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Rocky918 · 06-14-2009, 02:45 PM

hey I know that most states dont require a front licence plate, only rear..... Im living in NYC until i move to florida in august and my 2SS should be here in july... and I believe that NY requires a front licence plate (i could be wrong) ...

anywho, where would it go? I havnt seen anyones camaro with one on the front, nor do i see a place where it would go nicely

bluecamaroguy · 06-14-2009, 02:49 PM

They drill holes right in front.

surferbarney · 06-14-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

hey I know that most states dont require a front licence plate, only rear..... Im living in NYC until i move to florida in august and my 2SS should be here in july... and I believe that NY requires a front licence plate (i could be wrong) ...

anywho, where would it go? I havnt seen anyones camaro with one on the front, nor do i see a place where it would go nicely

They deliver a front license plate bracket on the car and it's got a flat front for the plate, and a V shaped back to fit over the front bumper. There are no holes in the bumper so they have to be drilled.

MD requires the front license plate too but I think it ruins the look of the car so I don't have one on mine, and no matter how many tickets I get, it's not getting put on.

Splitter · 06-14-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bluecamaroguy

They drill holes right in front.

Which 99% of all Camaro owners will not want.

You have 3 options:

1) Drill the plate bracket in the front fascia.

2) Use the search function on the forum to look for all the ideas to rig together a non-drilled, hideaway bracket, with license plate on the front

3) No plate at all

3, imo.

kutch720 · 06-14-2009, 02:52 PM

It is a sad fact that they have to drill holes into the front bumper. I am up in Maine and had to have the front plate to even pass inspection. There is a bracket that is made for the Camaro. It does not look that bad with the front plate. It looks better without it. I got use to it quickly though.

Rocky918 · 06-14-2009, 02:54 PM

does anyone have any pictures of how it looks? and does anyone know if they require one in florida?

pmb1010 · 06-14-2009, 02:59 PM

I don't think it looks all that bad with the front plate.
I've seen worse.
It is required in NY - not having one is an equipment violaton and gives cause for a cop to stop you, and possibley cite you for not having one.
I dont think FL requires a front plate.

Rocky918 · 06-14-2009, 03:08 PM

who installs the licence plate? the dealer i assume? and do you have to request it to be installed or do they install it based on the laws of where you live automatically?

surferbarney · 06-14-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

who installs the licence plate? the dealer i assume? and do you have to request it to be installed or do they install it based on the laws of where you live automatically?

If they law requires it they will probably install it unless you specifically tell them not to install. Most dealers will accomodate you and not install it if you don't want it installed, after all, they won't get the ticket you will, so what do they care.

camarossrs2150 · 06-14-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

who installs the licence plate? the dealer i assume? and do you have to request it to be installed or do they install it based on the laws of where you live automatically?

3m tape 2pieces thick over each hole and a tie strap and you are in business i did it and it looks good and holds . by the way where did you get yours from in the city

boricat · 06-14-2009, 08:19 PM

For what it's worth - I installed my front plate this afternoon (NY). The bottom of the plate bracket fits in the lower grillwork 2nd tier, I drilled and extra hole on the outboard side of each top rivet hole and threaded wire ties around the upright grill stanchion behind the rivet hole and tightened them up. Plate bracket mounted NO drilling.
Optional: cut a short piece of vacuum hose and put a slit so it goes around the top of the plate bracket to protect your paint.

chevyridinghigh · 06-14-2009, 08:22 PM

You don't need to drill them. Search online for people who have built alternatives... if anything you can just throw it in the dash.

Treadstone · 06-14-2009, 08:29 PM

looks horrible. Just don't put one on, sign a waiver from the dealer, and take your chances. Usually it's only a 200 dollar non moving ticket.

Rocky918 · 06-14-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

3m tape 2pieces thick over each hole and a tie strap and you are in business i did it and it looks good and holds . by the way where did you get yours from in the city

well im moving to florida for graduate school for hte next 5 years in august, so ill live without it for hte month or so that i have the car here in NY i guess...

and i didnt order it from a dealer in NY... my dad knows a guy in illinois who gives him a good discount because this is the 3rd car my dad bought off him, forgot the first one, and the 2nd was my older bros ZO6 which has been totaled since

06-14-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	Front licence plate placement hey I know that most states dont require a front licence plate, only rear..... Im living in NYC until i move to florida in august and my 2SS should be here in july... and I believe that NY requires a front licence plate (i could be wrong) ... anywho, where would it go? I havnt seen anyones camaro with one on the front, nor do i see a place where it would go nicely __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#6
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	does anyone have any pictures of how it looks? and does anyone know if they require one in florida? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-14-2009, 03:08 PM	#8
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	who installs the licence plate? the dealer i assume? and do you have to request it to be installed or do they install it based on the laws of where you live automatically? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-14-2009, 08:22 PM	#12
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	You don't need to drill them. Search online for people who have built alternatives... if anything you can just throw it in the dash. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

06-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#13
Treadstone Drives: Z51 BABY! Join Date: May 2009 Location: LSFREE~!!!!! Posts: 787	looks horrible. Just don't put one on, sign a waiver from the dealer, and take your chances. Usually it's only a 200 dollar non moving ticket. __________________

06-14-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
bluecamaroguy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: May 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 254 View My Garage	They drill holes right in front.

06-14-2009, 02:52 PM	#5
kutch720 Drives: Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 353 View My Garage	It is a sad fact that they have to drill holes into the front bumper. I am up in Maine and had to have the front plate to even pass inspection. There is a bracket that is made for the Camaro. It does not look that bad with the front plate. It looks better without it. I got use to it quickly though.

06-14-2009, 02:59 PM	#7
pmb1010 Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 27	I don't think it looks all that bad with the front plate. I've seen worse. It is required in NY - not having one is an equipment violaton and gives cause for a cop to stop you, and possibley cite you for not having one. I dont think FL requires a front plate.

06-14-2009, 08:19 PM	#11
boricat RJT2SS Drives: 2011 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 64	For what it's worth - I installed my front plate this afternoon (NY). The bottom of the plate bracket fits in the lower grillwork 2nd tier, I drilled and extra hole on the outboard side of each top rivet hole and threaded wire ties around the upright grill stanchion behind the rivet hole and tightened them up. Plate bracket mounted NO drilling. Optional: cut a short piece of vacuum hose and put a slit so it goes around the top of the plate bracket to protect your paint.

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