7-characters NEWTEXAS LICENSE PLATES - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Chrisrp454 · 07-17-2009, 10:58 AM

Taken from the Car Guys weekly letter.

July 1st announced the arrival of the new seven-digit license plates the Texas Department of Transportation is now distributing.

Seven digits are now necessary because the state has gone through all the unique combinations of six-digit numbers and letters after more than 31 million pairs.
The license plates also have a new look - a hilly landscape below the classic, azure blue sky every Texan knows by heart, with the familiar phrase "The Lone Star State" remaining at the bottom.

The previous background most are acquainted with depicted oil rigs, a horse-mounted cowboy sauntering about a prairie under a nighttime sky, and a NASA space shuttle in the upper left-hand corner. The new plates also no longer have raised digits, but rather are flat and slightly lighter weight, features that make them cheaper for the state of Texas to manufacture.

SamsinSS · 07-17-2009, 11:12 AM

Still a boring crap plate IMHO....Texas is the second largest state!! We should have the best designed plate out there......

Wingnut · 07-17-2009, 11:22 AM

Sweet.....this opens up new custom plates!!

*mlee* · 07-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Can't wait to see what you guys dream up now...

DFWSS · 07-17-2009, 12:01 PM

As long as nobody takes mine before I take delivery in the next few weeks, I'll be good to go. Last check it was still available....maybe I need to check again....

Still availablle

Crowley · 07-17-2009, 12:09 PM

I wonder when you can start ordering these? I went online and they still limit to 6 characters ..

Crowley

Chrisrp454 · 07-17-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I wonder when you can start ordering these? I went online and they still limit to 6 characters ..

Crowley

Humm makes me think, maybe if you order you still only get 6, and normal issue is not up to 7?

Crowley · 07-17-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisrp454

Humm makes me think, maybe if you order you still only get 6, and normal issue is not up to 7?

Correct .. just found online in the new license plate fact that you can NOT personalize the new plate. You can only request the 6 character ones.

thanks,
Crowley

Zatari · 07-17-2009, 12:27 PM

I'll be picking up the new 7 character license plate from my dealer today, I'll be sure to show you all how it looks on the car if you're interested.

Die Zielscheibe · 07-17-2009, 12:42 PM

I have a 7-digit on my camaro too, i like it. Looks very nice

*TAG UR IT* · 07-17-2009, 12:46 PM

as of now (like Crowley said), you can NOT get custom 7 digit plates yet. It won't happen for a while.

Legend · 07-17-2009, 01:15 PM

I want 7 digits!!!

Dang...oh well I had a little hope at least half way thru the thread!

Betsi1214 · 07-17-2009, 01:55 PM

I received my car on July 2 and got my plates in last week. I guess I just missed the new plates because mine are the old 6 digit. Bummer...

satrianiwannabe · 07-17-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFWSS

As long as nobody takes mine before I take delivery in the next few weeks, I'll be good to go. Last check it was still available....maybe I need to check again....

Still availablle

to DFWSS...I was able to order my personalized plates online without a VIN. My local tax office (Collin County) is holding the tags until I get my car.

You might want to check into ordering your tags early if you want to ensure you get your desired letter combination

07-17-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	7-characters NEWTEXAS LICENSE PLATES Taken from the Car Guys weekly letter. July 1st announced the arrival of the new seven-digit license plates the Texas Department of Transportation is now distributing. Seven digits are now necessary because the state has gone through all the unique combinations of six-digit numbers and letters after more than 31 million pairs. The license plates also have a new look - a hilly landscape below the classic, azure blue sky every Texan knows by heart, with the familiar phrase "The Lone Star State" remaining at the bottom. The previous background most are acquainted with depicted oil rigs, a horse-mounted cowboy sauntering about a prairie under a nighttime sky, and a NASA space shuttle in the upper left-hand corner. The new plates also no longer have raised digits, but rather are flat and slightly lighter weight, features that make them cheaper for the state of Texas to manufacture. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

07-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 193	Sweet.....this opens up new custom plates!! __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

07-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Can't wait to see what you guys dream up now... __________________

07-17-2009, 12:01 PM	#5
DFWSS Weekend Warrior Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 147	As long as nobody takes mine before I take delivery in the next few weeks, I'll be good to go. Last check it was still available....maybe I need to check again.... Still availablle __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6, White Stripes, Black Interior, 20" Polished 1100-10/15 2000-5/18 2500-5/19 3000-5/21 3300-6/6 3400-6/15 3800-6/23 4D-6/25 4B-7/31 42-8/3 5000-8/11

07-17-2009, 12:09 PM	#6
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I wonder when you can start ordering these? I went online and they still limit to 6 characters .. Crowley __________________

07-17-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 245	Still a boring crap plate IMHO....Texas is the second largest state!! We should have the best designed plate out there......

07-17-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
Zatari Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 18	I'll be picking up the new 7 character license plate from my dealer today, I'll be sure to show you all how it looks on the car if you're interested.

07-17-2009, 12:42 PM	#10
Die Zielscheibe Drives: Lincoln Towncar, Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TX Posts: 77 View My Garage	I have a 7-digit on my camaro too, i like it. Looks very nice __________________ Ordered: 2SS Imperial Blue Delivered: 02.07.09

07-17-2009, 12:46 PM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	as of now (like Crowley said), you can NOT get custom 7 digit plates yet. It won't happen for a while.

07-17-2009, 01:15 PM	#12
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I want 7 digits!!! Dang...oh well I had a little hope at least half way thru the thread!

07-17-2009, 01:55 PM	#13
Betsi1214 Drives: 2LT RS Black/Black w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 21	I received my car on July 2 and got my plates in last week. I guess I just missed the new plates because mine are the old 6 digit. Bummer...

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