Has anyone.....

ZoomZ · 08-12-2019, 02:49 PM

made/drilled 2 extra holes for rear licence plate/frame?

I have tried countless methods to reduce the "buzz" from that stupid two hole set up. (why are they so cheap and stupid not to hold it down with 4 bolts)

Anyway, I've managed to find a frame that has reduced the buzz significantly, but it's still two holes and still room for vibration. ( Weathertec clear frame)

Pics will be great. 2017 Nismo BTW. I'm sure I can mirror image the existing holes, but just looking for some feedback and any do's and don't and hardware advise.

tia.

ZZ

Chuck33079 · 08-12-2019, 03:01 PM

You don't need to do that. I fixed it with a scrap of leftover foam from my sound deadener install. Just stick something on the back of the license plate and frame.

SRJ · 08-12-2019, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You don't need to do that. I fixed it with a scrap of leftover foam from my sound deadener install. Just stick something on the back of the license plate and frame.

My license plate frame came with foam rectangles that i just stuck to the back of the plate towards the bottom, no noise!

StormWhite · 08-12-2019, 04:34 PM

Do you have to legally have a frame?

If not double sided Automotive tape might be a solution?

Personally, I would try to avoid "Extra Holes".

JARblue · 08-12-2019, 05:29 PM

My frame faded in the Texas sun years ago. Removed it and have run bare license plate ever since. No noise ever. With frame or without.

BettyZ · 08-12-2019, 10:45 PM

My frame has the aftermarket backup cam from prior owner attached. Used to rattle badly, especially w FI exhaust. Took a strip of foam tape, like that used for aftermarket door speakers, and affixed it to the back of the frame and the back of the plate. No mo' rattle.

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ZoomZ · 08-13-2019, 01:32 PM

I've tried the foam thing. Just makes a mess. Tried with no frame as well. Maybe it's our cheap *** plates with crappy tin.

Yeah, I want to avoid drilling etc.

I will now have to experiment with different foam tapes.

It just seems really illogical to provide only two holes where everything comes with 4 holes. Mechanically speaking, it would seem logical to hold something so thin and wobbly with 4 bolts. (SMH@ Nissan)

Thanks guys. Appreciate as always.

zz

08-12-2019, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 760 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	Has anyone..... made/drilled 2 extra holes for rear licence plate/frame? I have tried countless methods to reduce the "buzz" from that stupid two hole set up. (why are they so cheap and stupid not to hold it down with 4 bolts) Anyway, I've managed to find a frame that has reduced the buzz significantly, but it's still two holes and still room for vibration. ( Weathertec clear frame) Pics will be great. 2017 Nismo BTW. I'm sure I can mirror image the existing holes, but just looking for some feedback and any do's and don't and hardware advise. tia. ZZ

08-12-2019, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You don't need to do that. I fixed it with a scrap of leftover foam from my sound deadener install. Just stick something on the back of the license plate and frame. JARblue, Felix 808, wideglideleon and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-12-2019, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	My frame faded in the Texas sun years ago. Removed it and have run bare license plate ever since. No noise ever. With frame or without. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-12-2019, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	My frame has the aftermarket backup cam from prior owner attached. Used to rattle badly, especially w FI exhaust. Took a strip of foam tape, like that used for aftermarket door speakers, and affixed it to the back of the frame and the back of the plate. No mo' rattle. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk wideglideleon likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

08-12-2019, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74894	Do you have to legally have a frame? If not double sided Automotive tape might be a solution? Personally, I would try to avoid "Extra Holes".

08-13-2019, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 760 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	I've tried the foam thing. Just makes a mess. Tried with no frame as well. Maybe it's our cheap *** plates with crappy tin. Yeah, I want to avoid drilling etc. I will now have to experiment with different foam tapes. It just seems really illogical to provide only two holes where everything comes with 4 holes. Mechanically speaking, it would seem logical to hold something so thin and wobbly with 4 bolts. (SMH@ Nissan) Thanks guys. Appreciate as always. zz