Craven speed license plate holder

Pastor Passum · 03-01-2016, 03:09 PM

I purchased a license plate holder that mounts on the tow point of my X5. When I mounted it, it was tight against the bumper on the fastening end. I wonder if others have had this problem? It is a 2016 X5.

alphaod · 03-01-2016, 11:46 PM

I have the US Mill Works one. It sits close to the bumper, but not against it. It'll take a picture of what mine looks like...

stewy604 · 03-02-2016, 01:13 PM

Here's a popular one that a few of my buddies are running:

http://rhoplate.com

MrTookies · 03-02-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Passum

I purchased a license plate holder that mounts on the tow point of my X5. When I mounted it, it was tight against the bumper on the fastening end. I wonder if others have had this problem? It is a 2016 X5.

Do they write tickets for that kind of stuff where you life? Here in Texas its the law but in all these years I have not received a ticket for any of my vehicles - for not having a front plate...

Kzang · 03-02-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

Here's a popular one that a few of my buddies are running:

http://rhoplate.com

Looks similar to the US mill Works.

Kzang · 03-02-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PlayTookies

Do they write tickets for that kind of stuff where you life? Here in Texas its the law but in all these years I have not received a ticket for any of my vehicles - for not having a front plate...

Same here.. Its the law in NJ/NY and for the past 20+ years living here I've never had front plates on my cars without any issues... Until about 4 months ago I got pulled over at night for no front plates.. and my excuse was that I had replaced my front bumper from a recent fender bender and was waiting on a bracket from the dealer. He let me off with a warning, but I continue to have no front plates.

MrTookies · 03-02-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Same here.. Its the law in NJ/NY and for the past 20+ years living here I've never had front plates on my cars without any issues... Until about 4 months ago I got pulled over at night for no front plates.. and my excuse was that I had replaced my front bumper from a recent fender bender and was waiting on a bracket from the dealer. He let me off with a warning, but I continue to have no front plates.

HA! That's what I am talking about

The plates are useless anyway... and look horrible on top of that

Pastor Passum · 03-02-2016, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Yes, unfortunately Virginia is hard nosed about their front plate law. But I'm not drilling holes in my front fascia. I contacted Craven Speed, sent a picture showing how the plate touches the fascia. They're sending a longer threaded stud that should fix the problem.

m5james · 03-03-2016, 01:56 AM

$13 on eBay...why do people pay so much for something so simple?

This is an angel eys upgrade pic but since this site can't compress pics on its own, this is the best I can do. Works perfectly, hasn't budged and I bought a second on to stay within the law while not blocking the intercooler on my boosted E36.

alphaod · 03-03-2016, 09:29 PM

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$13 on eBay...why do people pay so much for something so simple?

I had a bunch I got from Ebay and stuff. I didn't like the way they looked and felt on my hand. It's like changing out the angel eyes. Why do some people buy the expensive ones (I had the LUX one) while there are tons of cheap options on Ebay?

On the topic of license plate holders, I really liked the quick release option with the US Mill Works one. Even for something so simple, it just screamed quality to me.

m5james · 03-03-2016, 09:39 PM

Angel eyes isn't really a good analogy as there are differences in bulb, brightness, durability, build quality, longevity, etc vs a cast metal screw connected to a stamped plate of metal to hold yet another stamped plate of metal.

To each their own...once adjusted, mine looks fine and I hasn't been in my hands since the day of installation.

RR-NYC · 03-04-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Same here.. Its the law in NJ/NY and for the past 20+ years living here I've never had front plates on my cars without any issues... Until about 4 months ago I got pulled over at night for no front plates.. and my excuse was that I had replaced my front bumper from a recent fender bender and was waiting on a bracket from the dealer. He let me off with a warning, but I continue to have no front plates.

NY is very strict. I received 1 warning and 1 ticket in 6 months for no front license plate in NYC.

stewy604 · 03-04-2016, 10:09 AM

Here in Vancouver, it seems to really depend on the areas you drive, and also what you drive. Downtown is definitely "heaty", but again can depend on the vehicle you drive. I don't run a front plate on my X5, A4, or on the 1'er. I'll go through road checks, etc... and other than some casual mentions from the officers, I've been left alone. A good friend of mine has a black M4, nicely modified...was running a tow hook plate, took it off for a show and didn't put it back on, he rec'd two tickets in the span of a month. Bad luck, maybe.

