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WaxZ28 · 04-01-2010, 10:33 AM

You might want to modify that image, as your license plate is still pretty clear to read.

Plate in the windshield? How is that legal?

falcon · 04-01-2010, 10:39 AM

too late for me.. the dealer driled the holes and delivered it to me..

takes the looks down a notch but i do not want any more reasons for getting pulled over. besides i plan to get custom plates...

Badger · 04-01-2010, 11:07 AM

Very nice..Thanks for Posting

iom5gen · 04-01-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midlife-crisis

I hate having a front license plate bracket. I don't think I want to give the cops any more reason to pull me over. I did almost the same thing except I mounted it even lower. I used 2 large cable ties (the ones used in HVAC). I do like the idea of using the bolts for extra saftey.
I also installed door edge guard around the edge to protect the paint.

I did the same thing as you, installed it lower by flipping bracket upside down and used cable ties. Looks better lower in my opinion.

RedJewelrsss32 · 04-01-2010, 11:59 AM

That's do-able Nice

xBlackout_Camaro · 04-01-2010, 12:22 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61029

RedBarchetta · 04-01-2010, 12:28 PM

Nicely done! Thanks for posting.

USNA15 · 04-01-2010, 12:54 PM

Thanks... and thankfully NOT too late for me. Texas is a 2 plate state so I'll go as long as possible then breakdown and follow these instructions.. Thanks again

LOWDOWN · 04-01-2010, 01:09 PM

CAUTION

With the plate/bracket in the lower position, it MAY restrict air from "properly cooling" mechanical systems.

IF you plan to tow, or run HPDEs, or otherwise "tax" your cooling system, you may want to remove the plate during those times...

Towing a trailer, with an A6, through the Mojave this summer, at warp speed, might not be recommended.

But it sure does look great!

Beandip2811 · 04-01-2010, 01:50 PM

I did something very simular but I just turned the bracket upside down so that it was not on the upper part of the bumper at all. Just a couple of zip ties and some 3M foam weather striping to pad the bracket from rubbing on the paint. I like the butterfly ties better than the zip ties so if I take mine off I will use your set up next time.

MarylandSpeed · 04-01-2010, 05:19 PM

I dunno..I think between both grille, there should be enough airflow. Plenty of other cars have plates that partially block the lower grille.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

CAUTION

With the plate/bracket in the lower position, it MAY restrict air from "properly cooling" mechanical systems.

IF you plan to tow, or run HPDEs, or otherwise "tax" your cooling system, you may want to remove the plate during those times...

Towing a trailer, with an A6, through the Mojave this summer, at warp speed, might not be recommended.

But it sure does look great!

Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 · 04-01-2010, 07:56 PM

Great idea thanks for posting that for all of us to see.

Lydon · 04-01-2010, 08:28 PM

Awesome idea. Thanks, man.

miSSouri_5 · 04-01-2010, 09:44 PM

I did the install with the zip ties and turned the bracket upside-down. Don't really trust the zip ties, so will go with toggle bolts for more security at a later time. I like the look of the bracket with the lower placement. It frees up the look of the bumper and still gives a cleaner look. Just my opinion.

04-01-2010, 10:39 AM	#30
falcon Drives: 2LT-RS RY blk Strps Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 9	too late for me.. the dealer driled the holes and delivered it to me.. takes the looks down a notch but i do not want any more reasons for getting pulled over. besides i plan to get custom plates... __________________

04-01-2010, 11:07 AM	#31
Badger Drives: 2010 ABM SS #14 of 2,027 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,217	Very nice..Thanks for Posting __________________ "One of the ordinary modes, by which tyrants accomplish their purposes without resistance, is, by disarming the people, and making it an offense to keep arms." -- Constitutional scholar and Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story, 1840

04-01-2010, 11:59 AM	#33
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	That's do-able Nice __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

04-01-2010, 12:54 PM	#36
USNA15 rlbphoto.com Drives: White/Blue 2SS L99/A6 Borla GMPP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 33 View My Garage	Thanks... and thankfully NOT too late for me. Texas is a 2 plate state so I'll go as long as possible then breakdown and follow these instructions.. Thanks again __________________ USNA15 League City, TX 2010 2RS Summit White SS/2RS A6 visit mygen5camaro.com

04-01-2010, 01:50 PM	#38
Beandip2811 #25263 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 348 View My Garage	I did something very simular but I just turned the bracket upside down so that it was not on the upper part of the bumper at all. Just a couple of zip ties and some 3M foam weather striping to pad the bracket from rubbing on the paint. I like the butterfly ties better than the zip ties so if I take mine off I will use your set up next time. Attached Images __________________

04-01-2010, 10:33 AM	#29
WaxZ28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Freeport, NY Posts: 52 View My Garage	You might want to modify that image, as your license plate is still pretty clear to read. Plate in the windshield? How is that legal?

04-01-2010, 12:22 PM	#34
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61029

04-01-2010, 12:28 PM	#35
RedBarchetta Drives: Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 35	Nicely done! Thanks for posting.

04-01-2010, 01:09 PM	#37
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	CAUTION With the plate/bracket in the lower position, it MAY restrict air from "properly cooling" mechanical systems. IF you plan to tow, or run HPDEs, or otherwise "tax" your cooling system, you may want to remove the plate during those times... Towing a trailer, with an A6, through the Mojave this summer, at warp speed, might not be recommended. But it sure does look great!

04-01-2010, 07:56 PM	#40
Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Special Edition Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auburn,Mass Posts: 1,332 View My Garage	Great idea thanks for posting that for all of us to see.

04-01-2010, 08:28 PM	#41
Lydon Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 640 View My Garage	Awesome idea. Thanks, man. __________________ Karen

04-01-2010, 09:44 PM	#42
miSSouri_5 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 28 View My Garage	I did the install with the zip ties and turned the bracket upside-down. Don't really trust the zip ties, so will go with toggle bolts for more security at a later time. I like the look of the bracket with the lower placement. It frees up the look of the bumper and still gives a cleaner look. Just my opinion.