Front plate placement.

Bart@AUTOcouture · 09-07-2007, 04:13 PM

Hi all.. I am picking up my plates today and I was wondering if any of you have your plates mounted somewhere other than right smack in the middle of the bumper. I begged my dealer not to drill holes there because I wasn't planning on running a front plate at all.. but since a few of my friends have gotten "no front plate" tickets recently, I want to have a backup plan. Do any of you have custom brackets that don't require drilling? Any info is appreciated.

Pic for clicks:

TIA

magmd · 09-07-2007, 04:41 PM

Frogman did this....I have a similar set up, but not the commercial one posted here. I had a custom fabricated one...just some pieces bent into position. Works like a charm. For meets etc...just remove 2 screws underneath...takes like 3 min and I am all nice and clean. When ready to leave...3 min and its back on...ready to roll.

http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...ht=front+plate

pacman · 09-07-2007, 04:47 PM

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm

you can buy the brackets from the above website... i have placed an order for one a cpl of days ago and shud be gettin it anytime now.... these do require drilling but atleast not in the front of the bumper.... looks for michael's (ksfrogman) writeup on the same bracket.... it is pretty detailed..

pacman · 09-07-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by magmd

Frogman did this....I have a similar set up, but not the commercial one posted here. I had a custom fabricated one...just some pieces bent into position. Works like a charm. For meets etc...just remove 2 screws underneath...takes like 3 min and I am all nice and clean. When ready to leave...3 min and its back on...ready to roll.

http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...ht=front+plate

oops.. the network at work is too slow today.. i didnt see ur post until after i posted mine

TheRusski · 09-07-2007, 04:54 PM

There's a bracket somewhere on there that mounts a bit to the side, I think it utilizes existing holes.

gloster · 09-07-2007, 05:02 PM

Anyone know Ohio penalties for no front plate? I've been searching the net with no luck.

I'm not sure if they can pull you over for it, or if they can only add it on if pulling you over for other things.

I also don't know if it's a moving violation, i.e. points on your license.

Finally, I don't know how many $$$$$'s

TurboFan · 09-07-2007, 06:29 PM

I located my front plate in the trunk.

If I get flack, my holder is backordered through BMW. CA will give me paper to that effect.

I've been running my Titan with no front plate for 2.5 years, no problems. I hope I'm no jinxing myself!

TurboFan · 09-07-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gloster

Anyone know Ohio penalties for no front plate? I've been searching the net with no luck.

I'm not sure if they can pull you over for it, or if they can only add it on if pulling you over for other things.

I also don't know if it's a moving violation, i.e. points on your license.

Finally, I don't know how many $$$$$'s

It's a registration violation per the ORC SS 4503.12. No points, fines vary by jurisdiction. Looked at one county and one township, fines ran about $60 + costs of about $25.

gloster · 09-07-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

It's a registration violation per the ORC SS 4503.12. No points, fines vary by jurisdiction. Looked at one county and one township, fines ran about $60 + costs of about $25.

So I'm buying the delete front license plate mod for $85(x) where "x" is the probability of getting fined. A bargain :rocks:

oh....and what/who is "CA"? (CA will give me papers....)

TurboFan · 09-07-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gloster

So I'm buying the delete front license plate mod for $85(x) where "x" is the probability of getting fined. A bargain :rocks:

oh....and what/who is "CA"? (CA will give me papers....)

CA = Customer Advisor, or something like that. It's your salesperson at BMW.

ejazbmw · 09-07-2007, 11:18 PM

being that you live in north jersey cops are going to give you crap if you place your plate somewhere odd i just gave up and gave in to their stupid law not worth it if you ask me unless you like getting pulled over every time your in a local street....

Driver32503 · 09-07-2007, 11:29 PM

I'm from New Jersey, but I live in Bethlehem, PA at school. In PA, do I need to show my NJ front plate?

I know that in NJ I do, but if I don't need to in PA, I want to make sure I dont get holes/mounting frame installed.

