kinda stupid but....

SvR370z · 07-26-2011, 09:53 PM

I got my new Z not so long ago and it didn't come with license plate bolts.
So i go down to the auto parts store and pick up some. Wont work.
So, What do you guys use? Any links to some that might work with our 370z?
I know its kinda stupid but I need some to bolt my plate on lol.

eggerstout · 07-26-2011, 10:10 PM

I tapped the threaded insert to a common size bolts I had.

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 09:42 AM

I don't know the size off hand but you need to get a metric screw.

wheee! · 07-27-2011, 10:05 AM

mmmmmm.... metric screw!

The bolts that came with my car were just regular steel bolts. Ugly as sin. I sourced a security head screw from a local parts guy/370Z owner here in town. Much better!

The pic below is to show the head... the screw I used was the correct pitch/thread for the 370Z.

6MT · 07-27-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

mmmmmm.... metric screw!

The bolts that came with my car were just regular steel bolts. Ugly as sin. I sourced a security head screw from a local parts guy/370Z owner here in town. Much better!

The pic below is to show the head... the screw I used was the correct pitch/thread for the 370Z.

Yeah, don't use that thread! But that is the head.... torx tamper-proof.

wheee! · 07-27-2011, 10:51 AM

Thank you "local parts guy/370Z owner"!

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 11:48 AM

um i thought the plate holder points were threaded... but now that i think about it i cant remember if they were the plastic anchors or not.

SvR370z · 07-27-2011, 12:27 PM

I think the part I'm struggling with is the
Clips. The car had metal looking clips but
Not the bolts. it's like I just paid this much
For a car and you can't put me some bolts
There? So I need both the clamps and bolts
Or to thread those. I don't know. Like I said
Its stupid.

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 12:30 PM

ahh... go back to your dealer and ask for the clip anchors for your plates and screws.

did you check your trunk/glove box/secret compartment behind passenger seat? they may have put them there.

dudesky · 07-27-2011, 12:49 PM

Since I don't wanted to drill my front bumper or damage it either way, I simply zip tied to my front fang

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

Since I don't wanted to drill my front bumper or damage it either way, I simply zip tied to my front fang

wouldn't that scratch your black vents though?

RekeHavoc · 07-27-2011, 02:06 PM

If you're talking about the rear plate, there are a couple of plastic toggle anchors that the plate mounts to. I just replaced the bolts in mine and they are metric, fine thread for sure. I think they are around M6-20. I took one of the anchors out, carried it up to Home Depot and matched a stainless bolt to it. Hope this helps!!

TypeOne · 07-27-2011, 04:18 PM

I used M6x1 bolts in mine.

Nice SS cap screws w/washers = win.

corner3garage · 07-27-2011, 07:05 PM

Self Tapping screws like the ones above are a good choice!

dudesky · 07-28-2011, 07:14 AM

kenchan- nah. not really. and I used like sponge tape to protect my fang from getting scratches

07-26-2011, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
SvR370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tn Posts: 96 Drives: PW Touring 370z Rep Power: 16	kinda stupid but.... I got my new Z not so long ago and it didn't come with license plate bolts. So i go down to the auto parts store and pick up some. Wont work. So, What do you guys use? Any links to some that might work with our 370z? I know its kinda stupid but I need some to bolt my plate on lol.

07-27-2011, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-26-2011, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
eggerstout Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370z MB Rep Power: 14	I tapped the threaded insert to a common size bolts I had.

07-27-2011, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I don't know the size off hand but you need to get a metric screw.

07-27-2011, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	um i thought the plate holder points were threaded... but now that i think about it i cant remember if they were the plastic anchors or not.

07-27-2011, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
SvR370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tn Posts: 96 Drives: PW Touring 370z Rep Power: 16	I think the part I'm struggling with is the Clips. The car had metal looking clips but Not the bolts. it's like I just paid this much For a car and you can't put me some bolts There? So I need both the clamps and bolts Or to thread those. I don't know. Like I said Its stupid.

07-27-2011, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ahh... go back to your dealer and ask for the clip anchors for your plates and screws. did you check your trunk/glove box/secret compartment behind passenger seat? they may have put them there.

07-27-2011, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	Since I don't wanted to drill my front bumper or damage it either way, I simply zip tied to my front fang

07-27-2011, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
RekeHavoc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, TN Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	If you're talking about the rear plate, there are a couple of plastic toggle anchors that the plate mounts to. I just replaced the bolts in mine and they are metric, fine thread for sure. I think they are around M6-20. I took one of the anchors out, carried it up to Home Depot and matched a stainless bolt to it. Hope this helps!!

07-27-2011, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I used M6x1 bolts in mine. Nice SS cap screws w/washers = win.

07-28-2011, 07:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	kenchan- nah. not really. and I used like sponge tape to protect my fang from getting scratches