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1LeSS · 02-10-2013, 07:31 PM

Anyone running one of these motorized front plate holders? or how about anyone running one and they have a splitter on their car?

I'm kicking the idea around cause we need a front plate here but......

Do they "tuck" under enough or how much clearance do they need? Would I lose an inch?, two inches?

stlrammer · 02-10-2013, 07:39 PM

I went two years without a plate in Missouri. Then they started cracking down. Motorized plate does work well and has enough clearance. Check youtube for demo video.

tonyko1 · 02-10-2013, 07:40 PM

I have the license plate holder, but without the motorized part, couldn't deal with the cost and another "fob".

It works great, I put mine offset from the middle, to where it is a bit left of me in the driver's seat. I don't think I lose an inch, can't see any scratch marks, as there is another part of the plastic bumper assembly fascia that is even lower than where the license tucks away at. If I scratch my license, I have really bottomed out!

One thing you may want to do is get some adhesive padding to put on the back of the license to keep your bumper scratch free.

Lastly, don't forget to put it back in visible sight when out on the road!

fastlane2010 · 02-10-2013, 07:42 PM

I have one on mine because md has to run a front plate and I am lowered on coilovers and I dont hit it all and I have the electric one

1LeSS · 02-10-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fastlane2010

I have one on mine because md has to run a front plate and I am lowered on coilovers and I dont hit it all and I have the electric one

Is there a big difference with the different brands out there or they all running the same idea?

Bcarr · 02-10-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LeSS

Is there a big difference with the different brands out there or they all running the same idea?

I have the motorized one from RPI. I like it a lot. I haven't had it on for a long time but I would say you lose 1 inch of clearance. No problems here yet.

redZ28 · 02-10-2013, 08:23 PM

I have had the show-n-go retractable plate on my SS, and tried it again on my ZL1. The motorized version is a fun concept, but they don't last. Just the slightest scrape against a driveway or similar (which is almost unavoidable on the ZL1) will cause the tiny wire that pulls the sliding mechanism to bind and ball up around the pulley. My latest one lasted one week, then stopped working.

The company will not restring the wire without a charge if there is any sign of a scrape against concrete - I'm not saying this is right or wrong, just their policy.

I would recommend the non-electric version, because at least you won't have any visible holes in your bumper. I wish there was an electric one that was less flimsy.

dorfmac · 02-10-2013, 08:28 PM

Does anyone with the Rideskinz bumper use one of these? I need to use a front plate, but obv don't want to put holes in the new bumper.

SSGUNNER · 02-11-2013, 03:32 AM

I have the show-n-go plate holder electric. Was great until i lost the motor somwhere on my way to vegas. No i just have the plate holder with no motor.

Joebot8484 · 02-11-2013, 09:36 AM

I run the motorized stow-n-show on my ZL1. Works great and has good clearance but don't run over 120 m.p.h. with it stowed, it will bend the track up.

1LeSS · 02-11-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebot8484

but don't run over 120 m.p.h. with it stowed, it will bend the track up.

Sounds like experience talking!!!
This is exactly the info i was looking for! Thanks

BaylorCamaro · 02-11-2013, 03:42 PM

I WAS running one of these. However if you're car is lowered you may run into an issue. If you look at the bottom of the Camaro bumper it isn't flat but at an angle. The motor on these (or at least the one I had) sits at the back. So with the position of the motor and the angle of the bumper, the motor would always scrape. Finally it literally broke off.

christianchevell · 02-11-2013, 07:37 PM

I positioned my stow and go so that the motor would be in one of the two places with a moulded in part of the front underside of the bumper where it goes up from the underside to bolt the bumper up. The motor on it otherwise would have stuck up into the bumper holding it down not able to be mounted flat as the motor would interfere. I like it, have not really hurt it and set the pads on the back so the paint will not be hurt by its constantly being up......I bought it just for show, how ever yes a small part of the track must stick out about 1/2" as it has to clear the front. People like to see it retract also...like bond ....... james bond, LOL And yes the remote works inside the car or out unlike the scanner bar in the mailslot where you have to be in front of the car within like five feet. You can see a pic in my album if you click on my name as I do not have the jive lingo to get the stupid pic on here as people do not tell you how to get the stupid pic in the post, and the http adress thing just does not seem to work from photo bucket...etc

OVERPAR73 · 02-11-2013, 07:46 PM

I love my non-motorized hide away plate holder!

