Front Plate
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 345
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From: Farmersville Texas
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 39
From: Quartz Hill CA
There's a BMW M3 at work that utilizes the stock front tow hook hole to hold a license plate frame, our cars for some reason do not come with stock front tow hook locations (C'MON MAN!) but I wonder it there's a company that makes something similar for plates? I mean you can buy the front tow hook for the C6 vette but it's a PITA to mount because you have to take the front bumper off but if they can make a front tow hook then someone should make a front license plate bracket the same way...
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,258
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From: O'Fallon Illinois - Currently own a 2016 Z06 1LZ A8 Coupe
I have this one. I had it on my '06, but now it's on my '12. It's the manual stow-n-go. Sits about 5" from the ground. Nice for cruises and shows because I can hide the plate...
I think it was $52. I modified it to mount in the middle.
MT
I think it was $52. I modified it to mount in the middle.
MT
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 239
Likes: 40
From: McDonough GA
Alaska requires front plate, but has no registration tags on them. Dumbest damned law I can think of, so I have RPI remote control mount. Hides under car on open road and in city it's displayed. Sometimes.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2014
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Get Top Flight mounting hardware, Texas black plate to blend with the grill, and take it off when you want.
Attachment 47788836
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,172
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From: Quartz Hill CA
Here in So Cal I just don't have the front plate on and never get bothered by the sheriff, which is interesting because when I drove a ricer in my younger days they would pull me over FOR ANY AND EVERYTHING! I guess they just leave American super cars alone...
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 149
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Plate
Welcome to TX and the $200 fine for no front plate. Not the bracket I have on my GS but one of the nice looking ones. Many many choices from vendors check out their pictures find one you like buy install then shop for tires and repeat often.
The Top Flight Reproductions C6 front license plate bracket is the best looking mount available. It follows the contour of the front bumper. Installs easily without lifting the car. Requires no drilling for attachment like some others do. Our bracket is priced considerably lower than other after market solutions and is made in the USA .
www.topflightrepro.com
The Top Flight Reproductions C6 front license plate bracket is the best looking mount available. It follows the contour of the front bumper. Installs easily without lifting the car. Requires no drilling for attachment like some others do. Our bracket is priced considerably lower than other after market solutions and is made in the USA .
www.topflightrepro.com
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,526
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From: Santa Fe TX
Beware of this Texas law: http://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB1757/id/827300
Different people define it different ways, and it was aimed at plate flippers, but it could apply to the show n go. I'll have to look it up when I get back home.
Different people define it different ways, and it was aimed at plate flippers, but it could apply to the show n go. I'll have to look it up when I get back home.
Last edited by jedblanks; Apr 26, 2014 at 08:16 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Standish, Maine
The Top Flight Reproductions C6 front license plate bracket is the best looking mount available. It follows the contour of the front bumper. Installs easily without lifting the car. Requires no drilling for attachment like some others do. Our bracket is priced considerably lower than other after market solutions and is made in the USA .
www.topflightrepro.com
www.topflightrepro.com
Get Top Flight mounting hardware, Texas black plate to blend with the grill, and take it off when you want.
Attachment 47788836
Attachment 47788836
I got stopped within the first week of owning my C6. The TF bracket had just come in the mail the same day I got stopped. I had the bracket in car so I only got a warning.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 865
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
[/IMG]Now that fine is around I have installed my front plate in picture below[IMG]
[/IMG] now I just drive it, cant see the plate sitting when driving.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: San Antonio, TX
I like the West Coast Fast on/off bracket. I like the fact that it's to the side instead of the center of the car.
It cost more than the Top Flight one.
There's lots to choose from.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...and-sport.aspx
It cost more than the Top Flight one.
There's lots to choose from.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...and-sport.aspx
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,767
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From: Austin TX
This is mine and it will stay until the car starts to over heat in Texas traffic. this has been fine with cool weather but I worry about the TFR blocking the air flow when it gets really hot.
PS: Found the black rubber frame at PEP Boys for $10. Most of the plastic frames will break when you bend them to fit.
PS: Found the black rubber frame at PEP Boys for $10. Most of the plastic frames will break when you bend them to fit.
Last edited by Arkay; May 4, 2014 at 01:53 PM.
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5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 5
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From: Baytown Texas
Thanks for all the input. I finally decided to just use the MFG bracket. I chose to install it a bit lower than original and actually did drill 2 small holes to hold it strong. I did NOT like the original location and think it looks better a bit lower. Will try to post photos when it comes back from the shop for air problems.
Last edited by Jerry7111; Aug 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM. Reason: typo