DIY: Power Retractable Front License Plate Install

ENT-Z · 07-19-2009, 11:30 AM

I don't think that would work...the 1/4 inch that is sticking out is part of the track, not part of the plate bracket. If you did do that then you would have a bit of exposed black plate frame when in the up position.

Since I originally posted this I have re-routed the wires under the hood so it is stealth and mounted the remote to the right of the steering wheel, concealed but easily accessible and also I just leave it down at all times. I'll put it up if I get pulled over.

XwChriswX · 07-20-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

I don't think that would work...the 1/4 inch that is sticking out is part of the track, not part of the plate bracket. If you did do that then you would have a bit of exposed black plate frame when in the up position.

Since I originally posted this I have re-routed the wires under the hood so it is stealth and mounted the remote to the right of the steering wheel, concealed but easily accessible and also I just leave it down at all times. I'll put it up if I get pulled over.

Sounds good... just a thought. It's still something pretty bad ***. Have you had any problems with airflow over it when you get on it, or have you not had an oppertunity to test that yet? Worry is that it might start flappin or somethin, or catch air and bend something...?

ENT-Z · 07-20-2009, 10:27 AM

No it is very well constructed, no issues at all.

scruffydog · 05-07-2010, 01:11 PM

I'm surprise that you haven't scrapped the plate or broken anything considering that it's mounted so low. But I totally think it's creative and props for doing it! I'm always a big fond of people engineering creative things like that.

ENT-Z · 05-08-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

I'm surprise that you haven't scrapped the plate or broken anything considering that it's mounted so low. But I totally think it's creative and props for doing it! I'm always a big fond of people engineering creative things like that.

It sits just a tad higher than the front chin spoiler. I scrape the front chin spoiler frequently but have never hit the plate..

scruffydog · 05-08-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

It sits just a tad higher than the front chin spoiler. I scrape the front chin spoiler frequently but have never hit the plate..

haha, tell me about it. The front chin spoiler scraps everywhere I go. I think it's just as low as the Nismo Diffuser.

mnms370Z · 08-08-2010, 03:24 PM

I think it would be neat to leave it down and get pulled over and while the cop comes to the car move it up.. Then make him feel stupid for pulling you over lol

chimZEE370 · 09-28-2010, 06:45 PM

Requesting diy on retractable mount for nismo.... VICTORXSE where you at!!!

08-08-2010, 03:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
mnms370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milford New Hampshire Posts: 21 Drives: White 370Z Tour/Sprt Rep Power: 17	Mess with them I think it would be neat to leave it down and get pulled over and while the cop comes to the car move it up.. Then make him feel stupid for pulling you over lol

09-28-2010, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
chimZEE370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 112 Drives: 10 Nismo BS Rep Power: 18	Requesting diy on retractable mount for nismo.... VICTORXSE where you at!!! __________________ z370 over here please

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07-19-2009, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	I don't think that would work...the 1/4 inch that is sticking out is part of the track, not part of the plate bracket. If you did do that then you would have a bit of exposed black plate frame when in the up position. Since I originally posted this I have re-routed the wires under the hood so it is stealth and mounted the remote to the right of the steering wheel, concealed but easily accessible and also I just leave it down at all times. I'll put it up if I get pulled over.

07-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	No it is very well constructed, no issues at all.

05-07-2010, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 719	I'm surprise that you haven't scrapped the plate or broken anything considering that it's mounted so low. But I totally think it's creative and props for doing it! I'm always a big fond of people engineering creative things like that.