Front Plate
 

Does anyone know how they are bolting on the front license plate? I hope they aren't going to drill a hole into the front bumper. Some dealers are known to do that crap and I would not buy a car with holes in the front bumper.

In California, it is required that you have both the front and back plate on at all times. I always take off the front because it looks fugly with it on.

In NC only a rear plate is required and that's great because I hate how cars look with front plates. As far as dealers go many of them do put their special dealer plate on the front and they do typically put it up there by drilling two holes in the front of the bumper. I'm not worried about the dealer doing this to my 370Z though because I'm ordering mine from the factory and will tell them not to put on the dealer plate.

I think you have the drill onto the front bumper :(. I do remember Stillen coming out with a great product for the 350Z. Maybe you can contact Stillen. They ARE one of our sponsors ;)

I'm gonna sound so stupid for this but, you can order from the factory? How do you do that? And does that mean you only have to pay invoice? If so, why doesn't everyone do this?

Like this one:
http://www.stillen.com/product_images/105350.jpg

Yes. Though, I went with ZEEBracket and I love it. It's been holding up really good. I'm pretty sure STILLEN one is waaay better crafted and more rigid.

Looking forward to STILLEN'S answer for the 370z

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.

:icon17: I think Matt has the same problem.

I have only slept 5 hours in last 30 hours. My eyes are closing now but I still have some stuff to do here on the forums. It's 5:41 AM here BTW :icon14:

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.

Right. That's what I figured when seeing that black strip that fattens up right in the center.

Most states require front license plates. If you don't want holes in your front bumper make sure to tell the dealer repeatedly not to drill it.

It does look better without a front license plate but I think it loses its novelty after getting the first few tickets.

yea, that went into the tow hook thing...the 370 doesnt have a tow hook there anymore, might be like the G37 where to tow hook is a bit to the left of the grille now......... the common method is to drill holes for a bracket.. :shakes head:

good thing front plates are not issued over here...lol..... i win :tup:

I don't like how front plates looks in any car...
Just tell the dealer, if its not required by law, that you don't want anything on your front bumper, anything, no holes, no screws no nothing. They have to honor you that because you are the customer and you are making the purchase of a specific product. ;)

When I use to work at the Nissan dealership here in Honolulu...we were required to drill into the bumpers...well...except for the GT-R:D

^^ if the customer asks, then it's a different story...lol...right?

Most of the time no...cuz Hawaii is a 2 plate state...and we are required to do it during PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection)

^^^ oh ok.....true.....over here.....it's just one plate

Damn it. I live in California... :( If they drill into my front bumper, I'm going to throw a fit!

It should be illegal for them to DRILL into the car. Since California is gave us the requirement that we need a front plate, they should pay for the cost of designing a bracket that does NOT damage the car in a permanent manner. A bracket should be designed that goes from the inner front bumper-gate, out to a plate bracket. That way if I sold my car to someone who lives in another state that doesn't require the front plate, the car is NOT damaged by a DRILL!

WTF? And if I tell them that they can install the front plate with a special bracket BEFORE they drill into my front bumper, they won't do it and they'll still DRILL INTO THE BUMPER! Who's going to pay for those damages to my front bumper!?

^^^ only black cars don't need a front plate in cali.

Yeah... I'd like to see you get away with that!

Although, what's funny is that the Solstice (a black car) hasn't gotten a front plate ticket, (knock on wood) and the the 300zx (a red car) has. In fact it got 2. :(

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The motorized version would be nice on the 370, but where the hell would it go???

her is a shop that sells them.


http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/inde...d7fb26b7164943

In Oregon, we are required to have both. They always look like they took a hammer and Sinker nails to make the holes. I have taken off many a' factory plate holder, and seen the cracks and damage that dealers have caused. Pathetic and sad.

I once saw mechanics at an Infiniti dealership toss around wrenches over the hood of cars that were being serviced. If one of them dropped, DING! But dealerships vary and there are good ones out there.

Still don't need them in AZ, although now that the photo radar has gone "big" I'm sure the front plate requirement will be coming out soon. When that happens, I have to figure out a way to register my car in another state that doesn't require them.
(AZ already just came out with a law that license plate frames cannot block "ARIZONA" on the plate, no doubt a result of the speeder cams)

Where do you think we can put these on the new Z?

good question.

We can get out of those really easily in CA... Most people don't know it though. It's a guarantee that you can get out of those tickets if you know exactly what to say.

Of course you can order from the factory. You just go to the dealership, configure all the options you want on the car and then tell them to order it. They generally have you put a deposit down on the car (I put down $1000 when I ordered my G sedan). It's that simple. Then when the car comes you go pick it up (or they'll bring it to you if you live far away from the dealership) and you pay for it (set up the financing), etc... When you order from the factory you generally aren't able to get as good a deal as when you buy off the lot but getting the exact car you want (not having to compromise on choosing from only what they have on the lot) makes up for it for those who do it. More people don't buy from the factory because most people are impatient and want their vehicle right away. My G sedan was the first car I ever ordered from the factory and it was a very positive experience. I will never buy off the lot again.

Oh that would be Soooooo awesome! I would love to see the cop's face when he pulls me over and says "I pulled you over because you were missing a front license plate."

*with a push of a button* "What do you mean officer? It's right there..."

Oh that would be PRICELESS!!!!

I have been pulled over 3 times because of that crap.

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! :D

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 :shakes head:. Tickets are sorta expansive as well. They are $54.

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.

hahaha so true.

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

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

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.

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. :D

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