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project_240sx · 02-24-2006, 10:03 PM

hi, my 240sx Licence plate holes are stripped, or has nothing to hold in screws. does anyone have and sudjestions on how i could fix this problem asap, the holes are way to big for standerd bolts, thanks.

vutony · 02-24-2006, 10:16 PM

use a washer...make new holes.....or get new plates at the dmv (like $15)

project_240sx · 02-24-2006, 10:20 PM

sorry correction not the licence plate it self but the mounting holes, the screws wont thread in. is there supose to be metal brakets?

***S14DB*** · 02-24-2006, 10:20 PM

S13 or S14? Front or Rear?

Bell products sells a plate mount board, I had to get one for my JDM rear.

http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/pr...s.asp?id=24855
They also sell bolts and nuts.
http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/th...s.asp?cat=2203

infinitexsound · 02-25-2006, 01:20 PM

self tapping screws..........

aznpoopy · 02-25-2006, 02:46 PM

use zip ties

krustindumm · 02-25-2006, 04:58 PM

i drilled them larger and used these lil plastic inserts that expand when you put in a screw. like for drywall, but just for licence plates (usually on trucks). I got them from the dealer, where i work, so IDK a part number. They should have something though.

KingKong8247 · 02-25-2006, 08:18 PM

I used some plastic bolts I had that were to big for the hole and just stripped as they went in. They hold good but I cat take them out and reuse them so i say just re-tap the holes

JigokuZ · 02-25-2006, 08:27 PM

Are both holes stripped? my Lic. plate only has one screw holding it to my bumper... and it's be there for years...

KingKong8247 · 02-25-2006, 08:31 PM

I posted a pic of my car before I got both holes of my license plate fixed and it was crooked and another guy said he got pulled over cuz his plate was crooked so Id be careful and get that fixed
Heres my broke ass car with busted plate

02-24-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
project_240sx Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Licence plate hole stripped hi, my 240sx Licence plate holes are stripped, or has nothing to hold in screws. does anyone have and sudjestions on how i could fix this problem asap, the holes are way to big for standerd bolts, thanks.

02-24-2006, 10:16 PM	#2
vutony Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: (714) OC area Posts: 5,273 Trader Rating: (145) Feedback Score: 145 reviews	use a washer...make new holes.....or get new plates at the dmv (like $15) __________________ i have engine hoist for rent i do SR wiring

02-24-2006, 10:20 PM	#4
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S13 or S14? Front or Rear? Bell products sells a plate mount board, I had to get one for my JDM rear. http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/pr...s.asp?id=24855 They also sell bolts and nuts. http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/th...s.asp?cat=2203 __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#5
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 43 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	self tapping screws.......... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

02-25-2006, 04:58 PM	#7
krustindumm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa Age: 40 Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i drilled them larger and used these lil plastic inserts that expand when you put in a screw. like for drywall, but just for licence plates (usually on trucks). I got them from the dealer, where i work, so IDK a part number. They should have something though. __________________ ASE Master Technician

02-25-2006, 02:46 PM	#6
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	use zip ties

02-25-2006, 08:18 PM	#8
KingKong8247 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used some plastic bolts I had that were to big for the hole and just stripped as they went in. They hold good but I cat take them out and reuse them so i say just re-tap the holes __________________ 90 240sx Coupe

02-25-2006, 08:27 PM	#9
JigokuZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are both holes stripped? my Lic. plate only has one screw holding it to my bumper... and it's be there for years... __________________ I refuse to tip toe through life, only to arrive safely at death.

02-25-2006, 08:31 PM	#10
KingKong8247 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I posted a pic of my car before I got both holes of my license plate fixed and it was crooked and another guy said he got pulled over cuz his plate was crooked so Id be careful and get that fixed Heres my broke ass car with busted plate __________________ 90 240sx Coupe