Front plate fix

Nismo677 · 05-15-2012, 11:37 AM

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.

dmhenderson · 05-21-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

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.

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

Cmike2780 · 05-10-2012, 01:25 PM

It would bother me too.... but I think fixing & re-painting it would be just as good as replacing with a new one. I would just live with it to be honest...leave the front plate. It's one less headache, especially in NY. They never use to pull people over for it, but lately, they do. I have the Stillen bracket on mine. You could always put the Nismo mustache if it really bothers you....and I thought the holes were suppose to be drilled into the plastic/unpainted part?

Edit. Nm, didn't realize it's a Nismo

Gauge · 05-10-2012, 02:44 PM

I think the plugs don't look too bad. Better than the little divits the car has brand new.

Nismo677 · 05-10-2012, 03:22 PM

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.

2010 370Z Nismo (7).jpg

Ezra · 05-15-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo677

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.

LakeShow · 05-11-2012, 04:27 PM

Nice Nismo667, it almost looks like parking sensors.

roplusbee · 05-15-2012, 01:29 PM

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.

fuct · 05-15-2012, 03:52 PM

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

fuct · 05-16-2012, 08:45 AM

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

FrancoPhoto · 05-16-2012, 04:11 PM

Updated pics

imjbort · 05-20-2012, 10:06 PM

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.

Armhunter · 05-21-2012, 11:52 AM

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.

05-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	It would bother me too.... but I think fixing & re-painting it would be just as good as replacing with a new one. I would just live with it to be honest...leave the front plate. It's one less headache, especially in NY. They never use to pull people over for it, but lately, they do. I have the Stillen bracket on mine. You could always put the Nismo mustache if it really bothers you....and I thought the holes were suppose to be drilled into the plastic/unpainted part? Edit. Nm, didn't realize it's a Nismo __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 05-10-2012 at 02:58 PM.

05-10-2012, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 16	I think the plugs don't look too bad. Better than the little divits the car has brand new. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

05-11-2012, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	Nice Nismo667, it almost looks like parking sensors. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-15-2012, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 24	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. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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05-15-2012, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo677 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Lenox Illinois Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	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.

05-10-2012, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nismo677 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Lenox Illinois Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	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. 2010 370Z Nismo (7).jpg

05-15-2012, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	...or modify the stillen bracket.....

05-16-2012, 08:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	if the cops in my area didnt care then i wouldnt use one either.

05-16-2012, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
FrancoPhoto Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: queens NY Posts: 235 Drives: 2012 White Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	Updated pics

05-20-2012, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
imjbort Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	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.

05-21-2012, 11:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	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.