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Old 06-04-2006, 10:42 AM
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Thumbs up Temp. fix for holes

Damn dealer punched holes in the front for the license plate, in the meantime, I made a temp. fix to them
Thanks to fahrenheit350 for the part.
They're Hillman Ford Push Fasteners that I picked up at Lowes for like $.80
Old 06-04-2006, 10:47 AM
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Is that a picture of it fixed? Looks like you need to do some color matching.
Old 06-04-2006, 10:48 AM
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Thats the "temp" fix, I still need to paint them.
Old 06-04-2006, 10:52 AM
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Nothing kills the clean lines of the Z like a licence plate screwed to the front bumper.
First thing I did to my Z was to pull it off, get the holes filled/painted and a clear bra installed.
Old 06-04-2006, 11:01 AM
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http://www.bumperplugs.com/
Old 06-04-2006, 11:13 AM
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Here in Texas we have to have a front license plate. It sucks.
Old 06-04-2006, 06:42 PM
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Nylon plugs + touch-up paint FTW.
Old 06-04-2006, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by superman0604
Here in Texas we have to have a front license plate. It sucks.
I live in Texas and I've never had a plate on my front bumper. The cops don't usually pull you over for just that and if they do, they will only give you a warning. Most Z owners around where I live don't have it, either. Take the plate off. Trust me, it looks better and you won't get in trouble.
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
I live in Texas and I've never had a plate on my front bumper. The cops don't usually pull you over for just that and if they do, they will only give you a warning. Most Z owners around where I live don't have it, either. Take the plate off. Trust me, it looks better and you won't get in trouble.
I got a citation for no front plate in Richardson. Almost got another one, but I had a receipt proving that I had been to the dealer to order the bracket and screws (300ZX days), so the cop let it go.
Old 06-05-2006, 02:12 AM
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bracket holes are good for 3whp a piece.
Old 06-05-2006, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeetheBest
Damn dealer punched holes in the front for the license plate, in the meantime, I made a temp. fix to them
Thanks to fahrenheit350 for the part.
They're Hillman Ford Push Fasteners that I picked up at Lowes for like $.80
No problem dude. Temp fix until you either get a new bumper or get your current one repainted... which won't be too long since Nissan's paint sucks.
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Originally Posted by zedated
I got a citation for no front plate in Richardson. Almost got another one, but I had a receipt proving that I had been to the dealer to order the bracket and screws (300ZX days), so the cop let it go.
Damn that sucks. I've never gotten a citation for no license plate. I've been pulled over twice and both got off on a warning. My excuse was that my bumper has been repainted just days ago so the paint was in the drying process. It worked and he let me go.
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
Damn that sucks. I've never gotten a citation for no license plate. I've been pulled over twice and both got off on a warning. My excuse was that my bumper has been repainted just days ago so the paint was in the drying process. It worked and he let me go.

I have never had a problem either and i drive through southlake, grapevine and keller, and you know those bastards are just looking for a reason, i am surprised he got one in richardson.....


ZeetheBest the fix will look good once you get the plugs painted, thats actually a pretty damn good idea.....
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Now how much does the touchup paint cost?
$20 for a 4oz bottle? lol
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i got a ticket in my civic just last week for not having a front plate..i told the ******* cop that i didn't have holes drilled in the front and that i would take care of it and he still wrote me up...luckily i had an OLD pic of my car with the plate on so i took it to court, showed the judge, was wearing my badge that identified me as a city employee, and she dismissed it. that badge has saved me hundreds of times. wooOO =]
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Originally Posted by ZeetheBest
Now how much does the touchup paint cost?
$20 for a 4oz bottle? lol

check this out

http://www.google.com/url?sa=L&ai=Bg...hup-paint.html
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Originally Posted by pony_killer
i got a ticket in my civic just last week for not having a front plate..i told the ******* cop that i didn't have holes drilled in the front and that i would take care of it and he still wrote me up...luckily i had an OLD pic of my car with the plate on so i took it to court, showed the judge, was wearing my badge that identified me as a city employee, and she dismissed it. that badge has saved me hundreds of times. wooOO =]

i want a badge
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Originally Posted by Z_freak
Oh...my
Old 06-05-2006, 08:30 PM
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I wouldnt worry about it, save your money until your ready to get a new aftermaket bumper
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Originally Posted by ZeetheBest
Now how much does the touchup paint cost?
$20 for a 4oz bottle? lol
Touch up paint won't match. I have the touch up paint for that color. When it dries, it turns out lighter.


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