stevec

This may have been discussed here before but one of the issues with the C6 design is the lack of an integrated front license plate location. C6s in states that require front license plates (like my home state of Virginia), lose a LARGE dose of character along the front bumber due to the cheap looking tacked-on look of the license plate. I love the C6 but it's a Bad Oversight by the Corvette designers!

And another thing...why don't they paint that 3rd brake light housing?!
SteveC

jabez

Time for you to head into the Wayback Machine.

Short-Throw

It's Groundhog Day!

Corvette Junkie

When they tried the painted third brake light in the crash test the paint got scuffed. Regulations do not allow this so they had to change.

bangbgC6

I had them match my CHMSL to my car at the factory.

TexasTechZ06

I have an option for the Front License plate..... 4 suction cups and the inside of my windshield!

RPOZ51

No offense, but if you check some old threads, you'll see that we've discussed the living daylights out of just about everything, since last summer:

- license plate bracket
- CHMSL/spoiler
- C6 or C5.5?
- museum delivery
- headlights
- back-up lights
- wheels
- rotors
- XM antenna (size, color, location)
- C6 logo
- the "Corvette" font, size and location on the rear fascia
- mirrors
- convertible top
- Cd
- door handles
- visor stickers
- key fob/keyless ignition
- dash board/grab handle
- Nav System/DVD player
- colors/color combinations
- transmissions
- steering wheel
- sound system
- favorite songs
- HUD
- seats
- noises
- defects/recalls

bdc6

Is that true? or sarcasm? Thats interesting....

bdc6

YOU FORGOT THE FAMOUS "WHATS THE PRICE ON THE NEW Z06"

AceVentura

Let's do something about it!!!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=976700

Another Yellow

It was the all glass CHMSL that couldn't pass the tests. Like this one.

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RPOZ51

I remember reading that. A scuff is considered damage. The rules don't allow any damage.

RPOZ51

That's a good one.

I hope I didn't come across as a smart ^ss. I didn't mean it that way.

What about floor mats, cup holders, C5 butt vs. C6 butt, and "How do I get a C6 brochure"?

JmpnJckFlsh

Hmmmm...That could attract more attention in Texas than having NO front plate. Try it for awhile and see what happens; maybe it'll work.

It wasn't long ago folks in Texas were putting their license plates inside the car to keep uninsured lowlifes from stealing them. Well, it became a safety concern to have all those loose license plates flying around during collisions. The Texas legislature went to a lot of trouble to provide us with another windshield sticker that supposedly makes plate theft fruitless. If you wear your license plate inside now, I expect the man in the chocolate serge shirt, blue tie, and cowboy hat will be wanting to know why.

I drove my C4 around Texas for years with the front filler still installed. I was even stopped in College Station for speeding. The cop was a nice guy and let me off; he mainly wanted to find out if the car was stolen...he never said a word about the lack of a front plate. Keeping the bracket and plate behind the seat is my preference.

BiggerTwin

[QUOTE=Short-Throw]It's Groundhog Day![QUOTE]LOL

BiggerTwin

LOL

Superstar555

Do you know if it is specifically prohibited? Just curious.

JmpnJckFlsh

Texas is definitely a two plate state by law. The only conclusion I can draw is that law enforcement does not consider the front plate to be high priority, and consequently do not routinely check for their presence. Or...maybe I have just been lucky...for years. The less attention you call to yourself, the better off you are...especially with a red Corvette.

shopman1

Nothing that cant be changed with little cost:

The lower plate for the C6 is my design and costs very little:


For about $200 you can change the back 3rd light:


Its all fun, it gives you the opportunity to personalize your car.
Enjoy
shopman1@hotmail.com

stevec

After taking a few days to get over RPO15's "SA" comments to my retread thread , I'm back! (Problem with not getting on this board every day is that it's impossible to stay up with the info coming through) Anyway, I just saw my first C6 convertible on the road today - silver/black 6-speed...Very Cool. So except for the front plate bracket, 3rd brake light "color", and the gray lower rear bumber trim, the C6 is a VERY nice piece. I drove one last week and it is definately a world class effort. Maybe worth trading my 92 in on one this Spring. And I have a brochure, another nice piece!
Regards,
Steve