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zbzo6 · 08-05-2014, 02:26 PM

My state requires a front plate, but I do not want to use the factory plate frame that they mount onto the front bumper and put holes in it. Does anyone make a plate frame that mounts lower and not have to put holes in your bumper.

ZED SLED · 08-05-2014, 02:32 PM

Do a search for Jac Fab front plate holder. You'll come up with this and several other threads. Jac Fab seems to be the most popular.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193641

http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/

URBAN LEGEND · 08-05-2014, 02:48 PM

Suction cupped mind to lower right of windshield.

zbzo6 · 08-05-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Do a search for Jac Fab front plate holder. You'll come up with this and several other threads. Jac Fab seems to be the most popular.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193641

http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/

Yes I did look at their site before my post. But I was not that thrilled with it. I was hoping there was something better someone discovered.

BLU DUCE · 08-05-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zbzo6

Yes I did look at their site before my post. But I was not that thrilled with it. I was hoping there was something better someone discovered.

For the straight one or the bent one. Your not going to find a better one any where. High quality billet powder coated direct bolt on underneath. Or go for a hide away under the splitter. You can get either the tuck under by hand or get the electric one that tucks under by hand held control.

Mpsmith1 · 08-05-2014, 05:53 PM

Did you try eliminatorbracket.com?

Fast92RS · 08-05-2014, 07:19 PM

I used the sho n sto. I like it. http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...-ZL1-SNS26.htmp

Mpsmith1 · 08-05-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast92RS

I used the sho n sto. I like it. http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...-ZL1-SNS26.htmp

Nice product but I think OP wanted something that didn't require drilling.

DarthZL1 · 08-05-2014, 07:56 PM

Good luck. I searched everywhere, and the JacFab is what I got. It's a fantastic piece. Bolt on, no drilling, looks good. A lot better than the stock bracket.

JMichael · 08-05-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthZL1

Good luck. I searched everywhere, and the JacFab is what I got. It's a fantastic piece. Bolt on, no drilling, looks good. A lot better than the stock bracket.

^^^ +1

Ladykiller · 08-05-2014, 10:16 PM

slponline.com has one as well.

jrhagen · 08-05-2014, 10:23 PM

I have the Jac Fab, it is awesome. You will not be disappointed.

ZEDL1 · 08-05-2014, 11:29 PM

I recently met another Canadian Camaro owner at BBOMG who told me what most are saying here - the Jac Fab is a great product, and does just what we want - takes away the need to drill the front bumper and still remain legal. I liked it a lot on his car.

For a different twist, the law in Ontario is clear. It states that we must have a "front plate affixed to the foremost part of the car". Close to the exact wording...
To the letter of the law, that would place it directly in the centre of the front bumber, which the Jac Fab does.
But...I talked with a friendly local police officer who told me that front plate violations aren't on the top of their priority list, although catching an officer when he or she is having a difficult day could still result in you being ticketed.

This is what I have thought of doing but haven't yet acted upon, so I asked him:
If I took my front plate to a printing company (Kinko's, or the like), and had them copy it onto a heavy paper or maybe a light plastic stock (if they have plastic stock) with an adhesive backing that would allow the "plate" to be stuck onto the front bumber, centered, would that work?
He said that since the law says "plate", not a facsimile of the plate, likely not if pushed hard.
But, he also said, even if the police were looking, if they saw what appeared to be a true front plate, there is little-to-no chance that they'd do a double-take to try to verify it as a true metal plate.

It would be very important to find an adhesive backing that would not hurt the paint fininsh on the bumber, and for those who drive their cars in rain or winter, be strong enough to hold it in place.
That said, for what little I hope that this idea would cost, we could have several printed at the same time.

Just a thought.

ZED SLED · 08-06-2014, 07:29 AM

For you guys thinking it's a good idea to stick the plate on you dash, and as a former member of a design and applications team in Passenger Safety for a tier 1 supplier, the windshield is an integral part of the passenger airbag system. Of course, it might not matter if the flying plate has already severed off the top of your passenger's head.
Just saying

08-05-2014, 02:26 PM	#1
zbzo6 Drives: chevy corvette Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nebraska Posts: 77	Front licence plate My state requires a front plate, but I do not want to use the factory plate frame that they mount onto the front bumper and put holes in it. Does anyone make a plate frame that mounts lower and not have to put holes in your bumper.

08-05-2014, 02:32 PM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Do a search for Jac Fab front plate holder. You'll come up with this and several other threads. Jac Fab seems to be the most popular. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193641 http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/ __________________

08-05-2014, 02:48 PM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Suction cupped mind to lower right of windshield. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

08-05-2014, 07:19 PM	#7
Fast92RS Drives: 2013 Zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 197	I used the sho n sto. I like it. http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...-ZL1-SNS26.htmp __________________ 2013 ZL1 Roto-fab cai, Apex catch can, Vmax LSA throttle body, Roto-Fab heat exchanger res, ATI balancer with 5% overdrive pulley, Stainless power 1 7/8" long tube headers.

08-05-2014, 07:56 PM	#9
DarthZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 331 View My Garage	Good luck. I searched everywhere, and the JacFab is what I got. It's a fantastic piece. Bolt on, no drilling, looks good. A lot better than the stock bracket. __________________ --- DarthZL1 - 2014 ZL1 #2095 M6 Black. Bone Stock --- --- BigNLo - 1996 Impala SS Hot Rod Black. Lots of mods ---

08-05-2014, 05:53 PM	#6
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	Did you try eliminatorbracket.com?

08-05-2014, 10:16 PM	#11
Ladykiller Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA Posts: 104	slponline.com has one as well.

08-05-2014, 10:23 PM	#12
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I have the Jac Fab, it is awesome. You will not be disappointed.

08-05-2014, 11:29 PM	#13
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	I recently met another Canadian Camaro owner at BBOMG who told me what most are saying here - the Jac Fab is a great product, and does just what we want - takes away the need to drill the front bumper and still remain legal. I liked it a lot on his car. For a different twist, the law in Ontario is clear. It states that we must have a "front plate affixed to the foremost part of the car". Close to the exact wording... To the letter of the law, that would place it directly in the centre of the front bumber, which the Jac Fab does. But...I talked with a friendly local police officer who told me that front plate violations aren't on the top of their priority list, although catching an officer when he or she is having a difficult day could still result in you being ticketed. This is what I have thought of doing but haven't yet acted upon, so I asked him: If I took my front plate to a printing company (Kinko's, or the like), and had them copy it onto a heavy paper or maybe a light plastic stock (if they have plastic stock) with an adhesive backing that would allow the "plate" to be stuck onto the front bumber, centered, would that work? He said that since the law says "plate", not a facsimile of the plate, likely not if pushed hard. But, he also said, even if the police were looking, if they saw what appeared to be a true front plate, there is little-to-no chance that they'd do a double-take to try to verify it as a true metal plate. It would be very important to find an adhesive backing that would not hurt the paint fininsh on the bumber, and for those who drive their cars in rain or winter, be strong enough to hold it in place. That said, for what little I hope that this idea would cost, we could have several printed at the same time. Just a thought.

08-06-2014, 07:29 AM	#14
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	For you guys thinking it's a good idea to stick the plate on you dash, and as a former member of a design and applications team in Passenger Safety for a tier 1 supplier, the windshield is an integral part of the passenger airbag system. Of course, it might not matter if the flying plate has already severed off the top of your passenger's head. Just saying __________________