gominigo vs rho license plate tow hook

Nicname · 11-21-2011, 05:37 PM

Just got my 2012 beauty last week and I've grown attached to the sexy look of a plateless front

but I live in NJ and I know tickets will be coming my way if I leave it without a plate.

Basically I just wanted to know which of these tow hook methods sticks out further?
Im leaning towards the rho plate because it comes with rubber foots to prevent the plate from scratching up against the bumper for whatever reason.
Inputs??

rjd598 · 11-21-2011, 06:17 PM

ive had gominigo for awhile now and i have no complaints. doesnt stick out imo and bumper has no scratches. super solid design and have had it for 6+months

Nicname · 11-21-2011, 08:08 PM

alright thanks. i just saw a video of it and it looks very sturdy!! it made me have second thoughts now

Azurite90M · 11-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicname

Just got my 2012 beauty last week and I've grown attached to the sexy look of a plateless front

but I live in NJ and I know tickets will be coming my way if I leave it without a plate.

Basically I just wanted to know which of these tow hook methods sticks out further?
Im leaning towards the rho plate because it comes with rubber foots to prevent the plate from scratching up against the bumper for whatever reason.
Inputs??

I have this one and it works great. Extremely sturdy and light. Adjustable. No rubbing against the bumper.

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

Nicname · 11-22-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azurite90M

I have this one and it works great. Extremely sturdy and light. Adjustable. No rubbing against the bumper.

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

aus · 11-22-2011, 06:00 PM

We have the GoMini and the plate actually bent on one side since the backing plate does not go all the way across the plate.

kwbunn · 01-05-2012, 10:13 PM

Based only on that picture above in the thread, I went to US Mill Works' site and checked out their license plate mount. From the information they had on their site, the part appeared well engineered.

I installed it today, and I was wrong. It's not just well engineered, it's over-engineered. The quality and fitiment is far beyond what I expected.

It's fantastic, and worth every penny I spent. There's a gimbal on the mount that allows you to angle the plate the way you want it. I have it angled to match (mostly) the front angle of my M3's bumper from the top. It looks really, really good.

Highly recommended.

spdy330 · 01-05-2012, 10:21 PM

I have had two gominigo's with no issues.

Echo M3 · 05-03-2012, 11:26 PM

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but which would you suggest to buy, if one wants to be able to remove/put on the tow hook plate holder quickly? Any suggestions?

Cheers

spdy330 · 05-03-2012, 11:31 PM

If you are looking for a quick disconnect then neither of these are for you. Sounds like you want the mfest quick release plate holder. I think it is pretty cool but at nearly 2 1/2 times the price of these it made it a hard sell for me.

Here you go:

http://www.mfestlab.com/ProductDetai...e=qckrelichldr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echo M3

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but which would you suggest to buy, if one wants to be able to remove/put on the tow hook plate holder quickly? Any suggestions?

Cheers

JDM3 · 05-04-2012, 07:46 AM

I'm on my second M in 3 years and never run a plate on any of my cars. Been pulled over once because of it and got out of a ticket. Just keep the plate in your back seat and when you see a cop put it in your window. Maybe I'm just lucky or because I'm nearly 40 with a perfect record. Personally, plates mounted off to the side scream boy racer!

spdy330 · 05-04-2012, 09:07 AM

You just described me

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SICKM

I'm on my second M in 3 years and never run a plate on any of my cars. Been pulled over once because of it and got out of a ticket. Just keep the plate in your back seat and when you see a cop put it in your window. Maybe I'm just lucky or because I'm nearly 40 with a perfect record. Personally, plates mounted off to the side scream boy racer!

budski · 05-08-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azurite90M

I have this one and it works great. Extremely sturdy and light. Adjustable. No rubbing against the bumper.

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

+1 for US Mill Works. My front license plate has gone thru the automatic car wash probably 20 times so far and it hasn't budged

11-21-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
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rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	ive had gominigo for awhile now and i have no complaints. doesnt stick out imo and bumper has no scratches. super solid design and have had it for 6+months
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Nicname Lieutenant Colonel 351 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	alright thanks. i just saw a video of it and it looks very sturdy!! it made me have second thoughts now
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	We have the GoMini and the plate actually bent on one side since the backing plate does not go all the way across the plate. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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kwbunn New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0)	US Mill works - Fantastic. Based only on that picture above in the thread, I went to US Mill Works' site and checked out their license plate mount. From the information they had on their site, the part appeared well engineered. I installed it today, and I was wrong. It's not just well engineered, it's over-engineered. The quality and fitiment is far beyond what I expected. It's fantastic, and worth every penny I spent. There's a gimbal on the mount that allows you to angle the plate the way you want it. I have it angled to match (mostly) the front angle of my M3's bumper from the top. It looks really, really good. Highly recommended. __________________ 2012 E93 M3 / 6MT / Individual Ruby Black / Individual Rust Brown
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spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I have had two gominigo's with no issues. Attached Images __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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Echo M3 Major 123 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Sorry to dig up an old thread, but which would you suggest to buy, if one wants to be able to remove/put on the tow hook plate holder quickly? Any suggestions? Cheers
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JDM3 Major 109 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Valley, NJ iTrader: (7)	I'm on my second M in 3 years and never run a plate on any of my cars. Been pulled over once because of it and got out of a ticket. Just keep the plate in your back seat and when you see a cop put it in your window. Maybe I'm just lucky or because I'm nearly 40 with a perfect record. Personally, plates mounted off to the side scream boy racer!
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