Front Plate

PapoZalsa · 01-28-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

If you look at the owners manual it shows that the holes are drilled through the black part of the bumper. Usually the dealers are the ones that installs the license plate when the car arrives at the dealership. I bought the z bracket for my 350z. But if you're clever you shouldn't have to buy the z bracket and just screw your plates directly into the black part.

There is a second page to your attachment where it mention to drill about 2" holes to the bumper itself, which some of the stupid stealership will do...

Astrosfan · 01-28-2010, 05:02 PM

can't you just mount it to the black grill? or would that get in the way of the radiator?

Chriz · 01-28-2010, 05:25 PM

Does anyone know if its legal in texas to have the plate behind the windshield?

theDreamer · 01-28-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriz

Does anyone know if its legal in texas to have the plate behind the windshield?

Texas law states front plate must be visible and on the front bumper I believe, but cannot find the exact law/rule currently. Most cops/officers view windshield as a viable solution as long it is 100% visible.

Chriz · 01-28-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Texas law states front plate must be visible and on the front bumper I believe, but cannot find the exact law/rule currently. Most cops/officers view windshield as a viable solution as long it is 100% visible.

Sweet i might change to that setup then. All the civics of team high rev have it on their windshields. Made the front look much cleaner

theDreamer · 01-28-2010, 05:40 PM

Yes they do, and I can tell you why.
Not sure if she was there but Kim who owns a red sedan Si got two tickets within one or two weeks, so they all opted to start putting them there. Also, the second ticket was given when she was on her way to buy suction cups to mount it.

You can find cheap suction cups at wal-mart or walgreens and use all 4, will keep it from rattling or making noise.

vipor · 01-28-2010, 05:47 PM

I've seen a lot of people get some felt padding with a sticky back and go around the bottom edge of the LP. Then suction the top (2) mounting holes and you're set.

Chriz · 01-28-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yes they do, and I can tell you why.
Not sure if she was there but Kim who owns a red sedan Si got two tickets within one or two weeks, so they all opted to start putting them there. Also, the second ticket was given when she was on her way to buy suction cups to mount it.

You can find cheap suction cups at wal-mart or walgreens and use all 4, will keep it from rattling or making noise.

Haha that blows. Yeah Kim has the one with the cf hood right? I think it was getting photographed by the main tent. If I ever remember to get the suction cups i might.

theDreamer · 01-28-2010, 06:00 PM

Yeah, I think she has a CF hood now.
I always have been told to do all 4 Vipor, but I am sure there are other ways to do it.

zmyride · 01-29-2010, 01:03 AM

I'd rather get a ticket for having no front plate than risk running a red light camera with a front plate. Think about it. How often do you get pulled over and get a ticket for not having a front license plate? probably once a year.

How often do i run a red-light camera? Almost every week. Not intentionally but just bad timing.

I would have to get 10 no front plate tickets to equal one red-light running. Still worth it not to have no front plate.

01-28-2010, 05:40 PM	#66 (permalink)
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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	I've seen a lot of people get some felt padding with a sticky back and go around the bottom edge of the LP. Then suction the top (2) mounting holes and you're set. __________________ 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

01-28-2010, 06:00 PM	#69 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yeah, I think she has a CF hood now. I always have been told to do all 4 Vipor, but I am sure there are other ways to do it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-28-2010, 05:02 PM	#62 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	can't you just mount it to the black grill? or would that get in the way of the radiator?

01-28-2010, 05:25 PM	#63 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	Does anyone know if its legal in texas to have the plate behind the windshield?

01-29-2010, 01:03 AM	#70 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	I'd rather get a ticket for having no front plate than risk running a red light camera with a front plate. Think about it. How often do you get pulled over and get a ticket for not having a front license plate? probably once a year. How often do i run a red-light camera? Almost every week. Not intentionally but just bad timing. I would have to get 10 no front plate tickets to equal one red-light running. Still worth it not to have no front plate.