Revolutionary New License Plate Mounting Bracket On 2014 Corvette Stingray Changes Everything
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Generally, having a front license plate on your car is an unfortunate thing. Not only does it look like crap, but the bumper is ruined with junky holes, and your shiny little sports car suddenly has the aerodynamics of a barn’s broad side. And for Ohio residents, it’s enough reason to contemplate suicide (as if living in Ohio wasn’t enough).
Fortunately, for perspective 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray buyers, the guys at Chevy have taken places like the Ohio market into consideration. Developers are introducing a detachable front license plate bracket solution that won’t ruin the front fascia of the new ‘Vette. The bracket is not only stylish, it also helps improve airflow over a typical mounting setup. And should you consider a track day or three, it’s completely removable, so your new screaming LT1 motor can breathe better, and just plain looks better. The Corvette team really seemed to have thought of everything.
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It’s official…GM engineers thought of everything.
Washington State also has front plate requirements. It really messes with
the aero that engineers work so hard to acheive for mileage
as well. I’d like to see all models have more aero covers as options
sold as OEM products for those of us in states that require
the flat billboard air blocker on the front bumper.
Cutouts in bumpers should be a mandatory design element. As he says,
the plate can be rounded or bent slightly to achieve a shape that
sloughs off airflow instead of blocks it like a fence. This solution here
works great for ‘Vettes – I can see indented space fillers for all
models which remove for a device like this, or stay in place for
those lucky enough to be in states which require no front plate.
If you don’t think it makes a difference – just roll down your window
while on the freeway and stick your flat hand out in the wind!
Hehe, I went to the courthouse with a friend and we parked out in front of the Beverly Hills one I think it was. Both got tickets for not having front plates! Oh well, guess you expect that if you are hangin’ around the belly of the beast! I think it was a $350 ticket or something. I know it was ridiculously high…..
Your comments about Ohio are funny, we call it fly-over country for a reason, losers. The People’s Republic of Kalifornia require a front plate so they can give you a red light camera ticket. I never put one on though. Glad the Vette people thought of this important detail.
Ditto in New England. There is a Red Traverse around here that the dealer stuck the plate on one side. Looks awful
That’s awesome. NJ requires front plates, although neighboring PA doesn’t and I know folks who get “residences” in PA or FL just to eliminate the front plate. Although there are some off-to-one-side/asymmetrical front plate arrangements that can look cool if you’re forced to have front plate.
Also nice burn on Ohio. Seriously why would anyone choose to go to Ohio?
We don’t need front plates in Puerto Rico. Send me a 2014 Stingray to “test” it!
Hi, my friend.
….Or send you Volts so you can buy one!!!
Various aftermarket companies sell license plate frames
that fold under – for car shows, etc.. I’ve thought about
installing those on my Volt and just folding it under until
I eventually get a warning ( or not ). I’ve left plates off
and even put one inside the windscreen for a convertible
I once owned. This worked fine until I got stupid
and drove in a cruise spot where cops just sit there
on motorcycles waiting to ticket dorks like me.
I might refrain on the folding plate due to municipalities’
penchant for installing red light cameras today. It would
be harder to avoid ticketing as they’ve made this
a priority.
Front plates suck, no matter what you are driving. I have one car with a plate held in place with tie wraps because I *refuse* to drill a bumper! I will have to check this out in life and see if it is a viable option, although I HOPE they did it right.