License Plate Bracket Damaging Our Cars?

AK370Z · 06-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Installed front license plate bracket

Yes and that's why I made an extra trip to my local HomeDepot store and got some really short screws. They do no touch the bumper.

In case somehow (if a car backs into me during parking or whatever reason) the license plate bracket is pushed, I have put some plastic washers (also bought from HomeDepot) behind the bracket/screws. Hope this helps.

TheWeatherman · 06-23-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Installed front license plate bracket

Yes and that's why I made an extra trip to my local HomeDepot store and got some really short screws. They do no touch the bumper.

In case somehow (if a car backs into me during parking or whatever reason) the license plate bracket is pushed, I have put some plastic washers (also bought from HomeDepot) behind the bracket/screws. Hope this helps.

Thanks AK!

speedworks · 06-23-2009, 09:10 PM

Yeah, I have this same problem - its been there since January when I bought it and the dealer installed the front license plate - I have gotten over it because I don't see it.

MightyBobo · 06-24-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

Yeah, I have this same problem - its been there since January when I bought it and the dealer installed the front license plate - I have gotten over it because I don't see it.

Sadly Im in this mode myself - I discovered it after I put my vanity plates on, and realized my dumbass salesman completely leaned into the damn bracket while he screwed the plate in, scratching it that much more. So freaking dumb.

Mike · 06-24-2009, 09:35 AM

I had that problem on my 350z. bought it at an out of state dealer and they put a front dealer plate on it, and when I took the bracket off because I don't need it, I had two nice nicks in the bumper

TheWeatherman · 06-24-2009, 10:23 AM

Yeah, I don't even see it, but was wondering why Nissan would put screws that long on the bracket, when clearly it digs right into the bumper. I'm sorry about not seeing the thread AK had started already. No biggie to me, but just quickly wanted to vent. I still love the car. I never even use my new FX!

Damonox · 06-29-2009, 02:57 PM

Just put my front plate on after getting a ticket for it. I made sure I bought some .5 in length bolts for it. And I put some electrical tape behind the mounter to keep it from accidentally scratching the paint. I was planning on taking the thing off again after I got it signed off at the police department, but it was a bit of a pain to get it on and I had to drill in two .4 in holes into the black fascia. Plus, those grommets are pieces of crap. Probably better to just leave it on now.

06-23-2009, 05:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Installed front license plate bracket Yes and that's why I made an extra trip to my local HomeDepot store and got some really short screws. They do no touch the bumper. In case somehow (if a car backs into me during parking or whatever reason) the license plate bracket is pushed, I have put some plastic washers (also bought from HomeDepot) behind the bracket/screws. Hope this helps. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-24-2009, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	I had that problem on my 350z. bought it at an out of state dealer and they put a front dealer plate on it, and when I took the bracket off because I don't need it, I had two nice nicks in the bumper __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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06-23-2009, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	Yeah, I have this same problem - its been there since January when I bought it and the dealer installed the front license plate - I have gotten over it because I don't see it.

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TheWeatherman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 265 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MTw/Sport Rep Power: 17	Yeah, I don't even see it, but was wondering why Nissan would put screws that long on the bracket, when clearly it digs right into the bumper. I'm sorry about not seeing the thread AK had started already. No biggie to me, but just quickly wanted to vent. I still love the car. I never even use my new FX!

06-29-2009, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damonox Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	Just put my front plate on after getting a ticket for it. I made sure I bought some .5 in length bolts for it. And I put some electrical tape behind the mounter to keep it from accidentally scratching the paint. I was planning on taking the thing off again after I got it signed off at the police department, but it was a bit of a pain to get it on and I had to drill in two .4 in holes into the black fascia. Plus, those grommets are pieces of crap. Probably better to just leave it on now.