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Dave McFly · 03-11-2009, 01:52 AM

i thought the plate holder screwed into the lower 'grill' and the upper part of it rested against the fascisa like on the pontiac solstice roadster/coupe?

FirstLSK · 03-11-2009, 05:53 AM

There will be aftermarket plate holders that won't require you to drill holes in the bumper. It will most likely mount behind the bumper and wrap through the lower grill.

Here in TX, temporary dealer plates are only in the back anyway so there is no reason for them to mount the front bracket unless you ask them to. I have asked my salesman about 10 times already not to drill on my car.

Rogue Leader · 03-11-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KJS

I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too.
Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

I live on LI and I haven't had a front plate on any of my "performance" cars since 1999. I refuse to drive with it. The only time I've been ticketed was a couple times when I was speeding, and once when I was at court doing jury duty and the meter maids drove around the lot and nailed everyone. NEVER have I been pulled over for that reason.

*radz28* · 03-11-2009, 12:38 PM

We need 'em in CA too, but I'm going to request leaving it off and signing the waiver. I think SLP used to make a relocation bracket for 4th Gens back in the day so I'm hoping they can come up with something for the 5th Gen.

spd98 · 03-11-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Oh

You're paranoid. I NEVER had a front plate on my Z28- from 1996-2004 and NEVER a front plate on my GTO from 04-08. All around NY, back and forth across the Canadian border, etc. Not one ticket for it in all that time. Did get questioned at the Rainbow Bridge coming back from Canada once by U.S. Customs agent. He asked where the front plate was and I told him the truth; hanging above the bar at the Buffalo Hooters. Have a nice night...

Edit-> HOWEVER, if you're looking for a ticket and are a NY resident, black out your windows and drive around anywhere in the State for a couple hours.

True but in the GTO you can flip the factory bracket upside down and hang it from the lower grill!

RallyFever · 03-11-2009, 03:55 PM

Most cops have more important things to worry about.
My C6 Vette has never had a front plate in VA and I have never been pulled.

FxsX24 · 03-11-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Edit-> HOWEVER, if you're looking for a ticket and are a NY resident, black out your windows and drive around anywhere in the State for a couple hours.

the front windows on my jimmy are tinted to the same as the rears. been that way for a few years now, gone by many troopers with them all up, and headlight covers on too

OUR72GTO · 03-12-2009, 12:55 PM

Close ups. Nice flat area for a hidden plate mount.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-12-2009, 12:57 PM

Horrible...I am NOT liking the look at all. I sure as heck don't want the front plate.

trm0002 · 03-12-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Horrible...I am NOT liking the look at all. I sure as heck don't want the front plate.

QFT

steelmart · 03-12-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

I guarantee you this - if you live in NY or any state requiring a front plate and you don't have one when a cop sees this car, even if you're going 10 mph UNDER the limit, you are going to get pulled over! Hey even if your state doesn't require it, if for no other reason the cops are gonna want to know EVERYTHING about your ride. Most of 'em are car guys too.
Be prepared...and STAY SOBER!

I live in Iowa. The first highway cruise I took With my new 2002 Trans Am vert, I was pulled over twice in 15 min for no front plate. $75.00 ticket.

trm0002 · 03-12-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by steelmart

I live in Iowa. The first highway cruise I took With my new 2002 Trans Am vert, I was pulled over twice in 15 min for no front plate. $75.00 ticket.

You just must have one of those faces...

greenrail · 03-12-2009, 02:03 PM

We have a 2007 Impala, which we bought recently. I was minus the front License plate holder. The dealer from whom we bought the car, ordered one from GM and the holder itself is mounted to the front bumber cover with the drilling of two holes and two large pop rivets.

Not sure whether or not this helps, but, I would suspect this may be the same mounting configuration on the new Camaro.

I have a 1998 SS and still don't have a plate on the front. Haven't been pulled over yet in over 5 years of ownership.

Baughman · 03-12-2009, 02:55 PM

I don't like the way the Camaro looks with the license plate bracket at all either

03-11-2009, 01:52 AM	#15
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03-11-2009, 12:38 PM	#18
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03-12-2009, 02:03 PM	#27
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	We have a 2007 Impala, which we bought recently. I was minus the front License plate holder. The dealer from whom we bought the car, ordered one from GM and the holder itself is mounted to the front bumber cover with the drilling of two holes and two large pop rivets. Not sure whether or not this helps, but, I would suspect this may be the same mounting configuration on the new Camaro. I have a 1998 SS and still don't have a plate on the front. Haven't been pulled over yet in over 5 years of ownership. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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03-11-2009, 05:53 AM	#16
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	There will be aftermarket plate holders that won't require you to drill holes in the bumper. It will most likely mount behind the bumper and wrap through the lower grill. Here in TX, temporary dealer plates are only in the back anyway so there is no reason for them to mount the front bracket unless you ask them to. I have asked my salesman about 10 times already not to drill on my car.

03-11-2009, 03:55 PM	#20
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 747	Most cops have more important things to worry about. My C6 Vette has never had a front plate in VA and I have never been pulled.

03-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#23
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Horrible...I am NOT liking the look at all. I sure as heck don't want the front plate.

03-12-2009, 02:55 PM	#28
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	I don't like the way the Camaro looks with the license plate bracket at all either