holes into my car! My dealer just warned me that it is required but he can leave them off if I so desired. I'll just leave them at home untill I get a warning I guess, but a good number of people in my area don't have front plates and don't have a problem unless they are making an officer mad enough for him/her to look for some reason to pull them over.

Andro · 02-08-2009, 09:21 PM

I told my dealer to leave them off. They didn't have a problem with it.

Melson · 02-08-2009, 09:27 PM

I also told mine the same thing.....and he said they would just leave the bracket in the trunk.

levi1922 · 04-21-2009, 09:47 PM

hm, i have gotten a warning for this.
and i think it is stupid, every car looks better with out them.
anyone have a picture of the camaro with them?
and it would be cool to know how they attach

*Milk 1027* · 04-21-2009, 10:01 PM

Here's both of HeatherR's cars with front liscence plates

surferbarney · 04-21-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

I HATE the way a front plate looks and here in Texas your required to have it(so the ____ have an excuse to pull you over if they want). I dont have a front plate on any of the vehicles that I drive and REFUSE to have one on the Camaro. The dealer said they are required to install the front bracket in order to inspect it, BUT I know that its not required for inspection because I am also a licenced inspector PLUS it doesnt make any scense because if that were the case then you would have to have licence plates on the car, wich you dont when you buy a new car because you have to wait for them to be made. Anyway, to my question. How is the front plate bracket put on the car? Is it bolted with holes drilled through the bumper? One guy at the dealer said that they would probably do it like the vette where it would stick/snap on.

Anybody know for sure yet?

I live in MD where the front license plate is required by law too. I hate the way it looks on any car too, and don't have one on my mustang currently (I have gotten a lot of tickets for it). I told my dealer to not install the front plate and they said they wouldn't. Maybe just tell your dealer that since they are only temp tags anyways, just leave the temp tag on the dashboard, and you will install the front plate holder later, which of course you won't actually install.

29er · 04-21-2009, 10:18 PM

i feel your pain guys up there in the states.. that plate just break the car. it scraps the front end completly why they just give you some kind of a decal that you affix to your windshield??? in the province of Quebec we don't have license plates up front. in some other canadian province they have it like the pics above in ontario.. it's awful.

Vash · 04-21-2009, 10:29 PM

I actually like the front plate. (runs for cover)...

Think they did a good job all things considered.

Toons · 04-21-2009, 10:31 PM

I've driven my Corvette without a front plate in Texas for 8 years with nary a look from the cops. I suspect its because they appreciate the look as well!

*Milk 1027* · 04-21-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

I'm not sure how dealers are addressing front liscense plates, and I agree with you, they're an eye sore.

That being said, you can look for "hideaway" mounting plates such as those used by Corvette owners. I've found them via the internet.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...ame-c5-c6.aspx

I like it.

But it requires to make holes on the underside of the bumper.

mattrwilly · 07-27-2009, 08:37 PM

But, does it require holes in the front facsia itself? I.E. on part of the car that would be visible if the plate was not there.

Inspector 17 · 07-27-2009, 08:40 PM

Here are some other details...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20718

02-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 367 View My Garage	Front Plate I HATE the way a front plate looks and here in Texas your required to have it(so the ____ have an excuse to pull you over if they want). I dont have a front plate on any of the vehicles that I drive and REFUSE to have one on the Camaro. The dealer said they are required to install the front bracket in order to inspect it, BUT I know that its not required for inspection because I am also a licenced inspector PLUS it doesnt make any scense because if that were the case then you would have to have licence plates on the car, wich you dont when you buy a new car because you have to wait for them to be made. Anyway, to my question. How is the front plate bracket put on the car? Is it bolted with holes drilled through the bumper? One guy at the dealer said that they would probably do it like the vette where it would stick/snap on. Anybody know for sure yet?

02-08-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	I told my dealer to leave them off. They didn't have a problem with it. __________________

04-21-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	hm, i have gotten a warning for this. and i think it is stupid, every car looks better with out them. anyone have a picture of the camaro with them? and it would be cool to know how they attach __________________

04-21-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Here's both of HeatherR's cars with front liscence plates Attached Images __________________

07-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#13
mattrwilly Drives: Mazda Protege 5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 12	But, does it require holes in the front facsia itself? I.E. on part of the car that would be visible if the plate was not there. __________________ Matt Camaro 2LT w/ RS Rally Yellow and Blank interior Hopefully to be delivered in Sept

02-08-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I'm not sure how dealers are addressing front liscense plates, and I agree with you, they're an eye sore. That being said, you can look for "hideaway" mounting plates such as those used by Corvette owners. I've found them via the internet. (And out of respect for one of our respected Mods., as well as cops everywhere, I removed your terminology. )

02-08-2009, 09:15 PM	#3
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	I cannot bear the thought of my dealer, or anyone for that matter, drilling holes into my car! My dealer just warned me that it is required but he can leave them off if I so desired. I'll just leave them at home untill I get a warning I guess, but a good number of people in my area don't have front plates and don't have a problem unless they are making an officer mad enough for him/her to look for some reason to pull them over.

02-08-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
Melson Drives: Wild Cherry Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 430	I also told mine the same thing.....and he said they would just leave the bracket in the trunk.

04-21-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	i feel your pain guys up there in the states.. that plate just break the car. it scraps the front end completly why they just give you some kind of a decal that you affix to your windshield??? in the province of Quebec we don't have license plates up front. in some other canadian province they have it like the pics above in ontario.. it's awful.

04-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	I actually like the front plate. (runs for cover)... Think they did a good job all things considered.

04-21-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
Toons Speed Racer Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 164	I've driven my Corvette without a front plate in Texas for 8 years with nary a look from the cops. I suspect its because they appreciate the look as well!

07-27-2009, 08:40 PM	#14
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Here are some other details...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20718

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