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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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Front Plate Bracket...Do I have to drill holes?

I just got a 2016 Maxima and super excited. Still on temp tags but when my plates come in, I really dont want to drill into my front bumper if I dont have to. Are there alternatives or not much choice? Thanks!
Old Aug 14, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ayee007
I just got a 2016 Maxima and super excited. Still on temp tags but when my plates come in, I really dont want to drill into my front bumper if I dont have to. Are there alternatives or not much choice? Thanks!
This will help you. http://www.uline.com/Grp_134/Double-...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
Old Aug 14, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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I felt the same way...
Old Aug 15, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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Will this double sided tape actually keep my plate on the car going on the highway? In rain and wind? Don't want my plate to come off like that... =(
Old Nov 7, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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any of you guys use a plate relocator? do they make a relocator that'll go into the tow hook?
Old Nov 8, 2016 | 07:38 AM
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There is no tow hook.
Old Nov 8, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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If I had to put on front plates I would use this: http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...xima-SNS79.htm
Old Nov 9, 2016 | 07:24 AM
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Its predrilled for plates.
Old Mar 14, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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I just undid about 5 screws on the bottom splash cover (just under the bottom of the front bumper) and slipped the license plate up under the grill and fastened it there with a couple of black ties. Been around many cops and no one has stopped me yet. Actually all the plate numbers are very visible right through the grill during the day and during night time driving the plate reflects headlights so cops should still be able to detect that I have a front plate on. I did the stealth plate thing because I just hate the thought of an external plate messing up the beauty of this front end design. Before my first dealer maintenance visit I will remove the plate 'cause I don't want the dealership to think I'm cutting off cooling air flow to the motor maybe putting my engine warranty in jeopardy. I know, you want a photo so I'll post one if anyone is interested.
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 12:25 AM
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yes please post photos! very interested
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 07:13 AM
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Here are a couple of photos of how I mounted the front plate under my '17 Max lower grill.



Hope these photos come out. First time I've posted photos on this site.
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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Here are a couple of photos of how I mounted the front plate under my '17 Max lower grill.



Hope these photos come out. First time I've posted photos on this site.
Wanting to mount my plate there ... what did you use to mount it ? Any trouble with authority...? Is it easier to access from top or bottom?..
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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I am thinking of this one.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Powered-Retractable-Front-License-Plate-Bracket-SHOW-N-GO-/252816449696?hash=item3add08e0a0%3Ag%3A8kkAAOSwo4p YNiQ~&_trkparms=pageci%253Ab8b57b1c-7a46-11e7-9c43-74dbd180bef7%257Cparentrq%253Ab529809415d0aa14c93b 5ae3fffa971b%257Ciid%253A1
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottandkristy22
Wanting to mount my plate there ... what did you use to mount it ? Any trouble with authority...? Is it easier to access from top or bottom?..
Mounted with a couple of nylon ties.

Not a peep from cops and many have had the chance to say something.
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 08:24 PM
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I don't think this will work on our cars. The air dam cover under there does not seem strong enough plus there is drilling involved (3 holes). Also I had one mounted on my Vette (I cared not for the holes because they are out of sight) and after 1 year a small cheaply made plastic pulley fell apart and the thing self-destructed. Also, the rubber grommets that go through the mounting holes and into brass bolts tends to rip making remounting not too good if you have to remove the assy for some reason.
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by compyelc4
I don't think this will work on our cars. The air dam cover under there does not seem strong enough plus there is drilling involved (3 holes). Also I had one mounted on my Vette (I cared not for the holes because they are out of sight) and after 1 year a small cheaply made plastic pulley fell apart and the thing self-destructed. Also, the rubber grommets that go through the mounting holes and into brass bolts tends to rip making remounting not too good if you have to remove the assy for some reason.
Thanls for info. Glad I have not ordered yet.

Ian B
Old Aug 5, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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If I had to put on front plates I would use this: http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...xima-SNS79.htm
Wow this is perfect
Old Aug 9, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeroCool1984
If I had to put on front plates I would use this: http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...xima-SNS79.htm

This looks like the best basic solution. I have not installed my front plate yet because we really like the look of the new Maxima's front end. This may be my solution. Thanks!!
Old Aug 21, 2019 | 07:08 AM
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Bumping this back up as I just got a 17 Platinum and my state requires a front plate.. Guessing the Big Mike's bracket is the best option? Such a dumb *** law..
Old Aug 27, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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If you look closely, there are two small dimples in your front bumper that will serve as a guide for where to drill the holes...drill two pilot holes, and then align your self tapping screws,and mount your bracket.

I live in Maryland, which has a front plate law, but my dealership shipping in a car in network from Pennsylvania, which doesn't have a front plate law. The dealership provided a bracket and screws, and offered to install it, but i declined and said i'd do it myself (figuring I'd see how long i could go without getting pulled over for no front tags).

3 years later, still no ticket (knock on wood), although one warning.
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