Front License Plate Install
01-08-2004, 09:38 AM
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Front License Plate Install
Any advice on intalling the front license plate on the roadster. I live in a "two plate state". The dealer said I could drill holes in the front bumper, or purchase a bracket that can be installed over the grill. I've looked online and haven't seen such a bracket for sale. Even if one was available is this a good idea? Thanks.
01-08-2004, 11:49 AM
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Here are links to both.
http://www.strictlyz.com/customer/ho...2ab8102abb6074
http://www.courtesyparts.com/lpf/index.html
http://www.strictlyz.com/customer/ho...2ab8102abb6074
http://www.courtesyparts.com/lpf/index.html
01-12-2004, 10:03 AM
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My advice would be leave it off. I also live in a two plate state and have driven my old car with only one plate for more than a year with no incidents.
I have no intention of marring my new Z car with holes to the bumper, but that's me :-)
I have no intention of marring my new Z car with holes to the bumper, but that's me :-)
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Thanks much. I appreciate the quick response.
Thanks much. I appreciate the quick response.
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01-13-2004, 06:45 AM
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I just received the License Plate Adapter #16321 from Stricly Z via UPS. It uses the bolt which screws into the tow hook. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. Very sturdy parts. Clear instructions. Now if the dealer will just send over my plates . . .
01-26-2004, 07:05 AM
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Re: Toggle Bolt Method
Where? "toggle bolt" search is a no go...
Originally posted by kona74
I used the toggle bolt method that is described here somewhere. Cheap and works fine. No holes to drill.
I used the toggle bolt method that is described here somewhere. Cheap and works fine. No holes to drill.
01-26-2004, 06:29 PM
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I found the link on 350ZMotoring forum; http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showt...icense+bracket
The toggle bolts work as like a grappling hook and grab the back side of the grill. It is an easy way to center up the plate. I will try to find time to take a picture but you don't really need one. I also used some automotive foam tape on the backside of the universal bracket plus I used 4 toggle bolts unstead of two. Two is all you need.
The toggle bolts work as like a grappling hook and grab the back side of the grill. It is an easy way to center up the plate. I will try to find time to take a picture but you don't really need one. I also used some automotive foam tape on the backside of the universal bracket plus I used 4 toggle bolts unstead of two. Two is all you need.
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on my fiancee's roadster, the dealer installed the OE plate holder (CA being a two-plate state) and the metal tabs used to actually hold the plate made two ADDITIONAL gouges in the front bumper, plus the holder-holes. so even though we don't intend to run a front plate (i've gone w/o for 20yrs) it's now got four holes to fix. grr.
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Originally posted by geo
on my fiancee's roadster, the dealer installed the OE plate holder (CA being a two-plate state) and the metal tabs used to actually hold the plate made two ADDITIONAL gouges in the front bumper, plus the holder-holes. so even though we don't intend to run a front plate (i've gone w/o for 20yrs) it's now got four holes to fix. grr.
on my fiancee's roadster, the dealer installed the OE plate holder (CA being a two-plate state) and the metal tabs used to actually hold the plate made two ADDITIONAL gouges in the front bumper, plus the holder-holes. so even though we don't intend to run a front plate (i've gone w/o for 20yrs) it's now got four holes to fix. grr.
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