2014 Front License Plate

[Irishmic]

Originally Posted by drewz rs

wondering if anyone knows how to remove the 2014 front license plate bracket once it has already been installed by the dealer?

You have to drill out the factory rivets that hold on the license plate bracket...good luck..cus once the rivet starts spinning and heating up...it melts the plastic bumper and you have a bigger hole !! Trust me ..I fixed a few crashed Camaros.

[trashmanssd]

Originally Posted by Agk007

I came up with my own solution to mount the front plate on my 2014 1LE. This wont really work for the 2013 and earlier since the '14 has a place built in to the front to mount a plate. Even then i can't bring myself to drill in it. The pictures are pretty self explanatory and it shouldn't cost much at all to get the supplies from a hardware store. I already had all these supplies so it was free for me.

Originally Posted by BLK1LE

Nice idea. Looks great!

+2 also like that idea. these 1LE's just look like they are breaking the law standing still. I think I am going to try that so I dont give them a easy excuse to pull me over.

[Angrybird 12]

Instead of drilling it out you might want to use a dremel and just grindor cut the head off the rivet. But take your time so you don't get the plastic too hot and melt it.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Agk007

I came up with my own solution to mount the front plate on my 2014 1LE. This wont really work for the 2013 and earlier since the '14 has a place built in to the front to mount a plate. Even then i can't bring myself to drill in it. The pictures are pretty self explanatory and it shouldn't cost much at all to get the supplies from a hardware store. I already had all these supplies so it was free for me.

Could you do that to the mounting bracket instead of the actual plate then bolt the plate like normal to the bracket? Then it will look like the plate is bolted on and not zip tied, the zip ties will be hidden by the plate.

[trashmanssd]

I like his way not very bulky and if you want bolts there so police like the way its mounted put a couple these on there with glue or 3M tape



or Cut the head of a screw or bolt and put that on.

[Baldman]

Originally Posted by Nick S

Incase you didnt see it the 14's have a flat area in the center on the lower grill that was designed for plates to mount there so you wouldn't have to drill into the bumper.

Originally Posted by DHSS

14s plate holder doesnt go into the bumper. It has its own area as stated before.

Then why is GM selling $15 brackets to states that have to have them?

[1sick_eg]

I just risk the ticket. I made sure the dealer knew not to ruin the front end with a tag before I bought it. lol

[Mannsiam]

mine was already on the car when i bought it.

[goinggone14]

Originally Posted by Baldman

Then why is GM selling $15 brackets to states that have to have them?

Most dealers would give them to you complimentary for states that require a front plate. The GM website (and presumably other states) charge $15 as an add-on because it's not a necessary item in all areas.

The front grill does contain a flat surface on the 2014's where you would mount a license plate and/or plate holder. It is not in contact with the bumper, but, rather, a lower grill area with pre-centered dimples (definitely on the 14' SS, at least) the exact size of a license plate.

This makes it very easy to drill your own holes as you simply need a drill bit to gently cut through plastic. It's also significantly cheaper to replace the plastic in the future, if you change your mind, than it would be to repaint a bumper or order a new one.

[1110110]

I'm going to change the legislation in my state. ...or move.

[1LE Captain]

Originally Posted by 1LE Captain

Risking the ticket too.

I bought my car in PA so they never gave me a bracket.

Last car didn't have a front plate, got away with it for3 years without a ticket.

I had to get a NJ inspection since I bought the car in PA.

I got 2 heavy duty zip ties and mounted the plate bracket in the stock place, but did not need to drill.

Can remove without a trace.

[skipinminn]

i have a 2013 with the JACFAB. It's not that bad looking

[slakjak1215]

I have a 2014 and I can't figure out how to take off the front plate bracket, anyone that can help me?

[Ryan1LE]

Mine doesnt look bad at all to be honest, there is no drilling, it just clips into the grille....I have a picture bit I dont know how to post it....if someone can tell me how to, ill show you.