Recommendations for Anti Theft License Plate Screws

JWC 370z · 04-22-2015, 09:45 PM

Hi guys,

Currently looking for some anti theft license plate screws and was wondering if you all have any recs with ones you've used before or opinions about these two that I am looking at:

Plate Safe for $25

Cheaper Anti Theft SS Screws for about $13

Do you guys think it is worth the money to pay more for these screws or do screws that are cheaper (saw some $5 ones) work just as well?

Thanks.

MUST · 04-23-2015, 03:17 AM

i think these will work...they're the bolts for the steering lock mech

AntiVenom · 04-23-2015, 05:50 AM

here's the thing, nothing is 100% theft proof. if someone wants *your* plate they will get it. the idea is basically to make your plate less attractive/more annoying than the one next to you.

with that in mind either of the solutions would work, since it's not a common tool that your average vandal/thief would have with them. if they are part of a license plate stealing ring (if such a thing exists) then they probably would have the tool handy, since both the expensive and cheap option seem to rely on the same two-pronged screwdriver.

anyway, that aside, i think the $25 is more aesthetically pleasing given it's brushed finish compared to the cheap chrome finish of the other.

that's my

kenchan · 04-23-2015, 10:39 AM

dang, ive had metal valve caps stolen, but never had my plates stolen..

the top one looks good. that almost looks like my key for my free-spinning valve stems might work.

but do realize if the size of the screw heads are big enough, thin needle nose plies will remove them using those 2 holes..

JARblue · 04-23-2015, 10:49 AM

I have tools for all of those vandal-resistant screws.

The two-hole ones are common in psych wards to prevent access to supply/exhaust ducts. Ask me how I know

kenchan · 04-23-2015, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I have tools for all of those vandal-resistant screws.

The two-hole ones are common in psych wards to prevent access to supply/exhaust ducts. Ask me how I know

come to mr.jar's garage if you are missing your plates. he will sell it to you at a bargain price.

JWC 370z · 04-25-2015, 12:03 AM

hahaha thanks for the responses guys

Leroydsouza · 04-25-2015, 12:45 AM

You guys have some funny problems.

License Plates, Valve Caps LOL

swiss370Z · 04-25-2015, 02:28 AM

Hello JWC 370z

A good name combination!

JWC = My wife Business- Name JWC Jasmin Walliser Cosmetics I Kosmetikstudio I Reinach

370z = My favorite car

Good Choice!

And Sorry for

04-22-2015, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
JWC 370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2 Drives: 2014 Touring Rep Power: 10	Recommendations for Anti Theft License Plate Screws Hi guys, Currently looking for some anti theft license plate screws and was wondering if you all have any recs with ones you've used before or opinions about these two that I am looking at: Plate Safe for $25 Cheaper Anti Theft SS Screws for about $13 Do you guys think it is worth the money to pay more for these screws or do screws that are cheaper (saw some $5 ones) work just as well? Thanks.

04-23-2015, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
MUST Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.cal Posts: 599 Drives: her crazy Rep Power: 17	i think these will work...they're the bolts for the steering lock mech __________________ • SSR • HKS • PMU • AKRAPOVIC • AE • HOTCHIKIS • H&R • HANKOOK • BROADWAY • RIP: "Marshmallow" August 30, 2009 — November 30, 2015

04-23-2015, 05:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 11	here's the thing, nothing is 100% theft proof. if someone wants your plate they will get it. the idea is basically to make your plate less attractive/more annoying than the one next to you. with that in mind either of the solutions would work, since it's not a common tool that your average vandal/thief would have with them. if they are part of a license plate stealing ring (if such a thing exists) then they probably would have the tool handy, since both the expensive and cheap option seem to rely on the same two-pronged screwdriver. anyway, that aside, i think the $25 is more aesthetically pleasing given it's brushed finish compared to the cheap chrome finish of the other. that's my __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

04-23-2015, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I have tools for all of those vandal-resistant screws. The two-hole ones are common in psych wards to prevent access to supply/exhaust ducts. Ask me how I know kenchan, Merv and JWC 370z like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-25-2015, 12:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leroydsouza Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai Posts: 265 Drives: Nissan 370z 2014 Rep Power: 12	You guys have some funny problems. License Plates, Valve Caps LOL __________________ 370z 2014 7AT \|Carbon Signal - GT Edition\|

04-23-2015, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	dang, ive had metal valve caps stolen, but never had my plates stolen.. the top one looks good. that almost looks like my key for my free-spinning valve stems might work. but do realize if the size of the screw heads are big enough, thin needle nose plies will remove them using those 2 holes..

04-25-2015, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
JWC 370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2 Drives: 2014 Touring Rep Power: 10	hahaha thanks for the responses guys

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