License Mount that is not in tow hook

AnonBmwEnthusiast · 11-24-2023, 05:35 PM

Hi all -

I'm in a state that requires a front license plate unfortunately. I really don't want to do a tow hook mount and would love to not have to drill screws in the front of the car. Anyone have any recs on some products to check out?

Disclaimer: My car does have active cruise control BTW!

Thanks all!

J-RO · 11-24-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonBmwEnthusiast

Hi all -

I'm in a state that requires a front license plate unfortunately. I really don't want to do a tow hook mount and would love to not have to drill screws in the front of the car. Anyone have any recs on some products to check out?

Disclaimer: My car does have active cruise control BTW!

Thanks all!

Check out post #1177 here:
https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...980822&page=54

Squidget · 11-25-2023, 10:32 PM

Just out of curiosity, why not a tow hook mount?

AnonBmwEnthusiast · 11-26-2023, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

Just out of curiosity, why not a tow hook mount?

Symmetry... It's not my decision (long story... went into the car with my dad and he hates tow hook mounts). Just exploring my options if I can't convince him otherwise.

Squidget · 11-26-2023, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonBmwEnthusiast

Symmetry... It's not my decision (long story... went into the car with my dad and he hates tow hook mounts). Just exploring my options if I can't convince him otherwise.

Fair enough! I don't LOVE them either, I just prefer them to other options.

sacowich · 11-28-2023, 02:23 PM

https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...s-assistsns350

GRITTY SCOUT · 12-03-2023, 10:39 PM

StoNsho out of Morgan Hill, CA. I just got one for me 2024 230i. Take it on/off within seconds and absolutely hidden.

TiresAlwaysFlat · 12-06-2023, 07:05 PM

Wish the plate can sit up higher. Like in center of the bottom grill.. from top to bottom.

J-RO · 12-06-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TiresAlwaysFlat

Wish the plate can sit up higher. Like in center of the bottom grill.. from top to bottom.

That is why I passed on it.

KAHANATHON · 12-27-2023, 03:15 AM

Just installed the slybracket and this thing is amazing. Looks perfecr and highly recommend for anyone in an area that requires front plate

NewToM · 12-27-2023, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KAHANATHON

Just installed the slybracket and this thing is amazing. Looks perfecr and highly recommend for anyone in an area that requires front plate

Do you get harassed for no front plate in California? I’ve gotten a couple tickets when I lived in LA for no front plate. Never ran into any other issues with no front plate in California and I’ve not had one on a car in 20+ years.

KAHANATHON · 12-27-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

Do you get harassed for no front plate in California? I’ve gotten a couple tickets when I lived in LA for no front plate. Never ran into any other issues with no front plate in California and I’ve not had one on a car in 20+ years.

I live in LA and have issues here with no front plate just as you did.

mtoo · 12-27-2023, 05:54 PM

I have this one on my G87
https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m2...b6f01cd3&_ss=r

I like it because it doesn't sit too low or too high. It's centered. And the plate can rest lightly on the car without damaging the paint with the included license plate pads to create additional support/tension while driving. I also have mine on top of ppf.

awg87 · 12-27-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

Do you get harassed for no front plate in California? I’ve gotten a couple tickets when I lived in LA for no front plate. Never ran into any other issues with no front plate in California and I’ve not had one on a car in 20+ years.

I've gotten cited for it only when I ran a parking meter a bit longer. It was like +$20. I haven't been hassled for it otherwise

sclui56 · 12-28-2023, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KAHANATHON

I live in LA and have issues here with no front plate just as you did.

Which version of the slybracket you bought? Looks clean.

J-RO · 12-28-2023, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mtoo

I have this one on my G87
https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m2...b6f01cd3&_ss=r

I like it because it doesn't sit too low or too high. It's centered. And the plate can rest lightly on the car without damaging the paint with the included license plate pads to create additional support/tension while driving. I also have mine on top of ppf.

FYI: Saw some comments at a Porsche forum about people having some problems installing it over PPF. Some said it became loose over time.

J-RO · 12-28-2023, 10:57 AM

The one thing about it mounted low is it blocks some of the radiator from stones.

a358970751 · 01-02-2024, 09:38 AM

Sto n sho bracket for m2 with acc . And I did test , does not effect acc and parking sensors .

NovaChris · 01-28-2024, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KAHANATHON

Just installed the slybracket and this thing is amazing. Looks perfecr and highly recommend for anyone in an area that requires front plate

Can you take a picture of how you mounted this? I just got it and the instructions aren’t that great.

JMcLellan · 02-27-2024, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sacowich

https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...s-assistsns350

I am looking at getting one of these. Am I right to assume with a 6 speed manual I should get the one without drivers assist?

TiresAlwaysFlat · 02-29-2024, 05:30 AM

I got the Slybracket plate holder.. easy enough to install and is solidly mounted. I did have to put foam tape where the bracket hooks to the front grill so it won't scratch the grill(if that makes sense). I'm from Canada so it was pricey.. shipping and brokerage fees. Also I don't think this will work with Automatic M2s cause it will block the front radar? I was going to go with the Stow N Show but I intend to get a front lip and I don't think the Sto N Show will work with a front lip.

jhstjh · 03-05-2024, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TiresAlwaysFlat

I got the Slybracket plate holder.. easy enough to install and is solidly mounted. I did have to put foam tape where the bracket hooks to the front grill so it won't scratch the grill(if that makes sense). I'm from Canada so it was pricey.. shipping and brokerage fees. Also I don't think this will work with Automatic M2s cause it will block the front radar? I was going to go with the Stow N Show but I intend to get a front lip and I don't think the Sto N Show will work with a front lip.

Is it possible to install the holder upside down so the license plate is not hanging downwards and blocking the lower radiator/ACC radar, but rather, holding upwards near where the original mounting location would be as if you were drilling and installing the OEM bracket?

11-24-2023, 05:35 PM	#1
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mtoo Second Lieutenant 278 Rep 215 Posts Drives: '24 M2 G87 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00] 2021 BMW X7 xDrive40i [0.00]	I have this one on my G87 https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m2...b6f01cd3&_ss=r I like it because it doesn't sit too low or too high. It's centered. And the plate can rest lightly on the car without damaging the paint with the included license plate pads to create additional support/tension while driving. I also have mine on top of ppf. Last edited by mtoo; 12-27-2023 at 06:01 PM..
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TiresAlwaysFlat New Member 21 Rep 24 Posts Drives: power wheels Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I got the Slybracket plate holder.. easy enough to install and is solidly mounted. I did have to put foam tape where the bracket hooks to the front grill so it won't scratch the grill(if that makes sense). I'm from Canada so it was pricey.. shipping and brokerage fees. Also I don't think this will work with Automatic M2s cause it will block the front radar? I was going to go with the Stow N Show but I intend to get a front lip and I don't think the Sto N Show will work with a front lip.
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