Virginia Front License Plat BOO

scrummie2 · 05-16-2011, 07:24 PM

Hey guys! Haven't been around in a while -- just traded in my '07 E92 335i for a '09 E93 M3. Alpine white over black. Pics to come in the garage when I can get a nice coat of wax on it.

More pedestrian question -- how many people actually drilled into their front bumpers for this stupid VA front plate? I see from the pics from the Philly Steak run last weekend that there were a few VA people there who left the front plate off. Anyone ever get pulled over/ticketed for that? Frequency if so?

Unless I can find a bracket that goes in the grill I might just flaunt tempt fate...man seems a sin to drill into that bumper. Maybe I can register the car in Penn or something...

Thanks guys!

DoNDoN · 05-16-2011, 07:29 PM

If you don't put it on you will eventually get pulled over for it. Once you get pulled over for it you are in their system and each time a cop pulls you over he will go check for your front plate.

scrummie2 · 05-16-2011, 07:33 PM

Yeah, I see from reading old posts (search first!) that many people just risk it. Dang

kmarei · 05-16-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoNDoN

If you don't put it on you will eventually get pulled over for it. Once you get pulled over for it you are in their system and each time a cop pulls you over he will go check for your front plate.

happened to me
but i thought no front plate is a secondady offense
meaning he can't pull you over for just that
but if he does pull you over for something else he can then ticket you for frnt plate

DoNDoN · 05-16-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

happened to me
but i thought no front plate is a secondady offense
meaning he can't pull you over for just that
but if he does pull you over for something else he can then ticket you for frnt plate

Nope.

VA can and will pull you over for anything.

Cptn Mo 703 · 05-16-2011, 08:02 PM

When I got my car I told them I would not accept it if they drilled holes in front, on my m3 I never got pulled over for just my front plates, I got pulled over tons for my exhaust and when the cop pulls you over they always check the front just so they can make a few more bucks if your missing it. But I've prob gotten 6-7 front plate tickets and I've paid for none of them. Beat them all. But like dondon said you will eventually prob be pulled over for no front plates.

mdosu · 05-16-2011, 09:46 PM

first of all, do not attach it on your grills. They're designed for airflow so don't restrict that.

Second, there are 2 alternatives with no hole plate mounts:

1. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ht=drill+plate

2. www.rhoplate.com

personally, I woudl go with rhoplate b/c it's easy and b/c of the multiple mounting angles.

scrummie2 · 05-17-2011, 04:59 AM

Thanks for the replies guys.

Came across this as well. Requires drilling but it's on the bottom of the bumper.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml

Suppose that'd be better than drilling it in the front.

dcgolfdr · 05-17-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by scrummie2

Thanks for the replies guys.

Came across this as well. Requires drilling but it's on the bottom of the bumper.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml

Suppose that'd be better than drilling it in the front.

I use this and works well. You do have to drill but it is on the underside, make sure you have a short drill because the lip get in the way.

Genro757 · 05-17-2011, 07:36 AM

I use the solution from Wheelsto. Never had an issue...especially down in Virginia Beach...the oceanfront is the worse..not worth the time to go to court for the ticket.

huyner328 · 05-17-2011, 10:16 AM

I still don't have one. Won't put one on. But I don't daily drive my car.... I've only gotten tickets while parked in Alexandria.

But, cp-e just made a tow-hook plate... real nice piece of work.

Slpnbyu · 05-17-2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrummie2

Thanks for the replies guys.

Came across this as well. Requires drilling but it's on the bottom of the bumper.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml

Suppose that'd be better than drilling it in the front.

I also have this bracket; it works great!

Kurohouou · 05-17-2011, 02:03 PM

No front plate for me. Just won't do it.

scrummie2 · 05-18-2011, 10:20 AM

Just ordered the Skene Design bracket. We'll see how it looks!

Jaylyons1 · 05-19-2011, 06:49 PM

rhoplate FTW! I want one of these myself. My car has already had the holes drilled but I'm debating getting them filled and getting the rhoplate whenever I get pulled over.

scrummie2 · 05-19-2011, 09:11 PM

Skene bracket arrived today. 2 days after paypal'ing. Wow. Looks great. They even included a drill bit. I don't even have my plates from the DMV yet to put it on.

MDyDinanM · 05-20-2011, 07:28 AM

you can always use magnets.

Put magnets on the back side of your bumper where the license plate would be, then put magnets on the back of the license plate (strong glue, or whatever).

That way you can have a magnet mount and remove, or put on the license plate anytime you want.

It has been done before:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467747

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180103

http://www.awdirect.com/magentic-lic...re/?CID=BASE08

YUN · 05-25-2011, 12:05 PM

I forced my dealer to drill mine and install the bracket along with tag. It's just an M3 not some exotic car, even then I wouldn't hesitate to drill it. I drive with piece of mind now without feeling guilty or braking the law.

