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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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I'm in Missouri, where apparently they WILL, in fact, pull you over for not having a front plate.

Personally, the very thought of drilling into my beautiful bumper to affix the otherwise butt-ugly mounting bracket makes me cringe. Is there another solution? Is there a bracket out there that allows me to affix the plate without drilling? Maybe something that mounts lower, so as not to distract from the beautiful bumper appearance?

Ideas or links appreciated.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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There is the Z bracket, which will mount using your tow hook.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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^ you can atleast tell him who makes it, stillen makes a kit that mounts using the tow hook.

http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...T01&c=EX&m=all
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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There's also a way to mount it to your grill.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/zee-bra...=714_881_1236&
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Spork
There's also a way to mount it to your grill.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/zee-bra...=714_881_1236&
That's stupid, have you seen the important notice right next to the product??????


IMPORTANT: The bracket assembly must be completely removed whenever your 350Z is towed using the tow hook. Please keep appropriate tools handy in case of an emergency. Also, if you take your 350Z on the track, please remove the zee-bracket first.
You will need a drill and a 3/16" drill bit, as installation requires drilling two holes into the front grill.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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There are plenty of alternatives such as the Z-bracket.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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I've used zip ties BUT there were already two small holes where my Z bracket used to be.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NISMO_558
^ you can atleast tell him who makes it, stillen makes a kit that mounts using the tow hook.

http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...T01&c=EX&m=all
I ordered this one this morning. THANKS to all of you!! This is EXACTLY the solution I was looking for!
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Spork
There is the Z bracket, which will mount using your tow hook.
WRONG!!!

Stillen attaches with the tow hook. Zee bracket attaches to the grill.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tranceformer95
WRONG!!!

Stillen attaches with the tow hook. Zee bracket attaches to the grill.
I noticed that. Also noticed the words "drill" associated with the Zee, so I went with the Stillen.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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i remember seeing some no drilling license plate holder for 60 bucks or so. It goes under the front bumper when you dont want to use it...ill check to see if i can find the link
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zstyle
i remember seeing some no drilling license plate holder for 60 bucks or so. It goes under the front bumper when you dont want to use it...ill check to see if i can find the link
A quick folder would be ideal. If you find the link, I'm interested in this.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by QNman
A quick folder would be ideal. If you find the link, I'm interested in this.
NVM..it utilizes the tow hook as well..
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I have no personal experience with this product, but here you go...

http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...f5daea5b033163
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