MOTORIZED FRONT LICENSE PLATE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Matrix · 08-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Just got back from England (vacation) and couldnt wait to put my motorised plate on. You push the button on the remote it slides out from under the car and then goes up. you push another and it goes down and slides back under the car out of view. There is a slight edge that you can see but insignificant considering the overal reason for this device.

Useful as we MUST have a front license plate in BC Canada but I couldnt stand ruining the look of the front with the front plate on.

This way is the perfect balance!!

Hope you like!

BTW I got it from SWIFTMOTORSPORTS.COM

Well worth it!

TeddyP25 · 08-21-2009, 07:19 PM

Looks great... got mine yesterday, putting it on in the morning.

Mayhem · 08-21-2009, 07:21 PM

cool deal.

Seen another one on the forums with that setup... Have been thinking bout picking one up myself..

(I'm in BC too) How was the install? 2 or 3 holes and what did you need?

I wonder if anyone with GFX has this installed yet... I am curious if theres any difference installing on GFX... Havent seen ground effects in person yet.

None of the local maro's I've seen have it. Mine was due to be built this week so hopefully arriving soon.

Mayhem · 08-21-2009, 07:23 PM

BTW.. how long did it take to arrive here in BC after you ordered?

(The swift plate)

Matrix · 08-21-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

cool deal.

Seen another one on the forums with that setup... Have been thinking bout picking one up myself..

(I'm in BC too) How was the install? 2 or 3 holes and what did you need?

I wonder if anyone with GFX has this installed yet... I am curious if theres any difference installing on GFX... Havent seen ground effects in person yet.

None of the local maro's I've seen have it. Mine was due to be built this week so hopefully arriving soon.

I have been told the if you have gfx you will not be able to install this.
The install was easy, finding the ground was the tricky bit.

Matrix · 08-21-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayhem

BTW.. how long did it take to arrive here in BC after you ordered?

(The swift plate)

They were on back order so it took about 30 days.

OUR72GTO · 08-21-2009, 10:41 PM

So does the remote have to be line of sight or can you do this from inside the car ? (after you were pulled over )
It there a hard wire option to do it from the drivers seat?

PS...........WELCOME BACK!

Mayhem · 08-22-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrix

I have been told the if you have gfx you will not be able to install this.
The install was easy, finding the ground was the tricky bit.

Yeah... checked the swift site... Not gonna work with GFX.
Thatttt sucks... I dunno why I missed that before, was planning on ordering one.

Xmicro_SS · 08-22-2009, 04:27 AM

HEy Matrix, can you elaborate on the install. How about the wiring? Where did you go to get juice, the fusebox?

Matrix · 08-22-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

So does the remote have to be line of sight or can you do this from inside the car ? (after you were pulled over )
It there a hard wire option to do it from the drivers seat?

PS...........WELCOME BACK!

Thanks Steve. The remote is radio frequency. You can be inside your house and turn it on/off or inside your car while the cop is getting ready to come to you (cough cough).
You do NOT need hard wire to the drivers seat. I just have the remote fob with my car key. Works amazing!

Matrix · 08-22-2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

HEy Matrix, can you elaborate on the install. How about the wiring? Where did you go to get juice, the fusebox?

If you have the plate where I have it, the wiring is dead easy straight from the fuse box hot. You will need to ream out the connector a lil but thats easy with a few drill bits and a file.

The ground is the tricky bit. I found the best ground away from anything extremely hot to be near the top on the LHS and under a rubber shock absorber when you put the hood down. Sorry dont know how to explain it. I will try and take a pic so that you guys dont have to pull your hair out like I did trying to find a good ground.

Xmicro_SS · 08-22-2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Matrix

If you have the plate where I have it, the wiring is dead easy straight from the fuse box hot. You will need to ream out the connector a lil but thats easy with a few drill bits and a file.

The ground is the tricky bit. I found the best ground away from anything extremely hot to be near the top on the LHS and under a rubber shock absorber when you put the hood down. Sorry dont know how to explain it. I will try and take a pic so that you guys dont have to pull your hair out like I did trying to find a good ground.

Pics of the wiring would be great! Thanks Matrix! Mine should be here tomorrow, I am looking forward to the rainy day project!

08-21-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	MOTORIZED FRONT LICENSE PLATE Just got back from England (vacation) and couldnt wait to put my motorised plate on. You push the button on the remote it slides out from under the car and then goes up. you push another and it goes down and slides back under the car out of view. There is a slight edge that you can see but insignificant considering the overal reason for this device. Useful as we MUST have a front license plate in BC Canada but I couldnt stand ruining the look of the front with the front plate on. This way is the perfect balance!! Hope you like! BTW I got it from SWIFTMOTORSPORTS.COM Well worth it! __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

08-21-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
TeddyP25 Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 611	Looks great... got mine yesterday, putting it on in the morning. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/BLK GFX MN6418 Stroker.785rwhp/885lbtq.50 SHOT NO2..Pfadt arms,toe links,coilovers,swaybars,end links,engine mounts,dif/sub bushings.MGWshifter.Tick LVL 3.ARH1 7/8 LT's/ARH exhaust.ADM gauges/race CAI.E-FORCE SC.8 rib IW 10%OD.LPE dual pump/module.85lb inj,custom valve covers.RMCR tune.TOOLEY RACING CAM.JRE posi kit.JRE fuel upgrade.RX MONSTER CatchCan.DSS axels/DS.Hammerhead rear, 3:73's. WYOSPEED builthttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115687

08-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#7
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	So does the remote have to be line of sight or can you do this from inside the car ? (after you were pulled over ) It there a hard wire option to do it from the drivers seat? PS...........WELCOME BACK! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

08-22-2009, 04:27 AM	#9
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	HEy Matrix, can you elaborate on the install. How about the wiring? Where did you go to get juice, the fusebox? __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

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08-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	cool deal. Seen another one on the forums with that setup... Have been thinking bout picking one up myself.. (I'm in BC too) How was the install? 2 or 3 holes and what did you need? I wonder if anyone with GFX has this installed yet... I am curious if theres any difference installing on GFX... Havent seen ground effects in person yet. None of the local maro's I've seen have it. Mine was due to be built this week so hopefully arriving soon.

08-21-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	BTW.. how long did it take to arrive here in BC after you ordered? (The swift plate)