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sswiss3000 · 01-24-2014, 01:55 PM

So I just installed a ZL1 front end conversion on my SS, only to be faced with a new problem. I really don't want to put up any front plates, but due to the law in IL I have to do something.

So my question is has any one installed the show n go plates? if so, what the best place to do so. I would love to see some pics / videos of yours.

ricky_ZL1 · 01-24-2014, 02:03 PM

I just rebel it. I throw it on the dash and pray. I'm not drilling holes in my bumper.

CHRIS WU · 01-24-2014, 02:21 PM

www.phastekperformance.com

ricky_ZL1 · 01-24-2014, 02:40 PM

now thats a thought! thanks.

AbsolutHank · 01-24-2014, 03:00 PM

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ense-sns26.htm

sswiss3000 · 01-24-2014, 03:24 PM

That seems to be a possibility, but to be honest at 89bucks it seems to be highway robbery for a few pieces of aluminum. Plus for that price I may as well buy the automated version from Show n Go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...698b0c&vxp=mtr

I am just wondering if anyone has done this and found a good place to mount it

Aussie ZL1 · 01-24-2014, 04:40 PM

Like you, I have to have a front plate on my car down here and won't drill holes in the bumper fascia.

I looked at the show n go system too, but to me it's too vulnerable to curb impact and damage. Even it you mount off to one side.

So I went with a JacFab aluminum plate holder..
It's bent in a V shape to match the bumper profile and secures using existing fasteners ,
Plus having it out front, it's the first thing to touch a curb.

Here's a pic of the car with it installed.

(Sorry it's a bit dark, but I was doing the artistic thing....)
There are more pics on the JacFab website if you are interested.

Cheers

Brad

BigBoyBlue · 01-24-2014, 04:44 PM

That's not bad looking. I'll just keep paying the tickets though. So far, none.

Lucky ZL1 · 01-24-2014, 08:40 PM

I run a JacFab on mine: http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/

BPG · 01-24-2014, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

That's not bad looking. I'll just keep paying the tickets though. So far, none.

This. Virginia requires it, I refuse to run it. Been without for 3 mo. with no issues. I'll happily pay the tickets....if/when I get one.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-24-2014, 08:49 PM

Jacfab for me too. I hate being pulled over for no plate. My buddy here, Smitty, has no front plate and has been pulled over a few times.

scoticus.rex · 01-24-2014, 08:56 PM

http://www.eliminatorbracket.com/ works great on the ZL1 front bumper. No drilling and you can take the plate off in two seconds.

AMMUSCLE · 01-24-2014, 09:25 PM

Somewhere on here is the hidden one that remotely come up from under the splitter.

Now that would be funny.
You see the lights come on, hard u tirn and the police speeding up to catch you and boom you hit the switch and it comes out from under the splitter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=i7PG1Eg3wy8

The officer asks for your license, registration and insurance card.
You ask him what the problem is and he tells you no front plate.

That would really mess with the officer.

WHITE HEAT · 01-24-2014, 09:39 PM

Hang tight sswiss300

I've installed the Altec retractable plate on my truck and it works great

I'll be doing one on my ZL1 here shortly and will show you how I did it. It's easy from what I can see on the Camaro (lots of room)... The SSR took some work to get it right

Dave

01-24-2014, 01:55 PM	#1
sswiss3000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Vert, L99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dekalb IL Posts: 361 View My Garage	ZL1 Front license plate (Show & Go) So I just installed a ZL1 front end conversion on my SS, only to be faced with a new problem. I really don't want to put up any front plates, but due to the law in IL I have to do something. So my question is has any one installed the show n go plates? if so, what the best place to do so. I would love to see some pics / videos of yours.

01-24-2014, 03:00 PM	#5
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ense-sns26.htm __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

01-24-2014, 04:40 PM	#7
Aussie ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 manual RHD Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 73	Like you, I have to have a front plate on my car down here and won't drill holes in the bumper fascia. I looked at the show n go system too, but to me it's too vulnerable to curb impact and damage. Even it you mount off to one side. So I went with a JacFab aluminum plate holder.. It's bent in a V shape to match the bumper profile and secures using existing fasteners , Plus having it out front, it's the first thing to touch a curb. Here's a pic of the car with it installed. (Sorry it's a bit dark, but I was doing the artistic thing....) There are more pics on the JacFab website if you are interested. Cheers Brad __________________ Brad Dunstan RHD '13 M6 ZL1

01-24-2014, 04:44 PM	#8
BigBoyBlue Go NY Giants & NY Rangers Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 782	That's not bad looking. I'll just keep paying the tickets though. So far, none. __________________ Molon Labe!

01-24-2014, 08:49 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	Jacfab for me too. I hate being pulled over for no plate. My buddy here, Smitty, has no front plate and has been pulled over a few times. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-24-2014, 02:03 PM	#2
ricky_ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mexia Tx Posts: 89	I just rebel it. I throw it on the dash and pray. I'm not drilling holes in my bumper.

01-24-2014, 02:21 PM	#3
CHRIS WU Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 25	www.phastekperformance.com

01-24-2014, 02:40 PM	#4
ricky_ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mexia Tx Posts: 89	now thats a thought! thanks.

01-24-2014, 03:24 PM	#6
sswiss3000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Vert, L99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dekalb IL Posts: 361 View My Garage	That seems to be a possibility, but to be honest at 89bucks it seems to be highway robbery for a few pieces of aluminum. Plus for that price I may as well buy the automated version from Show n Go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...698b0c&vxp=mtr I am just wondering if anyone has done this and found a good place to mount it

01-24-2014, 08:40 PM	#9
Lucky ZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Jersey Posts: 8	I run a JacFab on mine: http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...plate-bracket/

01-24-2014, 08:56 PM	#12
scoticus.rex LTC, USA Drives: Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 419 View My Garage	http://www.eliminatorbracket.com/ works great on the ZL1 front bumper. No drilling and you can take the plate off in two seconds. __________________ _____________________________________ ~Rex Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6

01-24-2014, 09:25 PM	#13
AMMUSCLE Drives: 2013 ZL1 VERT M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 346	Somewhere on here is the hidden one that remotely come up from under the splitter. Now that would be funny. You see the lights come on, hard u tirn and the police speeding up to catch you and boom you hit the switch and it comes out from under the splitter.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=i7PG1Eg3wy8 The officer asks for your license, registration and insurance card. You ask him what the problem is and he tells you no front plate. That would really mess with the officer. __________________ JANNETTY RACING 750 ROUGH IDLE CAM PACKAGE (681 RWHP & 643 RWTQ) = 783 CRANK HP & 740 CRANK TQ

01-24-2014, 09:39 PM	#14
WHITE HEAT Drives: '14 ZL1#07 '67 CHEVY II 427 STROKER Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NORCAL Posts: 49	Hang tight sswiss300 I've installed the Altec retractable plate on my truck and it works great I'll be doing one on my ZL1 here shortly and will show you how I did it. It's easy from what I can see on the Camaro (lots of room)... The SSR took some work to get it right Dave