Front license bracket, it's not that bad - Page 2

DamonZ28 · 12-31-2022, 12:09 PM

I installed mine today with the help of these instructions as well. Now I'm legal & don't have to worry about getting hassled. Didn't take long, and I usually take a lot longer to do things the first time.

Ray3768 · 02-10-2024, 04:35 PM

GM-ACE,

Thank you for the how-to. The document that was included with the front license plate bracket was nearly useless until I found this thread. Your pictures made it clear how the bracket is to be installed. My 2024 2SS now has that ugly license plate on the front. The front license plate requirement is just plain silly. Cops are behind you looking at your plate. If they were in front of you, viewing the front plate in their rear view mirror, it would be difficult to quickly determine the plate number because it mirrored. So stupid. Now they use cameras/computers to automatically scan your plate so why do we have to ruin the look of the front end of our cars? Sorry for the rant, government stupidity irritates me to no end. And we are paying for this stupidity. Okay, I promise I'm done ranting...or not. Next thing you know they will mandate side license plates as well. Boy, they'll look spiffy mounted on the doors. Okay, now I'm done. Thanks again.

-Ray

arpad_m · 02-10-2024, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray3768

GM-ACE,

Thank you for the how-to. The document that was included with the front license plate bracket was nearly useless until I found this thread. Your pictures made it clear how the bracket is to be installed. My 2024 2SS now has that ugly license plate on the front. The front license plate requirement is just plain silly. Cops are behind you looking at your plate. If they were in front of you, viewing the front plate in their rear view mirror, it would be difficult to quickly determine the plate number because it mirrored. So stupid. Now they use cameras/computers to automatically scan your plate so why do we have to ruin the look of the front end of our cars? Sorry for the rant, government stupidity irritates me to no end. And we are paying for this stupidity. Okay, I promise I'm done ranting...or not. Next thing you know they will mandate side license plates as well. Boy, they'll look spiffy mounted on the doors. Okay, now I'm done. Thanks again.

-Ray

The only purpose for front plates I can think of is to give extra area cops can hit with their laser from the front, because headlights can be difficult to aim at.

I used to live in NJ and bought a sto'n'sho removable front plate mount, keeping the plate with the removable bracket in the trunk. Never got a ticket, but even if I had, I would've just paid, there's no way I was gonna mess up my beautiful (2018) bumper (that required screws for the OEM bracket).

242ss1LE · 02-12-2024, 07:20 AM

Throw it in garbage don't ruin the front of your car have had multiple cars without front license plate only one ticket in 20 years totally worth not having the front license plate my 99ss gm wanted me to drill holes for

Deacon Blues · 02-12-2024, 09:42 AM

I ordered a Sto n Sho since I unfortunately live and work in Hochulworld. Thankfully, the Ohio dealership I purchased from didn't install the front plate per my request. Seems pretty straightforward from an install standpoint and innocuous in the grand scheme of things compared to the GM bracket.

E75 · 02-13-2024, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

The only purpose for front plates I can think of is to give extra area cops can hit with their laser from the front, because headlights can be difficult to aim at.

Actually these days I think ALPR cameras are the bigger reason. If you back into a spot or even just driving right behind the cop car (or repo man) having the front plate makes a good scan more likely.

Not saying I support it (I think those cameras should be banned) but that's the state we live in anymore

Rogueleader_92 · 02-23-2024, 12:27 PM

I've been debating installing mine but then I heard UT is looking at doing away with them, too many people don't have them, its not a primary offence they pull over for and it would save the state something like $3.50 for each one they don't have to print so I'm just planning on coasting for now with the bracket in the trunk I can show the officer if I do get pulled over. (I swear officer, I just got it a couple of days ago, I just don't have a rivet gun to install it)

Cp Rooks · 02-23-2024, 06:58 PM

It's Required On Illinois But Screw Em. Haven't Gotten A Ticket Yet After 7 Years. Although They Do Plan On Getting Rid Of Them Here Too

CTRifecta · 03-30-2024, 02:48 PM

Very helpful thread, just did this on my car.

