i am hating on having to install a front license plate on my car. i have a nj inspection coming up so i will need to do it for the short term. does anyone know of a bracket that does not mount in front of the grill? i can not restrict the airflow going through the grill.
Location: Checking out the new sway bar in my Sol!
FYI, the hideaway bracket only works on the GXP.
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If this is not permenant just to pass inspection why not just zip tie it for the inspection then cut em when you are done. You get some freedom on mounting just dont pull it too tight an mark up the grill. I zip tie mine when I have to go on base for the autocrosses
i am hating on having to install a front license plate on my car. i have a nj inspection coming up so i will need to do it for the short term. does anyone know of a bracket that does not mount in front of the grill? i can not restrict the airflow going through the grill.
I feel your pain. I just added a front plate too. Here is what I was told after the fact though.
My dealer informed me of a plate mount that requires no screws. It just clips to the grill. Now I know you said you can't block the air flow, and I am unsure why as plenty of air should still get around the plate. Where the plate installs with this GM mount doesn't seems to block much flow anyway.
I would be worried about inspection if you are that worried about air flow.
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unless you cut out all the foam behind the grills there really isn't a lot there. 90% of the air comes up behind the the chin spoiler into the radiator
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I put mine on the dash-- After I got ticket for not displaying it at all, no problems yet.
But if you bought new you should have another year before your due.
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thanks for all your help. great idea about turning the bracket upside down. i would have liked to do the hide a plate but the car is lowered and too low. as far as the air flow, i have a turbo v8 and a big ol intercooler sits in the grill. love to send pictures but i am a new member and i am not allowed yet. thanks again
Only supporting members can post pictures directly to the site so you have to goto a photo hosting site like Photobucket.com, create an account, upload there and then post the IMG sectionint eh forum to display pictures. I have GXP and the folding plate as you can see from my avatar
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