Where Do You Mount Safety Check Stickers?

Magic Bus · 06-11-2012, 10:54 PM

Howzit Gang, Got a 2013Z on order and don't want the safety check stickers, to be stuck on to the bumper. Where or how do you have them mounted?

Got a G35 Coupe currently and Infiniti in Honolulu puts the safety check on the special bracket below the bumper. Would this work on the Z?

XLR8SN · 06-12-2012, 01:29 AM

You can buy the under bumper plate mounts from Rons on Nimitz. The one next to the plate is supposedly still "illegal". You might need to get a rivet gun to hold it on. I didnt see a hole under the bumper to mount it to.

Its sorta close to my office...walkable distance. Did you need me to get you one?

MDZOwner · 06-12-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8SN

You can buy the under bumper plate mounts from Rons on Nimitz. The one next to the plate is supposedly still "illegal". You might need to get a rivet gun to hold it on. I didnt see a hole under the bumper to mount it to.

Its sorta close to my office...walkable distance. Did you need me to get you one?

for friendly service.. like how you do in HI

Magic Bus · 06-12-2012, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8SN

You can buy the under bumper plate mounts from Rons on Nimitz. The one next to the plate is supposedly still "illegal". You might need to get a rivet gun to hold it on. I didnt see a hole under the bumper to mount it to.

Its sorta close to my office...walkable distance. Did you need me to get you one?

Mahalo for the offer. But my car is still about 3 months out, so I'm sure I'll be passing Ron's before then.

The 370Z rear bumper looks like it curves back underneath, do you think it could fit okay there?

Also, is your name on here your license plate too?

XLR8SN · 06-12-2012, 01:49 PM

I need to poke my head under a normal 370 rear bumper. Since I have the Nismo version and my plate is technically "illegal" my rear end doesnt qualify....LOL. *hint* that answers your last question.

Seriously though, more than likely I can pop my head into the Nissan dealership and take a look. Honestly I havent seen many 370's with that type of mounting plate on the underside location.

Hence that was my worry that you might need a rivet gun. If there was a hole under there you could run some lock nuts and attach the plate there.

The brackets at Rons were located by the cashiers desk area behind of them. That store is pretty sparse since they bring in most of the items versus stocking them. If you know someone that can bend stainless steel straight and evenly, just have one made for yourself. For a little piece of metal...its expensive in my opinion...but I am lazy so I just bought one.

XLR8SN · 06-12-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MDZOwner

for friendly service.. like how you do in HI

We try

. Same as it is in any "smaller town" were everyone knows you. Though since we all live, work and play on the same island...you really ought to try to be nice to everyone. Since I can guarantee that you will meet up with someone that knows you through someone else somewhere. Its the simplest checks and balances of attitudes and egos.

Hows Maryland? I really need to travel more.

Magic Bus · 06-12-2012, 03:55 PM

[QUOTE=XLR8SN;1768061]I need to poke my head under a normal 370 rear bumper. Since I have the Nismo version and my plate is technically "illegal" my rear end doesnt qualify....LOL. *hint* that answers your last question.

Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but if you're a guy......your rear end doesn't qualify with me either!

Many mahalo's for your assistance.

Magic Bus · 06-12-2012, 03:57 PM

[QUOTE=XLR8SN;1768068]We try

. Same as it is in any "smaller town" were everyone knows you. Though since we all live, work and play on the same island...you really ought to try to be nice to everyone. Since I can guarantee that you will meet up with someone that knows you through someone else somewhere. Its the simplest checks and balances of attitudes and egos.

So True!

XLR8SN · 06-12-2012, 07:30 PM

I am due for an oil change and other thingies at the dealership, so I will take a look this coming Saturday and get back to you.

Magic Bus · 06-13-2012, 03:49 AM

Mahalo

Magic Bus · 06-14-2012, 04:11 PM

Looked at my G35 Coupe bracket install. Infiniti, drills 2 holes thru the bracket and the underneath rubber part of the bumper. Then secures it with screws & locking nuts. I should be able to do this with the Z.

Safety check stickers on chrome bumpers of the past were okay, but no way do I want to screw up the beautifully painted bumper of the 370Z.

definitionxmk · 06-14-2012, 09:34 PM

I just gave in and got the license plate one =) Hard on safety though...

