Hey guys,...

I have these Ridiculous ****ing holes in my front bumper where the license plate should go (but wont ) Courtesy of the Dealer as per "State law" ...Ive been trying to find some plugs or caps (like ones they make to cover the front bumper holes on Civics/Hondas) which also come in the color of the car. cant find anything,....What have you guys done? they look like **** and are driving me crazy.

 

You and me both! I cannot find those things. Please, somebody give us a link or something.

 

I have the same problem, but they actually mounted the license plate and I now have two big holes in the front bumper. I guy at work with an S2000 had plugs that he bought from the Honda dealer. I'm going to see if they will work for the Z, then add a little silverstone touch up paint. I should look better than what I have now.

 

The fix for this is so much easier than you think. Go to your local hardware store and buy some nylon plugs (2@ >$.70)

Be sure to measure the diameter of your bumper holes before going though.

Pick them up and them paint them with a two to five coats of touch-up paint and then some clearcoat. When dry, slap them in and they look great

Granted that the bumper would've looked A LOT better without the holes, but the nylon plugs do a magnificent job at alleviating an aggravating problem. They fit great, and won't come off unless you pry those bad boys off

 

bondo, and touchup paint?

 

www.bumperplugs.com

 

Hey AceJ587,

check this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=46710

 

I actually got to follow-up with that thread with my take on the modification... man that thread was from way back!

 

Thank you!

 

$25 for bumper plugs?? I'm going to AutoZone...

 

It might be the law to have a front plate but it's not the law to drill holes and mutilate your bumper. There are alternatives to drilled holes. some dealers just do it.

It's law here in Cali too but a few dealers know better and dont drill the holes. it's your responsibilty to have the front plate, not the dealers. No law says they have to Drill your bumper.

I hate when dealers do that, you have no choice and you just paid 30K for a car with 2 holes in the bumper.
not cool.

 

I've had to deal w/the drilled holes myself....

Unfortunately...after having my car for two weeks, I was coming home from vacation and a rock tagged my hood @ about 80mph. I couldn't see anything, thought maybe it hit underneath.. but when I arrived in the driveway, I got out to unload the car (what little there was)....and there was a golfball size dent w/creases right beside the Nissan hood emblem. That rock nailed the hood....anyway, Insurance is covering it, and the bodyshop is also fixing those ugly holes and touching up the entire car where there are a few chips on the fascia and hood....