Tow hook plates

Vudumonkey25 · 02-03-2022, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kel445

I appreciate the info. I was not aware that a front bracket was supplied . While I don't like having the holes drilled, I do like the plate being centered on the front. If it gets drilled, so be it. But it better be level and centered perfectly. Thanks again for the replies.

Other companies like sto n show I'm sure will make one soon enough. Mounts front center under the bumper. Had one on my mustang and it was great. Pops off easy too

kel445 · 02-04-2022, 06:05 AM

I'm familiar with the sto n show, as I nearly bought one for my '08 Bullitt. Good idea. Maybe I'll work something out before my vehicle arrives. I'd prefer to center mount it but in the lower grill area. I did not elect any of the sensor options, so maybe I'll be okay. The more I think about it, I agree, drilling would only be a last option. Thanks for the persuasive suggestion!!

liebetrau88 · 02-04-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

Other companies like sto n show I'm sure will make one soon enough. Mounts front center under the bumper. Had one on my mustang and it was great. Pops off easy too

I loved my Sto n Sho on my 2017 M240i. Thing worked amazing and was great quality. That's the route I'll go when I get my next BMW.

dabovender · 02-05-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kel445

I appreciate the info. I was not aware that a front bracket was supplied . While I don't like having the holes drilled, I do like the plate being centered on the front. If it gets drilled, so be it. But it better be level and centered perfectly. Thanks again for the replies.

My dealer here in Europe uses velcro to mount the plate. Amazon actually has a no drill kit that includes 3" wide velcro for such.

tubingchamp · 02-11-2022, 04:48 PM

Ended up going with a local guy:

https://www.rho-plate.ca/products/bm...22191389&_ss=r - Canadian Link

https://www.rho-plate.com/products/b...7f97c62f&_ss=r - US Link

Do like so far. I aligned it a bit crooked, but feels good, very adjustable. Also shipped same day.

View post on imgur.com

AndyTurboI6 · 02-12-2022, 05:38 AM

Fantastic, I just ordered one from RHO-plates. Thanks for share that information. Now if I can just get my car.

tubingchamp · 02-12-2022, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyTurboI6

Fantastic, I just ordered one from RHO-plates. Thanks for share that information. Now if I can just get my car.

MisteClueless · 02-15-2022, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tubingchamp

should have gotten referral code, I just ordered one too!

TUG_H1LL · 03-04-2022, 03:34 PM

Installed no problem, no issues with sensors, very easy, 80$

Replacement for 2022-Present BMW... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MSXDK79...p_mob_ap_share

polakai · 04-28-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by atenzany62

check out slybrackets, I have one on my car and works great. I center mounted it on the lower grille. My car does not have the adaptive radar option. You can also offset it to the side, it's adjustable in many ways. I fiddled with it for about an hour trying to get the perfect position and setting. I had to get the separate leveler from them later on, so the plate sits straight and flush with the bumper.

Hey bud! Have a quick question - I just installed similar drilless brackets, but when only when I've been installing I recognized that there's active grill shutters behind. Could you please let me know if you had any issues since you've been driving with it for a while?

polakai · 04-28-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M_85

I received my sly bracket license plate holder today. I placed mine to the right on the lower grille. No issues with the install and the leveler I purchased from them. No sensors blocked as well. Overall a great product and it's secured tightly as well.

Same question as I just posted above. Also just installed slybrakets but only today recognized that G42 has active shutters behind the grill, so wondering if you experienced any issues with car cooling?

DriftKing860 · 04-28-2022, 07:04 PM

Anyone have pics of sto and sho ?

emcee1011 · 04-28-2022, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by polakai

Same question as I just posted above. Also just installed slybrakets but only today recognized that G42 has active shutters behind the grill, so wondering if you experienced any issues with car cooling?

I've read the active shutters are only in the upper kidney grilles. Mounting the plate in front of the lower grille should be fine.

polakai · 04-29-2022, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by emcee1011

I've read the active shutters are only in the upper kidney grilles. Mounting the plate in front of the lower grille should be fine.

That's what I read as well, but then, when I was installing the plate holder yesterday I recognized that behind the grill there are horizontal shutters as well, so I got confused and decided to reach out to people here

emcee1011 · 04-29-2022, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by polakai

That's what I read as well, but then, when I was installing the plate holder yesterday I recognized that behind the grill there are horizontal shutters as well, so I got confused and decided to reach out to people here

Hmm, confusing indeed. I went off of the multiple posts here about people ordering the sly bracket. I didn't even see anything online mentioning an active lower grille. I already have mine set up and ready for the car to arrive. Not really alarming since I don't really think it would affect anything having a plate mounted in front of the lower grille, but peace of mind down the road might be necessary for me.

a358970751 · 05-08-2022, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zzyjason

After sometime with carvespeed, they got me a fit for a tow hook plate holder!

