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C6 Front License Plate Bracket
03-17-2007, 09:16 PM
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Thx.
03-18-2007, 09:24 AM
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03-19-2007, 01:49 PM
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Finally got to take some snaps last night after work (took the vette to work yesterday; was a relief not to having to worry about LEOs pulling me over for no front tag for a change - I work in an area where it's not uncommon to see 4-6 LEO cars during lunch hour). With the tag removed, you'd never know it was there! :
Do you think you could post a good clear photo of the mount when the plate is off?
Thanks,
Bone
03-19-2007, 09:50 PM
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Okay here is an asumption and a dumb question....because I"ve never seen the back side of the mount I assume the plate frame is only connected by the top as shown in the mount photos you posted.
If that is the case is there something to keep the bottom of the frame from being driven back into paint by the wind when you drive?
Thanks,
Bone
03-20-2007, 06:00 AM
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Excellent thanks!
Okay here is an asumption and a dumb question....because I"ve never seen the back side of the mount I assume the plate frame is only connected by the top as shown in the mount photos you posted.
If that is the case is there something to keep the bottom of the frame from being driven back into paint by the wind when you drive?
Thanks,
Bone
Okay here is an asumption and a dumb question....because I"ve never seen the back side of the mount I assume the plate frame is only connected by the top as shown in the mount photos you posted.
If that is the case is there something to keep the bottom of the frame from being driven back into paint by the wind when you drive?
Thanks,
Bone
03-26-2007, 09:24 PM
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I think this is the only design flaw in the C6. When states with white/light license plates are installed the C6 looks like TowMater from the movie Cars. The bucked tooth look is way to hillbilly for a great car like the Vette. In a way I wish they would have carried the flat surface on the front a little lower and done like they did on the C5.
Thanks for providing a product that legalizes all of our cars and looks a great deal better than the factory option. I just wish it wasn't necessary.
What states don’t have a front license plate requirement?
Thanks for providing a product that legalizes all of our cars and looks a great deal better than the factory option. I just wish it wasn't necessary.
What states don’t have a front license plate requirement?
04-05-2007, 10:54 PM
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I bought this item and I'm having trouble installing...any advice is appreciated. The issue is that the two screws that come down from the top don't seem to be long enough..when I match the removeable piece to the mounted piece they hardly protrude and the wing nut cant catch it. Also, the front of the plate is scraping on the nose and scratched my paint. What am I doing wrong?
04-10-2007, 06:13 AM
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04-12-2007, 08:53 PM
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It varies by state. Some here have even reported that their state now classifies it as a moving violation with points attached! here in MD it's a straight $75 fine I believe...and they are REALLY cracking down here for the added revenue. Another member with a new Z06 got stopped twice in one week in MD. This is why I decided to go with the REMOVEABLE topflightrepro bracket - if you have to run one, this is the bracket to use IMHO. You can do a search on front plate to see what other info you can come up with.
I'm in MD and was stopped by State Trooper driving up from behind, flashed the lights, pull over, (Oh sxxt moment), he approaches my car and without seeing the front bellows "Do you have a front plate?" I had just put it back on a few days before, smiled and said "Take a look, Officer" Drive off with a big grin and thank TF for the ease of taking the plate off and on. MD is very serious about that ugly plate.
04-14-2007, 11:28 AM
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Looks good to me- I'm going to order one in VR. I'm still a month away from my '07 museum delivery- my first Vette! Very excited.
In the category of life giving you lemons- Minnesota is a front license plate state. I did some photoshoping to check and am going to order the Support Our Troops plates to sit in this front license plate bracket. Good job Top Flight- I'll post actual pics when I get my Vette!
In the category of life giving you lemons- Minnesota is a front license plate state. I did some photoshoping to check and am going to order the Support Our Troops plates to sit in this front license plate bracket. Good job Top Flight- I'll post actual pics when I get my Vette!
04-20-2007, 03:36 PM
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Bought TF removable bracket and enjoy it as having the rare experience of buying a product that exceeds expectations.
I'm in MD and was stopped by State Trooper driving up from behind, flashed the lights, pull over, (Oh sxxt moment), he approaches my car and without seeing the front bellows "Do you have a front plate?" I had just put it back on a few days before, smiled and said "Take a look, Officer" Drive off with a big grin and thank TF for the ease of taking the plate off and on. MD is very serious about that ugly plate.
I'm in MD and was stopped by State Trooper driving up from behind, flashed the lights, pull over, (Oh sxxt moment), he approaches my car and without seeing the front bellows "Do you have a front plate?" I had just put it back on a few days before, smiled and said "Take a look, Officer" Drive off with a big grin and thank TF for the ease of taking the plate off and on. MD is very serious about that ugly plate.
but whatcha gonna do?
04-21-2007, 06:56 PM
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04-23-2007, 02:01 AM
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Ordered mine on Monday, it shipped on Wednesday, and arrived here in Italy on Friday!!!! How nice is that?!?!
I drove straight to my local body shop to set up an appoinment to have the GM bracket removed. And sitting there when I arrived was my Italian neighbor with his '82 C3. He was dropping off his buddy that was picking up his freshly painted '86. The bracket would work for both and might be a hot item here in Europe where the plates are longer than the recessed panels for US plates. You might have 2 more sales.
I drove straight to my local body shop to set up an appoinment to have the GM bracket removed. And sitting there when I arrived was my Italian neighbor with his '82 C3. He was dropping off his buddy that was picking up his freshly painted '86. The bracket would work for both and might be a hot item here in Europe where the plates are longer than the recessed panels for US plates. You might have 2 more sales.