Trans Am front plate question

**RJS1** · 12-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Hi I have an 02 T/A and was wondering what is the trick to remove the front plate cover? I know this is going to sound like a stupid request but I just got the car 2 weeks ago and in New York I'm supposed to run front and rear license plates. Thanks in advance Ron

**PontiacFan** · 12-14-2007, 06:35 PM

Look under the lower edge of it. (Flashlight may be necessary.)
There are two torx screws.
Remove them, pull out on the bottom & down.
The top is simply tabs into slots.

**RJS1** · 12-14-2007, 06:39 PM

Cool thanks for the quick answer, it kills me to put the regular plate on the front but I probably should before than after!!

**DanWS6** · 12-15-2007, 12:18 PM

It's only an $18 fine here. I've been pulled over for it once.

It's a stupid law and I refuse to follow it. I'll gladly pay the $18.

**RJS1** · 12-15-2007, 12:26 PM

You know I have to ask my buddy what he knows, he's a cop. I'd rather leave the bird on the front. a couple of years ago I had a Viper and I refused to drill the front to put on a plate and was never pulled over. Time to roll the dice I guess.

**DanWS6** · 12-15-2007, 12:59 PM

Yeah see what the fine is. I've only been pulled over for it once in 2 years of having the front cover on.

**BANDITCAR** · 12-15-2007, 03:49 PM

C'mon man, you know that having a Trans Am is about bucking the establishment and not following the crowd...heh heh.

Keep the front plate on and ride the wild side!

**NewLS1** · 12-16-2007, 07:12 PM

i put my front tag, underneath the car. drill to wholes into the plastic under the bumber.. looks nice if you do it directly in the center.

**Benner** · 12-16-2007, 07:19 PM

Pics of this???

**Method** · 12-21-2007, 02:48 AM

I've in the past 7-8 years of driving have got pulled over for it once, it was worth every dollar!

**ggino85** · 12-22-2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by NewLS1

i put my front tag, underneath the car. drill to wholes into the plastic under the bumber.. looks nice if you do it directly in the center.

please post pics i would like to see this also.

**Formula Dave** · 12-22-2007, 06:33 PM

I just recently picked up a plate cover and have installed it. I believe the fine in MD is $50, so I left the tag on under the cover and have the tool in the glove box for quick removal if needed.

**NewLS1** · 12-23-2007, 09:13 AM

i have no pictures of it, but i will try and get some. the plate goes on the plastic under the front of your car, dunno what you call it... but the plastic is used to let u know when u are going over a curb or cement brick... when parking.

**Mr Z** · 12-23-2007, 10:54 AM

I have mine on the passenger sun visor. I dont have a pic but it's just like my friends Evo

**aquickbird** · 12-23-2007, 01:59 PM

I wish we could do that in cali...people have it but i got a ticket for it too.

I left my bird on. Only a $10 fix it ticket.

**Method** · 12-24-2007, 05:54 AM

Nice evo

**Mr Z** · 12-24-2007, 08:04 PM

Yea I'm slightly jealous of it. Especially since we went snow drifting the other day.

**4get gto** · 12-24-2007, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Z

I have mine on the passenger sun visor. I dont have a pic but it's just like my friends Evo

Guys Ive drove one of these........So if you ever want to run one of these be on on your toe's

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 12-26-2007, 07:50 PM

Someone, autoanything maybe makes a clear bird plate that goes over your tag on the front, never seen one installed but a kewl concept...

**bigrondownhiller** · 12-27-2007, 01:35 PM

Ny is a 35 dollar min fine plus a 65 dollar surcharge if it is a county cop. Local
is sometimes more and you have to go to court, usually after 6 pm to pay the ticket.