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lalometalik · 10-27-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

same here. I'll gladly put the plate on the front if that's what the law is, but I don't want any holes punched in the bumper -- so I'll twist-tie it on or something...

i would go with or something. twist ties or even zip ties will not withstand the speeds at which you may be driving your Camaro at. it will work for a while, but the plate will eventually come off.

Inspector 17 · 10-27-2008, 01:23 PM

Here's another option:

http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/bracket_flatblack.html

I know, I know. It's on a Mustang, but options are limited right now. This would definitely be better than drilling my brand new bumper.

Rodrunner · 10-27-2008, 02:06 PM

If the plate is always on the car, what do the invisible holes in the bumper matter?

Man I thought I was OCD

Dealer emblem, though, I can't live with. Thanks for the reminder!

Here in MD, my son hasn't been pulled over in about a year with the plate on the dash. If he had been...don't know.

2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

blackZbandit · 10-27-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

No disrespect, but it's just a Camaro.

BLASPHEMY!
Thou hast uttered the most unholy of unholy words reserved only for the vilest of beings: wives who don't get it! Henceforth thou art cursed to forever travel the earth on the back of of the lamest of animals... the MUSTANG!

lalometalik · 10-27-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackZbandit

BLASPHEMY!
Thou hast uttered the most unholy of unholy words reserved only for the vilest of beings: wives who don't get it! Henceforth thou art cursed to forever travel the earth on the back of of the lamest of animals... the MUSTANG!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-27-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalometalik

i would go with or something. twist ties or even zip ties will not withstand the speeds at which you may be driving your Camaro at. it will work for a while, but the plate will eventually come off.

Very true...but I plan on taking it off regularly (for shows, and traveling at the speeds you just mentioned

) So twist-ties/zip-ties may be exactly what I'm looking for...however, more likely is me fabricating something more reliable myself. We'll see. Bottom line is I won't let them punch holes in the front end of my car.

Mike Grasso · 10-31-2008, 01:40 AM

One thing that was very important to me was the first time the car was washed. My 2000 SS was black and I watched them take it off the truck and asked them not to clean it. It was covered with road dirt and grime. I took it home, rinsed it and worked it before anything touched it and made swirls. I don't really think thats too anal, just want the black to keep from scratching and I really don't think the guys out back of the dealer were going to baby it like me.

So Angela, go ahead and do what you want, it's yours...

Mg

350 HRSS · 10-31-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Grasso

One thing that was very important to me was the first time the car was washed. My 2000 SS was black and I watched them take it off the truck and asked them not to clean it. It was covered with road dirt and grime. I took it home, rinsed it and worked it before anything touched it and made swirls. I don't really think thats too anal, just want the black to keep from scratching and I really don't think the guys out back of the dealer were going to baby it like me.

So Angela, go ahead and do what you want, it's yours...

Mg

I don't think I am too anal either...this is the first car I have ever bought new, and something I want to keep factory stock...and I want to be the first to do anything to it, washing, tags, gas, ect. Thanks for understanding

Inspector 17 · 10-31-2008, 08:39 AM

I am working with someone to develop a nice removable front license plate bracket that will mount to the lower grill. As soon as I can get some front bumper measurements, he will make some and I will send out the information.

350 HRSS · 10-31-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

I am working with someone to develop a nice removable front license plate bracket that will mount to the lower grill. As soon as I can get some front bumper measurements, he will make some and I will send out the information.

Excellent...I will be getting one of these for sure!

Inspector 17 · 10-31-2008, 08:49 AM

If anyone can get me the following (with pictures if possible) we can expedite the process: Hold a bubble level to ground and measure the angle on vertical plane of the front bumper. Use a common protracter to measure included angle across the center of the grille on the horizontal.

Rodrunner · 11-04-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Grasso

One thing that was very important to me was the first time the car was washed. My 2000 SS was black and I watched them take it off the truck and asked them not to clean it. It was covered with road dirt and grime. I took it home, rinsed it and worked it before anything touched it and made swirls. I don't really think thats too anal, just want the black to keep from scratching and I really don't think the guys out back of the dealer were going to baby it like me.

So Angela, go ahead and do what you want, it's yours...

Mg

Thanks, Mike. I've also ordered black and hadn't thought about that first washing at the dealership and what damage it could permanently do to the clearcoat. I'm gonna have to intervene and handle that myself.

2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

xl1200r · 11-11-2008, 01:37 PM

You guys are too funny.

It's a just a car, not a woman. Your manhood shoudln't feel damaged if you aren't the first to fill her up with go go juice.

As for the front plate, I can 99% promise that the mount requires no holes to be "punched" in the front of your car. GM has a lot of smart people working there, and I think they know that once in a blue moon, someone may move from one state which requires a front plate, to another which doesn't, and said person may not like holes in the bumper.

Anyways, the front plate on my Cobalt mounts up underneith the lower grille opening somehow - there aren't any holes or mounting points that would remain visible if the plan was removed.

ctk1 · 11-11-2008, 02:30 PM

If they take a drill anywhre near my car, I'm gonna punch them in the face. And it will then go straight to the dealer's body shop to be fixed! NO license plates, no license plate frames, and no dealer stickers!

10-31-2008, 01:40 AM	#49
Mike Grasso Experience Is Power Drives: 06' Z71 Suburban Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 27	One thing that was very important to me was the first time the car was washed. My 2000 SS was black and I watched them take it off the truck and asked them not to clean it. It was covered with road dirt and grime. I took it home, rinsed it and worked it before anything touched it and made swirls. I don't really think thats too anal, just want the black to keep from scratching and I really don't think the guys out back of the dealer were going to baby it like me. So Angela, go ahead and do what you want, it's yours... Mg __________________ 2008 Harley Davidson Streetglide Experiri Ea Validus

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10-27-2008, 01:23 PM	#44
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Here's another option: http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/bracket_flatblack.html I know, I know. It's on a Mustang, but options are limited right now. This would definitely be better than drilling my brand new bumper.

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Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	If the plate is always on the car, what do the invisible holes in the bumper matter? Man I thought I was OCD Dealer emblem, though, I can't live with. Thanks for the reminder! Here in MD, my son hasn't been pulled over in about a year with the plate on the dash. If he had been...don't know. 2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

10-31-2008, 08:39 AM	#51
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I am working with someone to develop a nice removable front license plate bracket that will mount to the lower grill. As soon as I can get some front bumper measurements, he will make some and I will send out the information.

10-31-2008, 08:49 AM	#53
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	If anyone can get me the following (with pictures if possible) we can expedite the process: Hold a bubble level to ground and measure the angle on vertical plane of the front bumper. Use a common protracter to measure included angle across the center of the grille on the horizontal.

11-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#55
xl1200r Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cohoes, NY Posts: 109	You guys are too funny. It's a just a car, not a woman. Your manhood shoudln't feel damaged if you aren't the first to fill her up with go go juice. As for the front plate, I can 99% promise that the mount requires no holes to be "punched" in the front of your car. GM has a lot of smart people working there, and I think they know that once in a blue moon, someone may move from one state which requires a front plate, to another which doesn't, and said person may not like holes in the bumper. Anyways, the front plate on my Cobalt mounts up underneith the lower grille opening somehow - there aren't any holes or mounting points that would remain visible if the plan was removed.

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ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	If they take a drill anywhre near my car, I'm gonna punch them in the face. And it will then go straight to the dealer's body shop to be fixed! NO license plates, no license plate frames, and no dealer stickers!