Nissan 370Z Forum - Front plate fix

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Originally Posted by koffeegy (Post 1716080)

I have said it before and I will say it again. Check into a product called "Mower Axle" Here is the website...

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

It screws into where the front tow hook threads into the frame throught the bumper. No muss, no fuss.:happydance:

Even less expensive is the STILLEN BRACKET

You can check out my pics as I dont have a clue how to include here (sorry), but in my most recent album the bumper you see was patched and sprayed, and it looks and was finished perfectly...that is no one can tell it looks just like factory.

Mine was done by a local shop that does work on modded cars, but seems to me if its done similarly you will never think about it again...

Hope it goes well!

Nice Nismo667, it almost looks like parking sensors.

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Originally Posted by koffeegy (Post 1716080)

thats what I'm getting but i need to fix the holes that the dealer made in my bumper first

Like I said. Go to Lowes/Ace Hardware look in the hardware section for white plugs/caps. I think they're made to cover the screw heads to give a finished look. I've seen Black and White only. I'll see if I have any at home. I'll take a picture.

If you have a NISMO, then the moweraxle tow hook adapter is the one that you want. The Stillen works with the rest. Check out my albums (Daily one) to see the pics of it installed on a NISMO.

...or modify the stillen bracket.....

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Originally Posted by Nismo677 (Post 1714378)

In 2009 I bought a new Black Maxima. I live in Illinois, the car came from a dealer Indiana so there was no front plate on it. I liked the car and really liked that is didn't have a front plate. I decided to buy it but I wanted it cleaned so I could inspect it before I signed any paperwork. The porter took the car in back to hand wash and the first thing he did was put the front bracket on. Unbeleiveable!! I almost told them to keep the car, but being in a state that requires a front plate I decided to take the car and just conform to the law. Again after having it a week or so I found some small black plastic plugs at an Ace Hardware store. Same thing only it was less noticeable being Black. Again, it's not perfect but it's a solution.

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AUGGHHH!! That would piss me off beyond belief! When I walked into the dealer that was the first thing I said. If it had a front plate, or you guys install one, the deal is off.

I'm in Illinois too. And i simply don't give a sh** about our front plate law. With my old car and my new nismo, i've been driving without a front plate for well over 4 years without an incident. I've gotten speeding tickets before and the officers don't care as long as you're respectful. If I do get pulled over for it I won't BS the officer either. Simply put I will just say I refuse to drill into my bumper and pay the fine.

if the cops in my area didnt care then i wouldnt use one either.

Just installed the moweraxle kit. Super easy, sturdy, and looks great. Larry shipped it out the next day. Didn't think I would like the offset mount but its slowly growing on me.

Im am not going to put one on mine even though I can get a ticket for it. But if I ever did have to put one on.. it would be the one above. The offset looks nice! Best one I have seen.

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Originally Posted by koffeegy (Post 1716080)

Yep, they're classy as hell and are willing to work with you no matter what.