Front License Plate Bracket

red70tvhs · 12-20-2015, 03:57 PM

For those of you that's already bought the car... and if your state requires a front plate on the exterior of the car... How is the bracket attached? I refuse to let someone drill holes in the bumper. My 05 GTO has this and it erks the living bujeezus out of me when I take pictures. I wasn't really involved in the 5th gen cars so I don't know if an aftermarket solution was introduced. I'd like to see an easily removable piece that does not drill any holes or cause any other cosmetic damage. Something I'm just worried about, wondering if I'd need to fab something up myself.

cartem2 · 12-21-2015, 12:42 AM

Haven't got my 6th gen yet but the one on my 5th gen was mounted with a plastic clamp like device thru the lower grill, no drilling or holes involved. It had a plate that went behind the grill and a long screw that went thru the middle of the holder and into the plastic plate behind the grill. I would hope the 6th gen works the same way.

LovePhenom · 12-21-2015, 01:32 AM

The holes for the Front License Plate Bracket are drilled into the black part of the front bumper, not the body color part. The rear license plate is attached by holes drilled directly into the bumper.

red70tvhs · 12-21-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LovePhenom

The holes for the Front License Plate Bracket are drilled into the black part of the front bumper, not the body color part. The rear license plate is attached by holes drilled directly into the bumper.

If the plate was removed, would the front holes be visible?

LovePhenom · 12-21-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by red70tvhs

If the plate was removed, would the front holes be visible?

Idk I haven't removed it. What are you trying to do?

LtzOut · 12-22-2015, 11:26 PM

took front plate off first day. Can take pics tomorrow

red70tvhs · 12-23-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LovePhenom

Idk I haven't removed it. What are you trying to do?

I simply don't want any visible holes in my car when I get it. My state requires the front tag and can be quite annoying about it. If the holes are not visible, I could remove the bracket whenever I pleased. If they are visible I will have to find some sort of solution.

red70tvhs · 12-23-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LtzOut

took front plate off first day. Can take pics tomorrow

That would be great!

SSport16 · 12-23-2015, 01:13 AM

Question...don't like the fact that rear plate has to be drilled and threaded directly into the bumper...anyone buy threaded fastners, I want something that will pop into holes and hold well...I saw these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DE9...KdL&ref=plSrch

bhavyas · 12-23-2015, 02:35 AM

When I talked to the designer of the front fascia in FNR event in SF, he told me the front license bracket was supposed to be drilled into the front bumper, because other wise it will obstruct the air flow to the radiator ...as you can see in LovePhenoms car.. i am planning to keep it on the dashboard...

jimmypop13 · 12-23-2015, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bhavyas

When I talked to the designer of the front fascia in FNR event in SF, he told me the front license bracket was supposed to be drilled into the front bumper, because other wise it will obstruct the air flow to the radiator ...as you can see in LovePhenoms car.. i am planning to keep it on the dashboard...

But putting it on the dashboard isn't legal anyway so might as stick it in the glovebox or leave it at home. It's absolutely pointless and ugly to stick it on the dash.

red70tvhs · 12-23-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmypop13

But putting it on the dashboard isn't legal anyway so might as stick it in the glovebox or leave it at home. It's absolutely pointless and ugly to stick it on the dash.

If anything the plate in the dashboard would be more noticeable than not having one at all. A friend of mine tried that in his s2000. Got pulled 3 times in one day. Insane. Not to mention, you are right. It is incredibly ugly.

LtzOut · 12-23-2015, 03:27 PM

Hopefully you can see it. From a distance you can't tell,but up close is noticeable. Illegal in Texas but seen so many ppl with out it or on dash. Still trying to figure out what to do

LtzOut · 12-23-2015, 03:28 PM

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12-21-2015, 12:42 AM	#2
cartem2 Drives: Nightfall Gray 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 638 View My Garage	Haven't got my 6th gen yet but the one on my 5th gen was mounted with a plastic clamp like device thru the lower grill, no drilling or holes involved. It had a plate that went behind the grill and a long screw that went thru the middle of the holder and into the plastic plate behind the grill. I would hope the 6th gen works the same way. __________________ My Build Journal, Review, and Photos: Here

12-21-2015, 01:32 AM	#3
LovePhenom I am a UAW/GM employee. Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tonawanda, New York Posts: 467	The holes for the Front License Plate Bracket are drilled into the black part of the front bumper, not the body color part. The rear license plate is attached by holes drilled directly into the bumper. Attached Images __________________ *Pearla* Summit White 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Auto w/ Adrenaline Red Interior, Red Hash Marks, 20" Machined Face Aluminum Wheels, Convenience & Lighting Package, Performance Exhaust , 8" MyLink w/ Navigation, Sunroof, RS Wheel Caps, GlowTie, Splash Guards, Red LGX Engine Cover, All Weather Premium Floor Mats, Cargo Mat, Red Knee Bolsters, Black Front Fascia Extension, RS Floor Console Lid, Red MGP Caliper Covers, ZL1 AddOns Tow Hook, 2017 ZL1 Spoiler. Coming Soon:

12-23-2015, 01:13 AM	#9
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Question...don't like the fact that rear plate has to be drilled and threaded directly into the bumper...anyone buy threaded fastners, I want something that will pop into holes and hold well...I saw these on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DE9...KdL&ref=plSrch __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

12-23-2015, 02:35 AM	#10
bhavyas Drives: 2016 1SS Yellow Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA Posts: 629	When I talked to the designer of the front fascia in FNR event in SF, he told me the front license bracket was supposed to be drilled into the front bumper, because other wise it will obstruct the air flow to the radiator ...as you can see in LovePhenoms car.. i am planning to keep it on the dashboard... __________________ 1SS,Yellow,Gray Wheels,Black bow ties,NPP.

12-22-2015, 11:26 PM	#6
LtzOut Drives: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 30	took front plate off first day. Can take pics tomorrow

12-23-2015, 03:27 PM	#13
LtzOut Drives: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 30	Hopefully you can see it. From a distance you can't tell,but up close is noticeable. Illegal in Texas but seen so many ppl with out it or on dash. Still trying to figure out what to do Attached Images

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