Front Plate Frame

Haris · 10-23-2014, 01:37 PM

Anyone know what license plate frame is this:

Barbja · 10-23-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Haris

Anyone know what license plate frame is this:

It looks just like mine! (That would be none) Is there a foldable plate holder in there somewhere that I can't see?

I have the hardware for a foldable frame that I bought a few years ago that I didn't use, but for the life of me I can't find it anywhere.

Maybe this one: http://www.hidetheplate.com/product_...&products_id=1

Haris · 10-23-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbja

It looks just like mine! (That would be none) Is there a foldable plate holder in there somewhere that I can't see?

Looks like a folded plate.. no?

hyde · 10-23-2014, 02:44 PM

We've discussed this in couple of different threads, not sure where those threads are now, though. I actually mounted my plate there but I am thinking about mounting the bracket there instead and I was worried about air flow being blocked, and the only good reason to fold the plate bracket (or use foldable) that I can think of is to get more air flow, because you will still get a ticket (and most likely be pulled over) for not displaying your front tags, regardless you can unfold it or not.

I thought NJ did not require front plates, do they now? In NY they have been cracking down on plates recently so I am not sure how lucky I am going to be with my new X5.

So, if you are doing this, strictly for unfolding it when parked to avoid getting ticketed, you might as well get a motorized one installed for $200.

opasha · 10-23-2014, 04:27 PM

Yeah, but the problem with these is how unreliable they can be. I've heard numerous reviews that they get blown away and rattle at 65+ mph. It seems like a safety risk. I looked into it because it looked like a great idea.

Zipforia · 10-23-2014, 07:15 PM

I like the lower lip. Hmmm...must inquire.

Z.

Haris · 10-23-2014, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Yup, NJ requires front plates. You guys are probably right about unreliability. I was just wondering if anyone tried any good fold-able plate with X5 M Sport.

Btw, those X5 look really hot. They were taken at Bimmerfest 2014. See more on photographer's flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gordat...ream/lightbox/

hyde · 10-23-2014, 10:56 PM

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=959565
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=578541

Haris · 10-23-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=959565
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=578541

Thanks!

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hyde Lieutenant Colonel 569 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2024 X3m40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	We've discussed this in couple of different threads, not sure where those threads are now, though. I actually mounted my plate there but I am thinking about mounting the bracket there instead and I was worried about air flow being blocked, and the only good reason to fold the plate bracket (or use foldable) that I can think of is to get more air flow, because you will still get a ticket (and most likely be pulled over) for not displaying your front tags, regardless you can unfold it or not. I thought NJ did not require front plates, do they now? In NY they have been cracking down on plates recently so I am not sure how lucky I am going to be with my new X5. So, if you are doing this, strictly for unfolding it when parked to avoid getting ticketed, you might as well get a motorized one installed for $200. __________________ 2024 X3 m40i
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