Nissan 370Z Forum  

Are you tired of EZ-PASS tags ruining your 370Z front end? If yes, then click HERE:

So here in East Coast, we pay a lot of tolls on our highways. So, many of us who doesn't like to slow down to pay toll, we opt for

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Exterior & Interior


Like Tree1Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-11-2010, 10:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
Administrator
 
AK370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 9,930
Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6
Rep Power: 10
AK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default Are you tired of EZ-PASS tags ruining your 370Z front end? If yes, then click HERE:

So here in East Coast, we pay a lot of tolls on our highways. So, many of us who doesn't like to slow down to pay toll, we opt for these small boxes called "EZ PASS". They are pretty awesome and I can usually drive thru toll booths without stopping.

However, there is a downside. They will ruin your front end look! I know many members don't care but these small things irritate ME. So, during the first 6 months of my ownership, I used the INTERNAL white EZ PASS box which ruined the look of my Z front (and unbalanced the windshield area IMO). Take a look at the EPIC FAIL





So, I called them up (EZ PASS NJ) and asked them for an exterior tag. My initial plan was to open it up and mount them either under the dashboard or somewhere in the front fang BUT after some research (thanks to ), I found out it's against the LAW to temper with EZ PASS tags

Here's how I drove the next 6 months ... FAYLE






I tried this way for a bit but it cut off my personalized plate

Finally one day, I came up with an idea. I decided to paint the exterior tag black and mounted it on the back of the license plate. I wanted to make sure it works in the toll booth. After about a month of driving and NO TOLL misses, it was confirmed that this setup works great and much more stealthy than before


Exterior tag



Painted gloss black




Mounted behind the plate








What you guys think? I think it's much more stealthy. Members in EAST Coast, let me know if you have EVEN more stealthy ideas .


P.S. BTW I bought the cf front license plate cover from HERE . Three main reasons for using cf

a. It's VERY lightweight. So, it barely puts any weight pressure on the front license bracket (which is already weakened by other AWESOME NorthEast drivers )

b. It goes with my CF theme.

c. It covers the bottom portion of the tag slightly.
__________________
The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post
STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q.
Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section
My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3
Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE
Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.
AK370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-11-2010, 11:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
m4a1mustang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 55,385
Drives: on two wheels
Rep Power: 6962
m4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Win.

Thankfully down here in VA we don't have much in the way of toll booths. Though whenever I am driving further north I just borrow my boss's EZ pass. I just leave it on the dash.
__________________
- Steve
MAZOC Meet Thread
Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!)
LIKE us on Facebook!
m4a1mustang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-11-2010, 11:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
spearfish25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 4,117
Drives: to work
Rep Power: 1856
spearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to spearfish25
Default

Nice idea. I didn't even know you could get those exterior tags. In Illinois we use I-Pass mainly (looks like your interior transponder). JB1 painted his black and I followed suit. Now it's very incognito. Just get a can of spray enamel and have at it. Pics to follow.
__________________
2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z
spearfish25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-11-2010, 11:14 PM   #4 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lubbock
Posts: 214
Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6
Rep Power: 15
nolan1016 is on a distinguished road
Default

I think you have crossed into a new level of obsession lol. Here in Texas we just have a sticker.
nolan1016 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-11-2010, 11:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
fullmonty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Dirty Jersey
Posts: 7,762
Drives: 370 Touring/Sport
Rep Power: 34
fullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond reputefullmonty has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Very cool AK!
__________________
fullmonty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 06:20 AM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
TongMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,297
Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR
Rep Power: 715
TongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond reputeTongMan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Off topic: I think your plate is "RATED Z"
TongMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 07:37 AM   #7 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Jesse_Hunter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Denton,TX
Age: 38
Posts: 738
Drives: 07' Sky Redline
Rep Power: 365
Jesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond reputeJesse_Hunter has a reputation beyond repute
Default

OFF TOPIC X 2: why do people blur out their plates? Do people sit around on the internet and run plate numbers to get peoples info or what?

I did it in a few of my pics, because everyone else was......
Jesse_Hunter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 08:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
m4a1mustang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 55,385
Drives: on two wheels
Rep Power: 6962
m4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter View Post
OFF TOPIC X 2: why do people blur out their plates? Do people sit around on the internet and run plate numbers to get peoples info or what?

I did it in a few of my pics, because everyone else was......
I figure if you have a vanity plate you might as well show the world. If you have regular state issued plates then I guess you can blur it out.
__________________
- Steve
MAZOC Meet Thread
Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!)
LIKE us on Facebook!
m4a1mustang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 09:39 AM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Osiris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/
Posts: 1,524
Drives: Angry
Rep Power: 19
Osiris will become famous soon enough
Default

Looks good AK. But here in FL we don't have front license plates....i need some ideas on where to put my e-pass. Was just gonna throw it up on the dash board when passing through the toll booths. We also have option to buy a sticker, but that has to go on windshield and it looks terrible from outside.
__________________

^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^
Osiris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 10:15 AM   #10 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
dropped1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: VA Beach
Posts: 302
Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104
Rep Power: 258
dropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond reputedropped1 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Cool, great idea. I just hold mine up to the window when I need it.(which isn't often because I live in VA now )
dropped1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 10:30 AM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

i just painted the backside (matte black) and attached to the window using black mounting tape.

you should just CF wrap it.
kenchan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 10:34 AM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
370Zsteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Gold Coast CT
Posts: 10,599
Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S.
Rep Power: 43
370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute370Zsteve has a reputation beyond repute
Default

You should have just tinted the top of the windshield, AK! That also hides radar detectors.
__________________
SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.
370Zsteve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 10:49 AM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 370Zsteve View Post
You should have just tinted the top of the windshield, AK! That also hides radar detectors.
but tint will also impede the detector's performance...
kenchan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 11:09 AM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Liquid_G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chicago Burbs
Posts: 1,439
Drives: 09 370z Supercharged
Rep Power: 44
Liquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond reputeLiquid_G has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by spearfish25 View Post
Nice idea. I didn't even know you could get those exterior tags. In Illinois we use I-Pass mainly (looks like your interior transponder). JB1 painted his black and I followed suit. Now it's very incognito. Just get a can of spray enamel and have at it. Pics to follow.
did the same here.. the Krylon Fusion paint for plastic works well on these.
__________________
Liquid_G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2010, 11:46 AM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
shadoquad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: .
Posts: 42,608
Drives: .
Rep Power: 3886
shadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond reputeshadoquad has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I too have an EZPass, the white box kind. I have an even stealthier solution. Since I didn't buy nav, I just stick it in the cubby. It still registers as I drive through, and since my Z is registered with the state of MD, it's not like they can b*tch.

Last edited by shadoquad; 07-12-2010 at 11:48 AM.
shadoquad is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Famous Nissan Front Seat Click Problem OldGuy Exterior & Interior 20 07-28-2012 05:34 PM
Tips for not ruining transmission? Z-WHIZ Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10 09-22-2009 04:13 PM
What is this under Tags and why do I have it?!? kdo2milger The370Z.com Feedback, Suggestions & Questions 23 09-14-2009 12:22 AM
Nissan 370Z DIY INDEX <<<--- PLEASE CLICK THIS THREAD TO VIEW ALL DIY ARTICLES AK370Z DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 0 02-14-2009 04:55 AM
ATTN Nissan Dealers: Click Here to Learn How You Can Post 370Z Inventory HERE AK370Z Nissan 370Z Dealer Inventory 0 01-11-2009 06:29 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2