Front Licence Plate

djarvik · 03-17-2014, 02:00 PM

Hey guys,

so I got my car (review in process) and I didn't mount the front licence plate, yet.

I am in NYC and so I know I will get ticket(s) at some point....so looking for a solution to mount it on my M-sport. Do not want to drill holes in bumper and such.

Looking at Tow hook, motorized etc...

Any suggestions?

wdimagineer · 03-17-2014, 02:21 PM

I've always used tow hook mounts, typically from Rho-plate. Unfortunately they don't appear to have a fitment yet for the F15 X5. I'm sure they will soon.

Are there any other manufacturers that do?

bim_power · 03-17-2014, 02:23 PM

I was just thinking of the same thing and came across theses... DIY or buy online. The second option is nice if you want a white frame matching the exterior color.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749642

also checkout us millworks dot com (one word no spaces).

djarvik · 03-17-2014, 03:21 PM

Thanks!

I am not sure I want the DIY version....I know I won't do it.

Trying to find anything for the F15 and coming up empty here...

millworks sounds good, but again, nothing for the F15.

ShahiniBmw · 03-17-2014, 04:36 PM

you could get this done at 212 motoring in Brooklyn ! If you like it

djarvik · 03-17-2014, 04:55 PM

Sweet! How much is that going to set me back? (aprx)

chrisny · 03-17-2014, 05:02 PM

I understand not wanting to drill the holes, but unless you're going to move to a state with no front plate, what's the point of putting it elsewhere? IMO the tow hook solution ends up looking worse anyway. The hidden one I guess I get, looks better when parked. Assuming you don't get a ticket when parked that is...

ShahiniBmw · 03-17-2014, 05:20 PM

Not to sure of the price honestly .. I'm assuming around 200 maybe less maybe more

wdimagineer · 03-17-2014, 05:20 PM

Looks like that's only for vehicles without ACC, as the plate would be sitting on the sensor.

djarvik · 03-18-2014, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

I understand not wanting to drill the holes, but unless you're going to move to a state with no front plate, what's the point of putting it elsewhere? IMO the tow hook solution ends up looking worse anyway. The hidden one I guess I get, looks better when parked. Assuming you don't get a ticket when parked that is...

It is the opposite I am afraid of. In NYC I am more likely to get a ticket when parked.

The car looks better (to me) with no front plate, so that is the main reason. If $200 can give me an option of being able to "put up" the front plate any time I want - then I am in.

I park in garage at night and in driveway at work, so the only times I have to worry about is when I drive and when I park on meters on occasion.

someguy · 03-18-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ShahiniBmw

you could get this done at 212 motoring in Brooklyn ! If you like it

What a great thing. I would love to see the police officer's face when he pulls you over for no front plate and you say "yes, I do have a front plate" and he looks again.

djarvik · 03-18-2014, 09:01 AM

BTW - just got a quote from 212 motoring -$299 installed.

chrisny · 03-18-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djarvik

BTW - just got a quote from 212 motoring -$299 installed.

For that price, I agree, nice to be able to hide it when you want. Do they hold up well while driving?

djarvik · 03-18-2014, 10:29 AM

I would think they hold up well. According to 212 they do have a warranty on them.

I will likely install one on Friday and let you know.

ShahiniBmw · 03-18-2014, 10:47 AM

I'm prob gettin this done also at 212 motoring along with my tints .. Pic up my car Friday Hopfully

djarvik · 03-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShahiniBmw

I'm prob gettin this done also at 212 motoring along with my tints .. Pic up my car Friday Hopfully

I'll be there on Friday too. See ya there!

Spartan77 · 03-18-2014, 12:05 PM

Where can i get this done in CA? What is this function called? I would love to have that as an option as well. Would be hilarious to tell the cop that I do have a front license plate if ever pulled over for that.

chrisny · 03-18-2014, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan77

Where can i get this done in CA? What is this function called? I would love to have that as an option as well. Would be hilarious to tell the cop that I do have a front license plate if ever pulled over for that.

And ask him if he's been drinking (or smoking)

BMWMN1971 · 03-18-2014, 08:14 PM

Not sure how he did but on the day I went to pick up my car the sales guy at the dealer just got my two license plates and a screwdriver and in less than 1 minute he had both front and back license plates installed. Thus, I am not sure if the car was ready for the front license plate or not but I thought it was standard in the US. BTW, mine is a M Sport.

patrobX5 · 03-19-2014, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShahiniBmw

you could get this done at 212 motoring in Brooklyn ! If you like it

OMG, amazing! I wonder if can be done here in Canada

djarvik · 03-19-2014, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWMN1971

Not sure how he did but on the day I went to pick up my car the sales guy at the dealer just got my two license plates and a screwdriver and in less than 1 minute he had both front and back license plates installed. Thus, I am not sure if the car was ready for the front license plate or not but I thought it was standard in the US. BTW, mine is a M Sport.

I was under impression one needs to drill holes in the bumper....can someone confirm this?

newbimmerx5 · 03-19-2014, 12:28 PM

Can you guys also check with them when you are there for compatibility with xLine?

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djarvik Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35D M-sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Sweet! How much is that going to set me back? (aprx)
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chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I understand not wanting to drill the holes, but unless you're going to move to a state with no front plate, what's the point of putting it elsewhere? IMO the tow hook solution ends up looking worse anyway. The hidden one I guess I get, looks better when parked. Assuming you don't get a ticket when parked that is...
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djarvik Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35D M-sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	BTW - just got a quote from 212 motoring -$299 installed.
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djarvik Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35D M-sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I would think they hold up well. According to 212 they do have a warranty on them. I will likely install one on Friday and let you know.
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ShahiniBmw First Lieutenant 98 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GC & 2017 x5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: brooklyn Ny iTrader: (0)	I'm prob gettin this done also at 212 motoring along with my tints .. Pic up my car Friday Hopfully
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Spartan77 New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550I Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Where can i get this done in CA? What is this function called? I would love to have that as an option as well. Would be hilarious to tell the cop that I do have a front license plate if ever pulled over for that.
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BMWMN1971 Lieutenant 163 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i MSport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Not sure how he did but on the day I went to pick up my car the sales guy at the dealer just got my two license plates and a screwdriver and in less than 1 minute he had both front and back license plates installed. Thus, I am not sure if the car was ready for the front license plate or not but I thought it was standard in the US. BTW, mine is a M Sport.
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