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mfarrowm2717 · 01-26-2011, 10:24 AM

During the X-Mas holidays, I purchase a 2SS Camaro for my wife. I told the dealership I did not want anyone to drill holes on the front bumper, because I want to find a no drilling license plate. Well, I search all over and cannot find a auto parts store that carrys the no drilling license plate. So now my wife is not able to drive the car since X-Mas till we find a license plate. I've seen the one that was posted on the website, but I prefer something that is "very" easy and little setup.

Any suggestions out there.

SFC Farrow

DarkneSS · 01-26-2011, 10:27 AM

Electric : http://www.flipaplate.com/

Manual :http://www.americanmuscle.com/flipdo...te-manual.html (yes its says for stangs but its universal, i have it on my car.

1BADLS3 · 01-26-2011, 10:35 AM

My thoughts? If you're required to have a front plate, drilling vs no drilling doesn't matter...you've still got an ugly ass license plate on the front of the car. Might as well do it up proper with the factory bracket and rivets.

If you ever move to a state that doesn't require front plates, then you can always have holes patched when you take off the bracket.

bkscott · 01-26-2011, 10:36 AM

Here is one other option. Take 2 min to put on and uses pre existing holes.

2010 SSRS · 01-26-2011, 10:41 AM

Search for one on eBay motors , definitely don't drill holes.

2010rod · 01-26-2011, 10:47 AM

After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill!

JAB · 01-26-2011, 10:58 AM

Go To Swiftmotorsports.com And Check out the Hideaway Liscense Plates, Yes they do Drill on, But to the bottom of the bumper, ( If you removed it you wouldent know they were there.) And when you want to be legal you pull it out and flip it up, Car shows put it down and slid it uder the bumper,,
Or if you really wanna do it right the motorized one, Has a key fob can pop out and in Electoniaclay thats what i got. James Bond $h!t

Darth_Emma · 01-26-2011, 11:03 AM

I got a no drill plate holder on ebay. I love it. Easy to take off and put back on to. Uses existing holes under the facia.

Here is the seller:
http://stores.ebay.com/fdsellracingparts

If you get one, make sure you order the correct one (he sells them for V8, V6, with or without GFX).

mclark10 · 01-26-2011, 11:08 AM

No front plate should not prevent you from driving it. I've gone for 1.5 years with no front plate. Not much of an issue in my area even though one is required. Unless Helotes has the death penalty for no front plate I wouldn't worry about it. My main argument- Why are motorcycles not required to have one?

Tom D · 01-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Show n Go by Altec. Got the motorized version and it works great. There is a thread already on this somewhere. Here's the link to Altec and watch the videos. Up or down in less than 5 Sec's.

http://www.altecproducts.com/

TURBOJ · 01-26-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010rod

After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill!

X2
My avatar pic shows the license plate mounted with two tie straps from the dealer. I have since taken it off but I can remount it at any time without any drilling.

Berean · 01-26-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse.

It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

1BADLS3 · 01-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse.

It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

Washington state's argument is that it provides positive vehicle identification from the front and also a clean, reflective surface from which to bounce radar (i.e. catch you for speeding).

The WSP in the Seattle area are absolutely unrelenting when it comes to this stuff.

mfarrowm2717 · 01-26-2011, 12:36 PM

Glad I join this website!

panther2469 · 01-26-2011, 12:41 PM

This is what i have http://******.com/products_chev.html is does take a little time to install

midnighter · 01-26-2011, 12:48 PM

Front plates never look as clean as without but I just assume use the factory bracket and call it a day.

heRS · 01-26-2011, 12:58 PM

In WA it pays to be nice to the LEO - it's HIS call to ticket you for no front plates or not (as I understand it). Also since the Camaro comes from the factory without holes drilled for front plates there's a little caveat in the law regarding IF the vehicle is equipped for it.
I drive carefully, try not to attract attention, have no greater tint than came on the vehicle (I think they like to be able to see inside), and treat the Man with respect when we have dealings with one another.
So far, no plate, no problem.

Fogey · 01-26-2011, 12:58 PM

Easy installation, easy removal, no holes to drill and for a front plate, it looks pretty good.

Johnnyma45 · 01-26-2011, 01:45 PM

This should be the last thing to stop you or your wife from driving the car. I refuse to put one on and here in TX it's required, I'd rather eat the ticket.

caverman · 01-26-2011, 01:52 PM

LOL....it's required here and mine has been in the trunk for almost a year now. I'm plan on playing dumb if I do get pulled over for it but I do see probably 30% of the cars around here without plates.

