Euro front license plate. Yes or no?

wontonbomb · 01-02-2012, 01:48 PM

LOL, some folks on this forum will defend their personal preferences to the grave regardless of how ridiculous and contradicting they sound.

I've had my front euro plates (red temp ones) on since my Euro Delivery trip in 2009. It even has the expiration date nicely stamped on it. Not to mention, I still have my freeway passes on my windshield from Germany and Austria! Personally, I feel that my ED trip was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and I'm damn proud of it. Additionally, I think the plates looks awesome and certainly matches my red decals on my TE37 SL rims!

There is sentimental value to my front plates and I'm sure as hell not going to let someone tell me otherwise.

wontonbomb · 01-02-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I drive a 3/4 ton Dodge Ram. It was made in Mexico. Should I have a Mexican front plate?

It would be awesome though. But you'll probably get pulled over quicker than you can convert 0-100km/h 4.7 sec to mph.

armyav8tor · 01-02-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by iczer34

LOL, some folks on this forum will defend their personal preferences to the grave regardless of how ridiculous and contradicting they sound.

I've had my front euro plates (red temp ones) on since my Euro Delivery trip in 2009. It even has the expiration date nicely stamped on it. Not to mention, I still have my freeway passes on my windshield from Germany and Austria! Personally, I feel that my ED trip was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and I'm damn proud of it. Additionally, I think the plates looks awesome and certainly matches my red decals on my TE37 SL rims!

There is sentimental value to my front plates and I'm sure as hell not going to let someone tell me otherwise.

hova00 · 01-02-2012, 03:19 PM

Aesthetically speaking i would say lose the plate. Thankfully my state doesnt require them either.

Jack28 · 01-02-2012, 03:37 PM

I like the Euro plate as I had my E46 and E92's both registered in Germany and stil have them both, But IMHO, I think your front end looks much cleaner without the front plate... Thats just me...

Stronghammer · 01-02-2012, 04:45 PM

I drive a 3/4 ton Dodge Ram. It was made in Mexico. Should I have a Mexican front plate?[/QUOTE]

Yes. As for me I have a kick ass M3 built in Germany, picked up at the Welt, driven on the autobahn and over Stelvio pass. People love to hear about our European delivery. If you also had a great trip in Mexico picking up your Ram, eating tacos and drinking tequila display your Mexican plates and tell your friends all about it

wontonbomb · 01-02-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rhird

If you also had a great trip in Mexico picking up your Ram, eating tacos and drinking tequila display your Mexican plates and tell your friends all about it

That'd be a cool story bro

Poofyo101 · 01-03-2012, 08:38 AM

Put the euro plate behind the rear plate. Best of BOTH worlds.

Gkap · 01-03-2012, 11:17 AM

not a fan.

Mr Kleen · 02-06-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm keeping my euro plate on when I move back and I couldn't care less what other people think. I worked hard to get a job here, I worked hard to make a life here, I'm going to enjoy the memories of my time here.
Haters gonna hate...

TTG · 02-06-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kleen

I'm keeping my euro plate on when I move back and I couldn't care less what other people think. I worked hard to get a job here, I worked hard to make a life here, I'm going to enjoy the memories of my time here.
Haters gonna hate...

+1

If your Euro plates are REAL then leave it on the way you like it. Big no no for people who get them made with bunch of German charters and put them up...

I am exact opposite of you in that regard though.... I have no plate up front but my ED plate is under my US plate as a souvenir....

When you do ED on a Volvo, their brackets are actually designed to hold both the Euro plate and the US plates....

swooo · 02-07-2012, 01:21 AM

looks cleaner without

armyav8tor · 02-09-2012, 05:41 AM

I know there is a larger population with euro plates on. I just saw pictures taken at a MORR meet and there are 5 cars with front temp plates.

Singletrack · 02-09-2012, 12:26 PM

It will look amazing either way honestly. I think BMW designers would say NO LICENSE PLATE though ; )

Singletrack · 02-09-2012, 12:35 PM

The responses in this thread are comical. Implying that the OP is trying to be a poser, despite having had the car registered in Germany, or better yet that he is trying to be a braggart. He just wanted to rap about style, and people act like morons.

Show some respect to another human being; not to mention one that is serving his country.

People on this forum need to smoke more weed and have more sex.

bavarian19 · 02-09-2012, 01:48 PM

No. If you really like the plate, hang it in your garage.

Vybz · 02-09-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

No. If you really like the plate, hang it in your garage.

Hahaha finally someone said what I was thinking!! You can keep your euro plate as a memento and a reminder of the memories and experiences you had in Germany. Who wouldn't want to? but if you TRULY started this thread for cosmetic input, imo there is no way that the car could ever look better with ANY plate on, then the way it looks clean.

Heck... put it on the forward facing wall in your garage, every time you get in and out of your M it'll be a reminder, but unless you're really trying to put it out to the public that you've been to Germany in the car, I see no reason to advertise with the plate on the vehicle.

My 2 cents. Definitely keep the plate, just not on the front bumper. Ultimately as a lot of people pointed out, it's your car man, do you, but personally I'd be lying if I said the car looked better with the plate on.

Off topic: I'm assuming that picture is of Officer housing? I'm impressed, that's probably the nicest base housing I've ever seen.

davem3fan · 03-02-2012, 10:58 AM

I like the fact that it adds something different to the front of the car.
Genuine plates are authentic and custom ones are fun.

