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TripleB · 07-27-2009, 10:25 PM

is it just me or is the plate crooked in that first pic of the red one?

Silverguardrail · 07-27-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

is it just me or is the plate crooked in that first pic of the red one?

Yup...

camero · 07-27-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mattrwilly

But, does it require holes in the front facsia itself? I.E. on part of the car that would be visible if the plate was not there.

Yeah like 4 of them. I'm not going to let them do it to mine!

2010-1SS-IBM · 07-27-2009, 11:24 PM

I've been in Texas 11 years now. Never had a front plate, never been told to get one (been pulled over twice, inspections every year). I'd say you'll be safe going without.

That being said, I don't mind the front plate on the Camaro.

WyleCoyote · 07-28-2009, 02:59 PM

The front plate bracket is mounted to the front bumper with four rivits that come packaged with the other hardware. My dealer did not have a problem not putting the bracket on. I will be mounting my front plate with a bracket I got from swiftmotorsports.com that mounts under the bumper. Cost was 60 bucks but it will be worth it not to drill into the bumper.

Brokinarrow · 07-28-2009, 03:15 PM

According to my dealer they aren't required to install it, just required to provide it. The had it in sitting in the trunk, said they'd install it if i wanted it installed... but they didn't recommend installing it on that nice of a car

I didn't even have to tell them not to put a dealer sticker on it!

wullger · 07-28-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

According to my dealer they aren't required to install it, just required to provide it. The had it in sitting in the trunk, said they'd install it if i wanted it installed... but they didn't recommend installing it on that nice of a car

I didn't even have to tell them not to put a dealer sticker on it!

Nice dealer!

*radz28* · 07-28-2009, 03:26 PM

I've been offered waivers for not mounting the plate by my dealers within the last few years. California requires them too :(

Bewenched · 07-28-2009, 03:41 PM

Im in texas too and I did not install my front plate. And never will. If you get a ticket fight it ... most judges will throw them out.

Brokinarrow · 07-28-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewenched

Im in texas too and I did not install my front plate. And never will. If you get a ticket fight it ... most judges will throw them out.

haven't had any issues in the two weeks i've had it yet, and I've driven right past plenty of state troopers and sheriffs.

O2BQIK · 07-28-2009, 10:10 PM

Why would a judge throw out a ticket for no front plate, when the law says you need one?

What would be the grounds of your argument?

Daddyo01545 · 07-29-2009, 06:25 AM

Here is a simple solution...tell you dealer not to mount the front bracket! Then go to home depot and spend $5 on two anchor bolts 4" - you know the ones you use in sheet rock walls the have a spring loaded "Y" anchor. Also get some tubing, about two feet. Finally, get two 2" vinyl washers. Then fasten using the above to the bottom grill. It looks like this and it is easy to take off and is very secure. The small tubing by the way is to put on the edge so as not to scratch the paint....simply put a slit down the length and then line the bracket on the top and the two tabs on the bottom.

camarolt76 · 07-29-2009, 06:52 AM

Check out the thread listed below for pictures of the hideaway front lisence plate bracket installed on my 2SS/RS. You can also click the link in the first post for pictures of a moterized version installed on another SS.

You will need to drill three 5/16" diameter holes in the underside of the front facia. This would be the part which you would only see if you had a mirror under the front of the car.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31058

Tim Adams · 07-29-2009, 07:18 AM

I don't know about dealers being required to provide the bracket. Even though I live in IL, I bought my car in IN, a state that does not require front plates. I told them not to mount it, they did not even provide me with it. Not that I would use. I'll pay the fines.
Also, in 1991 I ordered a new Chevy truck, again, no front plate law in PA, and I was not provided a bracket that time either.

07-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#15
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	is it just me or is the plate crooked in that first pic of the red one? __________________

07-28-2009, 03:15 PM	#20
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	According to my dealer they aren't required to install it, just required to provide it. The had it in sitting in the trunk, said they'd install it if i wanted it installed... but they didn't recommend installing it on that nice of a car I didn't even have to tell them not to put a dealer sticker on it! __________________

07-28-2009, 03:26 PM	#22
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,795 View My Garage	I've been offered waivers for not mounting the plate by my dealers within the last few years. California requires them too :( __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

07-29-2009, 06:25 AM	#26
Daddyo01545 New England C5 Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Posts: 144 View My Garage	Front Plate Bracket Simple Fix Here is a simple solution...tell you dealer not to mount the front bracket! Then go to home depot and spend $5 on two anchor bolts 4" - you know the ones you use in sheet rock walls the have a spring loaded "Y" anchor. Also get some tubing, about two feet. Finally, get two 2" vinyl washers. Then fasten using the above to the bottom grill. It looks like this and it is easy to take off and is very secure. The small tubing by the way is to put on the edge so as not to scratch the paint....simply put a slit down the length and then line the bracket on the top and the two tabs on the bottom. Attached Images

07-29-2009, 06:52 AM	#27
camarolt76 2SS/RS Black/CGM Stripes Drives: 88 Iroc, 76 Camaro, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampton Roads Virginia Posts: 599 View My Garage	Check out the thread listed below for pictures of the hideaway front lisence plate bracket installed on my 2SS/RS. You can also click the link in the first post for pictures of a moterized version installed on another SS. You will need to drill three 5/16" diameter holes in the underside of the front facia. This would be the part which you would only see if you had a mirror under the front of the car. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31058 __________________ 2SS/RS Black with CGM Rally Stripes (#8575) Built on 8th of May, Delivered 10 June 2009.

07-27-2009, 11:24 PM	#18
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	I've been in Texas 11 years now. Never had a front plate, never been told to get one (been pulled over twice, inspections every year). I'd say you'll be safe going without. That being said, I don't mind the front plate on the Camaro.

07-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#19
WyleCoyote Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lusby, Maryland Posts: 59 View My Garage	The front plate bracket is mounted to the front bumper with four rivits that come packaged with the other hardware. My dealer did not have a problem not putting the bracket on. I will be mounting my front plate with a bracket I got from swiftmotorsports.com that mounts under the bumper. Cost was 60 bucks but it will be worth it not to drill into the bumper.

07-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#23
Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	Im in texas too and I did not install my front plate. And never will. If you get a ticket fight it ... most judges will throw them out.

07-28-2009, 10:10 PM	#25
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	Why would a judge throw out a ticket for no front plate, when the law says you need one? What would be the grounds of your argument?

07-29-2009, 07:18 AM	#28
Tim Adams Drives: 2020 Elkhart Lake Blue 1LT Z51 C8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 621	I don't know about dealers being required to provide the bracket. Even though I live in IL, I bought my car in IN, a state that does not require front plates. I told them not to mount it, they did not even provide me with it. Not that I would use. I'll pay the fines. Also, in 1991 I ordered a new Chevy truck, again, no front plate law in PA, and I was not provided a bracket that time either. __________________ Ordered-Hyper Blue 1SS, A8, NPP, 56W wheels Built 1/20/16 Delivered 2/12/16!! Sold 9/17/19 :( 2020 C8 ordered!! "The greatest sound in the world is a Rolls Royce Merlin over 100 inches" www.timadamsphotography.com

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