Front Plate W/O drilling holes?

USINC97 · 07-21-2011, 05:51 PM

Just ordered the Stillen Front License Plate Holder for the "Z". $81.31

Cheap insurance. Got the head turn from the local bear when I drove by him this afternoon. The township I live in is hurting for money. I contribute enough thru taxes and such. No reason to give them anymore plus get some points on my license.

AngelNismo · 04-23-2015, 06:34 AM

Some are saying that the Stillen front plate holder will bend after time from wind force and having it in that corner position over the grill will create drag. Those of you who went for the front plate holder using the tow sink, can you confirm any of the those claims?

Zero dark · 04-23-2015, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel370Z

Some are saying that the Stillen front plate holder will bend after time from wind force and having it in that corner position over the grill will create drag. Those of you who went for the front plate holder using the tow sink, can you confirm any of the those claims?

I got one from moweraxle not stillen. I can not see it bending the piece is thick and very sturdy

AngelNismo · 04-23-2015, 07:10 AM

Thanks Zero Dark, so Zero Complaints on the moweraxle?

Zero dark · 04-23-2015, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel370Z

Thanks Zero Dark, so Zero Complaints on the moweraxle?

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

i guess you need the one labeled 09-13 touring since 14 is the same.

this piece looks a lot thicker than the one i seen on Stillen's site.

Fast shipping, great packaging, only thing is removing the tow hook cover might be a little tricky, i was afraid i was going to break something but you just have to literally snap it off. make sure you tighten all the bolts so it doesnt come loose in future and you have to deal with a slanted plate

AngelNismo · 04-23-2015, 09:01 AM

Thanks Zero appreciate all the info! I'm thinking I might just stay with the stock front plate holder. It'll be totally flushed\center lined and a little over the grill for air intake. Going to just go with the basics.

kenchan · 04-23-2015, 10:05 AM

yep, i use the factory bracket and run front plate. no issue for me.

just make sure you dont use too long of a screw and make holes into the painted part of the bumper in case you might want to remove it down the road.

240se · 04-23-2015, 11:56 AM

I have the ptuning plate mount and it has been solid, no issues.

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jpkirk · 04-23-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

Anybody got a picture of the stillen bracket on their car?

My signature does.

jpkirk · 04-23-2015, 02:35 PM

Here is a bigger version.

Guard Dad · 04-24-2015, 02:58 AM

I thought the Stillen mount was very stout but I shortened the shaft and dropped the backing plate on the shaft to lower the plate slightly and to tuck it in a bit. The photos in my album show the finished look.

04-24-2015, 02:58 AM	#56 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	I thought the Stillen mount was very stout but I shortened the shaft and dropped the backing plate on the shaft to lower the plate slightly and to tuck it in a bit. The photos in my album show the finished look. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

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07-21-2011, 05:51 PM	#46 (permalink)
USINC97 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT/09 Cube Rep Power: 14	Just ordered the Stillen Front License Plate Holder for the "Z". $81.31 Cheap insurance. Got the head turn from the local bear when I drove by him this afternoon. The township I live in is hurting for money. I contribute enough thru taxes and such. No reason to give them anymore plus get some points on my license.

04-23-2015, 06:34 AM	#47 (permalink)
AngelNismo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 141 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 10	Some are saying that the Stillen front plate holder will bend after time from wind force and having it in that corner position over the grill will create drag. Those of you who went for the front plate holder using the tow sink, can you confirm any of the those claims?

04-23-2015, 07:10 AM	#49 (permalink)
AngelNismo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 141 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 10	Thanks Zero Dark, so Zero Complaints on the moweraxle?

04-23-2015, 09:01 AM	#51 (permalink)
AngelNismo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 141 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 10	Thanks Zero appreciate all the info! I'm thinking I might just stay with the stock front plate holder. It'll be totally flushed\center lined and a little over the grill for air intake. Going to just go with the basics.

04-23-2015, 10:05 AM	#52 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yep, i use the factory bracket and run front plate. no issue for me. just make sure you dont use too long of a screw and make holes into the painted part of the bumper in case you might want to remove it down the road.

04-23-2015, 11:56 AM	#53 (permalink)
240se Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Posts: 259 Drives: Gunmetal 12' Rep Power: 11	I have the ptuning plate mount and it has been solid, no issues. PTUNING.COM \| Performance Auto Parts Warehouse, Installation, and Dyno Tuning