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Design by Pandax07 · Original design · CC-BY-SA-4.0 · Source details. Indexed via 3DCarParts. Source text and images remain credited to their creators; no modified design files supplied.

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front tow hook license plate adapter

front tow hook license plate adapter design listed for 2002–2009 Nissan 350Z. Listed category: exterior. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.

Make
Nissan
Model
350Z
Year range
2002–2009
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Fitment review needed

Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.

Permission or application review required

This listing is not offered for sale. Commercial permission or application suitability needs review.

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Description

A plate adapter for the 350z's front crash bar tow hook mount. If you do not have the Nismo bumper, you should be able to print this file without the extension and be fine. YOU WILL NEED:
~ (x1) M16x2 x50mm Bolt
~ (x2) M16x2 Slim Bolt (for plate holder and extension bracket.)
~ (recommended but not needed) 9_3/4" long metal peice, bent 1_1/4" from each end with holes drilled for bolts to replace plastic extension (More sturdy and will hold up to high speeds :)

(Threads are printed as M16x2.0, A thread chaser might be needed) . Supports are recommended)

Source description, under the recorded CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.

Print instructions

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.

CHOOSE YOUR FILAMENT

Print price estimates

Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.

FilamentUSD / printApplication notes
PLA$28.50Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors.
PETG$29.00General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review.
ASA$32.50Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry.
ABS$31.50Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions.
TPU$37.50Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials.
Nylon$37.50Moisture, tolerances and application require review.
PA-CF$42.50Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review.

Cost examples only. This design is not offered for sale; permission or specialist application review is required.

Pricing assumptions and exclusions

USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.

Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.

Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.

All available source data
Id
8db92041-c539-4272-8f3e-8d094b709b32
Part Name
front tow hook license plate adapter
Slug
front-tow-hook-license-plate-adapter
Category
exterior
Cswp Approval Status
pending
Download Status
approved
Make
Nissan
Model
350Z
Year
2002
Year End
2009
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Created At
2026-07-08T09:52:59.410838+00:00
Origin
aggregated
Source
thingiverse
Source Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7271869
Source Creator Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/Pandax07
Cc License Code
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Cc License Url
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
For Sale
No
Fulfillment Mode
platform
Manual Price Cents
Not supplied
Image Url
https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/8db92041-c539-4272-8f3e-8d094b709b32/images/front-tow-hook-license-plate-adapter-1_1783504380225_eg1m6t.jpg
Author
Pandax07
Estimated Price Cents
Not supplied
HasMultipleModelFiles
No
ModelFileCount
0
Download Count
0
Detail Url
https://3dcarparts.org/library/2002-2009/Nissan/350Z/front-tow-hook-license-plate-adapter

Source price fields and sale flags are metadata, not our selling prices. Their currency was not specified in the catalog. File counts do not mean files were downloaded or tested. No manufacturer savings or discontinued status is inferred.

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