Front plate fix

NBZ34 · 05-11-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

I have said it before and I will say it again. Check into a product called "Mower Axle" Here is the website...

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

It screws into where the front tow hook threads into the frame throught the bumper. No muss, no fuss.

Even less expensive is the STILLEN BRACKET

MDZOwner · 05-11-2012, 04:45 PM

You can check out my pics as I dont have a clue how to include here (sorry), but in my most recent album the bumper you see was patched and sprayed, and it looks and was finished perfectly...that is no one can tell it looks just like factory.

Mine was done by a local shop that does work on modded cars, but seems to me if its done similarly you will never think about it again...

Hope it goes well!

LakeShow · 05-11-2012, 05:27 PM

Nice Nismo667, it almost looks like parking sensors.

FrancoPhoto · 05-11-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

I have said it before and I will say it again. Check into a product called "Mower Axle" Here is the website...

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

It screws into where the front tow hook threads into the frame throught the bumper. No muss, no fuss.

thats what I'm getting but i need to fix the holes that the dealer made in my bumper first

Nismo677 · 05-15-2012, 12:37 PM

Like I said. Go to Lowes/Ace Hardware look in the hardware section for white plugs/caps. I think they're made to cover the screw heads to give a finished look. I've seen Black and White only. I'll see if I have any at home. I'll take a picture.

roplusbee · 05-15-2012, 02:29 PM

If you have a NISMO, then the moweraxle tow hook adapter is the one that you want. The Stillen works with the rest. Check out my albums (Daily one) to see the pics of it installed on a NISMO.

fuct · 05-15-2012, 04:52 PM

...or modify the stillen bracket.....

Ezra · 05-15-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo677

In 2009 I bought a new Black Maxima. I live in Illinois, the car came from a dealer Indiana so there was no front plate on it. I liked the car and really liked that is didn't have a front plate. I decided to buy it but I wanted it cleaned so I could inspect it before I signed any paperwork. The porter took the car in back to hand wash and the first thing he did was put the front bracket on. Unbeleiveable!! I almost told them to keep the car, but being in a state that requires a front plate I decided to take the car and just conform to the law. Again after having it a week or so I found some small black plastic plugs at an Ace Hardware store. Same thing only it was less noticeable being Black. Again, it's not perfect but it's a solution.

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AUGGHHH!! That would piss me off beyond belief! When I walked into the dealer that was the first thing I said. If it had a front plate, or you guys install one, the deal is off.

I'm in Illinois too. And i simply don't give a sh** about our front plate law. With my old car and my new nismo, i've been driving without a front plate for well over 4 years without an incident. I've gotten speeding tickets before and the officers don't care as long as you're respectful. If I do get pulled over for it I won't BS the officer either. Simply put I will just say I refuse to drill into my bumper and pay the fine.

fuct · 05-16-2012, 09:45 AM

if the cops in my area didnt care then i wouldnt use one either.

FrancoPhoto · 05-16-2012, 05:11 PM

Updated pics

imjbort · 05-20-2012, 11:06 PM

Just installed the moweraxle kit. Super easy, sturdy, and looks great. Larry shipped it out the next day. Didn't think I would like the offset mount but its slowly growing on me.

Armhunter · 05-21-2012, 12:52 PM

Im am not going to put one on mine even though I can get a ticket for it. But if I ever did have to put one on.. it would be the one above. The offset looks nice! Best one I have seen.

dmhenderson · 05-21-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

I have said it before and I will say it again. Check into a product called "Mower Axle" Here is the website...

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

It screws into where the front tow hook threads into the frame throught the bumper. No muss, no fuss.

Yep, they're classy as hell and are willing to work with you no matter what.

05-11-2012, 05:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Nice Nismo667, it almost looks like parking sensors. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-15-2012, 02:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	If you have a NISMO, then the moweraxle tow hook adapter is the one that you want. The Stillen works with the rest. Check out my albums (Daily one) to see the pics of it installed on a NISMO. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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MDZOwner Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	You can check out my pics as I dont have a clue how to include here (sorry), but in my most recent album the bumper you see was patched and sprayed, and it looks and was finished perfectly...that is no one can tell it looks just like factory. Mine was done by a local shop that does work on modded cars, but seems to me if its done similarly you will never think about it again... Hope it goes well!

05-15-2012, 12:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Nismo677 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Lenox Illinois Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Like I said. Go to Lowes/Ace Hardware look in the hardware section for white plugs/caps. I think they're made to cover the screw heads to give a finished look. I've seen Black and White only. I'll see if I have any at home. I'll take a picture.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	...or modify the stillen bracket.....

05-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	if the cops in my area didnt care then i wouldnt use one either.

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FrancoPhoto Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: queens NY Posts: 235 Drives: 2012 White Nismo 370 Rep Power: 14	Updated pics

05-20-2012, 11:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
imjbort Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Just installed the moweraxle kit. Super easy, sturdy, and looks great. Larry shipped it out the next day. Didn't think I would like the offset mount but its slowly growing on me.

05-21-2012, 12:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Im am not going to put one on mine even though I can get a ticket for it. But if I ever did have to put one on.. it would be the one above. The offset looks nice! Best one I have seen.