Front License Plate Bracket

ShadowPuppet · 03-11-2016, 02:30 AM

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the dealership to NOT install the front license plate bracket even if it's "technically" required by law?

I'm in Ontario and I really don't want to muck the front of the car with a front plate if I can avoid it... I have a friend who keeps his license plate on the dashboard with no problems lol

Thoughts?

Hmm, didn't even think of this until now but because the car was ordered in Ontario they put the front mounting package on the order... is that something they do in the factory or is it dealer installed... hmmmm

BradfordCamaro · 03-11-2016, 03:33 AM

Dealer installed.
I do not know the answer to that.
I can see that the dealer is required to have it road legal before it leaves the dealership....??

It could depend on the dealership as well, you could tell them you have something custom being made and to leave it off.

I think it looks fine.

Driski · 03-11-2016, 04:21 AM

Try something like this. It is what I intend to do. Good Luck.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/ST...cense-sn89.htm

SQUALO · 03-11-2016, 05:49 AM

Depends on the dealership, I did it with my 5th Gen Camaro, no problem...some may require you to sign a waiver that frees the dealership from any legal matters.

osubuckeye · 03-11-2016, 06:34 AM

I told my dealership I didn't want the front license plate bracket installed when I ordered the car. They told me it was not problem. I'm in Ohio so don't know if Canada is different. I guess it depends on the dealership if they are willing to work with you.

garfin · 03-11-2016, 08:29 AM

I specified that the front bracket NOT be installed by the dealer on my CTS-V when it arrived since holes would be punched in the front fascia. No problem whatsoever...
I drove around for 6 years in my 4th Gen SS with no hassles - and then I got 3 tickets in 18 months!
I now have the plate in the bracket which is attached to the lower grille mesh with zip ties!

Best regards,

Elie

Greg_Di · 03-11-2016, 08:34 AM

I'm in Ontario and none of my cars have had the front license plate bracket mounted since I have always requested it not to be. If you tell your dealership it should be no problem.

For the Camaro I will probably be buying the Sto n Sho from Phastek

6spdhyperblue · 03-11-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Dealer installed.
I do not know the answer to that.
I can see that the dealer is required to have it road legal before it leaves the dealership....??

It could depend on the dealership as well, you could tell them you have something custom being made and to leave it off.

I think it looks fine.

we have temp plates in the US, so the car doesnt have a front plate to leave the dealer with.

Bitchin' Camaro · 03-11-2016, 09:54 AM

I didn't ask my dealer but they didn't install it anyway. Just put it in the trunk. I'm still running the temp tag but that's up in a couple of days. I haven't looked at the bracket yet, not sure what I'll do honestly.

6spdhyperblue · 03-11-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bitchin' Camaro

I didn't ask my dealer but they didn't install it anyway. Just put it in the trunk. I'm still running the temp tag but that's up in a couple of days. I haven't looked at the bracket yet, not sure what I'll do honestly.

I just installed the phastek sto and go. let me know if you have any questions.

ShadowPuppet · 03-11-2016, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll see what the dealership says... if I can avoid it, I'd rather not put holes in the bumper... they need to repeal front plates already, so stupid!

2016SS · 03-11-2016, 11:52 AM

I'm in Ontario asked the dealer not to install it he said not a problem! I also emailed it to have it in writing also. Going to do a sto and go or the jac fab one if it releases easily just because it's bent to the bumper for a different look.

SQUALO · 03-11-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowPuppet

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll see what the dealership says... if I can avoid it, I'd rather not put holes in the bumper... they need to repeal front plates already, so stupid!

The plate holder on the 6th Gens don't attach to the bumper, they actually attach to the top part of the lower grille frame, so it never touches paint.

Here are two examples:

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ShadowPuppet · 03-12-2016, 01:18 AM

Oh shnap I didn't realize they were essentially clipped on... Interesting... Might not be too big a deal then...

Thanks for the photos Frank!

