Front Plate Holders

BaLLzZz · 10-05-2007, 03:49 PM

Ok i have not taken delivery of my car yet but very soon. So i was thinking should i tell the dealer don't mount my front plate and get tickets everyday. I decided i would let them just drill there holes and mount my plate. But i have recently found out something intresting at BMW. My friend has a 550 and his plate holder is the same color as his car. Could i ask my dealer to give me a 5 series front plate holder or is there a place to buy one. Because the black one is disquisting. Tell me what you all think. And i think if not already done many who need front plates will start doing this.

Soni · 10-05-2007, 03:55 PM

I remember seeing a plate holder that you drill below the bumper instead of driect front.

BaLLzZz · 10-05-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

I remember seeing a plate holder that you drill below the bumper instead of driect front.

Yes i also saw that but dont like it at all. I like the 5 series AW color matched Holder.

gloster · 10-05-2007, 10:22 PM

**********s sells a body color painted front license plate holder for $59

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...LHLD_E90-92_PR

they also sell body color painted license plate frames for $34

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...ame4_PR&rurl=4

BaLLzZz · 10-06-2007, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gloster

**********s sells a body color painted front license plate holder for $59

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...LHLD_E90-92_PR

they also sell body color painted license plate frames for $34

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...ame4_PR&rurl=4

WoW thanKs alOt

magmd · 10-06-2007, 03:00 AM

NO!! Don't let them drill the holder in.

Do this instead....drills underneath, so you still have it mounted and no tickets. But you can always take 2 min to take it off for photoshoots, meets, whatever. Then 2 min and put it back on anytime!!

http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...=1772#post1772

I have a similar set up (custom made based on the idea above) you can see how it looks face on. But its drilled form underneath and there are no holes visible on my bumper!

gloster · 10-06-2007, 11:41 AM

I'm still flaunting the law and hoping. 3 months...no tickets so far

BaLLzZz · 10-06-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gloster

I'm still flaunting the law and hoping. 3 months...no tickets so far

do u drive alot?

stooken · 10-06-2007, 06:47 PM

i guess it depends on the area. dont have front plates on my car. didn't on my previous car either. no issues.

gloster · 10-07-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

do u drive alot?

About 1.4K/month

BaLLzZz · 10-07-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gloster

About 1.4K/month

ight lol i just left tthe CA a message no front plates lets see how long until i get the ticket LOOL

gloster · 10-08-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

ight lol i just left tthe CA a message no front plates lets see how long until i get the ticket LOOL

In Ohio, it is a fine but no points if you get caught. I'm willing to take that risk. I don't know the law in NY.

Kev · 10-08-2007, 08:58 AM

I never had front plates on my E55AMG for the 2 years that I owned it. Never got a ticket, not even stopped once by the cops.

bartman32 · 10-08-2007, 11:56 AM

Watch out the **********s one only fits the e90 not the e92! I had Long paint one for me for my e92. It looks pretty good too! I then bought the license plate frame for the rear through Bimmian. Pics in my garage.
Good luck!

pacman · 10-08-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by magmd

NO!! Don't let them drill the holder in.

Do this instead....drills underneath, so you still have it mounted and no tickets. But you can always take 2 min to take it off for photoshoots, meets, whatever. Then 2 min and put it back on anytime!!

http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...=1772#post1772

I have a similar set up (custom made based on the idea above) you can see how it looks face on. But its drilled form underneath and there are no holes visible on my bumper!

i can vouch for this... it is pretty good stuff!!!!

BMWdmk · 10-08-2007, 01:47 PM

DONT ANY OF U DARE DRILL HOLES IN THE BUMPER
ANYWHERE!!!!

thers this new kit i just got
its a bolt that screws in
were ur tow eye would go that extends out and holds ur plate

took it to dmv to get it written off
screwd the plate off and capped it back

good as new until the next ticket

heres the site http://www.gominigo.com/18545.html

scroll down to the bmw...thers no kit for our e92 335i but i bought one and it fits fine...even bent the side to give it more of a curvy look

tryangles · 10-12-2007, 12:21 AM

great idea...

shragon · 10-12-2007, 03:20 AM

as said in other posts, this is a good alternative: http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm

or if you want a body colored stock holder, contact longtran.

judec · 10-12-2007, 07:29 AM

my friend has dumped his plate holder and fixed the plate to his bumper using double sided glue tape. It holds, also looks good, nothing to spoil the view (except the plate itself). I know it's a lilbit easier to do wih our euro plates, but just an idea for U.

His first setup was the following (BTW it's a sticker), but got it replaced soon after taking the pic:

Sorry, no pic of the recent setup with the plate glued to the bumper, but U can imagine it.

sbeazel · 10-14-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dmkaldas

DONT ANY OF U DARE DRILL HOLES IN THE BUMPER
ANYWHERE!!!!

thers this new kit i just got
its a bolt that screws in
were ur tow eye would go that extends out and holds ur plate

took it to dmv to get it written off
screwd the plate off and capped it back

good as new until the next ticket

heres the site http://www.gominigo.com/18545.html

scroll down to the bmw...thers no kit for our e92 335i but i bought one and it fits fine...even bent the side to give it more of a curvy look

Which set up did you get? The one for the 3 series or the one for the 5 series? How far did it stick out from the bumper? TIA.