That's definately not something that would keep me from driving my car.

TJ91 · 01-26-2011, 01:59 PM

Theres an easy and free method of doing this
Take you liscence plate bracket. Flip it upside down and drill 2 holes, when you do it you will see what i mean, snake zip ties through the lower grill and zip tie it on. Pad the backing of the frame around the edge so that it doesnt scrape your paint and voila. Took me 15 minutes to do it after delivery lol

OUTATIME · 01-26-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Theres an easy and free method of doing this
Take you liscence plate bracket. Flip it upside down and drill 2 holes, when you do it you will see what i mean, snake zip ties through the lower grill and zip tie it on. Pad the backing of the frame around the edge so that it doesnt scrape your paint and voila. Took me 15 minutes to do it after delivery lol

That's exactly what I did.

lets_go_bills · 01-26-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Theres an easy and free method of doing this
Take you liscence plate bracket. Flip it upside down and drill 2 holes, when you do it you will see what i mean, snake zip ties through the lower grill and zip tie it on. Pad the backing of the frame around the edge so that it doesnt scrape your paint and voila. Took me 15 minutes to do it after delivery lol

What did you use for padding and how did you attatch the padding to the bracket?

Berean · 01-26-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lets_go_bills

What did you use for padding and how did you attatch the padding to the bracket?

Not sure what he did, but you can easily find thin foam rubber with adhesive backing and stick it to the back of the plate.

TJ91 · 01-26-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Not sure what he did, but you can easily find thin foam rubber with adhesive backing and stick it to the back of the plate.

Yup or you can get rubber tubing and and cut it down the middle and wrap it around the edge of the plate frame. I put electrical tape around the edge of the frame and a few pads you would stick under the legs of a chair, the small ones. You couldnt see any of it, it looked facory mounted and after having it on for nearly 2 years, I had to take it off. No scratches to my surprise, no indenting on the bumper either.
Hope that helps

01-26-2011, 10:24 AM	#1
mfarrowm2717 Drives: 2SS Rally Yellow Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Helotes Posts: 5	No Drilling Front License Plate "HELP"! During the X-Mas holidays, I purchase a 2SS Camaro for my wife. I told the dealership I did not want anyone to drill holes on the front bumper, because I want to find a no drilling license plate. Well, I search all over and cannot find a auto parts store that carrys the no drilling license plate. So now my wife is not able to drive the car since X-Mas till we find a license plate. I've seen the one that was posted on the website, but I prefer something that is "very" easy and little setup. Any suggestions out there. SFC Farrow

01-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#2
DarkneSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 3,079	Electric : http://www.flipaplate.com/ Manual :http://www.americanmuscle.com/flipdo...te-manual.html (yes its says for stangs but its universal, i have it on my car. __________________

01-26-2011, 10:36 AM	#4
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 950 View My Garage	Here is one other option. Take 2 min to put on and uses pre existing holes. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace, BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushings,Forgestar F14's 20x9/11,Nitto Invos.

01-26-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 111,916 View My Garage	Search for one on eBay motors , definitely don't drill holes. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-26-2011, 10:47 AM	#6
2010rod JAWS Drives: 2010 2SS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,301 View My Garage	After getting a fix it tic I put 2 tie staps thru my bracket and grill! __________________

01-26-2011, 10:35 AM	#3
1BADLS3 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Between the 45th and 49th Parallels Posts: 1,899	My thoughts? If you're required to have a front plate, drilling vs no drilling doesn't matter...you've still got an ugly ass license plate on the front of the car. Might as well do it up proper with the factory bracket and rivets. If you ever move to a state that doesn't require front plates, then you can always have holes patched when you take off the bracket.

