*New* C6 Front License Plate Mount!
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*New* C6 Front License Plate Mount!
C6LP-SE
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The C6LP-SE is a front license plate mount for the Corvette C6. The Corvette community was extremely disappointed after the revealing of GM's solution, and change seemed unlikely due to engineering concerns expressed by GM. C6LP-SE is designed to address most community concerns while respecting engineering concerns.
The C6LP-SE mounts to the inside of the mouth, making holes less noticeable upon removal. The C6LP-SE is lowered slightly to flow with the car and hide the underside mount, while not obstructing the mouth. The height of the C6LP-SE is reduced to minimize visual effect and groves are added to hold the plate. The 'flush with the body' idea is scrapped to remove the brick-like qualities. A small amount of padding is added behind the mount to prevent scraping and scratching on the nose. The C6LP-SE is a two-piece system that allows the larger portion to be detached easily while the remaining piece is not obvious.
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C6LP-SE on C6
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/010.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/011.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/013.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/016.jpg
C6LP-SE alone
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/001.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/003.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/004.jpg
C6LP-SE Cut-away
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/009.jpg
C6LP-SE parts:
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/007.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/008.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/015.jpg
C6LP-SE Grove:
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/004.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/006.jpg
BLUE is the padding
RED the plate itself.
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 12:05 AM 6/16/2004]
Click here for 800x800
The C6LP-SE is a front license plate mount for the Corvette C6. The Corvette community was extremely disappointed after the revealing of GM's solution, and change seemed unlikely due to engineering concerns expressed by GM. C6LP-SE is designed to address most community concerns while respecting engineering concerns.
The C6LP-SE mounts to the inside of the mouth, making holes less noticeable upon removal. The C6LP-SE is lowered slightly to flow with the car and hide the underside mount, while not obstructing the mouth. The height of the C6LP-SE is reduced to minimize visual effect and groves are added to hold the plate. The 'flush with the body' idea is scrapped to remove the brick-like qualities. A small amount of padding is added behind the mount to prevent scraping and scratching on the nose. The C6LP-SE is a two-piece system that allows the larger portion to be detached easily while the remaining piece is not obvious.
More Views...
C6LP-SE on C6
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/010.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/011.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/013.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/016.jpg
C6LP-SE alone
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/001.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/003.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/004.jpg
C6LP-SE Cut-away
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/009.jpg
C6LP-SE parts:
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/007.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/008.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/015.jpg
C6LP-SE Grove:
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/004.jpg
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/006.jpg
BLUE is the padding
RED the plate itself.
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 12:05 AM 6/16/2004]
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (PhantomPredator)
Still doesn't work for me. Need to get the plate off of the nose. Maybe move it to an offset position at the end of the grill.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (charliesc5)
not pretty
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (murnutz)
Still not pretty but better than what we saw earlier.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (Curtis A. Franz)
To heck with the license plate bracket.
Please tell me that isn't Dave Hill in a bucket hat and bright red pants.
Please tell me that isn't Dave Hill in a bucket hat and bright red pants.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (BuckyThreadkiller)
Please tell me that isn't Dave Hill in a bucket hat and bright red pants.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (Dominic Sorresso)
The front plate frame should have been inset into the nose so it could be covered with a plate if you live in a state where you don't need to run a front plate.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (BuckyThreadkiller)
To heck with the license plate bracket.
Please tell me that isn't Dave Hill in a bucket hat and bright red pants.
Please tell me that isn't Dave Hill in a bucket hat and bright red pants.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (need-for-speed)
Nice work. This is just about the only option there is.
I wouldn't use the GM FLB but I would use this one. This is what I expected GM to come out with in the first place.
GM's decision to conform the FLB to the body is just ugly.
[Modified by Tremendous, 6:29 AM 6/16/2004]
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (murnutz)
Is it crappy? You can bet your Corvette that this is a crappy mount. However, what it all comes down to is that mine is significantly less crappy than the GM option.
I wish I could do better, but my options are rather limited. The license plate really cannot be moved from its current location, except for to the left or the right (which my mount can handle). Making the holes in a less obvious spot makes the design slightly awkward, but I hid most of that fairly efficiently. The only other real options (other than a time machine) are to replace the entire front fascia with something more stylistic like this or this.
I mean, given the option of the brick (GM's LP mount) or my LP mount, which would you chose? (Hmmm...maybe I should have created a poll.)
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 7:10 AM 6/16/2004]
I wish I could do better, but my options are rather limited. The license plate really cannot be moved from its current location, except for to the left or the right (which my mount can handle). Making the holes in a less obvious spot makes the design slightly awkward, but I hid most of that fairly efficiently. The only other real options (other than a time machine) are to replace the entire front fascia with something more stylistic like this or this.
I mean, given the option of the brick (GM's LP mount) or my LP mount, which would you chose? (Hmmm...maybe I should have created a poll.)
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 7:10 AM 6/16/2004]
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (PhantomPredator)
I did a quick test moving the mount, and it appears that you can move it left and right with ease and it won't cause problems. Took a quick screen-shot...I'm not sure exactly where people want it (except the center)...so I'll need recommendations for the location before I create more pictures.
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/018.jpg
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 8:41 AM 6/16/2004]
http://www.gryphonauto.com/features/...s-temp/018.jpg
[Modified by PhantomPredator, 8:41 AM 6/16/2004]
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (Curtis A. Franz)
Still a near miss. Put the thing over to one side.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (Mr Mojo)
It's a Corvette not a Semi Truck, putting it to the side would make it worse. The center is the only logical location.
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Re: *New* C6 Front License Plate Mount! (Tom73)
Moving it to the side and in front of the intake would probably be a disaster, both aerodynamics and engine bay ventilation.
Moving the plate to any place other than somewhere in the center is a much greater eyesore than making GM's mount 2 inches thicker. You'd have options with my mount, but I'd recommend the center.
Moving the plate to any place other than somewhere in the center is a much greater eyesore than making GM's mount 2 inches thicker. You'd have options with my mount, but I'd recommend the center.