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Old 05-24-2019, 01:32 PM
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You Corvette forum veterans probably already know about this.if not all the better. I just purchased a 2014 Vert. I specifically mentioned to the seller that I needed a front license plate bracket as Massachusetts requires it. I like to show the car and hate the look up front with the bracket in place. So curiosity got the best of me and to my surprise the bracket is easily detached from the front grill. I’ve included some pictures including the manufacturer of the bracket for people that like to show their car without the front license plate showing. The bracket hooks under the center grill bar and then the spring loaded clips attach above into the grill and it’s very secure when in place.



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I bought the same one (though I often forget to put it on...) and its great, very easy to put on/take off, and built very well. Great solution to the front plate issue these cars have.
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Nice mount, but I really don't like that chrome frame.Consider the Pilot flexible frame:
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https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com...3-only-sns50a/

We are not required here in OK but this one has always looks great
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Got over 15k miles in the wonderful state of Taxachusetts.Plate is in the Trunk.
Your choice to ruin the look of your Beautiful Car.
Just another CORVETTE TAX or MA.FEE.
If the question,IF I get ticketed.Your choice.Your nose to get Ugly
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
Nice mount, but I really don't like that chrome frame.Consider the Pilot flexible frame:
Kind of agree regarding chrome after installing it. Where do I find the Black flexible frame.
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
Got over 15k miles in the wonderful state of Taxachusetts.Plate is in the Trunk.
Your choice to ruin the look of your Beautiful Car.
Just another CORVETTE TAX or MA.FEE.
If the question,IF I get ticketed.Your choice.Your nose to get Ugly

Vettes are very noticeable especially here on Cape Cod. I’ll take the plate off when showing the car but it stays on for driving. It’s to tempting to get on the beast and get a speeding ticket let alone inviting trouble by not having the front plate in place.
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Originally Posted by anderdea
Kind of agree regarding chrome after installing it. Where do I find the Black flexible frame.
Pep Boys, AutoZone, Amazon, almost any auto parts store. It is the Pilot Automotive WL170-E1. UPC: 757558601301. In package:

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Great idea, block off 50 or so square inches of air flow to an already taxed cooling system... not...
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I like the look of the factory aero plate on mine. Seems to be a good option for running a front plate.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I like the look of the factory aero plate on mine. Seems to be a good option for running a front plate.
Agreed, but not easily removed if you want to show off the front end, I would suspect.
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Great idea, block off 50 or so square inches of air flow to an already taxed cooling system... not...
I would suspect that if GM has a stock bracket to put up front as it’s REQUIRED in many states they would have taken that cooling hit into consideration.
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Originally Posted by rrsperry
Great idea, block off 50 or so square inches of air flow to an already taxed cooling system... not...
I have no problems with cooling running in 100+ degrees. I wouldn't track it with the aero plate on, but it is easily removed when necessary.
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I bought a 2014 yesterday. Although SD requires front and rear plates, you can now spend an additional $25 and get a plate for the rear only. But you are limited to 7,500 miles/year, which won't be any problem for me.
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I bought a 2014 yesterday. Although SD requires front and rear plates, you can now spend an additional $25 and get a plate for the rear only. But you are limited to 7,500 miles/year, which won't be any problem for me.
Wish they would offer that in Texas.
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Originally Posted by anderdea
You Corvette forum veterans probably already know about this.if not all the better. I just purchased a 2014 Vert. I specifically mentioned to the seller that I needed a front license plate bracket as Massachusetts requires it. I like to show the car and hate the look up front with the bracket in place. So curiosity got the best of me and to my surprise the bracket is easily detached from the front grill. I’ve included some pictures including the manufacturer of the bracket for people that like to show their car without the front license plate showing. The bracket hooks under the center grill bar and then the spring loaded clips attach above into the grill and it’s very secure when in place.



I have one of these for sale for $60 in the “Parts for Sale” forum if anyone is interested. Fits Stingray and I traded it for a Z06 so it won’t work for me now. It was never installed on the car other than to check for fit.

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