Queenskid24 · 10-14-2007, 02:20 PM

NO FRONT PLATE FTW!!!, i specifically pleaded with my CA not to have the front plate on, just take zipties with you at delivery so you can hook em on to the lower grilles. NO front plate and no PDI detail is one of the most important parts of the purchase for me. When are you picking up? i know your ship was wayy ahead of mine( UNDINE).

sbeazel · 10-14-2007, 02:25 PM

Picking up Tuesday and they are not attaching the front plate. WooHoo!

10-05-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Front Plate Holders Ok i have not taken delivery of my car yet but very soon. So i was thinking should i tell the dealer don't mount my front plate and get tickets everyday. I decided i would let them just drill there holes and mount my plate. But i have recently found out something intresting at BMW. My friend has a 550 and his plate holder is the same color as his car. Could i ask my dealer to give me a 5 series front plate holder or is there a place to buy one. Because the black one is disquisting. Tell me what you all think. And i think if not already done many who need front plates will start doing this. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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10-05-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
Soni Major General 219 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	I remember seeing a plate holder that you drill below the bumper instead of driect front.
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10-05-2007, 10:22 PM	#4
gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	********s sells a body color painted front license plate holder for $59 http://www.******s.com/product.a...LHLD_E90-92_PR they also sell body color painted license plate frames for $34 http://www.********s.com/product.a...ame4_PR&rurl=4
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10-06-2007, 03:00 AM	#6
magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	NO!! Don't let them drill the holder in. Do this instead....drills underneath, so you still have it mounted and no tickets. But you can always take 2 min to take it off for photoshoots, meets, whatever. Then 2 min and put it back on anytime!! http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...=1772#post1772 I have a similar set up (custom made based on the idea above) you can see how it looks face on. But its drilled form underneath and there are no holes visible on my bumper! __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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10-06-2007, 11:41 AM	#7
gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	I'm still flaunting the law and hoping. 3 months...no tickets so far
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10-06-2007, 06:47 PM	#9
stooken Brigadier General 184 Rep 4,244 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NOR*CAL iTrader: (2)	i guess it depends on the area. dont have front plates on my car. didn't on my previous car either. no issues. __________________ 2010 E92 BSM 335i \| M-Sport \| ST Coils \| Linea Corse Lemans \| Cobb AP \| BMS DCI \| Cyba Tips
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10-08-2007, 08:58 AM	#13
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	I never had front plates on my E55AMG for the 2 years that I owned it. Never got a ticket, not even stopped once by the cops. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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10-08-2007, 11:56 AM	#14
bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Watch out the **********s one only fits the e90 not the e92! I had Long paint one for me for my e92. It looks pretty good too! I then bought the license plate frame for the rear through Bimmian. Pics in my garage. Good luck!
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10-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#16
BMWdmk Rollin 3rd 106 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Something fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chino Hills iTrader: (15)	DONT ANY OF U DARE DRILL HOLES IN THE BUMPER ANYWHERE!!!! thers this new kit i just got its a bolt that screws in were ur tow eye would go that extends out and holds ur plate took it to dmv to get it written off screwd the plate off and capped it back good as new until the next ticket heres the site http://www.gominigo.com/18545.html scroll down to the bmw...thers no kit for our e92 335i but i bought one and it fits fine...even bent the side to give it more of a curvy look
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10-12-2007, 12:21 AM	#17
tryangles LA Native 14 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	great idea...
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10-12-2007, 03:20 AM	#18
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	as said in other posts, this is a good alternative: http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm or if you want a body colored stock holder, contact longtran. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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10-12-2007, 07:29 AM	#19
judec born to be turbocharged 24 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: Not a bimmer yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slovakia iTrader: (0)	my friend has dumped his plate holder and fixed the plate to his bumper using double sided glue tape. It holds, also looks good, nothing to spoil the view (except the plate itself). I know it's a lilbit easier to do wih our euro plates, but just an idea for U. His first setup was the following (BTW it's a sticker), but got it replaced soon after taking the pic: Sorry, no pic of the recent setup with the plate glued to the bumper, but U can imagine it. __________________ Disclaimer: All this message was written with recycled electrons.
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10-14-2007, 02:20 PM	#21
Queenskid24 Colonel 81 Rep 2,897 Posts Drives: With 1 Fly Girl shotgun. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (9)	NO FRONT PLATE FTW!!!, i specifically pleaded with my CA not to have the front plate on, just take zipties with you at delivery so you can hook em on to the lower grilles. NO front plate and no PDI detail is one of the most important parts of the purchase for me. When are you picking up? i know your ship was wayy ahead of mine( UNDINE).
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10-14-2007, 02:25 PM	#22
sbeazel New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 08 E92 AW 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Picking up Tuesday and they are not attaching the front plate. WooHoo! __________________ 2008 E92 328xi Alpine White, black, gray poplar, step, ZSP, CWP, PDC Sold: 2003 E46 325xi Electric Red, black, step, ZSP, CWP, Xenons Sold: 2001 E46 325xi Alpine White, black, stick, CWP, moonroof, Xenons[/I]
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