02-10-2013, 07:31 PM	#1
1LeSS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Prince George, B.C. Posts: 486	Motorized Front plate Anyone running one of these motorized front plate holders? or how about anyone running one and they have a splitter on their car? I'm kicking the idea around cause we need a front plate here but...... Do they "tuck" under enough or how much clearance do they need? Would I lose an inch?, two inches?

02-10-2013, 07:39 PM	#2
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	I went two years without a plate in Missouri. Then they started cracking down. Motorized plate does work well and has enough clearance. Check youtube for demo video. __________________

02-10-2013, 07:42 PM	#4
fastlane2010 Drives: 2010 camaro with fast lane stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hagerstown Posts: 705	I have one on mine because md has to run a front plate and I am lowered on coilovers and I dont hit it all and I have the electric one __________________ 12.4 in 1/4 at 117mph first time custom 2tone paint fastlane stage 2 hydroformed carbon fiber cowl and cluster kooks headers and 3" xpipe with pypes axle back

02-11-2013, 03:32 AM	#9
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	I have the show-n-go plate holder electric. Was great until i lost the motor somwhere on my way to vegas. No i just have the plate holder with no motor. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

02-11-2013, 09:36 AM	#10
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	I run the motorized stow-n-show on my ZL1. Works great and has good clearance but don't run over 120 m.p.h. with it stowed, it will bend the track up. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

02-10-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	I have the license plate holder, but without the motorized part, couldn't deal with the cost and another "fob". It works great, I put mine offset from the middle, to where it is a bit left of me in the driver's seat. I don't think I lose an inch, can't see any scratch marks, as there is another part of the plastic bumper assembly fascia that is even lower than where the license tucks away at. If I scratch my license, I have really bottomed out! One thing you may want to do is get some adhesive padding to put on the back of the license to keep your bumper scratch free. Lastly, don't forget to put it back in visible sight when out on the road!

02-10-2013, 08:23 PM	#7
redZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Conv. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 131	I have had the show-n-go retractable plate on my SS, and tried it again on my ZL1. The motorized version is a fun concept, but they don't last. Just the slightest scrape against a driveway or similar (which is almost unavoidable on the ZL1) will cause the tiny wire that pulls the sliding mechanism to bind and ball up around the pulley. My latest one lasted one week, then stopped working. The company will not restring the wire without a charge if there is any sign of a scrape against concrete - I'm not saying this is right or wrong, just their policy. I would recommend the non-electric version, because at least you won't have any visible holes in your bumper. I wish there was an electric one that was less flimsy.

02-10-2013, 08:28 PM	#8
dorfmac www.macsautodetail.com Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,894 View My Garage	Does anyone with the Rideskinz bumper use one of these? I need to use a front plate, but obv don't want to put holes in the new bumper.

02-11-2013, 03:42 PM	#12
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	I WAS running one of these. However if you're car is lowered you may run into an issue. If you look at the bottom of the Camaro bumper it isn't flat but at an angle. The motor on these (or at least the one I had) sits at the back. So with the position of the motor and the angle of the bumper, the motor would always scrape. Finally it literally broke off. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

02-11-2013, 07:37 PM	#13
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	I positioned my stow and go so that the motor would be in one of the two places with a moulded in part of the front underside of the bumper where it goes up from the underside to bolt the bumper up. The motor on it otherwise would have stuck up into the bumper holding it down not able to be mounted flat as the motor would interfere. I like it, have not really hurt it and set the pads on the back so the paint will not be hurt by its constantly being up......I bought it just for show, how ever yes a small part of the track must stick out about 1/2" as it has to clear the front. People like to see it retract also...like bond ....... james bond, LOL And yes the remote works inside the car or out unlike the scanner bar in the mailslot where you have to be in front of the car within like five feet. You can see a pic in my album if you click on my name as I do not have the jive lingo to get the stupid pic on here as people do not tell you how to get the stupid pic in the post, and the http adress thing just does not seem to work from photo bucket...etc

02-11-2013, 07:46 PM	#14
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Plate holder I love my non-motorized hide away plate holder! Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)