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Old 08-01-2007, 12:41 AM
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Default which is better, Stillen or Zee Front License Bracket?

does anyone have any experience with both? any pros and cons on each?

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http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...T01&c=EX&m=all

http://upfrontent.com/index.html
Old 08-01-2007, 11:31 PM
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I'm not sure how the Zee attaches to your front bumper, but I know stillen utilizes your towing hook found next to your jack in your trunk. Zee seems to be an easier install, but I'm sure you can't go wrong with either.

Not trying to highjack your thread, but do either of these fit the 2007 Z?
Old 08-02-2007, 09:39 AM
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^ '07 is identical to an '06 except the hood
Old 08-02-2007, 09:43 AM
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the Z bracket attaches to the black pieces in the center of the bumper. no drilling involved. i have one and i love it. half the price of the stillen bracket and no worries about it failing on you. i have personally seen a stillen bracket's threads bind into the tow hook and license bracket threads strip. the end result, the tube needed to be cut off and tow hook hole re-threaded.

get the Z bracket, no problems whatsoever.
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Originally Posted by CEO350Z
the Z bracket attaches to the black pieces in the center of the bumper. no drilling involved. i have one and i love it. half the price of the stillen bracket and no worries about it failing on you. i have personally seen a stillen bracket's threads bind into the tow hook and license bracket threads strip. the end result, the tube needed to be cut off and tow hook hole re-threaded.

get the Z bracket, no problems whatsoever.
The instructions for the zee bracket on this page say you need to drill holes in the grill. are we talking about the same bracket?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=ZEE-BRCT
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Originally Posted by orbitalpunk
The instructions for the zee bracket on this page say you need to drill holes in the grill. are we talking about the same bracket?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=ZEE-BRCT
for the 03-05 because of the grill design, you might have too. i zipped tied my plate when i had my 03. but i'm assuming you're putting it on an 07, so no, you don't need to drill. i have it on my nismo v2 and had it on my 06 stock bumper. NO need to drill for 06+

even with drilling, i'd get it over the stillen one
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The Z-bracket attaches by drilling 2 small holes in the grill. If you must have the tow hook in place, say HPDE, the bracket is a pain to remove.
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Originally Posted by CEO350Z
for the 03-05 because of the grill design, you might have too. i zipped tied my plate when i had my 03. but i'm assuming you're putting it on an 07, so no, you don't need to drill. i have it on my nismo v2 and had it on my 06 stock bumper. NO need to drill for 06+

even with drilling, i'd get it over the stillen one
how did you attach it then if you didnt drill? zip tie? and if so, doesnt it rattle?

thanks again
ps. yes its an 07
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no front plate FTW~~~
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Originally Posted by rkd350z
no front plate FTW~~~
well if you whiling to list your shift ****, lol, you might as well list no front plates.
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zee, support the mom and pop shops.
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