Sad day

dcgolfdr · 01-17-2011, 09:45 AM

POPO made me put a plate on the front. After dodging for 2+ years 3 tickets in the past week.

kmarei · 01-17-2011, 12:58 PM

Same thing happened to me
Got the tow hook mounted one
No way am i drilling holes in my bumper
Now I just carry the number plate in the trunk

If I get pulled over I say sorry I forgot to reattach it after I washed my car
And i install it on the spot

bimmerfan08 · 01-17-2011, 02:09 PM

I got pulled the first day I bought my car from MD for this. I bought the corvette license plate braket since it uses 3M adhesive and was using that for awhile. I took the front plate off 3 months ago and havent had a problem since. It sits in the trunk if I ever run into issues

novablackm3 · 01-19-2011, 02:01 PM

hmm state or county? i've been just paying the tax..

huyner328 · 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

I've noticed they're really enforcing this as of late. I haven't had a plate on any of my cars stemming back to my 2001 328ci. Perhaps there's just too much free money out there in these frivolous tickets. In theory, they are secondary offenses right? Rarely have I gotten one while driving, more so the Alexandria Parking Enforcement jerks that write me up since I park on the street.

But Kmarei's method/excuse seems to be pretty damn good... may have to steal that one.

kmarei · 01-19-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by huyner328

But Kmarei's method/excuse seems to be pretty damn good... may have to steal that one.

tip
make sure you always have the updates registration sticker
and make sure the number plate looks dirty
you don't want to whip out a brand spankin' new number plate to show the officer

a few dead bugs won't hurt either, gives it an authentic look

dcgolfdr · 01-19-2011, 03:27 PM

Alexandria parking fatso is who's been giving me the business. I opted for the Skene design instead of the tow hook bracket. Both look terrible to me but better than a ticket on my windshield.

huyner328 · 01-19-2011, 03:34 PM

Is it Officer (Parking attendant) Fuller?

CP-E is making one (Tow Hook Plate) for the E9X Ms, should have mine test fitted this weekend.

dcgolfdr · 01-19-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Is it Officer (Parking attendant) Fuller?

CP-E is making one (Tow Hook Plate) for the E9X Ms, should have mine test fitted this weekend.

Is he the round guy that rolls around in that 3 wheeled cart?

huyner328 · 01-19-2011, 04:09 PM

She, and yes, very festively plump... if you're around N. Washington / Pitt / King areas.

dcgolfdr · 01-19-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by huyner328

She, and yes, very festively plump... if you're around N. Washington / Pitt / King areas.

I have seen her but I think her colleague, a round man, who also has one of those carts, got me. Not to steroetype, but I always see her eating when she is in that cart, not sure if its doughnuts, but certainly maintaining her caloric intake.

w00tw00t · 01-19-2011, 05:45 PM

where can I get one of these tow hook plate mounts from? Kmarei's idea is brilliant

kmarei · 01-19-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

where can I get one of these tow hook plate mounts from? Kmarei's idea is brilliant

Ask and ye shall find

http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-BMW.html

m4mehdi · 01-19-2011, 11:14 PM

When I bought my M3 I asked the dealer not to put a plate on the car and they said we can't let the car leave the dealership without both mounted plates! What the hell..

kmarei · 01-19-2011, 11:25 PM

I've never bought a car in Virginia
First one was from Maryland
My e30 m3 was from PA
My Audi was from NC
And my current M3 was from NY

huyner328 · 01-21-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcgolfdr

I have seen her but I think her colleague, a round man, who also has one of those carts, got me. Not to steroetype, but I always see her eating when she is in that cart, not sure if its doughnuts, but certainly maintaining her caloric intake.

Ahhhhh haha.

Haven't seen ya around Alexandria... you have a beater?

dcgolfdr · 01-21-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Ahhhhh haha.

Haven't seen ya around Alexandria... you have a beater?

I did have another car until recently, my office is in del ray so I am usually over there, but I do go to chipotle on king and st asaph quite often

bimmerfan08 · 01-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novablackm3

hmm state or county? i've been just paying the tax..

Im in williamsburg and blaksburg, VA

Captain Slow · 01-21-2011, 02:19 PM

I guess the tow-hook adapter is one solution, but pleeeeeze don't do the plastic chinese handcuffs and attach the front plate in bottom area of the bumper. It looks so ghetto...

Just one man's opinion

huyner328 · 01-21-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcgolfdr

I did have another car until recently, my office is in del ray so I am usually over there, but I do go to chipotle on king and st asaph quite often

Right on man. Buzz is one of my favorite shops aside from Misha's.

bavarian19 · 01-23-2011, 03:47 PM

I guess I have been lucky. 1.5 years with my E90 and 4 years with my E92. No front plate and no problems.

M3ltdown · 01-23-2011, 04:31 PM

I was getting tickets from that fat parking lady at work (USPTO) so I ended up using a tow hook mount to avoid any more problems.

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dcgolfdr Wheelsucker 199 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: Truck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (16)	Sad day POPO made me put a plate on the front. After dodging for 2+ years 3 tickets in the past week.
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kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	Same thing happened to me Got the tow hook mounted one No way am i drilling holes in my bumper Now I just carry the number plate in the trunk If I get pulled over I say sorry I forgot to reattach it after I washed my car And i install it on the spot
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dcgolfdr Wheelsucker 199 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: Truck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (16)	Alexandria parking fatso is who's been giving me the business. I opted for the Skene design instead of the tow hook bracket. Both look terrible to me but better than a ticket on my windshield.
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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]	Is it Officer (Parking attendant) Fuller? CP-E is making one (Tow Hook Plate) for the E9X Ms, should have mine test fitted this weekend.
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Captain Slow Private First Class 13 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 09' M3 Convertible Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	I guess the tow-hook adapter is one solution, but pleeeeeze don't do the plastic chinese handcuffs and attach the front plate in bottom area of the bumper. It looks so ghetto... Just one man's opinion __________________ AW/FR E93 M3 \| AA Pulley \| AA Signature Exhaust \| AA Software \| AC Schnitzer Springs \| H&R Spacers \| Custom Silver CF Front Lip \|
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