Mounting the front plate - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

c0rsa180 · 08-12-2009, 11:28 PM

When I received my camaro the dealer had applied the front license plate bracket with double sided tape, I was told that it would come off easily and when I went to remove it i noticed that a piece of the plastic had dug into the paint scratching it, so now instead of removing the front plate I am looking into how to attach it permanently.

Is there specific hardware that I need to do it myself or do I have to bring it to a dealership and have them attach it...if I can do it by myself would those self tapping screws work?

Thanks in advance for your insight, and just to add, at first I wasnt a fan of the front plate but now I hardly notice it...

mrcowboy · 08-12-2009, 11:30 PM

dealer=fail

shockandawe · 08-12-2009, 11:49 PM

Dealer installed plates are riveted on.

jstein · 08-12-2009, 11:58 PM

I am kinda glad the front bracket wasn't installed on mine today when I picked it up, but yet now I still need to get plates on somehow. The bag of hardware for the plate had 4 rivets in it so I do not know besides that a way to install the bracket.

"prima"Donna · 08-13-2009, 12:56 AM

My dealer installed the front plate bracket by drilling 4 holes into the front bumper...

It doesn't look as bad as I thought, as it is contoured to the shape of the bumper...
I decided to get myself Vanity Plates to "soften the blow"...now you can see my HWAY STR plates "coming and going"...

tjd24 · 08-13-2009, 08:23 AM

See this thread started by faninc on how to mount the plate without drilling holes http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate

I am still running sans front plate and working with PolishMike on a bracket for my manual "Show N Go" retractable license plate frame - will post when a solution for that is found.

daphatgrant · 08-13-2009, 08:43 AM

I've got a whole list of things that I want the dealer to do when the car comes in ranging from not mounting the license plate to not removing the tape, washing it, doing any kind of detail work. Probably more depending on what I read on here.

adk46r · 08-13-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by daphatgrant

I've got a whole list of things that I want the dealer to do when the car comes in ranging from not mounting the license plate to not removing the tape, washing it, doing any kind of detail work. Probably more depending on what I read on here.

Hey daphatgrant here is a list that I gave to my dealer along with Camaro Scotty's checklist just as a FYI.. Hope it helps!!

daphatgrant · 08-13-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by adk46r

Hey daphatgrant here is a list that I gave to my dealer along with Camaro Scotty's checklist just as a FYI.. Hope it helps!!

Thanks! Both have been downloaded and saved

. I will pretty much be combining yours and scotty's and throwing a couple of my own in there. It is going to be funny to see the dealers face when I give them the list but I figure if I am spending near $40K then a couple requests which for the most part make the dealers job easier aren't too much to ask.

Thanks again for the files

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ravensjeff · 08-13-2009, 09:26 AM

Just get the dealer to install it now. And you won't have to worry about getting pulled over. As someone else mentioned, it's hardly noticeable anyways. You'll get so many compliments. No one will say- dam, that plate looks like crap- except maybe a fellow new Camaro owner. Might want to get a personalized plate- I got HDBIKER.

adk46r · 08-13-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by daphatgrant

Thanks! Both have been downloaded and saved

. I will pretty much be combining yours and scotty's and throwing a couple of my own in there. It is going to be funny to see the dealers face when I give them the list but I figure if I am spending near $40K then a couple requests which for the most part make the dealers job easier aren't too much to ask.

Thanks again for the files

.

No problem my friend As far as the license plate holder goes I'm sure you have seen/read about the hideaway one that swift motor sports offers (http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/index.php?cPath=2049) if not here is the link. I just couldn't handle holes drilled into my baby!!

My dealer was totally cool and I had no issues whatsoever! Enjoy!

daphatgrant · 08-13-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by adk46r

No problem my friend As far as the license plate holder goes I'm sure you have seen/read about the hideaway one that swift motor sports offers (http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/index.php?cPath=2049) if not here is the link. I just couldn't handle holes drilled into my baby!!

My dealer was totally cool and I had no issues whatsoever! Enjoy!

I have seen a bunch of options including that one, I'm kind of thinking about doing the suction cup mod, I saw that on here somewhere.

adk46r · 08-13-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by daphatgrant

I have seen a bunch of options including that one, I'm kind of thinking about doing the suction cup mod, I saw that on here somewhere.

Haven't seen that one....LMK if you use that and how it hold up! So far I haven't had any issues with the local law enforcement but that can change any time....you know how NY State can be!!

08-12-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
c0rsa180 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 214	Mounting the front plate When I received my camaro the dealer had applied the front license plate bracket with double sided tape, I was told that it would come off easily and when I went to remove it i noticed that a piece of the plastic had dug into the paint scratching it, so now instead of removing the front plate I am looking into how to attach it permanently. Is there specific hardware that I need to do it myself or do I have to bring it to a dealership and have them attach it...if I can do it by myself would those self tapping screws work? Thanks in advance for your insight, and just to add, at first I wasnt a fan of the front plate but now I hardly notice it... __________________ Inferno Orange Metallic 2SS RS M6 ordered 2/17/09 Last edited by c0rsa180; 08-12-2009 at 11:41 PM.

08-12-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	dealer=fail __________________

08-13-2009, 12:56 AM	#5
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	My dealer installed the front plate bracket by drilling 4 holes into the front bumper... It doesn't look as bad as I thought, as it is contoured to the shape of the bumper... I decided to get myself Vanity Plates to "soften the blow"...now you can see my HWAY STR plates "coming and going"... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

08-13-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	See this thread started by faninc on how to mount the plate without drilling holes http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate I am still running sans front plate and working with PolishMike on a bracket for my manual "Show N Go" retractable license plate frame - will post when a solution for that is found. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

08-13-2009, 09:26 AM	#10
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Just get the dealer to install it now. And you won't have to worry about getting pulled over. As someone else mentioned, it's hardly noticeable anyways. You'll get so many compliments. No one will say- dam, that plate looks like crap- except maybe a fellow new Camaro owner. Might want to get a personalized plate- I got HDBIKER. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

08-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#3
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Dealer installed plates are riveted on.

08-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#4
jstein Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 251	I am kinda glad the front bracket wasn't installed on mine today when I picked it up, but yet now I still need to get plates on somehow. The bag of hardware for the plate had 4 rivets in it so I do not know besides that a way to install the bracket.

08-13-2009, 08:43 AM	#7
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I've got a whole list of things that I want the dealer to do when the car comes in ranging from not mounting the license plate to not removing the tape, washing it, doing any kind of detail work. Probably more depending on what I read on here.

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