[WBRacing]

Does anyone know if the mounting points for the front plate on the M2 is going to require punching a hole in the front fender or if BMW has mounting points built in? Thinking I might have to drop off a tow hook mount or something at the dealer so they have somewhere to mount the plate if they have to drill it in. Minnesota DMV is a prick and forces the dealer to install your plates before they can give you a car...

[Game]

Originally Posted by WBRacing

Does anyone know if the mounting points for the front plate on the M2 is going to require punching a hole in the front fender or if BMW has mounting points built in? Thinking I might have to drop off a tow hook mount or something at the dealer so they have somewhere to mount the plate if they have to drill it in. Minnesota DMV is a prick and forces the dealer to install your plates before they can give you a car...

Wow that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[LivingInSalt]

It would require drilling holes. In your case then, I'd highly recommend getting a tow hook mount and letting the dealership "install" it that way.

Then when you get home take it off.

[WBRacing]

My brother got a new Z06 and had to go back and forth with the dealership on this. Finally they settled on if he brought a aftermarket mount and dropped it off they could install it on that and be covered on their end. Feels stupid to buy a plate mount to take it off when you get home but a cheap price to not have holes in your car.

[WBRacing]

Second stupid question, Anyone know if a M240i tow hook plate mount will fit on the M2? Not sure if the bumper sticks out farther on the M2 than the M240i

[Tag]

Originally Posted by WBRacing

My brother got a new Z06 and had to go back and forth with the dealership on this. Finally they settled on if he brought a aftermarket mount and dropped it off they could install it on that and be covered on their end. Feels stupid to buy a plate mount to take it off when you get home but a cheap price to not have holes in your car.

Get it in writing that they'll use an aftermarket holder you supply. Also make them tape a note to the front bumper that says, "DO NOT DRILL TO INSTALL FRONT PLATES". Otherwise, you'll get someone that preps cars be on autopilot and drill holes only to realize they weren't supposed to after the fact.

I go nuts with this on every car I get. I make them place notes on the front bumper, inside the car on the steering wheel and even make them remove the plate holder from the trunk and trash it. I do everything I can to avoid a mix up.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by WBRacing

Second stupid question, Anyone know if a M240i tow hook plate mount will fit on the M2? Not sure if the bumper sticks out farther on the M2 than the M240i

Someone needs to take an M240i mount and try it on the M2s while they're in Arizona!

[Tag]

Originally Posted by WBRacing

Second stupid question, Anyone know if a M240i tow hook plate mount will fit on the M2? Not sure if the bumper sticks out farther on the M2 than the M240i

Doubt it, the M2 plate holder has a notch for the kidney grilles which the M240i does not have.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by Tag

Doubt it, the M2 plate holder has a notch for the kidney grilles which the M240i does not have.

that's not a tow hook mount and it wouldn't use that bracket

[Tag]

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

that's not a tow hook mount and it wouldn't use that bracket

And here I was thinking he was talking about the plate holder.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by Tag

And here I was thinking he was talking about the plate holder.

They're talking about a no drill tow hook mount

[WBRacing]

Originally Posted by Tag

And here I was thinking he was talking about the plate holder.

I'm just concerned that the bumper is thicker and you would need a longer rod.
Typical guy problems...

[FryCookOnVenus]

A potential solution is to run a custom-made Euro style plate. Obviously, it's just a novelty plate and not state-sanctioned but it can be ordered with your state and actual plate #.

It might be asking for trouble, but it also might look better than a US plate!

[SW19]

I still haven’t seen a G87 with a North American plate mounted on the front of the car.It’s going to be a strange looking mounting area with the design of the front bumper.The tow hook might be the only option that looks decent on the car.

[Albator_IIII]

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

It would require drilling holes. In your case then, I'd highly recommend getting a tow hook mount and letting the dealership "install" it that way.

Then when you get home take it off.

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

They're talking about a no drill tow hook mount

I had some for the E91 and E90 when I was living in the a province requiring front plates. However, we had no sensors in the front bumper. It would have to be specifically designed for this model. Don't forget you have sensors in the area that could be blocked. Not impossible and definitely a product idea. I think last I checked, the GoMini no hole front plate bracket was no longer available.

[WBRacing]

Originally Posted by Albator_IIII

I had some for the E91 and E90 when I was living in the a province requiring front plates. However, we had no sensors in the front bumper. It would have to be specifically designed for this model. Don't forget you have sensors in the area that could be blocked. Not impossible and definitely a product idea. I think last I checked, the GoMini no hole front plate bracket was no longer available.

I'm not planning on running the car with a front plate. The cops up here don't really care. I just need something for the dealer to install the mount on/ say the car is prepped and ready for a plate. Only times I have been stopped for not running fronts is the occasional 2am DWI checks. Those are quick so they don't bother me.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by FryCookOnVenus

A potential solution is to run a custom-made Euro style plate. Obviously, it's just a novelty plate and not state-sanctioned but it can be ordered with your state and actual plate #.

It might be asking for trouble, but it also might look better than a US plate!

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I just wouldn't run any front plate

[MmmmmM2]

I haven't ran a front plate in years. And I'm in California.

[heavyD^2]

In this age of cameras at intersections all around cities I simply don't understand why front license plates are still a thing.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by Tag

Get it in writing that they'll use an aftermarket holder you supply. Also make them tape a note to the front bumper that says, "DO NOT DRILL TO INSTALL FRONT PLATES". Otherwise, you'll get someone that preps cars be on autopilot and drill holes only to realize they weren't supposed to after the fact.

I go nuts with this on every car I get. I make them place notes on the front bumper, inside the car on the steering wheel and even make them remove the plate holder from the trunk and trash it. I do everything I can to avoid a mix up.

Despite Oregon law requiring a front license plate, my dealership will not install until the client asks us to. We had to pay for someone's front bumper once and then decided as a policy we leave them all off.

[dominoM]

Same as others, I never ran a front plate on my last M car. If I ever get in trouble for it I'll get a tow hook.

[WBRacing]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

Despite Oregon law requiring a front license plate, my dealership will not install until the client asks us to. We had to pay for someone's front bumper once and then decided as a policy we leave them all off.

Not all hero’s wear capes.