MDZOwner · 06-14-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8SN

Hows Maryland? I really need to travel more.

Sorry I missed this earlier

MD is great thanks, good people and lots to do in this part of the country...if you get here have the crabs, if there is anything not to forget when here its that little gift from the Chesapeake Bay!

XLR8SN · 06-15-2012, 05:13 AM

Think I will search on things to do in Maryland. Now I am curious.

Made a note to myself to check the Z's on the lot when I go there on Saturday.

XLR8SN · 06-16-2012, 10:16 PM

Okay....here be my thoughts. I don't think that you will be able to mount a plate under there. The bumper cover doesn't go under enough to give you a good surface to bolt to. There was a pop clip in the middle of the bumper under the euro fog light...but that location is questionable in itself to. Both because the stickers are supposed to be on the right of the plate and I can't say how secure it will be with just one bolt.

So....you might be better off with the mount on the side of the plate...and just make friends with someone to do the safety check for you.

Best of luck, and let me know if you need me to grab a mount for you.

06-11-2012, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Where Do You Mount Safety Check Stickers? Howzit Gang, Got a 2013Z on order and don't want the safety check stickers, to be stuck on to the bumper. Where or how do you have them mounted? Got a G35 Coupe currently and Infiniti in Honolulu puts the safety check on the special bracket below the bumper. Would this work on the Z?

06-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
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06-12-2012, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	You can buy the under bumper plate mounts from Rons on Nimitz. The one next to the plate is supposedly still "illegal". You might need to get a rivet gun to hold it on. I didnt see a hole under the bumper to mount it to. Its sorta close to my office...walkable distance. Did you need me to get you one?

06-12-2012, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	I need to poke my head under a normal 370 rear bumper. Since I have the Nismo version and my plate is technically "illegal" my rear end doesnt qualify....LOL. hint that answers your last question. Seriously though, more than likely I can pop my head into the Nissan dealership and take a look. Honestly I havent seen many 370's with that type of mounting plate on the underside location. Hence that was my worry that you might need a rivet gun. If there was a hole under there you could run some lock nuts and attach the plate there. The brackets at Rons were located by the cashiers desk area behind of them. That store is pretty sparse since they bring in most of the items versus stocking them. If you know someone that can bend stainless steel straight and evenly, just have one made for yourself. For a little piece of metal...its expensive in my opinion...but I am lazy so I just bought one.

06-12-2012, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	[QUOTE=XLR8SN;1768061]I need to poke my head under a normal 370 rear bumper. Since I have the Nismo version and my plate is technically "illegal" my rear end doesnt qualify....LOL. hint that answers your last question. Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but if you're a guy......your rear end doesn't qualify with me either! Many mahalo's for your assistance.

06-12-2012, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	[QUOTE=XLR8SN;1768068]We try . Same as it is in any "smaller town" were everyone knows you. Though since we all live, work and play on the same island...you really ought to try to be nice to everyone. Since I can guarantee that you will meet up with someone that knows you through someone else somewhere. Its the simplest checks and balances of attitudes and egos. So True!

06-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	I am due for an oil change and other thingies at the dealership, so I will take a look this coming Saturday and get back to you.

06-13-2012, 03:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Mahalo

06-14-2012, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Looked at my G35 Coupe bracket install. Infiniti, drills 2 holes thru the bracket and the underneath rubber part of the bumper. Then secures it with screws & locking nuts. I should be able to do this with the Z. Safety check stickers on chrome bumpers of the past were okay, but no way do I want to screw up the beautifully painted bumper of the 370Z.

06-15-2012, 05:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	Think I will search on things to do in Maryland. Now I am curious. Made a note to myself to check the Z's on the lot when I go there on Saturday.

06-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	Okay....here be my thoughts. I don't think that you will be able to mount a plate under there. The bumper cover doesn't go under enough to give you a good surface to bolt to. There was a pop clip in the middle of the bumper under the euro fog light...but that location is questionable in itself to. Both because the stickers are supposed to be on the right of the plate and I can't say how secure it will be with just one bolt. So....you might be better off with the mount on the side of the plate...and just make friends with someone to do the safety check for you. Best of luck, and let me know if you need me to grab a mount for you.