Kzang · 03-04-2016, 11:20 AM

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NY is very strict. I received 1 warning and 1 ticket in 6 months for no front license plate in NYC.

Perhaps.. I drive into Bronx/Queens 3 or 4 times a month with no issues so far.

jpsjr70 · 03-04-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by RR-NYC

NY is very strict. I received 1 warning and 1 ticket in 6 months for no front license plate in NYC.

Perhaps.. I drive into Bronx/Queens 3 or 4 times a month with no issues so far.

You crazy my friend! Bronx and Queens? Very dangerous especially in your vehicle which looks awesome! Please be careful!

Joe

Kzang · 03-05-2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsjr70

You crazy my friend! Bronx and Queens? Very dangerous especially in your vehicle which looks awesome! Please be careful!

Joe

I'm as careful as I can be

Its usually on the cross-bronx or grand central.

jpsjr70 · 03-05-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by jpsjr70

You crazy my friend! Bronx and Queens? Very dangerous especially in your vehicle which looks awesome! Please be careful!

Joe

I'm as careful as I can be

Its usually on the cross-bronx or grand central.

Good! Tough neighborhood ?

Kzang · 03-05-2016, 08:31 PM

Actually no, its not bad at all

RR-NYC · 03-07-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsjr70

You crazy my friend! Bronx and Queens? Very dangerous especially in your vehicle which looks awesome! Please be careful!

Joe

Seriously? Have you ever been to Queens or the Bronx or have you watched too many movies

alphaod · 03-07-2016, 04:49 PM

Personally I wouldn't venture out of Manhattan in BMW or worse cross into Jersey... just yuck!!!

/s

PatrickC23 · 03-07-2016, 05:41 PM

Which ones are compatible with park distance control?

alphaod · 03-07-2016, 06:11 PM

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Which ones are compatible with park distance control?

I would think any of the ones with adjustable positions would work.

03-01-2016, 03:09 PM	#1
Pastor Passum New Member 10 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2016 X5xdrive Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SW Virginia iTrader: (0)	Craven speed license plate holder I purchased a license plate holder that mounts on the tow point of my X5. When I mounted it, it was tight against the bumper on the fastening end. I wonder if others have had this problem? It is a 2016 X5.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Here's a popular one that a few of my buddies are running: http://rhoplate.com __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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Pastor Passum New Member 10 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2016 X5xdrive Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SW Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys. Yes, unfortunately Virginia is hard nosed about their front plate law. But I'm not drilling holes in my front fascia. I contacted Craven Speed, sent a picture showing how the plate touches the fascia. They're sending a longer threaded stud that should fix the problem.
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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	$13 on eBay...why do people pay so much for something so simple? This is an angel eys upgrade pic but since this site can't compress pics on its own, this is the best I can do. Works perfectly, hasn't budged and I bought a second on to stay within the law while not blocking the intercooler on my boosted E36. Attached Images __________________ '10 BMW X5///M - Alpine White on Sakhir Orange - JB4 w/ HCP Stage 2 BEF, NGK 97506 @ .20, SS tubing & BMC filters, gutted cats, AC Forged 312 22's, H&R 2" '98 BMW 740iL - ///E39 M5 6spd swap, fully built engine (sleeved, P&P, cams), 3.46 LSD, H&R Stage 2/Bilstein HD, Magnaflow 14816's '97 BMW 328ci - ///E36 M3 clutch & L/W flywheel, Z4///M 18's
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Craven speed license plate holder

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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	Angel eyes isn't really a good analogy as there are differences in bulb, brightness, durability, build quality, longevity, etc vs a cast metal screw connected to a stamped plate of metal to hold yet another stamped plate of metal. To each their own...once adjusted, mine looks fine and I hasn't been in my hands since the day of installation.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Here in Vancouver, it seems to really depend on the areas you drive, and also what you drive. Downtown is definitely "heaty", but again can depend on the vehicle you drive. I don't run a front plate on my X5, A4, or on the 1'er. I'll go through road checks, etc... and other than some casual mentions from the officers, I've been left alone. A good friend of mine has a black M4, nicely modified...was running a tow hook plate, took it off for a show and didn't put it back on, he rec'd two tickets in the span of a month. Bad luck, maybe. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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