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sbubbaklein · 08-05-2014, 01:29 PM

Got pulled over in Mesquite by state trooper. I was driving my !987 Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe, on the way to get the oil changed. Only drove the car a couple of times a month. I asked the Trooper, " Would you drill the front end of your Classic Monte" he told me to get out of there and let me go.

Bought a Jacfab no drill front plate bracket for my Camaro convertible. Check them out, excellent product.

Nash_2SS · 08-05-2014, 01:54 PM

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Looks really good! I thought about going that way, but was concerned about restricting flow to the intercooler. I am just paranoid by nature lol.

Thank you, hardly ever looks that good, I wish they had not discontinued IBM, that is what I originally ordered. Black sux trying to keep it clean lol.

Agree.. I hate my own finger prints on the door... May be need to wear chauffeur gloves

to open the door.

Nash_2SS · 08-05-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

Got pulled over in Mesquite by state trooper. I was driving my !987 Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe, on the way to get the oil changed. Only drove the car a couple of times a month. I asked the Trooper, " Would you drill the front end of your Classic Monte" he told me to get out of there and let me go.

Bought a Jacfab no drill front plate bracket for my Camaro convertible. Check them out, excellent product.

I guess thats the way, but they are expensive $95 with S&H. The ones on the amazon are pretty cheap but the reviews suck.

Sapper12b · 08-05-2014, 02:02 PM

Yup , not having a front license plate is illegal in Texas again and the fines have increased to $200 for every violation, Read new Transportation Code Sec. 504.947

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.u...htm/TN.504.htm

P.S. .... the hide away license plates are also illegal in Texas, Read new Transportation Code Sec. 504.946

sbubbaklein · 08-05-2014, 02:31 PM

the Jacfab is well worth the money. Usualy bolts on with the two 10 mm bolts that hold the bottom of the front bumper on. Made out of aluminum, powder coated black, either angle or flat for plate mount, I prefer the angle. Stainless tag hardware. Real first class. Goes on in less than 10 min.

CruisingSpeed · 08-05-2014, 02:34 PM

I would just rig something up where it spring hooks on the lower grille. In fact I actually did just that. I actually talked to a cop I see quite often and realized that dash wedging was no longer a good idea since I just confessed a crime! Lol

Bad looks are one thing, but I just can't bare having a hole cut into the bumper.
If anyone drills a hole in my baby it's gunna be me!!

Firehawk178 · 08-05-2014, 02:37 PM

Take a picture of your plate, print it on vinyl, and stick it on..

That started off as a joke, but I may do that since right now I'm breaking the law.

Camero5 · 08-05-2014, 06:22 PM

I have seen somewhere in the forums where someone mounted earth magnets behind the bumper and mounted his plate that way. If I had the time I would definitely go that route and just slap it on when pulled over.

GSUNCSU · 08-05-2014, 06:51 PM

Moving back to GA in two weeks, Camaro is leaving Saturday morning, will take care of those little tag and inspection sticker issues...

BlueSteele · 08-05-2014, 09:23 PM

I have the hideaway plate. The one time I was pulled over for "no plate" I popped it out and the cop thought it was the coolest thing ever.

CCMADONNA · 08-05-2014, 09:40 PM

first, your car looks amazing!!!!

i had my dealership take it off and replace the bottom grille. he asked me if i was concerned. i said i haven't rocked a front lic. plate in 10 years.

good luck with that. in So Cal the cops have more to worry about with all the BMW owners thinking they actually do own the road than to worry about a California girl in a no-front-plate Camaro.

blk 2013 · 08-05-2014, 10:33 PM

Texas people last year they almost did away with front plate keep emailing your Rep in Austin maybe it would help

CruisingSpeed · 08-05-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blk 2013

Texas people last year they almost did away with front plate keep emailing your Rep in Austin maybe it would help

But wasn't that just for the city of Austin? I don't see the point in front plates anyway. If cops are going to have those plate scanners on their car they should be on the back of the car too. On a 2 way road going 40 mph with heavy traffic it is just impossible to read every character on the plates. Besides don't most people get pulled over from the back where plates are normal?

blk 2013 · 08-05-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSteele

I have the hideaway plate. The one time I was pulled over for "no plate" I popped it out and the cop thought it was the coolest thing ever.

