DIY Front License Plate Mount

dkosawa · 04-09-2013, 11:15 PM

I'm not sure this is worthy of a DIY thread, but thought I would post it anyways just in case it helps someone. I just received my plates in the mail, but realized i didn't have mounting holes in my bumper. I was about to drill holes, but then decided I really didn't want to do that. So I came up with a way of mounting them utilizing the front grill. Check it out...

daniyo · 04-09-2013, 11:31 PM

Seen this on a few other cars, this is definitely a great option for no holes on the front bumper. Just gotta watch out for any snags that might pull or pry the plate from the front grill. Great job!

dkosawa · 04-09-2013, 11:47 PM

^ thx bro

Red_Baron · 04-10-2013, 12:00 AM

Put some felt on the back of the license plate. This will prevent scratches when your plates bang against the bumper when you're driving at high speeds.

dkosawa · 04-10-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Red_Baron

Put some felt on the back of the license plate. This will prevent scratches when your plates bang against the bumper when you're driving at high speeds.

I didn't mention it, but i had put some soft rubber back there.

And1M3 · 04-10-2013, 05:40 AM

Nice and cheap way to get a front license plate mount. Thanks for sharing.

AlpineE92M3 · 04-10-2013, 07:22 AM

Looks nice! I just use Velcro on the bumper. It's easy and comes right off when I want to.

lorinzo · 04-10-2013, 12:22 PM

Nice work.

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dkosawa Private Drives: 2009 M3 LMB E92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaverton Oregon Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	DIY Front License Plate Mount I'm not sure this is worthy of a DIY thread, but thought I would post it anyways just in case it helps someone. I just received my plates in the mail, but realized i didn't have mounting holes in my bumper. I was about to drill holes, but then decided I really didn't want to do that. So I came up with a way of mounting them utilizing the front grill. Check it out...
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04-09-2013, 11:31 PM	#2
daniyo Space Gray ZCP Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 108 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Seen this on a few other cars, this is definitely a great option for no holes on the front bumper. Just gotta watch out for any snags that might pull or pry the plate from the front grill. Great job!

04-09-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
dkosawa Private Drives: 2009 M3 LMB E92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaverton Oregon Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	^ thx bro

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AlpineE92M3 Currently Driving Drives: '13 Alpine White E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 258 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Looks nice! I just use Velcro on the bumper. It's easy and comes right off when I want to.