Front Aero Panel

Nate GM · 02-23-2014, 04:37 PM

Does the Front Aero Panel come with your car when you order it? I've read that GM offers a front license plate bracket for $15, and a Front Aero Panel for $95. I wasn't sure if you have to choose any options to get the Front Aero Panel or if they send you both automatically.

Unfortunately, I live in New York at the moment and need to have a front license plate. I wasn't sure if GM will send me both of the brackets/panels automatically in this state or if I need to "order" the Front Aero Panel separately

Here's a photo of the Front Aero Panel, I believe the other license plate bracket sits higher than this, and that it drills into your car

rrod436 · 02-23-2014, 04:38 PM

it ships to front plate states

purpleRac3r · 02-23-2014, 04:40 PM

The aero panel is included on all Stingrays. The $15 front plate holder is a mandatory option for cars sold in states requiring the front plate.

Nate GM · 02-23-2014, 05:22 PM

Ok thanks, the front plate won't be already drilled into the car when it arrives right?

Just want to make sure that there is no drilling or anything in the front of the car.

purpleRac3r · 02-23-2014, 07:04 PM

Nope, no drilling needed for either one! Both install using a pair of plastic twist-lock fasteners that latch into the grill itself. Easy on, easy off!

zimm888 · 02-23-2014, 07:05 PM

I'm pretty sure there are no drill holes

GB EB · 02-23-2014, 07:08 PM

I got it and I'm in a "no front plate state".
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Thank goodness since I'm registered in TX ..... a front plate state.

Second Vette · 02-23-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate GM

Ok thanks, the front plate won't be already drilled into the car when it arrives right?

Just want to make sure that there is no drilling or anything in the front of the car.

The Front License Plate Bracket is UGLY, UGLY, UGLY.

Use the Aero Panel to mount your License Plate, period.

Here is a pic of my C7 with the Front Plate. There are threads out there that explain how to do it. It's as simple as Pie. I'm in CA, a Front Plate State.

Nate GM · 02-23-2014, 10:29 PM

Ok great, now I feel a lot better.

By the way your car looks FANTASTIC, even with the Aero Panel!

Second Vette · 02-24-2014, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate GM

Ok great, now I feel a lot better.

By the way your car looks FANTASTIC, even with the Aero Panel!

Thanks Nate.

I hate having to put on a Front Plate, but it doesn't look too shabby.

The Aero Panel isn't "intended" to be used as a Plate Holder according to GM,
but when you take the front "CORVETTE" cover off the bracket, there are four small "dimples" that coincidentally line up with the holes in the License Plate.
Use an Awl or drill holes, add four screws and you're in business.

You can go to Pep Boys and get a Urethane Surround for the Plate. It fills in the panel and has a border that minimizes the footprint of the Plate. You bend the Plate slightly in the middle to match the front of the Car.

I'm picking up my Vanity Plates this week. STLTH C7... I had the stock Z51 Rims Powder Coated to give the Car the Stealthy look, Gray, Black and Red Calipers that match the Competition Seats. I guess I'm into themes.

If you need any help with mounting the Plate, PM me or Post a Thread. Many here have already done it.

Steven Bell · 02-24-2014, 09:00 PM

I am SO glad Kansas does not require a front license plate.

Second Vette · 02-24-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Bell

I am SO glad Kansas does not require a front license plate.

You are very lucky. In the two Plate States, you used to get a "fix it" ticket if the Police decided to pull you over and issued a Citation.

No more. Now you can fined up to $200, even in the Free State of Texas.
Just like "Red Light Cameras", Revenue Enhancement comes first.

Twenty Years ago when I owned a C4 Convertible, I didn't put the Front Plate on it and I never had a problem. Today is a different story.

panerainovice · 02-25-2014, 05:11 PM

The front plate is $15 but the front aero panel is almost $100. What is the difference?

Second Vette · 02-26-2014, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by panerainovice

The front plate is $15 but the front aero panel is almost $100. What is the difference?

If you buy a C7 in a Two Plate State, you get the Aero Plate and the UGLY Front License Plate Bracket that sits above the Grill to meet height requirements that some States also have.

All C7 Corvettes come with the Aero Panel. No need to buy one after market.

The Aero Panel has the CORVETTE Vanity Cover. It's two pieces and the front CORVETTE Vanity Cover Panel is removable from the mounting Bracket that attaches to the Grill.

Take off the front CORVETTE cover, drill four small holes in the Bracket and put on the License Plate. Viola, you're Legal!

02-23-2014, 04:37 PM	#1
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	Front Aero Panel Does the Front Aero Panel come with your car when you order it? I've read that GM offers a front license plate bracket for $15, and a Front Aero Panel for $95. I wasn't sure if you have to choose any options to get the Front Aero Panel or if they send you both automatically. Unfortunately, I live in New York at the moment and need to have a front license plate. I wasn't sure if GM will send me both of the brackets/panels automatically in this state or if I need to "order" the Front Aero Panel separately Here's a photo of the Front Aero Panel, I believe the other license plate bracket sits higher than this, and that it drills into your car __________________

02-23-2014, 04:40 PM	#3
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	The aero panel is included on all Stingrays. The $15 front plate holder is a mandatory option for cars sold in states requiring the front plate. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-23-2014, 05:22 PM	#4
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	Ok thanks, the front plate won't be already drilled into the car when it arrives right? Just want to make sure that there is no drilling or anything in the front of the car. __________________

02-23-2014, 07:04 PM	#5
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Nope, no drilling needed for either one! Both install using a pair of plastic twist-lock fasteners that latch into the grill itself. Easy on, easy off! __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-23-2014, 07:08 PM	#7
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I got it and I'm in a "no front plate state". ] Thank goodness since I'm registered in TX ..... a front plate state. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353 Last edited by GB EB; 02-23-2014 at 07:23 PM.

02-23-2014, 04:38 PM	#2
rrod436 Drives: 2014 AW Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 26	it ships to front plate states

02-23-2014, 07:05 PM	#6
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	I'm pretty sure there are no drill holes

02-23-2014, 10:29 PM	#9
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	Ok great, now I feel a lot better. By the way your car looks FANTASTIC, even with the Aero Panel! __________________

02-24-2014, 09:00 PM	#11
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	I am SO glad Kansas does not require a front license plate.

02-25-2014, 05:11 PM	#13
panerainovice Drives: Silverado Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Socal Posts: 50	The front plate is $15 but the front aero panel is almost $100. What is the difference?