Front license plate

dvshyper1 · 11-29-2014, 09:39 PM

Hey everyone. .I live in the corrupt state of Illinois and they require you to have your front license plate mounted.
I personally don't like it in the front of my Z, but cops love to ticket.
Anyone have any clever ideas on how to mount without drilling any holes?
Thanks

Trips · 11-29-2014, 09:46 PM

Only option

http://www.stillen.com/product/lic-p...ismo-1032.html

MacCool · 11-29-2014, 09:50 PM

I use the Stillen bracket that mounts in the tow hook fitting. Works fine, but if you ever need to tow it, better keep a wrench on hand.

dvshyper1 · 11-29-2014, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys

axmea? · 11-29-2014, 11:35 PM

Take a high res shot and have vinyl stickers of your plates made. Give them the dimensions.

SwissCheese · 11-30-2014, 08:43 PM

You could also go with Mower Axle. Connects to the same place as the Stillen.

kenchan · 12-01-2014, 10:54 AM

my state also requires plates. i just run the plates after getting pulled over number of times in the past for not having them on. i think cops genuinely respect sports car owners that run front plates in such states.

axmea? · 12-02-2014, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

my state also requires plates. i just run the plates after getting pulled over number of times in the past for not having them on. i think cops genuinely respect sports car owners that run front plates in such states.

Got hassled once and that was it. It was up the next day. It actually saved me money. A pc of wood flying off the freeway hit the plates and bent it most likely saving the front bumper from damage.

Find a way to get your plates up there.

TexasChuck · 12-06-2014, 12:10 PM

You can use the stock black mount, by relocating the holes in it. Just drill the new holes about 5/8" or 3/4" from the top edge exactly in line with the existing holes. Moving the holes up will move the bracket down when screwed into the black grill facia (where the small dimples are). I had to get longer screws, large, #14 round head sheet metal. I flattened the head about half on a grinder. Then screw the mount, using new holes, into the facia without using the inserts that came with the stock mount. Then install the plate. This puts the whole mount and license below the bumper (painted portion). It does bend the license out a wee bit, but with my 370Z stainless steel frame , it does not show.
Best wishes,
TxCh

11-29-2014, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
dvshyper1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gilberts, IL Posts: 14 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 10	Front license plate Hey everyone. .I live in the corrupt state of Illinois and they require you to have your front license plate mounted. I personally don't like it in the front of my Z, but cops love to ticket. Anyone have any clever ideas on how to mount without drilling any holes? Thanks

11-29-2014, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Only option http://www.stillen.com/product/lic-p...ismo-1032.html __________________

11-29-2014, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	I use the Stillen bracket that mounts in the tow hook fitting. Works fine, but if you ever need to tow it, better keep a wrench on hand. Trips likes this.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Take a high res shot and have vinyl stickers of your plates made. Give them the dimensions. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

11-30-2014, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 66	You could also go with Mower Axle. Connects to the same place as the Stillen. Corsairprime likes this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

11-29-2014, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
dvshyper1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gilberts, IL Posts: 14 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 10	Thanks guys

12-01-2014, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	my state also requires plates. i just run the plates after getting pulled over number of times in the past for not having them on. i think cops genuinely respect sports car owners that run front plates in such states.

12-06-2014, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Using Stock Mounting Bracket You can use the stock black mount, by relocating the holes in it. Just drill the new holes about 5/8" or 3/4" from the top edge exactly in line with the existing holes. Moving the holes up will move the bracket down when screwed into the black grill facia (where the small dimples are). I had to get longer screws, large, #14 round head sheet metal. I flattened the head about half on a grinder. Then screw the mount, using new holes, into the facia without using the inserts that came with the stock mount. Then install the plate. This puts the whole mount and license below the bumper (painted portion). It does bend the license out a wee bit, but with my 370Z stainless steel frame , it does not show. Best wishes, TxCh Last edited by TexasChuck; 12-06-2014 at 12:12 PM.

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