DIY: Show-n-Go Front License Plate Install (Grill Location)

Boost_lee · 08-06-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

That is awesome.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

hey man, great install. I like the location of it since it sits where a plate should, height wise. Was it possible to put it in the center or no? If so i'd be down to do this as well. let me know.

+rep for posting this too.

Thanks Jeff

As for the center location - it can be done. The only difference is that there is a metal beam in front of the radiator at the center of the car. This is the same beam that holds the Nismo body dampeners. Since this beam is there, the Show-n-Go assembly will sit .5-1 inch farther out of the bumper. Also, there is an ambient air temp sensor there that may/may not need to be located. It is certainly possible, but I didn't want to mess with this, especially with the bumper still attached.

On a side note, chances are that you are not going to have this plate in the displayed position very often. My plate is a little crooked, but I don't mind since its hardly displayed. If you do drive around a lot with the plate displayed, and only need it down for certain occasions, then I'd probably save a few bucks and get the non-motorized version.

Jeffblue · 08-06-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Thanks Jeff

As for the center location - it can be done. The only difference is that there is a metal beam in front of the radiator at the center of the car. This is the same beam that holds the Nismo body dampeners. Since this beam is there, the Show-n-Go assembly will sit .5-1 inch farther out of the bumper. Also, there is an ambient air temp sensor there that may/may not need to be located. It is certainly possible, but I didn't want to mess with this, especially with the bumper still attached.

On a side note, chances are that you are not going to have this plate in the displayed position very often. My plate is a little crooked, but I don't mind since its hardly displayed. If you do drive around a lot with the plate displayed, and only need it down for certain occasions, then I'd probably save a few bucks and get the non-motorized version.

cool, thanks man

ENT-Z · 08-11-2010, 06:37 PM

Nice work!! I originally intended to mount it in the grill area but got discouraged by the beam. My preference was to keep it centered but mount it lower. I like your adaptation as well though! As far as bottoming out, no issues there. The plate assembly sits 1/2" higher than the bottom of the diffuser. I got pulled over one time so far and flipped it up after the pull-over. The cop seemed awful confused! I got an illegal tint ticket though so I still came out the loser

Boost_lee · 08-12-2010, 12:50 AM

ouch on the ticket!

Thanks for the input, I just didn't want to hack the chin spoiler at the time, as I love the way it looks.

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08-11-2010, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Nice work!! I originally intended to mount it in the grill area but got discouraged by the beam. My preference was to keep it centered but mount it lower. I like your adaptation as well though! As far as bottoming out, no issues there. The plate assembly sits 1/2" higher than the bottom of the diffuser. I got pulled over one time so far and flipped it up after the pull-over. The cop seemed awful confused! I got an illegal tint ticket though so I still came out the loser

08-12-2010, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	ouch on the ticket! Thanks for the input, I just didn't want to hack the chin spoiler at the time, as I love the way it looks.