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kjd15 · 01-09-2010, 12:38 PM

I bought a plastic mounting plate at WalMart and zip tied it to the lower grill on the drivers side.

I don't really like the off center look myself, but I didn't want to spend the $$ on the hideaway bracket (it would be partially visible anyway) and I didn't want to drill holes.
I was worried driving without a front plate, so now at least I can breath easier and still can do something else down the road if I want.

pastohio · 01-09-2010, 12:44 PM

nukemgreg.....your original posting was you have to have it on the front of your car and you are asking opinions as to what looks good....simply put beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...look at all the various ways and even putting it on the passenger sunvisor and if a cop stops you flip down the visor....???? I hear so many posts about this item, back to the beauty thing !!

TooCool5 · 01-10-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjd15

I bought a plastic mounting plate at WalMart and zip tied it to the lower grill on the drivers side.

I don't really like the off center look myself, but I didn't want to spend the $$ on the hideaway bracket (it would be partially visible anyway) and I didn't want to drill holes.
I was worried driving without a front plate, so now at least I can breath easier and still can do something else down the road if I want.

My dealer said the cops don't usually bother Corvette & Camaro owners about front plates, unless of course he didn't have his doughnut.

hb35man · 01-10-2010, 10:52 PM

It's required here in Washington so sooner or later I'm going to have to put it on,but I think I'm going to paint the bracket body color(ABM)and see if it makes it a little less of an eye sore

kjd15 · 01-11-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

My dealer said the cops don't usually bother Corvette & Camaro owners about front plates, unless of course he didn't have his doughnut.

I'm a very "by the book" type and I just didn't want the constant worry of being pulled over.

ZED SLED · 01-11-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

My dealer said the cops don't usually bother Corvette & Camaro owners about front plates, unless of course he didn't have his doughnut.

My dealer said the same thing. I ponied up for the Stow-n-Go holder but it's still in the box. I'll run no plate until caught, but keeping a box of donuts on hand for a bribe might not be a bad idea.

xBlackout_Camaro · 01-15-2010, 06:51 PM

Here's what mine looks like installed! Took about 45 minutes total to install.
Sorry about the picture quality, iPhones are not the best for this kind of thing!

Xmicro_SS · 01-15-2010, 06:54 PM

The Original How To Motorized Plate Thread and Video!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate

EllwynX · 01-16-2010, 08:03 PM

I've been driving mine since I got it last May and have never had a problem with the lack of a front plate.

xBlackout_Camaro · 01-16-2010, 09:13 PM

Some people are saying the ticket is 30$, last monday i was in court for a speeding ticket and the man infront of me got a ticket for no front license plate, 540$! :0

BBQTriAngle · 01-26-2010, 01:17 PM

I'm pretty sure it's $70

Silver Ice · 01-26-2010, 01:40 PM

never had one on my vette. Dumb dealer already put it on every Camaro on there lot. Some do some dont. I loved the car so much I bought it anyway.

bmclark · 01-26-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Ice

never had one on my vette. Dumb dealer already put it on every Camaro on there lot. Some do some dont. I loved the car so much I bought it anyway.

Mine was dealer traded from NY (I live in PA no front plate laws....) and it already had it on too... I was pretty pissed but oh well

I'm thinking about either dealing with it and putting a plate on there, or I think I came up with a way to get rid of the holes without having to buy a whole new fascia like other people have done....

I guess I will have to wait for warmer weather to decide....

kjd15 · 01-26-2010, 03:11 PM

It definitely looks better without the bracket on the front (or any plate for that matter) but if mine had come with the bracket installed, I would have just left it.

01-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#43
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	I bought a plastic mounting plate at WalMart and zip tied it to the lower grill on the drivers side. I don't really like the off center look myself, but I didn't want to spend the $$ on the hideaway bracket (it would be partially visible anyway) and I didn't want to drill holes. I was worried driving without a front plate, so now at least I can breath easier and still can do something else down the road if I want. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

01-15-2010, 06:51 PM	#49
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	Here's what mine looks like installed! Took about 45 minutes total to install. Sorry about the picture quality, iPhones are not the best for this kind of thing! Attached Images

01-15-2010, 06:54 PM	#50
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	The Original How To Motorized Plate Thread and Video! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate __________________ 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

01-16-2010, 08:03 PM	#51
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I've been driving mine since I got it last May and have never had a problem with the lack of a front plate. __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/19/2008 2000 = Accepted By GM: ???? 2500 = Preferenced: ????? 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:03/31/2009 (or shortly before) 3100 = Sequenced: ???? 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 04/18/2009 3400 = Broadcast: 04/28/2009 3800 = Produced: 05/05/09 VIN#7607 4150 = Invoiced: 05/15/09 (dealer received) 4200 = Shipped: 05/05/09 (according to the dealer) 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 05/26/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 05/26/09

01-26-2010, 03:11 PM	#56
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	It definitely looks better without the bracket on the front (or any plate for that matter) but if mine had come with the bracket installed, I would have just left it. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

01-09-2010, 12:44 PM	#44
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	nukemgreg.....your original posting was you have to have it on the front of your car and you are asking opinions as to what looks good....simply put beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...look at all the various ways and even putting it on the passenger sunvisor and if a cop stops you flip down the visor....???? I hear so many posts about this item, back to the beauty thing !!

01-10-2010, 10:52 PM	#46
hb35man Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Algona Washington Posts: 316 View My Garage	It's required here in Washington so sooner or later I'm going to have to put it on,but I think I'm going to paint the bracket body color(ABM)and see if it makes it a little less of an eye sore

01-16-2010, 09:13 PM	#52
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	Some people are saying the ticket is 30$, last monday i was in court for a speeding ticket and the man infront of me got a ticket for no front license plate, 540$! :0

01-26-2010, 01:17 PM	#53
BBQTriAngle Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 87	I'm pretty sure it's $70

01-26-2010, 01:40 PM	#54
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	never had one on my vette. Dumb dealer already put it on every Camaro on there lot. Some do some dont. I loved the car so much I bought it anyway.

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