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motor1 · 01-04-2010, 09:49 PM

Is'nt that what the OP posted? topflight..

chris1973 · 01-04-2010, 10:01 PM

I keep mine in the windshield. In VA the law also requires a front plate. I told the dealer NO. One of the mechanics showed me what he did to his GTO. Get a pair of sheet metal snips and cut the top and/or bottom of the plate so it will fit into the lower grill. Make sure not to cut any letters. Bend the plate slightly in the middle drill a few holes near the corners and use zip strips. I waiting for my first plate ticket or warning before I do it.

AK Mike · 01-04-2010, 10:08 PM

I'm doing mine like trm0002 did (second post)....hope you don't have that patented bud!

TommyTSquared · 01-04-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRKLYN

so the Camaro does'nt bring one? e ven at dual tag states

What do you mean bring one? Mine included the front plate bracket. It was however in the trunk waiting for me to install it.

gjordon · 01-04-2010, 10:49 PM

I purchased mine in Houston and the dealer never asked about putting the front plate bracket on. It was in the trunk if I decided to install it. So far I haven't and have no intention of doing so although Texas requires it. I know my time is probably coming but I'll wait til that day comes. I've passed many city, county and highway patrol and no problems so far. I try and not draw any more attention to me than the car does but itself. I can't bring myself to purchase one that hides as I would certainly tear it off with some of our parking spots. Also, if the plate is in the hidden position, you're not going to be any better off in not displaying it at all. Just because the bracket and plate is there but its not in the display postion, you're just as guilty of not having it at all. I keep mine under my seat. May work or it may not, but thats my story!

camarolt76 · 01-04-2010, 10:58 PM

I ordered the hide a way front lisence plate bracket for my 2SS/RS and I love it. See the link below for more details.

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

RJK350S10 · 01-04-2010, 11:01 PM

Bought the same one as the OP but it has been too cold to install so can't tell you much other than it is very minimal in appearance. Also bought the color matched frame that goes with it.

LIV42DAY · 01-04-2010, 11:03 PM

I ordered the motorized hide away bracket from swift motorsports.

http://www.swiftmotorsports.com

VetteMark · 01-11-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motor1

Is'nt that what the OP posted? topflight..

calbert1999 · 01-05-2012, 09:55 PM

This is the one I have.

If has foam covered mounts that hook onto the front grill so you can mount it higher or lower on the grille to your presonal liking.

http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?...yr&part_id=187

atma · 01-05-2012, 10:01 PM

http://www.eliminatorbracket.com

installs securely, looks the same as if they driled the holes, but pops right off with two clips behind it so when I wanna show or shoot the car, I can do so easily with or without the front plate

Jason@JacFab · 01-05-2012, 10:32 PM

Wow this is an old post brought back from the dead... But since it's back I might as well mention our bracket!

CNC Waterjet cut 3/16" (v8) or 1/4" (v6) aluminum, CNC bent, with a powder coated finish. Comes with all new SS hardware. Available in the bent style pictured, or a flat style. Very high quality, and cheaper than most! NO drilling, and NO adhesive required, as it bolts on to the bottom of the bumper cover using existing bolts!

Check it out at www.jacfab.com, or on our sale thread in the vendors section here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186523

RichGreene · 01-06-2012, 12:45 AM

Jacfab- The most sensable alternative to the front plate dilemma. It actually enhances the look of the front end (especially the bent model). You can go the Hillbilly route sticking it in your window or ziptie or the "Will it stay on ?" sucker priced tape method, drill even more holes hide the plate route. This was a GREAT Idea and I'm thrilled with mine.
THIS IS AN UNPAID ENDORSEMENT

SSGUNNER · 01-06-2012, 01:42 AM

I have the show n go plate holder electric. Havent installed yet. But i do have to drill underneath the fascia.

01-04-2010, 10:08 PM	#31
AK Mike Drives: 1951 Chevy Pickup 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 396 View My Garage	Plate I'm doing mine like trm0002 did (second post)....hope you don't have that patented bud!

01-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#33
gjordon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS\RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 102	I purchased mine in Houston and the dealer never asked about putting the front plate bracket on. It was in the trunk if I decided to install it. So far I haven't and have no intention of doing so although Texas requires it. I know my time is probably coming but I'll wait til that day comes. I've passed many city, county and highway patrol and no problems so far. I try and not draw any more attention to me than the car does but itself. I can't bring myself to purchase one that hides as I would certainly tear it off with some of our parking spots. Also, if the plate is in the hidden position, you're not going to be any better off in not displaying it at all. Just because the bracket and plate is there but its not in the display postion, you're just as guilty of not having it at all. I keep mine under my seat. May work or it may not, but thats my story! __________________

01-04-2010, 10:58 PM	#34
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	I ordered the hide a way front lisence plate bracket for my 2SS/RS and I love it. See the link below for more details. 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.

01-05-2012, 10:01 PM	#39
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	http://www.eliminatorbracket.com installs securely, looks the same as if they driled the holes, but pops right off with two clips behind it so when I wanna show or shoot the car, I can do so easily with or without the front plate __________________

01-06-2012, 01:42 AM	#42
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	I have the show n go plate holder electric. Havent installed yet. But i do have to drill underneath the fascia. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

01-04-2010, 09:49 PM	#29
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	Is'nt that what the OP posted? topflight..

01-04-2010, 10:01 PM	#30
chris1973 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 212 View My Garage	I keep mine in the windshield. In VA the law also requires a front plate. I told the dealer NO. One of the mechanics showed me what he did to his GTO. Get a pair of sheet metal snips and cut the top and/or bottom of the plate so it will fit into the lower grill. Make sure not to cut any letters. Bend the plate slightly in the middle drill a few holes near the corners and use zip strips. I waiting for my first plate ticket or warning before I do it.

01-04-2010, 11:01 PM	#35
RJK350S10 VIN# 66663 Drives: 2LT RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 43	Bought the same one as the OP but it has been too cold to install so can't tell you much other than it is very minimal in appearance. Also bought the color matched frame that goes with it.

01-04-2010, 11:03 PM	#36
LIV42DAY Drives: 1987 Camaro LT, 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bracebridge Ontario, Canada Posts: 75 View My Garage	I ordered the motorized hide away bracket from swift motorsports. http://www.swiftmotorsports.com

01-05-2012, 09:55 PM	#38
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,862	This is the one I have. If has foam covered mounts that hook onto the front grill so you can mount it higher or lower on the grille to your presonal liking. http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?...yr&part_id=187

01-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#40
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	Wow this is an old post brought back from the dead... But since it's back I might as well mention our bracket! CNC Waterjet cut 3/16" (v8) or 1/4" (v6) aluminum, CNC bent, with a powder coated finish. Comes with all new SS hardware. Available in the bent style pictured, or a flat style. Very high quality, and cheaper than most! NO drilling, and NO adhesive required, as it bolts on to the bottom of the bumper cover using existing bolts! Check it out at www.jacfab.com, or on our sale thread in the vendors section here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186523

01-06-2012, 12:45 AM	#41
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Jacfab- The most sensable alternative to the front plate dilemma. It actually enhances the look of the front end (especially the bent model). You can go the Hillbilly route sticking it in your window or ziptie or the "Will it stay on ?" sucker priced tape method, drill even more holes hide the plate route. This was a GREAT Idea and I'm thrilled with mine. THIS IS AN UNPAID ENDORSEMENT

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