ED Front Plate. Yea or Nay?

griffmac · 08-09-2007, 10:00 PM

I'm torn...

mrbelk · 08-10-2007, 08:27 AM

Most definitely, Yea.

-MrB

bronco · 08-10-2007, 08:56 AM

yes

Hound Passer · 08-10-2007, 09:19 AM

If I lived in a state that didn't require front plates I'd let my baby run around au naturel.

DCJAX · 08-10-2007, 09:45 AM

Euro plates look much better than US plates, but I never understood the fascination.

I say no.

pacman · 08-10-2007, 12:27 PM

i think u wud get pulled over coz it attracts unnecessary attention...

Sundance62 · 08-10-2007, 12:37 PM

I think they look good, far better than domestic plates anyway, but plain is never bad, so long as you plug the holes. Trouble with the hole plugs is that you have to drill out the dealer-drilled holes to a larger size, so if you ever get pulled over and have to 'temporarily' mount a legit front plate to satisfy the fix-it ticket, you'll need to get new mounting screws and the whole thing becomes a minor PITA.

As for getting pulled over, in California about 25% of all cars on the road don't have front plates or run cosmetic plates, and the law just isn't that rigorously enforced.

stressdoc · 08-10-2007, 12:53 PM

I just find it show-offish. What are you really trying to advertise about yourself?

iatacs19 · 08-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Why would you put on a european plate unless you lived in Europe and they required it ?

halB · 08-10-2007, 01:00 PM

Too pretentious!! Go with no plate!!

SoYank · 08-10-2007, 01:00 PM

When I bring my car to the U.S., if I move to a state with no front plate requirement I'd probably get a personalized plate that matches what I have now and leave the UK plate on the front. Would that be too show-offish or attention grabbing?

stressdoc · 08-10-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

When I bring my car to the U.S., if I move to a state with no front plate requirement I'd probably get a personalized plate that matches what I have now and leave the UK plate on the front. Would that be too show-offish or attention grabbing?

If you want to advertise that you are from Euro it seems OK, but still a bit much IMO.

Revlis · 08-10-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatacs19

Why would you put on a european plate unless you lived in Europe and they required it ?

+1 Everytime I see someone running around with a Euro style plate on their car I kinda chuckle...

"Yes it's a European Car, "WE GET IT"...

Looks silly... IMO, there's even someone running around with a Europlate under their US Plate... As if to say... I dunno, I'm to lazy to remove the old plate? Or
"Looky Here I've Got a Euro Plate, Proof I've been Overseas"? I dunno,

I'd say NO, not even a little bit, it's what garages are for. :rocks:

bartman32 · 08-10-2007, 02:50 PM

I say YES! I live in Cali and yes I could get a ticket but what the heck! Reminds me of the fun I had in Europe. And it's something unusual. I think it's cool!

(really bad pic. Since then I have a painted holder and covered those nasty screws.)

BMW F22 · 08-10-2007, 03:03 PM

I voted "NO" because unless your car is already drilled, you shouldnt put a plate on there.

0asis · 08-10-2007, 04:05 PM

that's just one step above ricers sticking a vinyl "HONDA" decal onto the front windshield of their Honda Civic.. "ok, we get it. it's a craptastic Civic."

or.. like those red neckers that drive a (insert Ford, Chevy, Dodge truck name) who feel they need to stick on a giant vinyl sticker of their truck logo on the back window.

Lee Rambler · 08-10-2007, 04:07 PM

no sir

Bama335 · 08-10-2007, 05:18 PM

no front plate required in AL - a nice change from OH, where the front plate was there only to serve as a nice reflective surface for the highway patrol to aim the laser at before they pulled you over

griffmac · 08-10-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I voted "NO" because unless your car is already drilled, you shouldnt put a plate on there.

I've already got four holes up there courtesy of the delivery center; that's why I'm considering it. I actually wasn't even thinking about it (for the reasons mentioned here) but I passed a 3 with one on there yesterday and I thought it looked ok.

jrod1014 · 08-10-2007, 06:29 PM

I think it looks fine... I have one but haven't mounted it yet due to a combination of apathy and not finding the right tools. The only things that look silly, IMO, are the Euro plates on domestics and Japanese cars... I seem to see Euro plates on non-Euro cars more than on actual Euro cars. Othewise, I find them unique and cool looking... I love them on the press release photos and it's almost like it's a part of the car that's got to be there. To each their own.

