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Inspector 17 · 06-27-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sting808

Hey Pete,

I remember another post of someone with our bracket that bent it. Older threads are not viewable anymore. It looked good. Was gonna post a close-up pic of the powder coat yesterday, but stuff happened...

Just when I started to enjoy my recently dropped and full suspension upgrades, I just got rear-ended yesterday in early evening traffic. No driver license, no car insurance, no car registration.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=735

I refused to release the brake pedal when I saw the car coming in my mirror. I didn't want to repair front and rear...

Luckily, the car in front started to move forward right before impact. More details in my link.

Back to topic, I like our bracket option, regardless of the price. Dealer said it was the cleanest and best looking solution they've seen so far.

Sorry to hear about the accident. At least you weren't hurt and the car doesn't look too bad.

jomo45 · 06-28-2010, 02:42 PM

I also don't like the front plate, but don't need the hassle of being stopped.. Here's my approach, keep in mind I'm no fabricator, I'm sure this could be improved upon.

I did fold the lower portion of the plate, the current MO tag doesn't have anything important on that portion. Just trying to make it as small and unobtrusive as possible.

BPage86 · 10-04-2010, 12:38 AM

How much for one of those custom brackets?

Inspector 17 · 10-04-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BPage86

How much for one of those custom brackets?

http://****************/products_chev.html. This one runs about $100. Some say it is expensive, but I am very pleased with it.

sting808 · 11-22-2010, 08:14 PM

Doug,

Installed it and never regretted. I hate the cheap plastic dealer drilled brackets. Nice work.

Raptor626 · 04-27-2011, 12:15 AM

Or you can just go plateless like me. Front plates are mandatory in NY too, however, I believe that you can't get pulled over while driving with no front plate. I haven't yet and if I do, I don't really give a shit.

FL1CK · 04-27-2011, 12:25 AM

Yes, you can get pulled over for not having a front plate in states that require it, including NY. If you haven't been then the cops just have more important things to deal with. But don't be surprised if you do eventually. Ohio usually has a crackdown, at least where I'm originally from, about once a month.

Moni · 04-27-2011, 06:22 AM

I'm in Texas... no front plate for me. I keep it handy, I rather pay the fine. Not putting it on.

Camaro_hx · 04-27-2011, 06:43 AM

These alternatives just make it look ugly! :S
I was thinking of taking of the front number plate plastic holder (ugly) and placing only the number plate on the SIDE of the front bumper. Can't do it now cus' there will be 2 holes showing from the current one. Im thinking of buying a new front bumper without drilled holes and placing it on the side.

...will look amazing!

CliffjumperRS · 04-27-2011, 07:03 AM

Jagan323 had an awesome write up he did on a magnetic front plate mount. If i was in a plate-state i think this is what i'd do

front plate mod

FL1CK · 04-27-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffjumperRS

Jagan323 had an awesome write up he did on a magnetic front plate mount. If i was in a plate-state i think this is what i'd do

front plate mod

This mod that you've posted allows the plate bracket to contact the paint, not a good idea... have to find a way to do without having the bracket touch the paint, which is what the ones above are. They don't touch your paint and removes the chance of scratching your car.

CliffjumperRS · 04-28-2011, 01:07 AM

agreed. i'd like to think there would be some way to craft a landing pad on the rear of the plate cradle though. was just throwing out ideas though, and it was something different. be sure and let us know what you decide on...

JT4229 · 02-15-2016, 12:49 AM

I had a Silverado with my front plate in the wind shield behind the wipers on the passenger side and drove past local and state police and they never batted an eye at me. I have military plates so that could be a possibility as to why not but they never flipped around to come after me. I think just as long as the plate is some what visible you should be fine speaking from my experience.

camero · 02-15-2016, 07:30 PM

I moved to a place without front plates so if anyone wants my plate holder let me know! It's nice!