The only mistake you made was asking such a question on a forum, where opinions are like buttholes. Everyone has one, and many of them stink.

bentone · 03-22-2012, 06:27 PM

I'm thinking about going the double sided tape route. Can anybody recommend a brand strong enough to hold the plate but not strong enough to damage the paint?

davem3fan · 03-22-2012, 06:52 PM

2" wide industrial Velcro. Works GREAT.
Won't let the plate fly, either.

Get as many plates as you like.
Like a cheap-o 007 Revolving Number plate...

Put the male (hook) Velcro on the car and the loop (fuzzy) Velcro on the plates.

khanyam4 · 03-22-2012, 10:33 PM

I like it, if your in the state get one that actually matches your carolina plate in the back.

esquire · 03-22-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PINHEAD

i dont have issues, my euro car is riced the fuck out and I love it but its my car so I do what i want. but i wont rock something on my car to prove a point or a story.

I disagree. I would say you have serious issues. Every post I've seen you make has been extremely negative or sharply critical. Hate life any? You need to relax.

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01-02-2012, 01:48 PM	#45
wontonbomb Captain 121 Rep 798 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	LOL, some folks on this forum will defend their personal preferences to the grave regardless of how ridiculous and contradicting they sound. I've had my front euro plates (red temp ones) on since my Euro Delivery trip in 2009. It even has the expiration date nicely stamped on it. Not to mention, I still have my freeway passes on my windshield from Germany and Austria! Personally, I feel that my ED trip was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and I'm damn proud of it. Additionally, I think the plates looks awesome and certainly matches my red decals on my TE37 SL rims! There is sentimental value to my front plates and I'm sure as hell not going to let someone tell me otherwise.
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01-02-2012, 03:19 PM	#48
hova00 Major 1191 Rep 1,360 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (7)	Aesthetically speaking i would say lose the plate. Thankfully my state doesnt require them either.
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01-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#49
Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I like the Euro plate as I had my E46 and E92's both registered in Germany and stil have them both, But IMHO, I think your front end looks much cleaner without the front plate... Thats just me... __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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01-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#50
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	I drive a 3/4 ton Dodge Ram. It was made in Mexico. Should I have a Mexican front plate?[/QUOTE] Yes. As for me I have a kick ass M3 built in Germany, picked up at the Welt, driven on the autobahn and over Stelvio pass. People love to hear about our European delivery. If you also had a great trip in Mexico picking up your Ram, eating tacos and drinking tequila display your Mexican plates and tell your friends all about it __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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01-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#52
Poofyo101 Major 56 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (9) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW M3 [0.00]	Put the euro plate behind the rear plate. Best of BOTH worlds. __________________ 12 E92 M3-AW/FR-20" BBS LM-Painted Reflectors-BMW Gloss Black Grills + Gills-BMW Performance LED Wheel-BMW Carbon Performance Spoiler-Akra Evolution-Stoptech Trophy
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01-03-2012, 11:17 AM	#53
Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	not a fan.
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02-06-2012, 03:40 PM	#54
Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	I'm keeping my euro plate on when I move back and I couldn't care less what other people think. I worked hard to get a job here, I worked hard to make a life here, I'm going to enjoy the memories of my time here. Haters gonna hate...
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02-07-2012, 01:21 AM	#56
swooo Cactus legs 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '01 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	looks cleaner without __________________ '01 330i
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02-09-2012, 05:41 AM	#57
armyav8tor n1smo 97 Rep 1,483 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S [0.00] 2016 Corvette Z06 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00]	I know there is a larger population with euro plates on. I just saw pictures taken at a MORR meet and there are 5 cars with front temp plates.
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02-09-2012, 12:26 PM	#58
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	It will look amazing either way honestly. I think BMW designers would say NO LICENSE PLATE though ; )
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02-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#59
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	The responses in this thread are comical. Implying that the OP is trying to be a poser, despite having had the car registered in Germany, or better yet that he is trying to be a braggart. He just wanted to rap about style, and people act like morons. Show some respect to another human being; not to mention one that is serving his country. People on this forum need to smoke more weed and have more sex.
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02-09-2012, 01:48 PM	#60
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	No. If you really like the plate, hang it in your garage.
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03-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#62
davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	I like the fact that it adds something different to the front of the car. Genuine plates are authentic and custom ones are fun. The only mistake you made was asking such a question on a forum, where opinions are like buttholes. Everyone has one, and many of them stink. __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50)
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03-22-2012, 06:27 PM	#63
bentone Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3/'79 911SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about going the double sided tape route. Can anybody recommend a brand strong enough to hold the plate but not strong enough to damage the paint?
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03-22-2012, 06:52 PM	#64
davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	2" wide industrial Velcro. Works GREAT. Won't let the plate fly, either. Get as many plates as you like. Like a cheap-o 007 Revolving Number plate... Put the male (hook) Velcro on the car and the loop (fuzzy) Velcro on the plates. Attached Images __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50) Last edited by davem3fan; 03-22-2012 at 08:20 PM.. Reason: added photos
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03-22-2012, 10:33 PM	#65
khanyam4 Ring Leader of G8X Trolls 802 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 33.7743° N, 117.9380° W iTrader: (0)	I like it, if your in the state get one that actually matches your carolina plate in the back.
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