TurboFan · 09-08-2007, 01:27 AM

I don't know how PA could enforce an NJ law. I really doubt they'd care, or even be looking for it. They'd be accustomed to seeing single rear plate, right?

karliejai · 09-08-2007, 01:56 AM

front plates its only what? 60bucks? pay to play the game

thats what i did...

p.s. i have gotten 1 ticket already =P

Bart@AUTOcouture · 09-10-2007, 02:22 AM

$60 could add up.. I might just make a bracket like the one above.. that drills from underneath.

thanks for the info

htseng · 09-14-2007, 08:49 PM

I got the tow hitch front plate mount from gominigo.com for the 3 series. Fits my E92 nicely. The spacing to the bumper looks good. Sorry don't know how to post photos.

htseng · 09-14-2007, 08:58 PM

I got the tow hitch front plate mount from gominigo.com for the 3 series. Fits my E92 nicely. The spacing to the bumper looks good. Sorry don't know how to post photos.

scubajag · 09-14-2007, 09:34 PM

Penalty in Ohio for not having a front plate - must play the Florida Gators for football and basketball championship two years in a row.....LOL

gloster · 09-14-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scubajag

Penalty in Ohio for not having a front plate - must play the Florida Gators for football and basketball championship two years in a row.....LOL

I am a traitor to my own state of Ohio....went to Michigan and am a loyal Wolverine. :rocks:

.....um, not that I should probably be mentioning that this season. Hey.....we all deserve an off year, right?

spacedogg · 09-14-2007, 11:48 PM

Ugh...I wish I had asked my dealer not to drill holes.

Oh well...next car...which will be...uhhh....in 5 years or so.

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magmd Major General 167 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Frogman did this....I have a similar set up, but not the commercial one posted here. I had a custom fabricated one...just some pieces bent into position. Works like a charm. For meets etc...just remove 2 screws underneath...takes like 3 min and I am all nice and clean. When ready to leave...3 min and its back on...ready to roll. http://www.socale90.com/forums/showt...ht=front+plate __________________ 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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pacman Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,913 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area,CA iTrader: (4)	http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm you can buy the brackets from the above website... i have placed an order for one a cpl of days ago and shud be gettin it anytime now.... these do require drilling but atleast not in the front of the bumper.... looks for michael's (ksfrogman) writeup on the same bracket.... it is pretty detailed.. __________________
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TheRusski Private First Class 3 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '11 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [10.00]	There's a bracket somewhere on there that mounts a bit to the side, I think it utilizes existing holes.
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Anyone know Ohio penalties for no front plate? I've been searching the net with no luck. I'm not sure if they can pull you over for it, or if they can only add it on if pulling you over for other things. I also don't know if it's a moving violation, i.e. points on your license. Finally, I don't know how many $$$$$'s
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TurboFan Ski bum 383 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I located my front plate in the trunk. If I get flack, my holder is backordered through BMW. CA will give me paper to that effect. I've been running my Titan with no front plate for 2.5 years, no problems. I hope I'm no jinxing myself! Last edited by TurboFan; 09-07-2007 at 06:46 PM..
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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	being that you live in north jersey cops are going to give you crap if you place your plate somewhere odd i just gave up and gave in to their stupid law not worth it if you ask me unless you like getting pulled over every time your in a local street....
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Driver32503 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: DBP 2004 Volkswagen R32 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA / Red Bank, NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm from New Jersey, but I live in Bethlehem, PA at school. In PA, do I need to show my NJ front plate? I know that in NJ I do, but if I don't need to in PA, I want to make sure I dont get holes/mounting frame installed.
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TurboFan Ski bum 383 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I don't know how PA could enforce an NJ law. I really doubt they'd care, or even be looking for it. They'd be accustomed to seeing single rear plate, right?
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karliejai Da Kid 124 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	front plates its only what? 60bucks? pay to play the game thats what i did... p.s. i have gotten 1 ticket already =P __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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Bart@AUTOcouture 1062 Rep 4,627 Posts Drives: F95X5M \| E46M3 \| E92M3 \| E60M5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	$60 could add up.. I might just make a bracket like the one above.. that drills from underneath. thanks for the info
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htseng New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0)	gominigo.com no holes plate. I got the tow hitch front plate mount from gominigo.com for the 3 series. Fits my E92 nicely. The spacing to the bumper looks good. Sorry don't know how to post photos. __________________ 2007 E92 space gray, black leather, premium, sport, heated seats, aero package, 6MT
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htseng New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0)	gominigo.com no holes plate. I got the tow hitch front plate mount from gominigo.com for the 3 series. Fits my E92 nicely. The spacing to the bumper looks good. Sorry don't know how to post photos. Attached Images __________________ 2007 E92 space gray, black leather, premium, sport, heated seats, aero package, 6MT
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 29 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	Penalty in Ohio for not having a front plate - must play the Florida Gators for football and basketball championship two years in a row.....LOL
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spacedogg Colonel 206 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Ugh...I wish I had asked my dealer not to drill holes. Oh well...next car...which will be...uhhh....in 5 years or so.
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