03-11-2016, 02:30 AM	#1
ShadowPuppet REDYRNOT Drives: "Fawkes" - 2016 GRT 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: York Region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 View My Garage	Front License Plate Bracket Does anyone know if it's possible to get the dealership to NOT install the front license plate bracket even if it's "technically" required by law? I'm in Ontario and I really don't want to muck the front of the car with a front plate if I can avoid it... I have a friend who keeps his license plate on the dashboard with no problems lol Thoughts? Hmm, didn't even think of this until now but because the car was ordered in Ontario they put the front mounting package on the order... is that something they do in the factory or is it dealer installed... hmmmm __________________ Own a Camaro in the GTA? Join our FB Group for Meetups! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2SS Convertible, M6, Grey 5-Spoke Wheels, MRC, NPP, Adrenaline Red Interior/Trim, Footwells

03-11-2016, 03:33 AM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Dealer installed. I do not know the answer to that. I can see that the dealer is required to have it road legal before it leaves the dealership....?? It could depend on the dealership as well, you could tell them you have something custom being made and to leave it off. I think it looks fine. __________________ Last edited by BradfordCamaro; 03-11-2016 at 03:50 AM.

03-11-2016, 04:21 AM	#3
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	Try something like this. It is what I intend to do. Good Luck. http://www.phastekperformance.com/ST...cense-sn89.htm __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

03-11-2016, 05:49 AM	#4
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	Depends on the dealership, I did it with my 5th Gen Camaro, no problem...some may require you to sign a waiver that frees the dealership from any legal matters. __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

03-11-2016, 08:29 AM	#6
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	I specified that the front bracket NOT be installed by the dealer on my CTS-V when it arrived since holes would be punched in the front fascia. No problem whatsoever... I drove around for 6 years in my 4th Gen SS with no hassles - and then I got 3 tickets in 18 months! I now have the plate in the bracket which is attached to the lower grille mesh with zip ties! Best regards, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

03-11-2016, 06:34 AM	#5
osubuckeye Drives: 2016 2LT Gamet Red Tintcoat Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 129 View My Garage	I told my dealership I didn't want the front license plate bracket installed when I ordered the car. They told me it was not problem. I'm in Ohio so don't know if Canada is different. I guess it depends on the dealership if they are willing to work with you.

03-11-2016, 08:34 AM	#7
Greg_Di Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	I'm in Ontario and none of my cars have had the front license plate bracket mounted since I have always requested it not to be. If you tell your dealership it should be no problem. For the Camaro I will probably be buying the Sto n Sho from Phastek

03-11-2016, 09:54 AM	#9
Bitchin' Camaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Mosaic Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 64	I didn't ask my dealer but they didn't install it anyway. Just put it in the trunk. I'm still running the temp tag but that's up in a couple of days. I haven't looked at the bracket yet, not sure what I'll do honestly. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Mosaic Black/Black, Low Gloss Black 5 spokes, Dual Mode Exhaust, MagRheo Shocks (GB8 56V NPP F55) http://www.last.fm/music/The+Dead+Mi...in'+Camaro 12/14/15 Dealer processed order TPW 1/25/16 1/21/16 Built and Bayed 1/28/16 At the dealer 1/29/16 Took delivery w/ 3 miles on it

03-11-2016, 11:21 AM	#11
ShadowPuppet REDYRNOT Drives: "Fawkes" - 2016 GRT 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: York Region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll see what the dealership says... if I can avoid it, I'd rather not put holes in the bumper... they need to repeal front plates already, so stupid! __________________ Own a Camaro in the GTA? Join our FB Group for Meetups! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2SS Convertible, M6, Grey 5-Spoke Wheels, MRC, NPP, Adrenaline Red Interior/Trim, Footwells

03-11-2016, 11:52 AM	#12
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	I'm in Ontario asked the dealer not to install it he said not a problem! I also emailed it to have it in writing also. Going to do a sto and go or the jac fab one if it releases easily just because it's bent to the bumper for a different look. __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-12-2016, 01:18 AM	#14
ShadowPuppet REDYRNOT Drives: "Fawkes" - 2016 GRT 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: York Region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 View My Garage	Oh shnap I didn't realize they were essentially clipped on... Interesting... Might not be too big a deal then... Thanks for the photos Frank! __________________ Own a Camaro in the GTA? Join our FB Group for Meetups! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2SS Convertible, M6, Grey 5-Spoke Wheels, MRC, NPP, Adrenaline Red Interior/Trim, Footwells

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