Do you plan on using the C7 front plate holder?
06-22-2013, 09:43 AM
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Not in TX
No. My state requires a front plate, but my cars have never seen a front plate in 12 years, and it's never been a problem to date.
Anyone who is really worried can stick the plate in their front window. That meets the requirement. It doesn't have to be mounted to the bumper. I stick the plate in the window when I take my car through inspection. No problem.
Anyone who is really worried can stick the plate in their front window. That meets the requirement. It doesn't have to be mounted to the bumper. I stick the plate in the window when I take my car through inspection. No problem.
It's fix'n to become a cash cow I fear. 
06-22-2013, 11:34 AM
#22
Heel & Toe
In Texas the plate can't be in the window. It must be at the front most part of the car. I was told this when I get pulled over and had the plate in the window. Now that dps is keeping track of warnings the likely hood of getting a ticket has increased.
06-22-2013, 11:50 AM
#23
Drifting
Unfortunately Montana is a two plate state. but I plan to run without and see how long I can get away with it. I have seen quite a few Vettes around here without them, so maybe I'll get lucky. At least it's easily installable / removable. 
but I plan to run without and see how long I can get away with it. I have seen quite a few Vettes around here without them, so maybe I'll get lucky. At least it's easily installable / removable.
06-22-2013, 12:43 PM
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Manufacturers are required to provide the front plate mount at no additional cost to cars to be registered in 2 plate states. You are only charged the $15 if you want the mount and are registering in a state that does not require 2 plates. My dealer confirmed this when I placed my order.
06-22-2013, 12:46 PM
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I'm going to keep it in my trunk with the plate on it. If I feel that I'm in an area that may give me crap for no plate, THEN I'll put it on. I'm safe right now. In So Cal, Corvettes seem to get away with no plate unless they're doing something douchey.
06-22-2013, 01:15 PM
#26
Safety Car
Yes, will use it. Oregon requires a front plate.
06-22-2013, 01:46 PM
#27
Melting Slicks
Good idea. I got a ticket for no front plate when I was living in OR. The only reason I was stopped was the lack of a front plate. Actually I had the Corvette Museum front plate mount, but it was deemed too difficult to see. Will use the front plate here in CA. just to keep from getting stopped.
06-22-2013, 06:39 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
No. Live in CA got stopped twice in my C6 - bought the quick release mount, would be a 5 minute inconvenience for not having to have the plate on the rest of the time. Heck I still haven't put any plates on the new car I bought last November -- seeing how long i can go. 
06-22-2013, 07:27 PM
#30
Melting Slicks
Well in the past those in front plate states that decided to mount on usually opted for the Top Flight plate holder, which was a very good product. It mounted in the center of the grill.
Now Chevrolet has basically done the same thing with the C7, it's removable for track use and when mounted, they claim it enhances air flow because of the way the internals of the grill are designed, but state for best airflow (In track use) take it off.
It appears Texas is going to get a little more enforcement in the future on this issue, so why put up with the harasment.
Bottom line is I will mount one after my temp paper plate expires.
Now Chevrolet has basically done the same thing with the C7, it's removable for track use and when mounted, they claim it enhances air flow because of the way the internals of the grill are designed, but state for best airflow (In track use) take it off.
It appears Texas is going to get a little more enforcement in the future on this issue, so why put up with the harasment.
Bottom line is I will mount one after my temp paper plate expires.
06-22-2013, 09:30 PM
#31
Race Director
Yes I would use the very sharp c7 front plate mount
06-22-2013, 10:09 PM
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Le Mans Master
Good idea. I got a ticket for no front plate when I was living in OR. The only reason I was stopped was the lack of a front plate. Actually I had the Corvette Museum front plate mount, but it was deemed too difficult to see. Will use the front plate here in CA. just to keep from getting stopped.
06-22-2013, 11:02 PM
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06-22-2013, 11:06 PM
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No. My state requires a front plate, but my cars have never seen a front plate in 12 years, and it's never been a problem to date.
Anyone who is really worried can stick the plate in their front window. That meets the requirement. It doesn't have to be mounted to the bumper. I stick the plate in the window when I take my car through inspection. No problem.
Anyone who is really worried can stick the plate in their front window. That meets the requirement. It doesn't have to be mounted to the bumper. I stick the plate in the window when I take my car through inspection. No problem.
06-23-2013, 11:54 AM
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