US Millworks tow hook license plate holder

rgoose18 · 09-16-2014, 04:12 PM

Anyone else running this?

I just installed mine and the thing sits so far off the front bumper it looks pretty silly. Wondering if I'm missing parts possibly??

Thanks for any help in advance

Ikendiken · 09-16-2014, 04:52 PM

I've got the lightened kit with the quick release clamp. I love it although I keep it in the trunk most of the time. The only complaint I have is the cotter pin for the quick release is a pain to put in because of how close the plate sits to the bumper when on the car.

Are you sure you got the right kit? Did you screw it in all the way?

Dr.K · 09-16-2014, 05:16 PM

Love mine, It fits pretty close to my bumper, did you get the right stem?

M3atman · 09-16-2014, 05:59 PM

mine is close to the bumper. i like it...lightened w/ quick release

STooK · 09-16-2014, 07:16 PM

I have the basic one and actually like how it sits off center. I kind of wish I got the lightened one though because that has more holes so more options to place the holder wherever you want. They are the best company though I've seen some crappy ones and none are as good as US Millworks.

aus · 09-16-2014, 08:41 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/search....rchid=35050180

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rgoose18 · 09-16-2014, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.K

Love mine, It fits pretty close to my bumper, did you get the right stem?

I'm thinking that may be the problem.

Were you guys able to tighten the stem 95% by hand with one last twist with the plate bolted on? With mine I had to bolt the plate on, spin it as much as I could without gouging the bumper, detach, loosen the 4 bolts, realign the plate & do the whole process over 10-15 times. Took about an hour and it's still not sitting close enough.

OC3 · 09-17-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgoose18

I'm thinking that may be the problem.

Were you guys able to tighten the stem 95% by hand with one last twist with the plate bolted on? With mine I had to bolt the plate on, spin it as much as I could without gouging the bumper, detach, loosen the 4 bolts, realign the plate & do the whole process over 10-15 times. Took about an hour and it's still not sitting close enough.

With the original (main) black anodized bolt that I received, I couldn't spin the license plate (which was affixed perpendicular to the length of said bolt), without gouging the bumper. Contacted US Millworks and, it turns out, they had a longer bolt.

Dr.K · 09-17-2014, 01:27 PM

I would just order a new stem if you have a stock bumper they make one specifically for the m3. It took me about 10 min to install, it's a pain to find the right spot.

Mmmdreamer · 09-18-2014, 07:25 AM

Got mine installed the other day after 3 no front plate tickets...really great quality build. I didn't bother with the lightened kit...almost comedic to save the 0.5lbs or whatever it may be...but I suppose that's the racer mentality lol...

ghost4blind · 09-18-2014, 08:44 AM

I tried calling them for like a week to ask him some questions and he never answered or called back so I said screw that company and went with a different one. I got one from GoMiniGo and I love the fitment

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Ikendiken Private First Class 2 Rep 126 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	I've got the lightened kit with the quick release clamp. I love it although I keep it in the trunk most of the time. The only complaint I have is the cotter pin for the quick release is a pain to put in because of how close the plate sits to the bumper when on the car. Are you sure you got the right kit? Did you screw it in all the way?
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Dr.K Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: boston iTrader: (3)	Love mine, It fits pretty close to my bumper, did you get the right stem?
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M3atman Lieutenant 69 Rep 562 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: UnFairfax,VA iTrader: (2)	mine is close to the bumper. i like it...lightened w/ quick release
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 727 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I have the basic one and actually like how it sits off center. I kind of wish I got the lightened one though because that has more holes so more options to place the holder wherever you want. They are the best company though I've seen some crappy ones and none are as good as US Millworks. __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/search....rchid=35050180 . __________________ 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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Dr.K Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: boston iTrader: (3)	I would just order a new stem if you have a stock bumper they make one specifically for the m3. It took me about 10 min to install, it's a pain to find the right spot.
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09-18-2014, 07:25 AM	#10
Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	Got mine installed the other day after 3 no front plate tickets...really great quality build. I didn't bother with the lightened kit...almost comedic to save the 0.5lbs or whatever it may be...but I suppose that's the racer mentality lol... __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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ghost4blind Lieutenant 31 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 2011 AW e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I tried calling them for like a week to ask him some questions and he never answered or called back so I said screw that company and went with a different one. I got one from GoMiniGo and I love the fitment __________________ 11 e92 AW M3 ZCP l Dinan Front Strut Braces l Dinan Midpipe l Dinan Exhaust l Dinan Intake l BPM Stage II Tune l Euro DCT l Euro MDM 05 m3 Gray/Black 6MT l Dinan Intake l Dinan Exhaust l Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace SOLD 05 330xi SOLD
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