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Thyshallsmite · 05-17-2012, 04:12 PM

Man i hate seeing these cars with a front licences plate mount screwed on by the dealer, for a 60k car it really should be the customer's choice before they go drilling into a brand new ZL1. Was bidding on:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-...ht_3289wt_1008

But don't think i want my new zl1 with dealer installed holes on the front bumper ><. GM really should tell their dealerships to let the customer choose this, not to mention its not even technically illegal in Texas ><.

RoketRdr · 05-17-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Thyshallsmite

not to mention its not even technically illegal in Texas ><.

Actually it is. I've gotten a ticket for no front plate. the judge dropped it once I showed proof that it was mounted to the car. Houston police seem to be a little lenient about it if you're not breaking any other traffic laws but DPS troopers aren't.

Thyshallsmite · 05-17-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RoketRdr

Actually it is. I've gotten a ticket for no front plate. the judge dropped it once I showed proof that it was mounted to the car. Houston police seem to be a little lenient about it if you're not breaking any other traffic laws but DPS troopers aren't.

Nah didn't you see the article on here recently? Texas they made it have no ticket/punishment

Here ya go:
http://www.texasgopvote.com/restore-...ailable-003613

Kvapil28 · 05-17-2012, 04:43 PM

State law here.

JMAN311 · 05-17-2012, 04:51 PM

It's the law in Colorado too, some officers don't enforce it much, I got a ticket for no front plate with my 2010 Camaro SS. considering it was a whopping $25, most people here just pay the tickets and never bother installing a front plate. I ended up putting the plate on cause I didn't want even more of a reason for them to pull me over. I'd say most all of the nicer cars I see around here don't have a front plate.

gmgdave · 05-17-2012, 04:53 PM

Actually my company has the biggest sales of License Plate Mounts to Texas.

Thyshallsmite · 05-17-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gmgdave

Actually my company has the biggest sales of License Plate Mounts to Texas.

Well texas is pretty big and everyone loves their cars around here, though up until recently it used to be a law, though even if it was a ticket i'd still pay it to not have my zl1 defaced like that.

BeachBum · 05-17-2012, 05:21 PM

Yes, I Too Hate That Ugly Front Plate Mount - Dealer Had Put It On In P-D-I And It Was Too Late When I got There - So, Guess I'm Stuck With It

The Ratchet · 05-17-2012, 05:28 PM

You could register it in FL, where no front plate is required, and there are no motor vehicle inspections. FL is great. You wanna take off your cats and run headers and side pipes, go ahead, you'll never fail an inspection hahaha!!!

JMAN311 · 05-17-2012, 05:30 PM

Yeah, love no emissions states. That was definately a plus when I was living in Nebraska. But they were very strict about front plates.

sene · 05-17-2012, 05:31 PM

I'm sure they were just abiding by the law. In California I had to sign a waiver from the dealership saying I would install the plate myself to cover their liability.

wyoming zl1 · 05-17-2012, 05:32 PM

yes i too think the front plates suck! what purpose do they serve? if they are so damn critical then why are motorcycles not made to have them? I have already instructed my deal DO NOT put on front plate. I am suppose to have a front plate here in the great state of WY, but i will figure somthing out.

DAVE ZL1 · 05-17-2012, 05:50 PM

You would be shocked if you would run that on a road course the effect it would have. It also blocks some of the air way for inte cool. I know some states say you have to have them but not here in Louisiana. Maybe being its up for bid they should wait till that time or let the buyer install. It's just another way for states to make off of us. Please dealers lets not see this anymore just hold off,theirs no law that says it has to be installed soon as it hits the lot at least I don't think so.

BeachBum · 05-17-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wyoming zl1

yes i too think the front plates suck! what purpose do they serve? if they are so damn critical then why are motorcycles not made to have them? I have already instructed my deal DO NOT put on front plate. I am suppose to have a front plate here in the great state of WY, but i will figure somthing out.

Watch Your Dealer Closely - I Too Repeatly Told Them "No Front Plate Bracket" - When I Came To Pick Her Up After P-D-I, There It Was - It's Bolted To The Front Facia So The Holes Are Aready There - Too Late For Me

05-17-2012, 04:12 PM	#1
Thyshallsmite Drives: 2011 Grand sport c6 corvette Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 305	Dealer installed front plate mounts Man i hate seeing these cars with a front licences plate mount screwed on by the dealer, for a 60k car it really should be the customer's choice before they go drilling into a brand new ZL1. Was bidding on: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-...ht_3289wt_1008 But don't think i want my new zl1 with dealer installed holes on the front bumper ><. GM really should tell their dealerships to let the customer choose this, not to mention its not even technically illegal in Texas ><.

05-17-2012, 04:51 PM	#5
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	It's the law in Colorado too, some officers don't enforce it much, I got a ticket for no front plate with my 2010 Camaro SS. considering it was a whopping $25, most people here just pay the tickets and never bother installing a front plate. I ended up putting the plate on cause I didn't want even more of a reason for them to pull me over. I'd say most all of the nicer cars I see around here don't have a front plate. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

05-17-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	Actually my company has the biggest sales of License Plate Mounts to Texas. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

05-17-2012, 05:21 PM	#8
BeachBum Drives: 2012 (ZL-1) #468 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Veradale, Washington Posts: 651	Yes, I Too Hate That Ugly Front Plate Mount - Dealer Had Put It On In P-D-I And It Was Too Late When I got There - So, Guess I'm Stuck With It __________________

05-17-2012, 05:30 PM	#10
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	Yeah, love no emissions states. That was definately a plus when I was living in Nebraska. But they were very strict about front plates. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

05-17-2012, 04:43 PM	#4
Kvapil28 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 453	State law here.

05-17-2012, 05:28 PM	#9
The Ratchet Drives: 2011 RJT Vert 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 50	You could register it in FL, where no front plate is required, and there are no motor vehicle inspections. FL is great. You wanna take off your cats and run headers and side pipes, go ahead, you'll never fail an inspection hahaha!!!

05-17-2012, 05:31 PM	#11
sene Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 918	I'm sure they were just abiding by the law. In California I had to sign a waiver from the dealership saying I would install the plate myself to cover their liability.

05-17-2012, 05:32 PM	#12
wyoming zl1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1372 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: wyoming Posts: 403	yes i too think the front plates suck! what purpose do they serve? if they are so damn critical then why are motorcycles not made to have them? I have already instructed my deal DO NOT put on front plate. I am suppose to have a front plate here in the great state of WY, but i will figure somthing out.

05-17-2012, 05:50 PM	#13
DAVE ZL1 Dave ZL1 Drives: 2006 DURAMAX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kenner,La. Posts: 28	Front Plate You would be shocked if you would run that on a road course the effect it would have. It also blocks some of the air way for inte cool. I know some states say you have to have them but not here in Louisiana. Maybe being its up for bid they should wait till that time or let the buyer install. It's just another way for states to make off of us. Please dealers lets not see this anymore just hold off,theirs no law that says it has to be installed soon as it hits the lot at least I don't think so.