Where will the front license plate go?

Bassment · 06-02-2015, 08:44 AM

Since the vent is fully functional, where will the license plate go? The 2010-2015 has a larger part between the top and bottom grill where the license plate goes, and it fits. But the 2016 has a MUCH narrower section. Other cars with a similar vent, usually have the license plate right over the vent, but usually it's in an area that is blocked off where the vent is only aesthetic. Is there any type of by-law that can exempt a car from a front license plate if a front license plate will negatively affect the engine cooling?

Thebeezwax · 06-02-2015, 08:48 AM

if I buy, I shall do a hide away plate

velocity149 · 06-02-2015, 09:11 AM

I have a 2014 SS. I live in Ontario, where we need to have a front plate. I took mine off last summer, and have only been pulled over twice. I never got a ticket. Told the last officer that the car was designed with that area being a major air intake fr cooling the engine, and that I thought it looked better. He told me that I "should" have a front plate, but he agrees it looks better without.

motorhead · 06-02-2015, 10:57 AM

I hope Pa never changes that law. Front plates will look bad on this new car.

KMPrenger · 06-02-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Thebeezwax

if I buy, I shall do a hide away plate

THIS

Doing it on my 5th gen

Thebeezwax · 06-02-2015, 12:34 PM

law are asshats in Texas about front plates

ttesort1 · 06-02-2015, 12:35 PM

Is this dealer installed? Or is this from the factory

LesserO2Evils · 06-02-2015, 01:02 PM

Trashcan. Like all the others.

IOMike · 06-03-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LesserO2Evils

Trashcan. Like all the others.

No doubt! It's been over 4 years since I've had a car with a front plate and we require them in MN. Then some parking meter maid gives me a ticket in downtown minneapolis when I'm at a Twins game for no plate. Never been pulled over for it though.

Thebeezwax · 06-03-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ttesort1

Is this dealer installed? Or is this from the factory

good question.... from what I understand, dealerships within the states that require a front plate are supposed to install the mounting hardware for the plate... like Texas.... but we do not put the brackets on Vets, Camaros, Mustangs or Challengers.

DenverTaco07 · 06-03-2015, 04:45 PM

it goes in the back.

Jason@JacFab · 06-03-2015, 05:14 PM

I'm sure I will be crawling around the first 6th gen that shows up near me at the dealer taking measurements to try and make a front plate bracket similar to the ones I offer for the 5th gen.

From looking at the pictures, I can only assume that the factory bracket will cover a lot of the front grill area. I would imagine the factory plastic bracket will screw into the strip at the top of the grill like a 2014-15... I swear I've seen a picture of a 6th gen prototype with a front license plate on it somewhere, I'll have to see if I can find it again.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-03-2015, 05:19 PM

lol no front plate in Florida.

thefirstcause · 06-03-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by velocity149

I have a 2014 SS. I live in Ontario, where we need to have a front plate. I took mine off last summer, and have only been pulled over twice. I never got a ticket. Told the last officer that the car was designed with that area being a major air intake fr cooling the engine, and that I thought it looked better. He told me that I "should" have a front plate, but he agrees it looks better without.

I'm in Toronto and have been trying to figure out how to handle the front plate. The plate really messed up the look of these cars. I'll likely get a motorized hide away, press the button whenever I see cops in the area, lol.

06-02-2015, 08:44 AM	#1
Bassment Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 468	Where will the front license plate go? Since the vent is fully functional, where will the license plate go? The 2010-2015 has a larger part between the top and bottom grill where the license plate goes, and it fits. But the 2016 has a MUCH narrower section. Other cars with a similar vent, usually have the license plate right over the vent, but usually it's in an area that is blocked off where the vent is only aesthetic. Is there any type of by-law that can exempt a car from a front license plate if a front license plate will negatively affect the engine cooling? Last edited by DGthe3; 06-03-2015 at 08:08 PM. Reason: its in the right forum now

06-02-2015, 09:11 AM	#3
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06-03-2015, 04:45 PM	#11
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06-03-2015, 05:19 PM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	lol no front plate in Florida. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-02-2015, 08:48 AM	#2
Thebeezwax Drives: Has 4 wheels Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 281	if I buy, I shall do a hide away plate

06-02-2015, 10:57 AM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I hope Pa never changes that law. Front plates will look bad on this new car.

06-02-2015, 12:34 PM	#6
Thebeezwax Drives: Has 4 wheels Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 281	law are asshats in Texas about front plates

06-02-2015, 12:35 PM	#7
ttesort1 Drives: 2013 2lt rs Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 241	Is this dealer installed? Or is this from the factory

06-03-2015, 05:14 PM	#12
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I'm sure I will be crawling around the first 6th gen that shows up near me at the dealer taking measurements to try and make a front plate bracket similar to the ones I offer for the 5th gen. From looking at the pictures, I can only assume that the factory bracket will cover a lot of the front grill area. I would imagine the factory plastic bracket will screw into the strip at the top of the grill like a 2014-15... I swear I've seen a picture of a 6th gen prototype with a front license plate on it somewhere, I'll have to see if I can find it again.

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