06-28-2010, 02:42 PM	#58
jomo45 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Silver Ice Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW MO Posts: 70 View My Garage	Front Liscense Plate Alternative I also don't like the front plate, but don't need the hassle of being stopped.. Here's my approach, keep in mind I'm no fabricator, I'm sure this could be improved upon. I did fold the lower portion of the plate, the current MO tag doesn't have anything important on that portion. Just trying to make it as small and unobtrusive as possible. Attached Images

04-27-2011, 06:22 AM	#64
Moni H-Town Camaro Club VP Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 657	I'm in Texas... no front plate for me. I keep it handy, I rather pay the fine. Not putting it on. __________________ Khaoss 2010 2SS/RS http://www.khaoss2010.com/

04-27-2011, 07:03 AM	#66
CliffjumperRS Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 221	Jagan323 had an awesome write up he did on a magnetic front plate mount. If i was in a plate-state i think this is what i'd do front plate mod __________________ 2010 1LT/RS GCN \| Roto-Fab CAI \| MRT V2.0 \| Defenderworx: Chrome Shifter, Polished Door Kick Plates, Polished Door Sills, Black Side Vent Inserts, Chrome Bow Ties, Chrome Cup Holder Surround\| GM: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Wheel Mounted Audio Control, PDIM, 4 Gauge Cluster, Footwell & Cupholder Lighting, Switchblade Silver Interior Trim Kit, Premium Floor Mats\| Oracle: Aqua Blue Dome & Trunk LED's, Bright White Plate LED's \| RS Chrome Valve Stem Caps \| Shined by Adam's & Meguiar's

04-28-2011, 01:07 AM	#68
CliffjumperRS Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 221	agreed. i'd like to think there would be some way to craft a landing pad on the rear of the plate cradle though. was just throwing out ideas though, and it was something different. be sure and let us know what you decide on... __________________ 2010 1LT/RS GCN \| Roto-Fab CAI \| MRT V2.0 \| Defenderworx: Chrome Shifter, Polished Door Kick Plates, Polished Door Sills, Black Side Vent Inserts, Chrome Bow Ties, Chrome Cup Holder Surround\| GM: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Wheel Mounted Audio Control, PDIM, 4 Gauge Cluster, Footwell & Cupholder Lighting, Switchblade Silver Interior Trim Kit, Premium Floor Mats\| Oracle: Aqua Blue Dome & Trunk LED's, Bright White Plate LED's \| RS Chrome Valve Stem Caps \| Shined by Adam's & Meguiar's

02-15-2016, 12:49 AM	#69
JT4229 Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cleburne Posts: 2 View My Garage	Front plate in Texas I had a Silverado with my front plate in the wind shield behind the wipers on the passenger side and drove past local and state police and they never batted an eye at me. I have military plates so that could be a possibility as to why not but they never flipped around to come after me. I think just as long as the plate is some what visible you should be fine speaking from my experience.

10-04-2010, 12:38 AM	#59
BPage86 Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS GndFx Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3	How much for one of those custom brackets?

11-22-2010, 08:14 PM	#61
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 930	Doug, Installed it and never regretted. I hate the cheap plastic dealer drilled brackets. Nice work.

04-27-2011, 12:15 AM	#62
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Or you can just go plateless like me. Front plates are mandatory in NY too, however, I believe that you can't get pulled over while driving with no front plate. I haven't yet and if I do, I don't really give a shit.

04-27-2011, 12:25 AM	#63
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	Yes, you can get pulled over for not having a front plate in states that require it, including NY. If you haven't been then the cops just have more important things to deal with. But don't be surprised if you do eventually. Ohio usually has a crackdown, at least where I'm originally from, about once a month.

04-27-2011, 06:43 AM	#65
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	These alternatives just make it look ugly! :S I was thinking of taking of the front number plate plastic holder (ugly) and placing only the number plate on the SIDE of the front bumper. Can't do it now cus' there will be 2 holes showing from the current one. Im thinking of buying a new front bumper without drilled holes and placing it on the side. ...will look amazing!

02-15-2016, 07:30 PM	#70
camero Drives: IOM V6 RS 38808 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.Detroit, Ontario Posts: 776	I moved to a place without front plates so if anyone wants my plate holder let me know! It's nice! __________________ I've known how to spell Camaro since before you were born.

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