Front license plate holder alternative?
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I use the Sto N Sho.
It mounts under the bottom of the car and has a quick removal clip.
Mine dealer bent mine in the hole. I had the front plate holder but never installed. I have the plate and it looks better.
Not from too close but you can get the idea.
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Ya, you can screw the plate in under the cover. If I did that I'd use standoffs so you don't have to bend the plate. You can buy standoffs just about anywhere including Amazon.
If you like the STO N SHO type, and have a Non Z51, without the front spitter I have brand new one never installed. I ordered it well before the car order and then changed some options.
I saw a Subaru WRX on the highway today and it had had a big bolt that screws into the towing receptacle. Then there was a license plate bracket/plate thing attached to the bolt. The plate looked like it was floating about two inches in front of the car. Didn't look too bad.
Sto N Show I believe mounts underneath the front as such clearance may become an issue? You may lose plate and not even know it...
The factory built in the front plate holder, once at show if desired you can remove plate easily and install cover plate giving totally clean front, if desired of course...
The factory built in the front plate holder, once at show if desired you can remove plate easily and install cover plate giving totally clean front, if desired of course...
Sick meaning good or bad lol…matter of personal preference. Every time I see a plate mounted like that it’s always been on some slammed car. So, not my cup of tea, but if you like it then go for it!
It took me a few minutes to figure out why your car looked different- you moved the front logo!
I like it. Lol!
How does the Corvette license plate factory mount work? Are there drill holes in the bumper?
There are 2 slots and 2 screw holes under the cover for the factory mount. The factory one rides high and contacts the nose of the car which is why most don't like it as it rubs the paint. I made my own mount as above and used the 2 existing screw holes to mount the plate. It's held on well for almost 3 years.
Put 2 washers behind the factory bracket and it will never touch the bumper
It might, but it's awkward getting washers back there at best.
Edit: I also don't like the look.
You got me thinking. One could even use some felt furniture feet stuck on behind the bracket to keep it off the nose. Now if there was a way to lower it ... LOL
AHA ! So there's a Cover! No wonder no screw holes. Well I have been velcroing my plates on for years because they get swapped between winter/summer vehicles and I got tired of 8 screws. When I got the C8 I noticed no holes in the front plate holder but didnt care and just stuck my velcro on. Its been like that for 10,000 km and 2.5 years and has not fallen off.
However I met a guy who glued small magnets to the license and the cars and that seems like a good idea. Very easy to reposition.
However I met a guy who glued small magnets to the license and the cars and that seems like a good idea. Very easy to reposition.
I cut 4 pieces of 3/8 vinyl tubing, 5/8" long, and used them as spacers. You have to use longer screws, but the plate is only slightly bent, and somewhat recessed.
Anyone know a good front license plate alternative? Can you plz attach a link to the product.
I've always thought the C8 has the best front plate mounting spot of any car I've owned.
Just bend the plate slightly and screw it righ into the factory holes under the front factory cover. I then added a medium tinted cover on top and the front plate is hardly noticable.
Been driving C8's for 3.5 years like this with no issues from the Police.
Just bend the plate slightly and screw it righ into the factory holes under the front factory cover. I then added a medium tinted cover on top and the front plate is hardly noticable.
Been driving C8's for 3.5 years like this with no issues from the Police.
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