what is this?

wildolympic · 01-21-2017, 03:04 AM

I noticed this piece while looking to see if there where any front wheel cooling duct's for the front brakes, (there aren't ) .It feels like it has cooling fins on it but if you look behind it there is a huge piece of Aluminum welded to the bumper or sub frame and it has what looks like a 1" threaded hole through the center and it doesn't attached to the subject piece. see att pictures Thank you.long live the Z

Raeshlavik · 01-21-2017, 03:45 AM

The threaded hole is where you screw in the tow-hook (or your front license plate if you have a relocator like the mower-axle kit). The bit in front of it is a trim piece.

Wonka2581 · 01-21-2017, 04:00 AM

Pop out the plastic and screw in your tow hook if you ever need to be towed.

SouthArk370Z · 01-21-2017, 06:47 AM

As others have said, it's for the tow hook (hook is stored next to spare tire). More info in Owner's Manual.

crazy4oldcars · 01-21-2017, 09:20 AM

The Mower Axle option.
Downside: It ain't cheap.
Upside: No holes in the bumper!
Worth the money to me.

Kirk B.

wildolympic · 01-21-2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

As others have said, it's for the tow hook (hook is stored next to spare tire). More info in Owner's Manual.

Thanks guy's I'm surprised that I missed that in the manual, I pride myself on reading every page (ocd) I'm going to go look for my tow hook right now!

01-21-2017, 03:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
wildolympic Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Port Ludlow WA Age: 57 Posts: 40 Drives: 2016 370Z nismo tech Rep Power: 8	what is this? I noticed this piece while looking to see if there where any front wheel cooling duct's for the front brakes, (there aren't ) .It feels like it has cooling fins on it but if you look behind it there is a huge piece of Aluminum welded to the bumper or sub frame and it has what looks like a 1" threaded hole through the center and it doesn't attached to the subject piece. see att pictures Thank you.long live the Z

01-21-2017, 03:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raeshlavik Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 132 Drives: 18 Murano Midnight Rep Power: 8	The threaded hole is where you screw in the tow-hook (or your front license plate if you have a relocator like the mower-axle kit). The bit in front of it is a trim piece. SouthArk370Z likes this.

01-21-2017, 04:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Pop out the plastic and screw in your tow hook if you ever need to be towed. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-21-2017, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As others have said, it's for the tow hook (hook is stored next to spare tire). More info in Owner's Manual. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-21-2017, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	The Mower Axle option. Downside: It ain't cheap. Upside: No holes in the bumper! Worth the money to me. Kirk B. wildolympic likes this.