[Artos]

Anyone replaced theirs yet...I'm not a fan of the dealers.

The only exterior mods I'm interested in are window tint (done) the rear bracket & those gun metal wheel lugs.

I still am not sure what I will do for the front lic bracket...it's off for now.

thanks...

[Evolvedx27]

Plain gloss black

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by Artos

Anyone replaced theirs yet...I'm not a fan of the dealers.

The only exterior mods I'm interested in are window tint (done) the rear bracket & those gun metal wheel lugs.

I still am not sure what I will do for the front lic bracket...it's off for now.

thanks...

For the front, the ZL1addon front bracket is awesome. I'm super impressed with it. Construction is very solid. I drilled a hole in the plate so I could take the entire mount on and off easily for track days. Still looking for a rear surround. I don't have anything on there right now.

[Canadian ZL1]

Originally Posted by camaropete

For the front, the ZL1addon front bracket is awesome. I'm super impressed with it. Construction is very solid. I drilled a hole in the plate so I could take the entire mount on and off easily for track days. Still looking for a rear surround. I don't have anything on there right now.

I bought the same one from ZL1 add on. Could I see a picture of the hole you drilled in the plate? I am trying to picture this but can't see the image in my head. I thought you simply need to un-tighten the shaft and it will pop right off (the lic plate bracket that is? I also have the tow hook when I take it to the track.

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by Canadian ZL1

I bought the same one from ZL1 add on. Could I see a picture of the hole you drilled in the plate? I am trying to picture this but can't see the image in my head. I thought you simply need to un-tighten the shaft and it will pop right off (the lic plate bracket that is? I also have the tow hook when I take it to the track.

The problem is the clearance to get behind the mount is tight. You really want the shaft tight so you need to put a crescent wrench on it. Then you put the plate mount on via a bolt with a hex head. Then the plate goes on. So if you don't take the plate off you can't get the mount off. I also considered a scenario where I left the plate on for track days and used the hole to mount the tow hook through it. I think i scrapped that idea due to the possible airflow restriction. Here are a few shots. The hole is barely noticeable unless you're really looking. I might try to clean the hole up a bit.

[Canadian ZL1]

[QUOTE=camaropete;9609875]The problem is the clearance to get behind the mount is tight. You really want the shaft tight so you need to put a crescent wrench on it. Then you put the plate mount on via a bolt with a hex head. Then the plate goes on. So if you don't take the plate off you can't get the mount off. I also considered a scenario where I left the plate on for track days and used the hole to mount the tow hook through it. I think i scrapped that idea due to the possible airflow restriction. Here are a few shots. The hole is barely noticeable unless you're really looking. I might try to clean the hole up a bit.

Thanks for taking the time to show me this. I am not sure if personally I want to drill a hole in my license plate but like the idea. I am ok with the extra labor involved in having to remove the license plate and then removing the black bracket. When I hit the track I will substitute with the red tow hook. Will make sure I have the proper tools so she is nice and tight.

I was thinking the same thing about just leaving the plate on as it appears it would not interfere with air flow (heat exchangers are below), however, if you break down on the track and you don't have the tow hook I believe you are up shits creek?

Glad you are happy with it overall.

[Infern0]

Originally Posted by Artos

Anyone replaced theirs yet...I'm not a fan of the dealers.

The only exterior mods I'm interested in are window tint (done) the rear bracket & those gun metal wheel lugs.

I still am not sure what I will do for the front lic bracket...it's off for now.

thanks...

I'm not using a frame or bracket for the rear plate.

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by Canadian ZL1

Thanks for taking the time to show me this. I am not sure if personally I want to drill a hole in my license plate but like the idea. I am ok with the extra labor involved in having to remove the license plate and then removing the black bracket. When I hit the track I will substitute with the red tow hook. Will make sure I have the proper tools so she is nice and tight.

I was thinking the same thing about just leaving the plate on as it appears it would not interfere with air flow (heat exchangers are below), however, if you break down on the track and you don't have the tow hook I believe you are up shits creek?

Glad you are happy with it overall.

On other thing to consider and another reason I drilled the hole... The holes that the plate mounts to aren't threaded. The kit comes with elastic nuts. So to take the plate on and off you'll need a screwdriver and a small crescent wrench or box wrench. Not a huge deal but I could see myself losing the nuts somewhere at the track.

[Canadian ZL1]

Originally Posted by camaropete

On other thing to consider and another reason I drilled the hole... The holes that the plate mounts to aren't threaded. The kit comes with elastic nuts. So to take the plate on and off you'll need a screwdriver and a small crescent wrench or box wrench. Not a huge deal but I could see myself losing the nuts somewhere at the track.

Hmmmmm how much are elastic nuts? I might buy a boat load and or have a zip lock bag to hood em. . Yes having the tools is not a big deal. If I was doing the track every weekend then yes I can see this being a hassle.

[KyleL]

This is mine that I've carried over from may last few cars.

[Naturday13]

Originally Posted by KyleL

This is mine that I've carried over from may last few cars.

That's awesome!

[hawk02]

Here's my rear bracket. I'm driving my 4th Camaro and none have had the front license plate installed even though it's state law. So far, knock on wood, I haven't been stopped for not having a front plate.

[SoCal Racer]

Originally Posted by KyleL

This is mine that I've carried over from may last few cars.

That's a funny plate frame...I might have to "borrow" that lol

[gblaue]

Just got my vanity plates.