Is it possible to request this from my CA?

Bimmer5abi · 03-07-2007, 11:46 AM

I want it so they don't drill ANY holes in my front bumper for the liscense plate holder. In NY it's illegal not to have a plate on the front, but I want to put it on without drilling the bumper... can I ask them to do this, or will they throw a fit?

Master Deep · 03-07-2007, 11:48 AM

Yes they can. But they make u sign a contract so they aren't liable if u get pulled over for no front plate.

canucklion · 03-07-2007, 11:52 AM

it doesn't hurt to try

HyperM3 · 03-07-2007, 11:54 AM

You can ask them not to drill. They dont actually have to drill until the plates come in because until then, youll just have a registration tag in the window.

Ennio335i · 03-07-2007, 11:54 AM

i bought my e92 at westchester bmw in NY and i specifically told them not to drill into my front bumper. i didn't have to sign anything.

Master Deep · 03-07-2007, 11:56 AM

Make sure u tell them early. A lot of dealers drill into the cars as soon as they are off the truck (like the one i worked for). The only I didn't drill are the ones the Service Manager told the customers requested not to drill.

Clem · 03-07-2007, 12:12 PM

My tags have arrived at the dealer and I'll try to pick them up today. I asked about whether they required that it be installed by them and their answer was no. I'll just throw the front plate and bracket in the trunk and plead my case or just pay the fine - $55 or $65 in MD - when/if I get caught. Front plates suck!

Ryan(e92) · 03-07-2007, 12:15 PM

I have no holes and its illegal in california. You can request this on all orders.

DrGP · 03-07-2007, 12:35 PM

TELL THEM, you will not take the car if they put holes in the bumper. If they insist that you have a front license plate, have them attach it it the front with jifffy ties. Cut them off when you get home.

EDK99 · 03-07-2007, 01:09 PM

I wonder for the states that require a front license plate if you could use something like this that used the tow hook hole to mount it. http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=54810

Not sure how well it would work or even look but can be put on and taken off in a snap.

ed

Master Deep · 03-07-2007, 02:02 PM

I saw a pretty sweet license plate holder on a civic (no joke). You would press a button on the dash, and the LP would slide out from under the bumper, and then flip up exactly where the license plate is supposed to be.

iatacs19 · 03-07-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EK_335i

I wonder for the states that require a front license plate if you could use something like this that used the tow hook hole to mount it. http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=54810

Not sure how well it would work or even look but can be put on and taken off in a snap.

ed

I like that! Very clever.

Master Deep · 03-07-2007, 03:07 PM

Thing that sucks w/ those is that the officer can still pull u over. The plate has to be in the middle legally. But I guess the chance of them pulling u over will be a lot less.

Plus most officers won't pull u over only for not having a plate or having tints. It is usually tacked on to another bigger ticket like speeding or reckless driving.

Master Deep · 03-07-2007, 03:11 PM

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/Autol...o?itemid=PLATE

Something like this. There are different styles. This one flips down. There's another one that slides out, and then flips up. Depends on how much room is in the bumper.

Video:

http://members.cox.net/racecop/IMAG0054.AVI

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Master Deep Captain 44 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Yes they can. But they make u sign a contract so they aren't liable if u get pulled over for no front plate.
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Master Deep Captain 44 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Make sure u tell them early. A lot of dealers drill into the cars as soon as they are off the truck (like the one i worked for). The only I didn't drill are the ones the Service Manager told the customers requested not to drill.
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Clem Major 152 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	My tags have arrived at the dealer and I'll try to pick them up today. I asked about whether they required that it be installed by them and their answer was no. I'll just throw the front plate and bracket in the trunk and plead my case or just pay the fine - $55 or $65 in MD - when/if I get caught. Front plates suck!
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Ryan(e92) Captain 17 Rep 705 Posts Drives: SG M6 coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (6)	I have no holes and its illegal in california. You can request this on all orders.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	TELL THEM, you will not take the car if they put holes in the bumper. If they insist that you have a front license plate, have them attach it it the front with jifffy ties. Cut them off when you get home.
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EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I wonder for the states that require a front license plate if you could use something like this that used the tow hook hole to mount it. http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=54810 Not sure how well it would work or even look but can be put on and taken off in a snap. ed __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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Master Deep Captain 44 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I saw a pretty sweet license plate holder on a civic (no joke). You would press a button on the dash, and the LP would slide out from under the bumper, and then flip up exactly where the license plate is supposed to be.
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Master Deep Captain 44 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Thing that sucks w/ those is that the officer can still pull u over. The plate has to be in the middle legally. But I guess the chance of them pulling u over will be a lot less. Plus most officers won't pull u over only for not having a plate or having tints. It is usually tacked on to another bigger ticket like speeding or reckless driving.
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Master Deep Captain 44 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/Autol...o?itemid=PLATE Something like this. There are different styles. This one flips down. There's another one that slides out, and then flips up. Depends on how much room is in the bumper. Video: http://members.cox.net/racecop/IMAG0054.AVI
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