How to mount factory FRONT license plate holder - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

drtwo · 08-25-2009, 09:25 AM

My dealer didn't mount the front plate holder and will likely need to do that. Anybody have a link or info on where to drill the four holes and mount the bracket?!! The dealership is three hours away or I'd bring it back for them to do.

tjd24 · 08-25-2009, 09:35 AM

There have been other threads with options other than drilling - here's a couple http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27422; http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33165

I have not mounted my front plate required for New Jersey and have had no interest by the police/state troopers so far...

Brokinarrow · 08-25-2009, 10:19 AM

Don't mount it, its worthless!! I haven't mounted mine and have driven past plenty of state troopers and sheriffs, not a single one has pulled me over yet.

InfernoFlame · 08-25-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Don't mount it, its worthless!! I haven't mounted mine and have driven past plenty of state troopers and sheriffs, not a single one has pulled me over yet.

imm with you on that one...I never put mine on and neither did another local guy.
what I figure is that some factory tint isnt legal (ive been pulled over for that and explained to cops and let it go) so why would a car that comes from the factory w/o front plates be illegal? I put the blame on GM...lol

tjd24 · 08-25-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Don't mount it, its worthless!! I haven't mounted mine and have driven past plenty of state troopers and sheriffs, not a single one has pulled me over yet.

Agreed - unless you do something else as a violation or roll-up on a Registration check I doubt whether the authorities will bother to roll on you...

I pulled into a Sam's Club parking lot to find a local police car and state trooper car having a meet - both looked at my Camaro, gave the thumbs-up and continued their discussion.

I know its a matter of chance/time for a "any ticket is better than no ticket" patrol but I'll take my chances for now...

lcmc · 08-25-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by InfernoFlame

imm with you on that one...I never put mine on and neither did another local guy.
what I figure is that some factory tint isnt legal (ive been pulled over for that and explained to cops and let it go) so why would a car that comes from the factory w/o front plates be illegal? I put the blame on GM...lol

If your state requires a front plate you have to have it. Just because it is not factory installed doesn't mean it is legal. That is why they make a dealer installed bracket. Why give the cops a reason to pull you over?

Brokinarrow · 08-25-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lcmc

If your state requires a front plate you have to have it. Just because it is not factory installed doesn't mean it is legal. That is why they make a dealer installed bracket. Why give the cops a reason to pull you over?

Thats what I'm saying though, Iowa DOES require a front license plate. I haven't had any issues with not having mine on and do NOT plan to install it, ever. It ruins the car. If you're not driving like an idiot, they shouldn't have a reason to pull you over anyway.

OUR72GTO · 08-25-2009, 10:45 AM

Because it's ugly.

lcmc · 08-25-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Thats what I'm saying though, Iowa DOES require a front license plate. I haven't had any issues with not having mine on and do NOT plan to install it, ever. It ruins the car. If you're not driving like an idiot, they shouldn't have a reason to pull you over anyway.

Point is even if you are not driving like an idiot they DO have a reason to pull you over. You don't have the required front plate. It's just a matter of time before they nail you. Why take the chance? What if you just left a restaurant or bar and had a few drinks. Now they can get you for drinking and driving. I just don't want them to have a reason to stop me.

Brokinarrow · 08-25-2009, 11:00 AM

Well, first off, I wouldn't drink and then drive. And why are you so paranoid here? Are cops in your area that bad? Its not gonna be a huge ticket if they do pull me over so I'm not that worried about it.

ricku1967 · 08-25-2009, 11:04 AM

i got the hideaway license plate bracket from swift motorsports. I will just hide it away and if i get pulled i will pull the plate out

drtwo · 08-25-2009, 12:18 PM

I guess I could hold off unless I get a ticket for it. Maybe it will just be a 'fix-it' ticket anyway. But, if I do get busted, anyone have a procedure for installation. I'd rather just use the factory one as it doesn't look too bad to me.

ricku1967 · 08-25-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by drtwo

I guess I could hold off unless I get a ticket for it. Maybe it will just be a 'fix-it' ticket anyway. But, if I do get busted, anyone have a procedure for installation. I'd rather just use the factory one as it doesn't look too bad to me.

you could always use 3m double sided tape, 1 dealer near me are installing them that way instead of drilling holes

CamaroScotty · 08-25-2009, 12:35 PM

I have a DRILLESS plate mount in my NEWS thread on my site

08-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
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Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Don't mount it, its worthless!! I haven't mounted mine and have driven past plenty of state troopers and sheriffs, not a single one has pulled me over yet. __________________

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08-25-2009, 11:00 AM	#10
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Well, first off, I wouldn't drink and then drive. And why are you so paranoid here? Are cops in your area that bad? Its not gonna be a huge ticket if they do pull me over so I'm not that worried about it. __________________

08-25-2009, 11:04 AM	#11
ricku1967 Drives: sold it Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: virginia beach Posts: 129	i got the hideaway license plate bracket from swift motorsports. I will just hide it away and if i get pulled i will pull the plate out __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, M6, RJT, gray interior, BA sound system 1100: 2/23/09 2000: 8/7/09 (finally) 3000: 8/11/09 (TPW 9/14) 3300: 9/14/09 3400: 9/14/09 3800: 9/22/09 car # 48156 has been born

08-25-2009, 12:18 PM	#12
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	I guess I could hold off unless I get a ticket for it. Maybe it will just be a 'fix-it' ticket anyway. But, if I do get busted, anyone have a procedure for installation. I'd rather just use the factory one as it doesn't look too bad to me. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

08-25-2009, 12:35 PM	#14
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I have a DRILLESS plate mount in my NEWS thread on my site

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