Front License Plate tow-hook holder

Spartan 1771 · 01-18-2010, 07:59 PM

I've seen a number of different vehicles that have available after-market front license plate holders that are attached to the front end via the tow hook holder. Has anyone seen one of these for the 370?

Deslin · 01-18-2010, 08:01 PM

Stillen has one, I have it on my car. Comes with everything you need - sorry I don't have any pics of it installed.

theDreamer · 01-18-2010, 08:01 PM

Stillen:

Spartan 1771 · 01-18-2010, 08:06 PM

SWEET! Thanks!

darkROAM_1 · 01-18-2010, 08:16 PM

Hey Dreamer, looks like you had the bracket on there at once point. How'd you get the holes patched up? I was thinking about this but those dang holes.... Maybe heat it up and plastic weld but blegh.

theDreamer · 01-18-2010, 08:17 PM

Never had the front bumper drilled, was very specific, those are the stock dimples from factory so they know where to drill. If you want to fill them they something that can pop into that hole (different sizes) and no one will ever notice really, but the name escapes me currently.

Spartan 1771 · 01-18-2010, 08:18 PM

Just ordered it!

WShade · 01-18-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Never had the front bumper drilled, was very specific, those are the stock dimples from factory so they know where to drill. If you want to fill them they something that can pop into that hole (different sizes) and no one will ever notice really, but the name escapes me currently.

Same here. Advised the dealer there would be hell to pay.

On my G I had to use BumperPlugs . I was pissed to see the front plate on it after make ready. They offered to replace the front bumper cover but I took the $250 in service dollars instead.

Spartan 1771 · 01-18-2010, 09:04 PM

I think I'm just going to buy the carbon fiber front license area cover from the Z store. I'm not a huge carbon fiber fan, but this looks pretty nice.
The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Carbon Fiber Front License Area Cover, 09-10 370Z

NYBladeZ · 01-18-2010, 10:04 PM

I wish other companies would develop this piece and make them cheaper!

Spartan 1771 · 01-18-2010, 10:24 PM

I agree. The price is kinda up there.

370Z JT · 01-19-2010, 03:09 AM

good idea with the stillen plate holder, but it looks off centered. Needs to be moved over about 6 more inches closer to the headlamp.

theDreamer · 01-19-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

good idea with the stillen plate holder, but it looks off centered. Needs to be moved over about 6 more inches closer to the headlamp.

That is why I removed mine and it sits in my house, I still have my front plate attached to it for those "just in case" situations.

NYBladeZ · 01-19-2010, 10:15 AM

it's off center due to the tow hook location, they kept it to a real simple design, just a holding sticking straight out of the tow hook spot

Spartan 1771 · 01-19-2010, 11:31 AM

I've seen this on a number of cars: Mini Cooper, Porsche, VW, etc. I actually like that it's a little off set. It's different.

01-18-2010, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Front License Plate tow-hook holder I've seen a number of different vehicles that have available after-market front license plate holders that are attached to the front end via the tow hook holder. Has anyone seen one of these for the 370? __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-18-2010, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Stillen: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-18-2010, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	SWEET! Thanks! __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-18-2010, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Never had the front bumper drilled, was very specific, those are the stock dimples from factory so they know where to drill. If you want to fill them they something that can pop into that hole (different sizes) and no one will ever notice really, but the name escapes me currently. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-18-2010, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Just ordered it! __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-18-2010, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deslin Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garfield, NJ Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Stillen has one, I have it on my car. Comes with everything you need - sorry I don't have any pics of it installed.

01-18-2010, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
darkROAM_1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oak Cliff Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB 370 base/sport Rep Power: 16	Hey Dreamer, looks like you had the bracket on there at once point. How'd you get the holes patched up? I was thinking about this but those dang holes.... Maybe heat it up and plastic weld but blegh.

01-18-2010, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I think I'm just going to buy the carbon fiber front license area cover from the Z store. I'm not a huge carbon fiber fan, but this looks pretty nice. The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Carbon Fiber Front License Area Cover, 09-10 370Z __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-18-2010, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I wish other companies would develop this piece and make them cheaper! __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-18-2010, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I agree. The price is kinda up there. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-19-2010, 03:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	good idea with the stillen plate holder, but it looks off centered. Needs to be moved over about 6 more inches closer to the headlamp.

01-19-2010, 10:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	it's off center due to the tow hook location, they kept it to a real simple design, just a holding sticking straight out of the tow hook spot __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-19-2010, 11:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I've seen this on a number of cars: Mini Cooper, Porsche, VW, etc. I actually like that it's a little off set. It's different. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

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