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Bolack · 01-29-2012, 12:42 PM

I'll be moving to TX soon, and I don't want to drill into my front bumper to install the factory front license plate holder. Can some Texans shed some light onto some alternatives for me?

Thanks in advance!

Brian

AeroCamaro · 01-29-2012, 01:14 PM

I live in Texas (DFW area) and I don't have a front liscense plate. As long as I don't give a cop a rason to pull me over, I have not had any trouble. Also, if you keep your car clean, the "I am just coming back from/heading to a car show and took it off" excuse has worked. They usually understand.

Bolack · 01-29-2012, 01:41 PM

Good advice Aero. Thanks.

gelboy1015 · 01-29-2012, 08:20 PM

Do the toggle bolt mod that on here. I live in TX, but Im always traveling to and from OK. So when I go through TX, I put on my front plate with the toggle bolts that are held to the lower grill. When I get to OK, I take it off.

CooG · 01-29-2012, 08:34 PM

What's a front license plate holder???

Signed,
CooG in Houston, Texas

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 01-29-2012, 10:09 PM

This is what I run here in MN.
http://******.com/products_chev.html

hot_rod · 01-30-2012, 05:19 AM

Ya need to follow this thread ....the law requiring or enforcing the plate is screwed up because of a legislature mistake:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195105

*mlee* · 01-30-2012, 05:22 AM

Front plate... is that a law here...

Sir Nuke · 01-30-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Front plate... is that a law here...

I think so.....so I keep mine in the glove box......if I get stopped I'll just tell them I just picked up teh car recently from geting the front facia repainted and hadn't reinstalled it yet......although it has been 8 months since that work was done....lol.

jmaynard · 01-30-2012, 09:19 AM

Mines in the cargo net in the trunk; facing forward. Not my fault is they forgot their x-ray glasses.

esponda · 01-30-2012, 10:22 AM

i use an Altec front tag to avoid drilling my bumper. Watch hitting it while driving over bumps cause you can bend it. Overall works well and should meet all the legal requirements like in my state.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/APR-400EU/

Jason@JacFab · 01-30-2012, 09:44 PM

I also run a JacFab bracket...

bkscott · 01-31-2012, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I also run a JacFab bracket...

Me too!

DuhKoDuh · 01-31-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolack

I'll be moving to TX soon, and I don't want to drill into my front bumper to install the factory front license plate holder. Can some Texans shed some light onto some alternatives for me?

Thanks in advance!

Brian

mines drilled but doesnt look too bad..

01-29-2012, 12:42 PM	#1
Bolack Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: FL Posts: 22	Front License Plate Holder I'll be moving to TX soon, and I don't want to drill into my front bumper to install the factory front license plate holder. Can some Texans shed some light onto some alternatives for me? Thanks in advance! Brian

01-29-2012, 10:09 PM	#6
Stealth 2010 2SS/RS Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota, Vadnais Heights Posts: 494 View My Garage	This is what I run here in MN. http://******.com/products_chev.html __________________ 2010 LS3 2SS/RS M6 AirAid Cold Air Intake, AAC LED sidemarkers, AAC P13w plasmas drl, Kook's Custom 1-7/8" Headers, Corsa Hybrid Exhaust JRE 445 Cam Package, JRE SCT Tune, RX Catch Can and Breather Tech AFX Heater Hose Relocation Kit, Black Chrome Wheels Pfadt trailing and toe arms, Pfadt solid subframe mounts, Pfadt diff bushings, Street Slayer Twin Carbon Technostalgia Camaro LED taillights, CTS-V Front Brakes, Powder Coated Calipers By ME MGW Short Throw Shifter Complete ZL1 Rearend Swap

01-30-2012, 05:19 AM	#7
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Ya need to follow this thread ....the law requiring or enforcing the plate is screwed up because of a legislature mistake: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195105 __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

01-30-2012, 05:22 AM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Front plate... is that a law here... __________________

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01-29-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
AeroCamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 37	I live in Texas (DFW area) and I don't have a front liscense plate. As long as I don't give a cop a rason to pull me over, I have not had any trouble. Also, if you keep your car clean, the "I am just coming back from/heading to a car show and took it off" excuse has worked. They usually understand.

01-29-2012, 01:41 PM	#3
Bolack Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: FL Posts: 22	Good advice Aero. Thanks.

01-29-2012, 08:20 PM	#4
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Do the toggle bolt mod that on here. I live in TX, but Im always traveling to and from OK. So when I go through TX, I put on my front plate with the toggle bolts that are held to the lower grill. When I get to OK, I take it off.

01-29-2012, 08:34 PM	#5
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	What's a front license plate holder??? Signed, CooG in Houston, Texas

01-30-2012, 09:19 AM	#10
jmaynard Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 453	Mines in the cargo net in the trunk; facing forward. Not my fault is they forgot their x-ray glasses.

01-30-2012, 10:22 AM	#11
esponda Drives: V6 LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MD Posts: 95 View My Garage	i use an Altec front tag to avoid drilling my bumper. Watch hitting it while driving over bumps cause you can bend it. Overall works well and should meet all the legal requirements like in my state. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/APR-400EU/

01-30-2012, 09:44 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 also run a JacFab bracket...