Front Plate

Crash · 12-28-2008, 01:45 AM

I've had so many front plate tickets... (But I never learn!

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I wouldn't do it if the cop already pulled you over. All he as to do is take a GOOD look at it and see it's on a motorized system and give you 2 fix-it tickets. If you get pulled over, JUST TAKE THE TICKET!

sensi09 · 12-28-2008, 04:04 PM

It depends on the dealer whether they drill holes in the bumper, but can easily be covered up with bumperplugs if it does get drilled.

In California, there is a cheap ~$15 ticket for no front-plate, but there is also a more expensive ticket that is over a $100. Sadly, I've received the more expensive one before.

AK370Z · 12-28-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

It depends on the dealer whether they drill holes in the bumper, but can easily be covered up with bumperplugs if it does get drilled.

In California, there is a cheap ~$15 ticket for no front-plate, but there is also a more expensive ticket that is over a $100. Sadly, I've received the more expensive one before.

In NJ, you gotta have both plates. It sucks

. Tickets are sorta expansive as well. They are $54.

Namir · 12-28-2008, 05:20 PM

In Ohio you are supposed to have front plates but the enforcement really depends on what city/area you are in. Cincinnati normally doesn't enforce this law where as Columbus is notorious for tint tickets and front plate tickets. Interestingly.... Columbus is the city with a larger "modified" car scene. Lots of young teenagers with cheap cars and fart cans acting stupid on the roads.

I'll take my chances with no front plate, as long as I'm driving safely and not getting pulled over it shouldn't be a big deal.

LiquidZ · 12-28-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoZ

AK370Z, do you ever sleep? I heard a rumor that you are really just a robot that replies to every post no matter what time of day it is.

hahaha so true.

Crash · 12-28-2008, 07:43 PM

I'd like to see how people setup the motorized one. Space is going to be an issue, I'm sure.

zelerious · 01-15-2009, 02:57 PM

Anyone who bought one have any info on this front plate? It'll be an issue for me in NY.

wj4 · 01-15-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm with you, OP. I also live in California and I wouldn't buy a Z with the front plate drilled on already. It seems as if it's a hit or miss issue. What I mean is that I see random cars like IS250, 350z, G35, etc. with no front plate and no holes (evidence that the plate was on at one point or another) and the cars were being driven by older ladies who wouldn't care for such a small issue like front plate.

I know that the dealership will make you sign a waiver stating that they're not responsible if you get pulled over w/o a front plate and I'm OK with that.

It's funny because dealerships do not dare put front plates on expensive cars, ie E9x M3, M5, M6, AMG's, etc. because they know that this can potentially cause the customer to walk out on the deal.

wj4 · 01-15-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

It depends on the dealer whether they drill holes in the bumper, but can easily be covered up with bumperplugs if it does get drilled.

In California, there is a cheap ~$15 ticket for no front-plate, but there is also a more expensive ticket that is over a $100. Sadly, I've received the more expensive one before.

That is true about bumper plugs. However one size doesn't fit all. Before going with an M-tech front bumper on my 335i, the stock bumper was drilled with a front plate. The holes drilled were small and to make the bumper plugs fit, I'd had to enlarge the holes so the bumper plugs would fit.

I wonder what a Nissan salesperson would say when one of us throw a fit over buying the Z because of a front plate, lol.

semtex · 01-15-2009, 05:04 PM

Stick the front plate on with that Mighty Putty stuff. You know, it's endorsed by that BILLY MAYS!!!! idiot.

Sergio98 · 01-15-2009, 10:26 PM

In Texas you are required to install the front license plate. In 04 I watched the dealer drill holes to install the front plate on my 350z. It was a painful experience. I'm not going to install the front plate on my new 370z. We'll see what happens.

Crash · 01-16-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Stick the front plate on with that Mighty Putty stuff. You know, it's endorsed by that BILLY MAYS!!!! idiot.

LOL! Super putty! Yeah, that stuff will pull the bumper off with the plate! (That guy is a jack off!)

zelerious · 01-16-2009, 07:19 AM

He's no Vince...and Mighty putty is no ShamWow.

semtex · 01-16-2009, 08:45 AM

I love Vince's headset. Where can I get me one of those?? Oh yeah, the dollar store probably.

Z34drifty · 01-20-2009, 10:33 PM

I am not sure if I am required to have the front license plate on my bumper. It just says has to be seen. Yet I don't have one and the cops really don't look at my car they don't care about. it no tickets yet!

12-28-2008, 01:45 AM	#31 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	I've had so many front plate tickets... (But I never learn! ) I wouldn't do it if the cop already pulled you over. All he as to do is take a GOOD look at it and see it's on a motorized system and give you 2 fix-it tickets. If you get pulled over, JUST TAKE THE TICKET! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-28-2008, 07:43 PM	#36 (permalink)
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01-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Stick the front plate on with that Mighty Putty stuff. You know, it's endorsed by that BILLY MAYS!!!! idiot. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
Sergio98 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Drives: Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 16	In Texas you are required to install the front license plate. In 04 I watched the dealer drill holes to install the front plate on my 350z. It was a painful experience. I'm not going to install the front plate on my new 370z. We'll see what happens. __________________ Sergio

01-16-2009, 08:45 AM	#44 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I love Vince's headset. Where can I get me one of those?? Oh yeah, the dollar store probably. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	It depends on the dealer whether they drill holes in the bumper, but can easily be covered up with bumperplugs if it does get drilled. In California, there is a cheap ~$15 ticket for no front-plate, but there is also a more expensive ticket that is over a $100. Sadly, I've received the more expensive one before.

12-28-2008, 05:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	In Ohio you are supposed to have front plates but the enforcement really depends on what city/area you are in. Cincinnati normally doesn't enforce this law where as Columbus is notorious for tint tickets and front plate tickets. Interestingly.... Columbus is the city with a larger "modified" car scene. Lots of young teenagers with cheap cars and fart cans acting stupid on the roads. I'll take my chances with no front plate, as long as I'm driving safely and not getting pulled over it shouldn't be a big deal.

01-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
zelerious Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 21 Drives: 03 350Z Touring-sold Rep Power: 16	Anyone who bought one have any info on this front plate? It'll be an issue for me in NY.

01-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#38 (permalink)
wj4 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank Posts: 70 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 16	I'm with you, OP. I also live in California and I wouldn't buy a Z with the front plate drilled on already. It seems as if it's a hit or miss issue. What I mean is that I see random cars like IS250, 350z, G35, etc. with no front plate and no holes (evidence that the plate was on at one point or another) and the cars were being driven by older ladies who wouldn't care for such a small issue like front plate. I know that the dealership will make you sign a waiver stating that they're not responsible if you get pulled over w/o a front plate and I'm OK with that. It's funny because dealerships do not dare put front plates on expensive cars, ie E9x M3, M5, M6, AMG's, etc. because they know that this can potentially cause the customer to walk out on the deal.

01-16-2009, 07:19 AM	#43 (permalink)
zelerious Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 21 Drives: 03 350Z Touring-sold Rep Power: 16	He's no Vince...and Mighty putty is no ShamWow.

01-20-2009, 10:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
Z34drifty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Auburn Posts: 253 Drives: through walls Rep Power: 17	I am not sure if I am required to have the front license plate on my bumper. It just says has to be seen. Yet I don't have one and the cops really don't look at my car they don't care about. it no tickets yet!