Front license plate...grrr

Built My Way · 04-29-2011, 08:35 AM

I'm looking for more on front license plate holders. There is a fully retractable one out there that is pretty cool but I may have to remove some of the plastic mesh from the bumper for it to fit. Does anyone use the tow hook type? Any problems with the plate assembly backing off from the threaded dowel? Thanks

335BBS · 04-29-2011, 09:05 AM

Tow hook one looks ridiculous. Whats wrong with the regular one?

edvc520 · 04-29-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Tow hook one looks ridiculous. Whats wrong with the regular one?

i guess he doesn't want to drill the bumper...
I made myself a licence plate bracket which needs to drill also, but not at a visible area

teamben158 · 04-29-2011, 09:40 AM

Autozone has a $10, 2 piece bracket that you can mount to the lip in the front grill and has two bolts that you can take out when you don't want to run the plate. The bracket is barely noticeable at that point. It is chrome though, so I'd recommend painting it.

Search around and you should be able to find it. I'm just really lazy.

teamben158 · 04-29-2011, 09:45 AM

I decided to not be so lazy...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378549

I actually have the bracket, have it painted, but haven't put it on yet. I really don't want to put a front plate on, but know I have to.

Built My Way · 04-29-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Tow hook one looks ridiculous. Whats wrong with the regular one?

There isn't one and I don't want to drill.

Built My Way · 04-29-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by teamben158

I decided to not be so lazy...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378549

I actually have the bracket, have it painted, but haven't put it on yet. I really don't want to put a front plate on, but know I have to.

Thanks for that!

EliteAutoImports · 04-29-2011, 10:22 AM

Funny, I am in NB and bought a front plate bracket for my 335xi but I have resisted mounting it for the same reasons. I really don't want to drill the front of the car.

I have been driving since Feb with no front plate and so far no problems. I keep the front plate between the seats just in case though.

I just wish NB would go like NS and QC and drop the front plate requirement.

Built My Way · 04-29-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EliteAutoImport

Funny, I am in NB and bought a front plate bracket for my 335xi but I have resisted mounting it for the same reasons. I really don't want to drill the front of the car.

I have been driving since Feb with no front plate and so far no problems. I keep the front plate between the seats just in case though.

I just wish NB would go like NS and QC and drop the front plate requirement.

I hear you. Totally agree about going to one plate. Here's a great opportunity for NB to cut costs.
This one looks interesting:

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

edvc520 · 04-29-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Built My Way

I hear you. Totally agree about going to one plate. Here's a great opportunity for NB to cut costs.
This one looks interesting:

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

i built mine just like that though not height adjustable for around 15bux only
just source your part at canadian tire

335BBS · 04-29-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Built My Way

There isn't one and I don't want to drill.

Why don't you want to drill? Holes will always be covered by a plate. I don't get it. Please explain.

335BBS · 04-29-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EliteAutoImport

Funny, I am in NB and bought a front plate bracket for my 335xi but I have resisted mounting it for the same reasons. I really don't want to drill the front of the car.

I have been driving since Feb with no front plate and so far no problems. I keep the front plate between the seats just in case though.

I just wish NB would go like NS and QC and drop the front plate requirement.

Tickets are $150 in Toronto for no visible front plate.

BRAISKI · 04-29-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Tickets are $150 in Toronto for no visible front plate.

I heard that its also considered a Moving Violation, is that true?

Built My Way · 04-29-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Why don't you want to drill? Holes will always be covered by a plate. I don't get it. Please explain.

The no holes option is better for resale in my opinion. It would also appeal to buyers living in provinces who don't need a front plate. I am willing to drill holes up under the bumper as long as they can't be seen head on.

Speeze · 04-29-2011, 02:04 PM

I don't find the front license plate so bad on the E90. At least we have a flat area for it. Some cars have too much curvature in the front and the plate has to hang down. That looks bad, imo.

nicocho · 04-29-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BRAISKI

I heard that its also considered a Moving Violation, is that true?

nope

not a moving violation, no demerit points.

Belarus · 04-29-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Built My Way

The no holes option is better for resale in my opinion . It would also appeal to buyers living in provinces who don't need a front plate. I am willing to drill holes up under the bumper as long as they can't be seen head on.

picus · 04-29-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Tickets are $150 in Toronto for no visible front plate.

$110.

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Originally Posted by nicocho

nope

not a moving violation, no demerit points.

There was a rumor they were going to change it to a moving violation, but they haven't yet.

Generally speaking if you get one you can fight it and either a) never get a court date or b) show up and show it has been corrected.

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EliteAutoImports 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Sport/Nav/Prem Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Darlings Island, NB iTrader: (0)	Funny, I am in NB and bought a front plate bracket for my 335xi but I have resisted mounting it for the same reasons. I really don't want to drill the front of the car. I have been driving since Feb with no front plate and so far no problems. I keep the front plate between the seats just in case though. I just wish NB would go like NS and QC and drop the front plate requirement.
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Speeze Private 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I don't find the front license plate so bad on the E90. At least we have a flat area for it. Some cars have too much curvature in the front and the plate has to hang down. That looks bad, imo.
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