Curr · 04-01-2024, 01:23 PM

+1 to the tow bolt ZL1 Addon plate kit. MA requires this too, but I just keep the front plate in the trunk as "I swear I just got done showing/washing/taking pictures I'll put it on right now ossifer...."
Last 4 cars never ran a front plate and never got hassled, thankfully.

split_bumper · 04-03-2024, 08:16 AM

I put a wirelessly controlled plate on mine. Houdini trick haha. I will be posting a how-to come spring time.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=11

12-31-2022, 12:09 PM	#15
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 522 View My Garage	I installed mine today with the help of these instructions as well. Now I'm legal & don't have to worry about getting hassled. Didn't take long, and I usually take a lot longer to do things the first time. Attached Images __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof RUXIFEY Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Black SS emblem on rear bumper / Blue SS vinyl overlay on front bumper emblem / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint RE Audio RFX10D4 10" Sub / Hand-made sub enclosure / Hifonics Zeus ZRX1200.1D amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

02-23-2024, 12:27 PM	#21
Rogueleader_92 Drives: Chevy camaro, Chevy cruze Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Utah Posts: 130	I've been debating installing mine but then I heard UT is looking at doing away with them, too many people don't have them, its not a primary offence they pull over for and it would save the state something like $3.50 for each one they don't have to print so I'm just planning on coasting for now with the bracket in the trunk I can show the officer if I do get pulled over. (I swear officer, I just got it a couple of days ago, I just don't have a rivet gun to install it) __________________ (Previous, totalled, hit from behind 8/2023) Black 2010 Camaro 2LT, RS. 82K miles. Blue 2023 Camaro, 3LT, RS.

03-30-2024, 02:48 PM	#23
CTRifecta Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 320	Very helpful thread, just did this on my car. __________________ 2024 2SS 1LE \| 6MT \| Riverside Blue 1100 - Order submitted - 7/12/23 2000 - Order accepted - 8/22/23 Vehicle Built (per chevy chat bot) - 10/10/23 Window sticker available online - 11/4/23 Arrived at dealership - 11/10/23

04-01-2024, 01:23 PM	#24
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,249	+1 to the tow bolt ZL1 Addon plate kit. MA requires this too, but I just keep the front plate in the trunk as "I swear I just got done showing/washing/taking pictures I'll put it on right now ossifer...." Last 4 cars never ran a front plate and never got hassled, thankfully. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

04-03-2024, 08:16 AM	#25
split_bumper Drives: 24 ZL1, 6.2L Denali, 73 SplitBumper Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	I put a wirelessly controlled plate on mine. Houdini trick haha. I will be posting a how-to come spring time. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=11 __________________ 2024 ZL1 Radiant Red / Coupe / M6 / PDR / BCD / Carbon Scoop, Dash, Shifter / Red Seat Belts / Black Lugs https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FJ1R60R0111531

02-10-2024, 04:35 PM	#16
Ray3768 Drives: 1977 Trans Am, 2024 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 42	GM-ACE, Thank you for the how-to. The document that was included with the front license plate bracket was nearly useless until I found this thread. Your pictures made it clear how the bracket is to be installed. My 2024 2SS now has that ugly license plate on the front. The front license plate requirement is just plain silly. Cops are behind you looking at your plate. If they were in front of you, viewing the front plate in their rear view mirror, it would be difficult to quickly determine the plate number because it mirrored. So stupid. Now they use cameras/computers to automatically scan your plate so why do we have to ruin the look of the front end of our cars? Sorry for the rant, government stupidity irritates me to no end. And we are paying for this stupidity. Okay, I promise I'm done ranting...or not. Next thing you know they will mandate side license plates as well. Boy, they'll look spiffy mounted on the doors. Okay, now I'm done. Thanks again. -Ray

02-12-2024, 07:20 AM	#18
242ss1LE Drives: 2024 2ss 1le m6 vom Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Missouri Posts: 12	Throw it in garbage don't ruin the front of your car have had multiple cars without front license plate only one ticket in 20 years totally worth not having the front license plate my 99ss gm wanted me to drill holes for

02-12-2024, 09:42 AM	#19
Deacon Blues Drives: 2024 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Western NY Posts: 164	I ordered a Sto n Sho since I unfortunately live and work in Hochulworld. Thankfully, the Ohio dealership I purchased from didn't install the front plate per my request. Seems pretty straightforward from an install standpoint and innocuous in the grand scheme of things compared to the GM bracket.

02-23-2024, 06:58 PM	#22
Cp Rooks Drives: 2023 2ss & 2021 Indian Scout Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Your Mom's House Posts: 33	It's Required On Illinois But Screw Em. Haven't Gotten A Ticket Yet After 7 Years. Although They Do Plan On Getting Rid Of Them Here Too

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