It seems like it does not block any sensor and camera

Link please ?

2slo4q1 · 01-15-2023, 10:32 PM

Hi All,

New user here. I've read through all the posts and was wondering if anyone had any further opinion on these? I need to get a front plate holder as I've just received plates for my 230i, M Sport front. Has anyone had any issues with sensors at all or other challenges?

US Mill Works looked really good and had a quick release tow hook plate for the previous generation. That would be ideal for quick washes and to avoid wear on the tow hook threads themselves long term. Has anyone used it?

Thanks for any advice you can all provide!

PP3121 · 01-16-2023, 08:23 AM

I use this one:

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...plate-mount-1/

No apparent issues with sensors. Almost 3 months using this mount.

2slo4q1 · 01-16-2023, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PP3121

I use this one:

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...plate-mount-1/

No apparent issues with sensors. Almost 3 months using this mount.

Thanks for that! It was the first one I found and in this list so good to know it works. How long does it take to get off to take it through a wash, or how necessary is that to do if tight to the body?

PP3121 · 01-16-2023, 10:57 AM

Easy to take off with the quick removal set up. Have not used in car wash; however, I would absolutely remove it since the outer portion does protrude a bit and may get caught on something. When I wash by hand, I have to be careful around it; got my cleaning sponge caught on it the first time after installing. Learned quickly to be more careful around the mount or remove it.

2slo4q1 · 01-16-2023, 07:56 PM

I see. I would normally go for a touchless wash option, but I got free washes for life with the vehicle and will probably exploit that. I guess the main concern is wear on the threads and time to take it off. I'm not precious about the car. I'd like to keep it beautiful, but at the end of the day, I'll try to save time, too - I mean on washes.

PP3121 · 01-17-2023, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 2slo4q1

I got free washes for life with the vehicle

Do tell?

02-04-2022, 06:05 AM	#46
kel445 Private 75 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	I'm familiar with the sto n show, as I nearly bought one for my '08 Bullitt. Good idea. Maybe I'll work something out before my vehicle arrives. I'd prefer to center mount it but in the lower grill area. I did not elect any of the sensor options, so maybe I'll be okay. The more I think about it, I agree, drilling would only be a last option. Thanks for the persuasive suggestion!!
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02-11-2022, 04:48 PM	#49
tubingchamp Private First Class 103 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	Ended up going with a local guy: https://www.rho-plate.ca/products/bm...22191389&_ss=r - Canadian Link https://www.rho-plate.com/products/b...7f97c62f&_ss=r - US Link Do like so far. I aligned it a bit crooked, but feels good, very adjustable. Also shipped same day. View post on imgur.com
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02-12-2022, 05:38 AM	#50
AndyTurboI6 New Member 29 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240i Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NW New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Fantastic, I just ordered one from RHO-plates. Thanks for share that information. Now if I can just get my car.
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03-04-2022, 03:34 PM	#53
TUG_H1LL New Member 33 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Installed no problem, no issues with sensors, very easy, 80$ Replacement for 2022-Present BMW... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MSXDK79...p_mob_ap_share
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04-28-2022, 07:04 PM	#56
DriftKing860 Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Passat Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: CT - Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Anyone have pics of sto and sho ?
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01-15-2023, 10:32 PM	#61
2slo4q1 New Member 26 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hi All, New user here. I've read through all the posts and was wondering if anyone had any further opinion on these? I need to get a front plate holder as I've just received plates for my 230i, M Sport front. Has anyone had any issues with sensors at all or other challenges? US Mill Works looked really good and had a quick release tow hook plate for the previous generation. That would be ideal for quick washes and to avoid wear on the tow hook threads themselves long term. Has anyone used it? Thanks for any advice you can all provide!
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01-16-2023, 08:23 AM	#62
PP3121 Lieutenant 358 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	I use this one: https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...plate-mount-1/ No apparent issues with sensors. Almost 3 months using this mount.
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01-16-2023, 10:57 AM	#64
PP3121 Lieutenant 358 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Easy to take off with the quick removal set up. Have not used in car wash; however, I would absolutely remove it since the outer portion does protrude a bit and may get caught on something. When I wash by hand, I have to be careful around it; got my cleaning sponge caught on it the first time after installing. Learned quickly to be more careful around the mount or remove it.
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01-16-2023, 07:56 PM	#65
2slo4q1 New Member 26 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I see. I would normally go for a touchless wash option, but I got free washes for life with the vehicle and will probably exploit that. I guess the main concern is wear on the threads and time to take it off. I'm not precious about the car. I'd like to keep it beautiful, but at the end of the day, I'll try to save time, too - I mean on washes.
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