Jay_328 · 08-10-2007, 06:36 PM

I roll without a front plate in Va, which is illegal actually

so I vote NO

NoMods · 08-10-2007, 06:55 PM

it screams, hey mister cop i have an Euro plate, write me a ticket please

unless your state require a front plate

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08-10-2007, 08:27 AM	#2
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08-10-2007, 08:56 AM	#3
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08-10-2007, 09:19 AM	#4
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08-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#5
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08-10-2007, 12:27 PM	#6
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08-10-2007, 12:37 PM	#7
Sundance62 Private 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '07 328i - SG w/black leather Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Ramon, CA iTrader: (0)	I think they look good, far better than domestic plates anyway, but plain is never bad, so long as you plug the holes. Trouble with the hole plugs is that you have to drill out the dealer-drilled holes to a larger size, so if you ever get pulled over and have to 'temporarily' mount a legit front plate to satisfy the fix-it ticket, you'll need to get new mounting screws and the whole thing becomes a minor PITA. As for getting pulled over, in California about 25% of all cars on the road don't have front plates or run cosmetic plates, and the law just isn't that rigorously enforced. __________________ '07 e90 Sparking Graphite w/black leather, aluminum trim, Premium, Sport, Navigation, iPod, Xenons, OEM Rear Spoiler Lip, Blacklines, and chrome exhaust tips.
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08-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#9
iatacs19 Major General 463 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	Why would you put on a european plate unless you lived in Europe and they required it ? __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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08-10-2007, 01:00 PM	#10
halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Too pretentious!! Go with no plate!! __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	When I bring my car to the U.S., if I move to a state with no front plate requirement I'd probably get a personalized plate that matches what I have now and leave the UK plate on the front. Would that be too show-offish or attention grabbing? __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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08-10-2007, 02:50 PM	#14
bartman32 Colonel 103 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I say YES! I live in Cali and yes I could get a ticket but what the heck! Reminds me of the fun I had in Europe. And it's something unusual. I think it's cool! (really bad pic. Since then I have a painted holder and covered those nasty screws.) Attached Images
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08-10-2007, 03:03 PM	#15
BMW F22 Major General 3588 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I voted "NO" because unless your car is already drilled, you shouldnt put a plate on there.
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08-10-2007, 04:05 PM	#16
0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 43 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	that's just one step above ricers sticking a vinyl "HONDA" decal onto the front windshield of their Honda Civic.. "ok, we get it. it's a craptastic Civic." or.. like those red neckers that drive a (insert Ford, Chevy, Dodge truck name) who feel they need to stick on a giant vinyl sticker of their truck logo on the back window.
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08-10-2007, 04:07 PM	#17
Lee Rambler Captain 17 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335 6mt, 04 e53 x5 4.4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	no sir
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08-10-2007, 05:18 PM	#18
Bama335 Lieutenant 27 Rep 542 Posts Drives: '13 E82 135is '13 E88 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dixie iTrader: (0)	no front plate required in AL - a nice change from OH, where the front plate was there only to serve as a nice reflective surface for the highway patrol to aim the laser at before they pulled you over __________________ 2013 E88 135i B39/LWD1 DCT 2013 E82 135is 416/LWNL 6MT
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08-10-2007, 06:29 PM	#20
jrod1014 Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: SG/CR BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I think it looks fine... I have one but haven't mounted it yet due to a combination of apathy and not finding the right tools. The only things that look silly, IMO, are the Euro plates on domestics and Japanese cars... I seem to see Euro plates on non-Euro cars more than on actual Euro cars. Othewise, I find them unique and cool looking... I love them on the press release photos and it's almost like it's a part of the car that's got to be there. To each their own. __________________ 2007 Sparking Graphite/Coral Red BMW 335i Coupé, 6MT (ZPP, ZSP, CA)
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08-10-2007, 06:36 PM	#21
Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	I roll without a front plate in Va, which is illegal actually so I vote NO __________________
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08-10-2007, 06:55 PM	#22
NoMods Colonel 1124 Rep 2,332 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	it screams, hey mister cop i have an Euro plate, write me a ticket please unless your state require a front plate
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