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tommygun6644 · 05-08-2009, 06:35 AM

Those of us unlucky enough to live in states that require front plates are surely dreading either drilling holes in the front of the car, or possibly getting tickets.

I know some of the Vettes had plate hiders that would hide in under the grill, however I am not sure of the effectiveness of those or anything like that.

If anyone knows of any good alternatives made or being made for the Camaro that will either preserve the front of the car or hide the plates if need be, it would be appreciated if you could share it.

Thanks !

jeffny09 · 05-08-2009, 06:37 AM

Hey buddy use the search buttton

aberg · 05-08-2009, 07:43 AM

There is a few alternatives. Swift motorsport has a couple. There is a couple of threads here with some options . You can use the search button to find them.

jeffny09 · 05-08-2009, 07:55 AM

Swift motor sports said not sure if it'll fit

shevyman · 05-08-2009, 09:07 AM

well i have the same plates as swift and it will work. i went to the camaro on the lot at my dealer looked under you have plenty room to mount. Now it to depends on how desgreat you want it to be. plus there is the alternative of cutting the grill and it going through there. well if you can be patient if and when i ever get my car i will have it on to show everybody on here. if you want to ask more write me at andrew@sightwaves.com plus i believe my price is cheaper then swift. also offer it in manual or auto

LikaRokBowTie · 05-08-2009, 11:23 AM

You might want to try those 3M things where you can pull them off and they have velcro they are strong and I don't think it would hurt the paint maybe test them on another car first,hope that helps.

LadiesMan217 · 05-08-2009, 11:37 AM

Is the bottom grille on the SS large enough to fit a plate?

ringb1 · 05-08-2009, 12:02 PM

Put it up in front glass when cop is around if you get pulled over just tell them bracket is on back order.

Speedfreak · 05-08-2009, 12:39 PM

How much is the fines? I would never put one on.

CoolestCamaro873 · 05-08-2009, 01:14 PM

You would have a better chance of seeing God than me drilling holes in my car. Never did in my Vettes won't start now either! Already told the dealer to leave it alone because if they drill holes i won't take the car and they will order me another one immediately at any cost I don't care!

I got pulled over once in my Vette for not having a front plate. I told him if you had this car what would you do? He let me go and said not every cop is as nice as him but he was a sports car enthusiast so he understood.

shevyman · 05-09-2009, 01:13 AM

problem with paying is it shows up on your record when you get puuled over to where finally they will give you a big fine. neighbors a cop and i have a some what show car with illegal mods and he explains to me what could happen. he laughed when i showed him my show and go license plate and just said if you have it down and you get pulled over to bring it out and they might take a double look thinking they missed it.

RobbRock · 05-09-2009, 01:43 AM

check out this site http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4e9eb215c1b46e

aberg · 05-09-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

Swift motor sports said not sure if it'll fit

Swift motorsport said they were working on one and hoped to have it shortly. they said they had to work around a small lip under the bumper.

ihc95 · 05-09-2009, 08:19 AM

Wow. That thing from swiftmotorsports is pretty sweet

I've never seen something like that before. Does anyone know how much $$$

05-08-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	Front plate alternatives... Those of us unlucky enough to live in states that require front plates are surely dreading either drilling holes in the front of the car, or possibly getting tickets. I know some of the Vettes had plate hiders that would hide in under the grill, however I am not sure of the effectiveness of those or anything like that. If anyone knows of any good alternatives made or being made for the Camaro that will either preserve the front of the car or hide the plates if need be, it would be appreciated if you could share it. Thanks !

05-08-2009, 06:37 AM	#2
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	Hey buddy use the search buttton __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-08-2009, 07:55 AM	#4
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	Swift motor sports said not sure if it'll fit __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-08-2009, 11:37 AM	#7
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Is the bottom grille on the SS large enough to fit a plate? __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

05-08-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
CoolestCamaro873 The Road's A Bad Joke... Drives: '12 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 567	You would have a better chance of seeing God than me drilling holes in my car. Never did in my Vettes won't start now either! Already told the dealer to leave it alone because if they drill holes i won't take the car and they will order me another one immediately at any cost I don't care! I got pulled over once in my Vette for not having a front plate. I told him if you had this car what would you do? He let me go and said not every cop is as nice as him but he was a sports car enthusiast so he understood. __________________

05-08-2009, 07:43 AM	#3
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	There is a few alternatives. Swift motorsport has a couple. There is a couple of threads here with some options . You can use the search button to find them.

05-08-2009, 09:07 AM	#5
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	well i have the same plates as swift and it will work. i went to the camaro on the lot at my dealer looked under you have plenty room to mount. Now it to depends on how desgreat you want it to be. plus there is the alternative of cutting the grill and it going through there. well if you can be patient if and when i ever get my car i will have it on to show everybody on here. if you want to ask more write me at andrew@sightwaves.com plus i believe my price is cheaper then swift. also offer it in manual or auto

05-08-2009, 11:23 AM	#6
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	You might want to try those 3M things where you can pull them off and they have velcro they are strong and I don't think it would hurt the paint maybe test them on another car first,hope that helps.

05-08-2009, 12:02 PM	#8
ringb1 Drives: 1968 SS 396 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wise, VA Posts: 109 View My Garage	Put it up in front glass when cop is around if you get pulled over just tell them bracket is on back order.

05-08-2009, 12:39 PM	#9
Speedfreak Drives: 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 681	How much is the fines? I would never put one on.

05-09-2009, 01:13 AM	#11
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	problem with paying is it shows up on your record when you get puuled over to where finally they will give you a big fine. neighbors a cop and i have a some what show car with illegal mods and he explains to me what could happen. he laughed when i showed him my show and go license plate and just said if you have it down and you get pulled over to bring it out and they might take a double look thinking they missed it.

05-09-2009, 01:43 AM	#12
RobbRock Consultant Camino Real Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 315 View My Garage	check out this site http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...4e9eb215c1b46e

05-09-2009, 08:19 AM	#14
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Wow. That thing from swiftmotorsports is pretty sweet I've never seen something like that before. Does anyone know how much $$$

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