Nine · 05-25-2011, 01:33 PM

I'm going to give the autozone thing a trial run this weekend. I wish it was enough to have it on the dash.

dcgolfdr · 05-25-2011, 01:50 PM

If anyone wants the Skene design I am taking mine off the car. I picked up a daily driver so plate is coming off!!
$25, half price

utfenix335i · 05-26-2011, 02:19 PM

Rhoplate Ftw. Simple, easy on, easy off, and looks great.

novablackm3 · 05-27-2011, 08:18 AM

you'll get a ticket in arlington / dc while parked. onetime in dc they requested a TOW as my parking meter was over due and no front plates.

I'm still not putting on plates :P

05-16-2011, 07:24 PM	#1
scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	Virginia Front License Plat BOO Hey guys! Haven't been around in a while -- just traded in my '07 E92 335i for a '09 E93 M3. Alpine white over black. Pics to come in the garage when I can get a nice coat of wax on it. More pedestrian question -- how many people actually drilled into their front bumpers for this stupid VA front plate? I see from the pics from the Philly Steak run last weekend that there were a few VA people there who left the front plate off. Anyone ever get pulled over/ticketed for that? Frequency if so? Unless I can find a bracket that goes in the grill I might just flaunt tempt fate...man seems a sin to drill into that bumper. Maybe I can register the car in Penn or something... Thanks guys! __________________ Coming soon
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05-16-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
DoNDoN Colonel 102 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	If you don't put it on you will eventually get pulled over for it. Once you get pulled over for it you are in their system and each time a cop pulls you over he will go check for your front plate. __________________
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scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	Yeah, I see from reading old posts (search first!) that many people just risk it. Dang __________________ Coming soon
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Cptn Mo 703 Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: my feet Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVa iTrader: (15) Garage List 2010 BMW e92 M3 ret ... [10.00] 2009 BMW e93 335i r ... [9.50]	When I got my car I told them I would not accept it if they drilled holes in front, on my m3 I never got pulled over for just my front plates, I got pulled over tons for my exhaust and when the cop pulls you over they always check the front just so they can make a few more bucks if your missing it. But I've prob gotten 6-7 front plate tickets and I've paid for none of them. Beat them all. But like dondon said you will eventually prob be pulled over for no front plates. __________________ 2008 Alpine White e93 335i- Sold 2009 Black Sap. Met. e93 335i- Sold 2010 Melbourne Red e92 M3- Sold
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05-16-2011, 09:46 PM	#7
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	first of all, do not attach it on your grills. They're designed for airflow so don't restrict that. Second, there are 2 alternatives with no hole plate mounts: 1. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ht=drill+plate 2. www.rhoplate.com personally, I woudl go with rhoplate b/c it's easy and b/c of the multiple mounting angles. Last edited by mdosu; 05-16-2011 at 09:52 PM..
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05-17-2011, 04:59 AM	#8
scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	Thanks for the replies guys. Came across this as well. Requires drilling but it's on the bottom of the bumper. http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml Suppose that'd be better than drilling it in the front. __________________ Coming soon
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05-17-2011, 07:36 AM	#10
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huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic 84 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Sp ... [10.00] 2012 Fiat Abarth [10.00]	I still don't have one. Won't put one on. But I don't daily drive my car.... I've only gotten tickets while parked in Alexandria. But, cp-e just made a tow-hook plate... real nice piece of work. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff
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05-17-2011, 02:03 PM	#13
Kurohouou Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Side iTrader: (1)	No front plate for me. Just won't do it.
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scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	Just ordered the Skene Design bracket. We'll see how it looks! __________________ Coming soon
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05-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#15
Jaylyons1 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: R32 GT-R/'16 IS300/Project TBD Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	rhoplate FTW! I want one of these myself. My car has already had the holes drilled but I'm debating getting them filled and getting the rhoplate whenever I get pulled over.
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scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	Skene bracket arrived today. 2 days after paypal'ing. Wow. Looks great. They even included a drill bit. I don't even have my plates from the DMV yet to put it on. __________________ Coming soon
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05-20-2011, 07:28 AM	#17
MDyDinanM OIF Veteran 246 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [6.88]	you can always use magnets. Put magnets on the back side of your bumper where the license plate would be, then put magnets on the back of the license plate (strong glue, or whatever). That way you can have a magnet mount and remove, or put on the license plate anytime you want. It has been done before: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467747 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180103 http://www.awdirect.com/magentic-lic...re/?CID=BASE08 __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.
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YUN Private First Class 22 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Potomac iTrader: (0)	I forced my dealer to drill mine and install the bracket along with tag. It's just an M3 not some exotic car, even then I wouldn't hesitate to drill it. I drive with piece of mind now without feeling guilty or braking the law.
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	I'm going to give the autozone thing a trial run this weekend. I wish it was enough to have it on the dash.
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05-25-2011, 01:50 PM	#20
dcgolfdr Wheelsucker 199 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: Truck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (16)	If anyone wants the Skene design I am taking mine off the car. I picked up a daily driver so plate is coming off!! $25, half price
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05-27-2011, 08:18 AM	#22
novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	you'll get a ticket in arlington / dc while parked. onetime in dc they requested a TOW as my parking meter was over due and no front plates. I'm still not putting on plates :P __________________ Huracán Performante 18- Novitec Springs \| RR SVR 19 \| G05 X5 M50i \| E70 11 X5M retired \| Jerez Black E92 10 m3 RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust
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