best front plate solution

[disruptv]

What do you guys think....should i go w/the rho plate or skene design solution on an e92?

or was there another solution available as well?

recently too many people i know have gotten pulled over for no front plate in ny and nj

thanks

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by disruptv

What do you guys think....should i go w/the rho plate or skene design solution on an e92?

or was there another solution available as well?

recently too many people i know have gotten pulled over for no front plate in ny and nj

thanks

Go mini tow hitch is a reasonable solution. I don't like the 'zip tie' solution. a. it looks like buck teeth on the front of the car b. it interferes with airflow.

I did see someone use the stock plate holder but drilled holes on the bottom and 3M'd the rest of the holder to the front bumper. Then you could remove in the future and still have a bumper with no holes!

LINK: http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-BMW.html





There was a guy on here who used some industrial velcro with a custom bracket:

[ihyln]

towhook is the best way to go especially if you are concerned about "unfriendly territory"

[Nawaaz]

Best front plate solution -----------> No front plate at all!

[s4awd]

go with skene. Works well and drill holes are not visable.

[M3V8Driver]

Blue car: Why does it look like the hood is ajar on one side?
White car: Looks like a "buck tooth", and wouldn't that block vital air flow? maybe drill holes throughout the plate to allow air flow
Velcro solution: So when do you put it on/take it off? Don't put it on until you get pulled over
OEM Solution: Makes the most sense if your state requires it.
My solution: Move to a state that doesn't require it, or somehow register your vehicle in another state (it's been done).

Regards,
Dale

[disruptv]

Originally Posted by s4awd

go with skene. Works well and drill holes are not visable.

do you have that?

btw

sick collection of cars any pics?

[J08M3]

I got tow hook solution... I never use it unless going on a long road trip, or known places where they check for front plate like NYC. Other than that it stays in the trunk of my car.

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Go mini tow hitch is a reasonable solution. I don't like the 'zip tie' solution. a. it looks like buck teeth on the front of the car b. it interferes with airflow.

I did see someone use the stock plate holder but drilled holes on the bottom and 3M'd the rest of the holder to the front bumper. Then you could remove in the future and still have a bumper with no holes!

Ha, that's my M3!

Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

Blue car: Why does it look like the hood is ajar on one side?

Good eye...I took that pic when I first got my car in March 2008. The little rubber thingy under the hood had to be adjusted.

BTW, I haven't used the gominigo plate holder yet; I plan on using it for NJ state inspections.

[srobmw]

Best solution = nothing.

[Nawaaz]

^ +1 ZILLION!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hankdoll]

I think that swift one is ingenious. No idea how well it really works, though.

Swift Plate Holder

[moog55]

screw the front plate. just pay the ticket for no plate if you get one. consider it a vanity tax.

[eNCore]

Wasn't there a thread about someone inventing a snap on front plate? Can someone find that thread please?

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

Ha, that's my M3!

I linked to photo straight from their website. I hear royalties......!

[JCtx]

Folks, the car ALREADY HAS the holes for the lower part of the front license plate holder, and are completely out of sight. But instead of drilling the upper holes in the bumper, I'd just use double-sided tape to avoid the holder hitting the bumper and scratching it, and also to prevent bouncing, but the bottom 2 screws are more than enough to secure the holder. Therefore, I wouldn't use industrial strength tape, like on badges, since it'd be a b*tch to remove on that location (compared to badges).

I live in TX, and haven't used a front plate in my 25+ years here, bit if I ever have to, will just use the stock holder as described. Good luck OP.

[KonigsTiger]

Christ, either take it off entirely or "Velcro" it on so that it can be taken off as soon as you clear certain areas. But for sure not on the side.

[bavarian19]

Tow hook plate holder

[Mr C]

I just got one of these for my 1er. It works great! It screws-in to the tow mount, and doesn’t even touch your bumper. You can put it on and off as much as you want.

http://stores.homestead.com/BallistaInc/StoreFront.bok

He is a Porsche guy, but he also makes them for BMWs… He told me that he has a lot of clients with M3s.

[eNCore]

Originally Posted by E82Pilot

I just got one of these for my 1er. It works great! It screws-in to the tow mount, and doesn’t even touch your bumper. You can put it on and off as much as you want.

http://stores.homestead.com/BallistaInc/StoreFront.bok

He is a Porsche guy, but he also makes them for BMWs… He told me that he has a lot of clients with M3s.

Can't the site atleast have some pictures? Do you mind taking a picture of your car with that thing installed? I want to see if it will look awkward.

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by ///M-Turismo

Can't the site atleast have some pictures? Do you mind taking a picture of your car with that thing installed? I want to see if it will look awkward.

My car is still new, and I haven’t put it on permanently yet, but it looks just like the second post (Blue M3) and goes in the same spot. This guy has a machine shop, and it is VERY high quality. Give them a call, maybe then can e-mail you some pictures.

It may look at little awkward in that spot, but it is better then drilling holes in your bumper. The best part is that you can take if off when you get to an event to show-off your car, and then put it back on for the drive home.

[Green///Hell]

I just got two today at $50 each I think I am buying a gomingo fo sho