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2nd Page of the Instructions of Installing...
I know this topic probably has been beaten up. However everyone has forgot to mention the following page (9-14) of " Installing Front License Plate" in the Technical and consumer information. Every one just posted page 9-13 of the instructions which ends in page 9-14.
When I posted my pics of what I found underneath the plate bracket of my car no one mention this on the thread. After fighting with the dealer about these two holes on the bumper they explain why. The Nissan Co. fucktards writes on page 9-14. "Mark the center of the hole (D) on both sides with a felt-tip pen. Remove the bracket from the bumper, and then open 0.9 to 1.0 inch (22mm to 25mm) diameter holes on the bumper using the marks (D) as a center." http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Z/101_0604.jpg Now according to the Store and Service Manager this is a procedure (pre-delivery) done to all the 370Z in States where front license plate is required. So 95% of all the 370 with front license plates have this holes unless you told the dealer not to. Hope this save someone from going thru all the anger that I been thru. :mad: |
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Edit: I should have said "Most dealers arent that STUPID". The bracket can be easily attached using just the two holes in the black trim area (which can easily be plugged.) |
Just picked up my 2010 this weekend. We (Colorado) need a front license plate. I didn't get one when I picked up the car and emailed them about it today. However, there are no holes in the front of my car......not to make you more mad....
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He's lying. Mine didnt have those holes.
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However I'm calling the General Manager of the dealer and will write Nissan Co. about there stupid instructions write up. Quote:
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If you read the manual it says on page 9-14 to drill those big holes. But what is the purpose of those big holes? I told my dealer to not put on my front plates.
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When I took delivery the dealer asked if I wanted them installed. I couldn't have said, "No!" quicker.
OR requires them but I haven't had any issues so far. I know that doesn't really help you but I was annoyed when I saw that comment from your dealer about "95%." |
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It wouldn't suprise me that is says to do that. I have a front plate (required in my state), and after 1 year, I have two holes there because of the screws that hold the plate on - unfortunately, but realistically, they are too long, and stick into the bumper - not sure if this only happens when the wind pressure pushes the plate back or not, but if I look behind my plate, there are two screws jutting into the bumper into about that area where those holes are. If I ever move to another state, I would have to keep a plate on just to hide the marks. Another small mistake by Nissan. :mad:
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They scratch when you or the dealer puts the plate on, and puts pressure on the bracket/screw as you turn it. Bends the bracket twords the paint, and gouges it.
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It is frustrating, but in the standard delivery protocol.. but usually asking for this not to happen works, especially on a new vehicle. When I took delivery of my G35 I was seconds away from someone drilling, despite repeated mentions.
A good 'fix' for this is BumperPlugs.com.. but not better than not having them. Some dealerships have swapped fascias for others on the lot when pushed hard.. For states needing plates, like California, we have the License Plate Brackets that work with the factory tow hooks, and easily removable: STILLEN : STILLEN Front License Plate Bracket |
I live and bought my car in CALI, which requires front plates. North Bay Nissan in Petaluma never puts plates in. I would be mad if i had huge holes in mine like that.
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I live in CA which is a front plate required state. Some cars I looked at on dealer lots had the plates installed and most had damage behind the plates from the overly long screw tips. The car I bought did not have the bracket or plate installed and when prepping it I told the dealer NFW to put it on or the deal was off. I've only been given a ticket once for no front plate and I'll continue to take my chances.
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wow...WTF.
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I wonder what's behind those 1 inch holes? Do you think rain or water/moisture will get in behind those holes easier and possibly corrode whatever is behind those holes?
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Wow 95% is high but i'm happy to be in the 5% with no dealer holes, and I'm Cali.
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WOW, this came back alive. Nissan replaced the bumper, but I'm sure that all kind of water and moisture would get in those holes.
However the Hall Nissan dealership body shop SUCKS! |
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My front plate does not sit flush with the bracket. Should I be asking my dealer to drill those 1 inch holes so that the j-nuts will fit and the plate will lie flush with the bracket?
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either way the answer is no though, more than likely lol. Those holes are a crime... |
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Sorry about the picture quality, it came from my crappy 1.3 megapixel camera phone. This picture was taken top down. The orange arrow indicates the license plate bracket. The red arrow indicates the license plate. The blue double arrow indicates the gap between the plate and the license plate bracket. And the yellow arrow indicates the j-nut that sits between the plate and the license plate bracket. As you can see, the plate does not lie flush with the bracket. |
Thats...really crappy haha. I dont even know wtf Im looking at really, other than the license plate :-p. I need a better angle from the front to go with it, if you would, from the front/side.
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My question would be, is it 'flush' pointing forward, so that the plate appears to be straight if looking at it dead on, versus from up top. If they're going for 'effectiveness' in making your plate visible, they probably shot for the plate being flush to the front, rather than flush with the curves of the front fascia. |
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That is the "reason" supposdely for the holes too... :shakes head: :shakes head: |
I guess we lucked out down here, since the govm't went the no-front-license-plate way, a few years back. Cute, cute is my beaZt's snout! Greetings, dudes!
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I'm shock! :eek: |
The pic I took was looking straight down (e.g. bird's eye view) of the front bumper. The plate is sticking away like 1/4 inch from the bracket.
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