Had one on my 370Z worked well I guess I could put one on the ZL but front sits so low.

08-05-2014, 01:29 PM	#15
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	Got pulled over in Mesquite by state trooper. I was driving my !987 Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe, on the way to get the oil changed. Only drove the car a couple of times a month. I asked the Trooper, " Would you drill the front end of your Classic Monte" he told me to get out of there and let me go. Bought a Jacfab no drill front plate bracket for my Camaro convertible. Check them out, excellent product. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust Last edited by sbubbaklein; 08-05-2014 at 01:33 PM. Reason: more info

08-05-2014, 02:02 PM	#18
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Yup , not having a front license plate is illegal in Texas again and the fines have increased to $200 for every violation, Read new Transportation Code Sec. 504.947 http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.u...htm/TN.504.htm P.S. .... the hide away license plates are also illegal in Texas, Read new Transportation Code Sec. 504.946 __________________

08-05-2014, 02:31 PM	#19
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	the Jacfab is well worth the money. Usualy bolts on with the two 10 mm bolts that hold the bottom of the front bumper on. Made out of aluminum, powder coated black, either angle or flat for plate mount, I prefer the angle. Stainless tag hardware. Real first class. Goes on in less than 10 min. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

08-05-2014, 02:34 PM	#20
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	I would just rig something up where it spring hooks on the lower grille. In fact I actually did just that. I actually talked to a cop I see quite often and realized that dash wedging was no longer a good idea since I just confessed a crime! Lol Bad looks are one thing, but I just can't bare having a hole cut into the bumper. If anyone drills a hole in my baby it's gunna be me!! __________________ KILLER BEE

08-05-2014, 06:22 PM	#22
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	I have seen somewhere in the forums where someone mounted earth magnets behind the bumper and mounted his plate that way. If I had the time I would definitely go that route and just slap it on when pulled over. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

08-05-2014, 02:37 PM	#21
Firehawk178 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Katy, Tx. USA Posts: 196	Take a picture of your plate, print it on vinyl, and stick it on.. That started off as a joke, but I may do that since right now I'm breaking the law.

08-05-2014, 06:51 PM	#23
GSUNCSU Watch This! Drives: Super Charged 1SS/RS, M6, CGM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 777 View My Garage	Moving back to GA in two weeks, Camaro is leaving Saturday morning, will take care of those little tag and inspection sticker issues... __________________ K&N CAI, Wet Okole Seat Covers, MagnaFlow Street Perf. Ex. (Axle Back), MPD Hood, Gary's Customz ZL1 Fascia/Vented Fenders/Custom Stripes/Paint, AAC Afterburners/Fog Light Halos/Side Markers/Misc LEDs, Bee-Otch Air Freshener, Hurst Shifter and Line-Loc(APEX), RPI Splash Guards, MagnaCharger *(Texas-Speed)(Installed by ME),* Rx Catch Can and Breather, Billet Pulleys (SC2150), ARH Headers, LPE Twin Fuel Pump, Custom Blower Cam, Custom Tune TBArwhp, TBArwtorq, Boost Gauge and Single Pod (MTI)

08-05-2014, 09:23 PM	#24
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	I have the hideaway plate. The one time I was pulled over for "no plate" I popped it out and the cop thought it was the coolest thing ever. __________________

08-05-2014, 09:40 PM	#25
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	first, your car looks amazing!!!! i had my dealership take it off and replace the bottom grille. he asked me if i was concerned. i said i haven't rocked a front lic. plate in 10 years. good luck with that. in So Cal the cops have more to worry about with all the BMW owners thinking they actually do own the road than to worry about a California girl in a no-front-plate Camaro. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG] Last edited by CCMADONNA; 08-06-2014 at 12:02 AM.

08-05-2014, 10:33 PM	#26
blk 2013 Drives: 2017 SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carrollton texas Posts: 323	Texas people last year they almost did away with front plate keep emailing your Rep in Austin maybe it would help