Need a front license plate mount

Zdom · 11-20-2009, 04:20 PM

I purchased my 09 370Z used from a state that doesn’t have a front license plate requirement. I live in a state that requires a front plate. I call my Nissan dealer and they want $100 for the front mount. Seems a little steep for a piece of plastic. I have seen the real generic ones at local auto parts store for $4, but I would prefer one that is perhaps more fitted for the Z. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper OEM type mount or after market mount that will fit the vehicle? Or has anyone successfully used some type of generic mount and been satisfied?

vipor · 11-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Tow Hook License Plate Holder No Drilling

vipor · 11-20-2009, 04:25 PM

it's not cheaper, but you won't be forced to eff up your ride

theDreamer · 11-20-2009, 04:26 PM

Stillen bracket:
theDreamer's Z

Robert_Nash · 11-20-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdom

I purchased my 09 370Z used from a state that doesn’t have a front license plate requirement. I live in a state that requires a front plate. I call my Nissan dealer and they want $100 for the front mount. Seems a little steep for a piece of plastic. I have seen the real generic ones at local auto parts store for $4, but I would prefer one that is perhaps more fitted for the Z. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper OEM type mount or after market mount that will fit the vehicle? Or has anyone successfully used some type of generic mount and been satisfied?

I've got a couple of factory front license plate brackets...if you are willing to cover the shipping costs I'd be more than happy to send one to you (they've come with both of my 370s and my state doesn't require a front plate so they are just sitting in my garage!).

PM me if you are interested!

Red370 · 11-20-2009, 06:51 PM

Ugh, I dread ever having to drill into my bumper to mount that damn thing, Texas requires a front license plate, but I just stick it in my window. I too have one you can have, just pay the shipping and its yours.

Shift · 11-20-2009, 08:07 PM

Might still have it out back if I do it's yours.

Zdom · 11-20-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks for your generous offers and support. I have already contacted Robert_Nash to get one of his.

Dwight Frye · 11-20-2009, 09:44 PM

When you mount it be very careful about the screws that hold the plate to the bracket itself. I saw several dealer installed front plates where the tips of the screws that held the plate to the bracket poked through and damaged the paint and gouged the fascia. I rejected several cars from possible purchase for that reason.

Zdom · 11-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Good advise I will be careful. I didn't see where the tow hook attached, I looked in the vent area and only saw radiator.

G Fo12ce · 11-20-2009, 10:54 PM

Gominigo has some no holes mounts also. They look pretty good. On the Nissan section it says they will have a 370Z application soon:

Nissan - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car

If you click on the "no holes LPB kit" link on the top of the side bar it shows what most of the kits look like.

Hope that helps.

Shift · 11-21-2009, 12:45 PM

WOW 85 bucks for sheet meatl you can get at homedepot for say 10 bucks. Bends easy in a bench vise, or hand bender. Just drill, 3 holes soooooooooooooo not worth 85 bucks IMO

G Fo12ce · 11-21-2009, 06:17 PM

Picture 2 and 4 shows the piece that the bent medal bracket bolts to. It's the machined stud that screws into the tow hook mount. That threaded stud is probably the majority of the cost, not the bracket that bolts to the plate you are referring to.

I'm not sure if the Z has a pop out panel on the front facia for the tow hook. If it does I'm sure they'll use that method and the kit will be similarly priced. If not maybe it'll be cheaper using some other way...? I'm sure you could call/email them.

'NO HOLES' LPB Kit - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car

Robert_Nash · 11-23-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdom

Good advise I will be careful. I didn't see where the tow hook attached, I looked in the vent area and only saw radiator.

You have a PM.

11-20-2009, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	Need a front license plate mount I purchased my 09 370Z used from a state that doesn’t have a front license plate requirement. I live in a state that requires a front plate. I call my Nissan dealer and they want $100 for the front mount. Seems a little steep for a piece of plastic. I have seen the real generic ones at local auto parts store for $4, but I would prefer one that is perhaps more fitted for the Z. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper OEM type mount or after market mount that will fit the vehicle? Or has anyone successfully used some type of generic mount and been satisfied?

11-20-2009, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Tow Hook License Plate Holder No Drilling __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-20-2009, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	it's not cheaper, but you won't be forced to eff up your ride __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-20-2009, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Stillen bracket: theDreamer's Z __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-20-2009, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Ugh, I dread ever having to drill into my bumper to mount that damn thing, Texas requires a front license plate, but I just stick it in my window. I too have one you can have, just pay the shipping and its yours. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

11-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	Might still have it out back if I do it's yours. __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

11-20-2009, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	Thanks for your generous offers and support. I have already contacted Robert_Nash to get one of his.

11-20-2009, 09:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	When you mount it be very careful about the screws that hold the plate to the bracket itself. I saw several dealer installed front plates where the tips of the screws that held the plate to the bracket poked through and damaged the paint and gouged the fascia. I rejected several cars from possible purchase for that reason.

11-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	Good advise I will be careful. I didn't see where the tow hook attached, I looked in the vent area and only saw radiator.

11-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Gominigo has some no holes mounts also. They look pretty good. On the Nissan section it says they will have a 370Z application soon: Nissan - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car If you click on the "no holes LPB kit" link on the top of the side bar it shows what most of the kits look like. Hope that helps. Last edited by G Fo12ce; 11-20-2009 at 10:57 PM.

11-21-2009, 12:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	WOW 85 bucks for sheet meatl you can get at homedepot for say 10 bucks. Bends easy in a bench vise, or hand bender. Just drill, 3 holes soooooooooooooo not worth 85 bucks IMO __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

11-21-2009, 06:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Picture 2 and 4 shows the piece that the bent medal bracket bolts to. It's the machined stud that screws into the tow hook mount. That threaded stud is probably the majority of the cost, not the bracket that bolts to the plate you are referring to. I'm not sure if the Z has a pop out panel on the front facia for the tow hook. If it does I'm sure they'll use that method and the kit will be similarly priced. If not maybe it'll be cheaper using some other way...? I'm sure you could call/email them. 'NO HOLES' LPB Kit - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car Last edited by G Fo12ce; 11-21-2009 at 06:29 PM.

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