Rear License Plate Mounting?

SoCal 370Z · 02-19-2009, 07:17 PM

Okay now, our license plates arrived today for the 370Z (nineteen days for time of purchase). However, since we get jipped in the States by not receiving the nice Japanese mounting bracket (let alone the screwdriver and pliers that AK370Z confiscates as Zs enter the US) how are other people mounting the rear plate? I am looking for something nice versus just screwing the plate onto the paint. Please no tacky-arse gaudy frame suggestions (Did I just set myself up?). Thanks!

Photo of the Japanese model and their included plate bracket.

Photograph, again, pilfered from one of AK370Z's many photo albums.

BanningZ · 02-20-2009, 08:48 AM

Just a few possible suggestions

eBay Motors: Jdm Adjustable License Plate Holder Honda nissan mazda (item 200312008621 end time Mar-21-09 05:48:18 PDT)

eBay Motors: JDM Adjustable License Plate Holder Bracket Honda NEW!! (item 230326193483 end time Feb-24-09 02:11:12 PST)

eBay Motors: Z LOGO CHROME LICENSE PLATE FRAME NISSAN 350Z 300ZX ALL (item 180329909438 end time Feb-20-09 18:52:15 PST)

eBay Motors: POLISHED Z 350Z LICENSE PLATE FRAME GENUINE NISSAN (item 150327369258 end time Mar-18-09 18:21:44 PDT)

SoCal 370Z · 02-20-2009, 11:48 AM

Banningz,

All great suggestions, and an informative post! Thanks.

semtex · 02-20-2009, 01:50 PM

SoCal 370Z · 02-20-2009, 02:03 PM

I already fashioned all four slash guards out of Mighty Putty; I may as well make a bracket from it too!

batman_4 · 02-20-2009, 02:17 PM

is there anyways we can somehow get that JDM bracket...love the simplicity of it. Since '04 i've been using this Blitz frame....mainly because its simple and have never seen anyone else with one + its mad JDM yo!! lol.

OP: getting a frame is literally the only option we have

dlmartin81 · 02-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Sorry....off topic, I know.....but I really like your Z ^^^.

It is super clean and sexy. I like!

SoCal 370Z · 02-20-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlmartin81

Sorry....off topic, I know.....but I really like your Z ^^^.

It is super clean and sexy. I like!

+1 Please give us a link to more pics, thanks.

FairmanZ · 02-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

is there anyways we can somehow get that JDM bracket...love the simplicity of it.

I'm sure places like japanparts.com could get it. But it won't fit without modification. Although Japan plates and US plates are similar in size, the holes are in slightly different locations.

batman_4 · 02-20-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlmartin81

Sorry....off topic, I know.....but I really like your Z ^^^.

It is super clean and sexy. I like!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

+1 Please give us a link to more pics, thanks.

Thank you both, i like to keep it simple...main reason why i never got a kit. here are three more (i have a few more pics at the big 350z site under the same username)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairmanZ

I'm sure places like japanparts.com could get it. But it won't fit without modification. Although Japan plates and US plates are similar in size, the holes are in slightly different locations.

thats true, forgot the plates are diff sizes.

SoCal 370Z · 02-21-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairmanZ

I'm sure places like japanparts.com could get it. But it won't fit without modification. Although Japan plates and US plates are similar in size, the holes are in slightly different locations.

Thanks.

batman_4,

Very, very tastefully done with a lot of style, and class.

alan93rsa · 02-24-2009, 08:43 PM

Nice looking car.

Sonic370Z · 07-03-2009, 01:34 PM

I just got my new plate in yesterday and the damn thing is slightly bent/warped so that it doesn't lay flat. Kinda flimsy, the bottom right sticks out and away. When you push it in/flat the left side pops out. Looks terrible. Something like the JDM one in the OP would be awesome. I don't want a large bulky frame.

Modshack · 07-03-2009, 03:15 PM

Get yourself a nice Billet aluminum frame. Not cheap, but really nice..Why put a $5 frame on a $35K+ car?

Auto Aesthetics

Paint or powdercoat to match your car if you feel like it!

Tim · 07-03-2009, 03:30 PM

^ that is 70$

02-19-2009, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Rear License Plate Mounting Suggestions? Okay now, our license plates arrived today for the 370Z (nineteen days for time of purchase). However, since we get jipped in the States by not receiving the nice Japanese mounting bracket (let alone the screwdriver and pliers that AK370Z confiscates as Zs enter the US) how are other people mounting the rear plate? I am looking for something nice versus just screwing the plate onto the paint. Please no tacky-arse gaudy frame suggestions (Did I just set myself up?). Thanks! Photo of the Japanese model and their included plate bracket. Photograph, again, pilfered from one of AK370Z's many photo albums. Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 02-19-2009 at 07:40 PM.

02-20-2009, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Just a few possible suggestions eBay Motors: Jdm Adjustable License Plate Holder Honda nissan mazda (item 200312008621 end time Mar-21-09 05:48:18 PDT) eBay Motors: JDM Adjustable License Plate Holder Bracket Honda NEW!! (item 230326193483 end time Feb-24-09 02:11:12 PST) eBay Motors: Z LOGO CHROME LICENSE PLATE FRAME NISSAN 350Z 300ZX ALL (item 180329909438 end time Feb-20-09 18:52:15 PST) eBay Motors: POLISHED Z 350Z LICENSE PLATE FRAME GENUINE NISSAN (item 150327369258 end time Mar-18-09 18:21:44 PDT) __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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02-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	is there anyways we can somehow get that JDM bracket...love the simplicity of it. Since '04 i've been using this Blitz frame....mainly because its simple and have never seen anyone else with one + its mad JDM yo!! lol. OP: getting a frame is literally the only option we have __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

02-24-2009, 08:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
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02-20-2009, 11:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Banningz, All great suggestions, and an informative post! Thanks.

02-20-2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I already fashioned all four slash guards out of Mighty Putty; I may as well make a bracket from it too!

02-20-2009, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 42 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	Sorry....off topic, I know.....but I really like your Z ^^^. It is super clean and sexy. I like!

07-03-2009, 01:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sonic370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 91 Drives: 09 370Z Tour Sprt M6 Rep Power: 15	I just got my new plate in yesterday and the damn thing is slightly bent/warped so that it doesn't lay flat. Kinda flimsy, the bottom right sticks out and away. When you push it in/flat the left side pops out. Looks terrible. Something like the JDM one in the OP would be awesome. I don't want a large bulky frame.

07-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Get yourself a nice Billet aluminum frame. Not cheap, but really nice..Why put a $5 frame on a $35K+ car? Auto Aesthetics Paint or powdercoat to match your car if you feel like it! __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tim Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 34 Posts: 162 Drives: Impala Rep Power: 15	^ that is 70$

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