Front plate
05-06-2017, 01:10 PM
#41
Le Mans Master
Been running with no front plate on all my Corvettes since the C4 era (1984) NY does require a front plate, but most PO's look the other way. I got one ticket in my new 1985 Corvette by a NY State trooper.
05-06-2017, 04:43 PM
#42
Le Mans Master
Be careful not to let it flex or it can crack where it is not as wide due to the holes in the bracket.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; 05-06-2017 at 04:48 PM.
05-06-2017, 04:43 PM
#43
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In VA, they are like ***** about front tags. While I see some 'Vette owners driving sans plate, I don't want to do anything to arouse the local constabulary.
I don't drive my C7 often, but it doesn't look THAT bad with a front plate. Honestly, the EZ-Pass transponder & the state inspection sticker don't do much for aesthetics either.
In VA, they are like ***** about front tags. While I see some 'Vette owners driving sans plate, I don't want to do anything to arouse the local constabulary.
I don't drive my C7 often, but it doesn't look THAT bad with a front plate. Honestly, the EZ-Pass transponder & the state inspection sticker don't do much for aesthetics either.
My EZ Pass is mounted to the underside of the trunk lid, as far forward as it can go. So far, works fine on the Dulles Toll Road and Beltway Hot Lanes. Can't do much about the inspection sticker, unfortunately.
05-06-2017, 08:26 PM
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I live in a no front plate state now but the GM Aero Panel works well and in my opinion looks far better than any of the aftermarket solutions. It is easily removable in case you go to the track and need the extra cooling air and doesn't move around like some of the aftermarket units do.
GM provides a better solution for less money. The reason they have the one that attaches to the bumper is because the Aero Panel isn't exactly legal since it is a few inches too low to meet state rules. Most states will let the height pass but some might not.
Bill
GM provides a better solution for less money. The reason they have the one that attaches to the bumper is because the Aero Panel isn't exactly legal since it is a few inches too low to meet state rules. Most states will let the height pass but some might not.
Bill
05-07-2017, 04:22 AM
#45
I will take my chances. Pcad lives on the friggin EDGE.
05-08-2017, 08:39 AM
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If it were still a $25 fix it ticket I wouldn't even mess with it. $200 is a lot of coin for getting stopped with no front plate.