Number plate plinth missing on new e93 lci

bmw3series2010 · 08-10-2010, 01:02 PM

hello forum. i have just gone to see my new e93 which was just delivered to the dealership and i noticed that where the front number plate is attached the plint is missing. on my current july 2008 e93 the number plate sits on top of the plint (see pics) the dealer says that they are not fitted as they are a cost saving measure by bmw but i think i am being fobbed off. are there any members out there who have the plinth on their new e9x lci if yes would really appreciate some pics to show my dealer.

many thanks forum

E92BSM10 · 08-10-2010, 01:05 PM

I didn't notice that

deano802 · 08-10-2010, 01:10 PM

I actually prefer it straight on the bumper!!!

jjbirch · 08-10-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by deano802

I actually prefer it straight on the bumper!!!

me too

Jon D · 08-10-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw335iconvertible

hello forum. i have just gone to see my new e93 which was just delivered to the dealership and i noticed that where the front number plate is attached the plint is missing. on my current july 2008 e93 the number plate sits on top of the plint (see pics) the dealer says that they are not fitted as they are a cost saving measure by bmw but i think i am being fobbed off. are there any members out there who have the plinth on their new e9x lci if yes would really appreciate some pics to show my dealer.

many thanks forum

I asked a related question a while back and was told that this is a no-cost dealer option.
I'm visiting my local dealership tomorrow; I'll try to remember to have a look at cars in the showroom and let you know.

pjs · 08-10-2010, 02:50 PM

Cost cutting on LCI perhaps

Might look cool if you move it over Alfa style

ddogg35 · 08-10-2010, 03:05 PM

i like it flat against the bumper too

E92westy · 08-10-2010, 03:45 PM

No plinth is better!
(Might need four screws though......

)

doughboy · 08-10-2010, 03:56 PM

the plinth is a local fitment. nothing to do with bmw.

our local dealer has never used them, just 4 screws into the bumper. neater imo.

quattrogmbh · 08-10-2010, 04:00 PM

aren't they all colour coded though? would be odd if it were a local fitment.

doughboy · 08-10-2010, 04:29 PM

They're shown as on realoem as a loose part for order and it says "quote colour when ordering" so they must be provided ready painted.

I'm sure it's a dealer decision whether they buy these in IMO. Maybe the coupes have had these from the factory, but they're shown on E90/1 too on realoem, but both mine have not had them from new.

odd.

kaishang · 08-10-2010, 04:47 PM

I don't have 'em. New 330 diesel.

I see you have active cruise control though - how do you like it?

zedman · 08-11-2010, 05:22 AM

take your old one off and keep it, get sprayed to match

and i'm not joking..... ive seen plenty without the plinth prefacelift too so the dealer shouldn't mind...

KadeSdad · 08-11-2010, 05:54 AM

Looks loads better fixed straight on to the bumper

bmw3series2010 · 08-11-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kaishang

I don't have 'em. New 330 diesel.

I see you have active cruise control though - how do you like it?

the radar cruise is a great featrure especially since i do alot of long distance driving. the only 2 niggles is there is no stop and go version for the 3 series and every now and then whilst passing a vehicle it will suddenly apply the emergency brakes which can be quite scary especially if there is a vehicle behind me. i am picking up the new lci model end of the month so i hope they have improved on it.

kaishang · 08-11-2010, 09:47 AM

I've got the active cruise control on my (new, 2010) 330d.

Can't say i've experienced the sudden braking when passing that you have described. My cruise control disconnects when speed drops to about 18-20mph. I even use it sometimes on local 30mph limit streets if there are a lot of speed cameras. I would like the stop-and-go version which also AFAIK has collision warning even when the cruise control is not active... I'm wondering if I should have coughed up another £8k for a 5-series....

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ddogg35 Lieutenant 6 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 318i [0.00]	i like it flat against the bumper too __________________
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doughboy Major General 1546 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	the plinth is a local fitment. nothing to do with bmw. our local dealer has never used them, just 4 screws into the bumper. neater imo.
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	aren't they all colour coded though? would be odd if it were a local fitment.
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doughboy Major General 1546 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	They're shown as on realoem as a loose part for order and it says "quote colour when ordering" so they must be provided ready painted. I'm sure it's a dealer decision whether they buy these in IMO. Maybe the coupes have had these from the factory, but they're shown on E90/1 too on realoem, but both mine have not had them from new. odd.
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kaishang Colonel 54 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I don't have 'em. New 330 diesel. I see you have active cruise control though - how do you like it?
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zedman First Lieutenant 12 Rep 389 Posts Drives: E92 M Sport 320D, Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	take your old one off and keep it, get sprayed to match and i'm not joking..... ive seen plenty without the plinth prefacelift too so the dealer shouldn't mind... __________________ E92 320D MS Ti CR
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KadeSdad Colonel 131 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Looks loads better fixed straight on to the bumper
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kaishang Colonel 54 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I've got the active cruise control on my (new, 2010) 330d. Can't say i've experienced the sudden braking when passing that you have described. My cruise control disconnects when speed drops to about 18-20mph. I even use it sometimes on local 30mph limit streets if there are a lot of speed cameras. I would like the stop-and-go version which also AFAIK has collision warning even when the cruise control is not active... I'm wondering if I should have coughed up another £8k for a 5-series....
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