01-26-2011, 10:58 AM	#7
JAB C_H_E_V_Y Drives: Velocity Yellow C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sugar land/Houston TX Posts: 706	Go To Swiftmotorsports.com And Check out the Hideaway Liscense Plates, Yes they do Drill on, But to the bottom of the bumper, ( If you removed it you wouldent know they were there.) And when you want to be legal you pull it out and flip it up, Car shows put it down and slid it uder the bumper,, Or if you really wanna do it right the motorized one, Has a key fob can pop out and in Electoniaclay thats what i got. James Bond $h!t __________________ Heritage Grill Flat Black Full Body Stripes Flat Black Tail Light Bezels Flat Black Camaro Emblems Flat Black / Red SS Emblems Flat Black Side Markers Chevy Bowtie Delete Led Grill Lighting Interior Led Lighting Near Future ( 1'' Drop Springs, GFX and headers,Xpipe and 3in catback with an CAI is on it way Getting ready for the PROCHARGER )

01-26-2011, 11:03 AM	#8
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	I got a no drill plate holder on ebay. I love it. Easy to take off and put back on to. Uses existing holes under the facia. Here is the seller: http://stores.ebay.com/fdsellracingparts If you get one, make sure you order the correct one (he sells them for V8, V6, with or without GFX). __________________

01-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#9
mclark10 Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Vert M6, 2011 Equinox Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cortland, NY Posts: 3,393 View My Garage	No front plate should not prevent you from driving it. I've gone for 1.5 years with no front plate. Not much of an issue in my area even though one is required. Unless Helotes has the death penalty for no front plate I wouldn't worry about it. My main argument- Why are motorcycles not required to have one? __________________ Cosmetic Mods- A few Performance Mods- Even fewer (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

01-26-2011, 11:30 AM	#10
Tom D Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 412 View My Garage	Show n Go by Altec. Got the motorized version and it works great. There is a thread already on this somewhere. Here's the link to Altec and watch the videos. Up or down in less than 5 Sec's. http://www.altecproducts.com/ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT, ADM CAI, Borla Shorties, Borla "S" Cat Back, Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GMS Wires, GMS Rear Trailing Arms, GMS Rotors, GMS End Links, GMS Tunnel Brace, GMS Rear Tie Rods, GMS 1G Suspension Package, GMS Stage 3 CNC ported heads, GMS Spec'd R12 Custom Ground Camshaft, Snow Meth Injection, GMS Custom Tuned, Norris Catch Can, MTI Brake Lines, Pfadt Coilovers, Sway Bars, Camber Kit, and Rear LCA Reinforcement, , AAC Footwell, Trunk, DRL and Dome LED Lighting, Technostalgia Tail Lights, RED B/A Pedals, Kompression Custom Wheels with Nitto tires, 621RWHP/584RWTQ

01-26-2011, 11:52 AM	#12
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,441	I'm glad I live in a one plate state. Really, what benefit does a second plate have? If you're running from the cops, it won't be in reverse. It probably does help when you're looking at surveillance video and can only see the front of the car, but those two plate laws have been around way before we ever had video cameras on every corner.

01-26-2011, 12:36 PM	#14
mfarrowm2717 Drives: 2SS Rally Yellow Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Helotes Posts: 5	Thanks Everyone Glad I join this website!

01-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#15
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	This is what i have http://******.com/products_chev.html is does take a little time to install __________________

01-26-2011, 12:48 PM	#16
midnighter Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 18,185	Front plates never look as clean as without but I just assume use the factory bracket and call it a day. __________________

01-26-2011, 12:58 PM	#17
heRS Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,707 View My Garage	In WA it pays to be nice to the LEO - it's HIS call to ticket you for no front plates or not (as I understand it). Also since the Camaro comes from the factory without holes drilled for front plates there's a little caveat in the law regarding IF the vehicle is equipped for it. I drive carefully, try not to attract attention, have no greater tint than came on the vehicle (I think they like to be able to see inside), and treat the Man with respect when we have dealings with one another. So far, no plate, no problem. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-26-2011, 12:58 PM	#18
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,169	Get the one on Darth-Emm's post. I have it. Easy installation, easy removal, no holes to drill and for a front plate, it looks pretty good.

01-26-2011, 01:45 PM	#19
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	This should be the last thing to stop you or your wife from driving the car. I refuse to put one on and here in TX it's required, I'd rather eat the ticket. __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

01-26-2011, 01:52 PM	#20
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,307	LOL....it's required here and mine has been in the trunk for almost a year now. I'm plan on playing dumb if I do get pulled over for it but I do see probably 30% of the cars around here without plates. That's definately not something that would keep me from driving my car. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-26-2011, 01:59 PM	#21
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	Theres an easy and free method of doing this Take you liscence plate bracket. Flip it upside down and drill 2 holes, when you do it you will see what i mean, snake zip ties through the lower grill and zip tie it on. Pad the backing of the frame around the edge so that it doesnt scrape your paint and voila. Took me 15 minutes to do it after delivery lol __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

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