Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

gb007 · 01-13-2010, 04:36 PM

I haven't considered that because it would be illegal. Any modification or obstruction of the plate is considered "illegal". I wouldn't want to test a police officer...who is just looking for something to get you for.

Then again, maybe I would depending on how small the trim is. lol

spicoli024 · 01-13-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gb007

I haven't considered that because it would be illegal. Any modification or obstruction of the plate is considered "illegal". I wouldn't want to test a police officer...who is just looking for something to get you for.

Then again, maybe I would depending on how small the trim is. lol

It's about a half inch thick but real noticable on a black car. I'll post a pic later.

spicoli024 · 01-13-2010, 05:21 PM

^ Nevermind, just got home and after searching for my camera for a while I realized I threw it away at my friend's wedding a while back because it wasn't working at the time. I kind of regret that decision now.

Anyway, after measuring it, I can tell you it is just over half an inch wide, 10/16" to be exact.

gb007 · 01-13-2010, 05:33 PM

hmmm, maybe i will black out that little border after all. We are in 2010 and we can't produce edgeless borders on plates? Damn. The state is always so far behind in tech, yet, this company is actually 3rd party. Oh well.

thatarchitect · 01-13-2010, 08:21 PM

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Just got a black license plate (Texas DOT approved). I'm as excited about this as my exhaust...well not really.

I was just looking at those online last night. Black with white lettering for like 30 extra bucks if you take random numbers right?

thatarchitect · 01-13-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

^ Nevermind, just got home and after searching for my camera for a while I realized I threw it away at my friend's wedding a while back because it wasn't working at the time. I kind of regret that decision now.

Anyway, after measuring it, I can tell you it is just over half an inch wide, 10/16" to be exact.

5/8"?

gb007 · 01-13-2010, 08:36 PM

Yes, black with white lettering. The solid looks sharp although the price is not correct.

Once you look around the plates are expensive considering... the 30 price tag is if you paid for the tag for 10 years. I don't like anything that long.

thatarchitect · 01-13-2010, 09:15 PM

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Yes, black with white lettering. The solid looks sharp although the price is not correct.

Once you look around the plates are expensive considering... the 30 price tag is if you paid for the tag for 10 years. I don't like anything that long.

So what does it cost per year? Cause I hate the plates I just got. I dont need a mural across my plate.

BCA · 01-13-2010, 09:53 PM

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So what does it cost per year? Cause I hate the plates I just got. I dont need a mural across my plate.

If you want a plate with random numbers, you have two choices:

You can order one of the options from the txdmv site (http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/license_plates.htm), such as a collegiate plate, and it's $30 when you order and then an additional $30/year that's added to your registration. I've had several sets of Texas A&M plates over the last few years, all with random letters.

If you want one of the new backgrounds, you are talking about ordering from myplates.com, which you can access from the txdmv site. There is an option to order plates using one of the new backgrounds with random letters (choose "create a plate" and then "design series/background only"). I just checked the pricing and saw $55/year. They also have 5- and 10-year options.

gb007 · 01-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Yes, I chose the $55/year option. I selected design series/background only. I then chose random letters.

Side note: You can actually order and go back (adding random plate numbers to your cart). This can help you select the last two letters if you went through the alphabet. Depends on how patient and anal you are and what letter they are at.

Again, it's not worth wasting 10 minutes with, but you can play with the last two letters by adding multiples into the "shopping" cart...then removing all but the one plate you choose. Yes it is silly, but then again if your name was Bob Smith and they were at Plate ****BQ, BR, BS, etc....you could select your last two initials.

55 a year for the solid black with star, random letters, is not a bad choice.
Spending $195 per year for a custom phrase is not my idea. I'd rather spend that on tangible mods.

Finally, my idea was to get the solid black background...can't wait to replace the horrid new designed plates with this black plate.

BCA · 01-13-2010, 10:27 PM

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Side note: You can actually order and go back (adding random plate numbers to your cart). This can help you select the last two letters if you went through the alphabet. Depends on how patient and anal you are and what letter they are at.

Again, it's not worth wasting 10 minutes with, but you can play with the last two letters by adding multiples into the "shopping" cart...then removing all but the one plate you choose. Yes it is silly, but then again if your name was Bob Smith and they were at Plate ****BQ, BR, BS, etc....you could select your last two initials.

That's cool! I wasn't too crazy about my last two letters of "WS" when I ordered my current set a few months ago but I've gotten used to it. Would have been nice to have a couple more options...

thatarchitect · 01-13-2010, 10:56 PM

So is it $55 a year on top of the other fees or $55 total?

BCA · 01-13-2010, 11:57 PM

in addition to whatever your annual registration is now

thatarchitect · 01-14-2010, 12:13 AM

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in addition to whatever your annual registration is now

Dang. My dealer just mailed me my plates and they are uuuuuuuuuuugly. But Ill just wait til next year when I need to renew to sort all this out I think. I have already ordered a toll tag with the plates I have.

artifice · 01-14-2010, 12:17 AM

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^ Don't do it Edwin.

haha I will not... I'm not into stars, maybe ninja stars

artifice · 01-14-2010, 12:19 AM

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Dang. My dealer just mailed me my plates and they are uuuuuuuuuuugly. But Ill just wait til next year when I need to renew to sort all this out I think. I have already ordered a toll tag with the plates I have.

I can't stand the new tags... I have one on my truck and it pisses me off.

spicoli024 · 01-14-2010, 10:18 AM

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Spending $195 per year for a custom phrase is not my idea. I'd rather spend that on tangible mods.

It's fun having a plate that is meaningful to you IMO. I went this route. Relative to the grand total we spend on our cars each year, $195 is not too bad.

gb007 · 01-14-2010, 11:02 AM

Wait a second....two of you mentioned new tags and received your new tags etc.....you mean the blue, red, and white mural New DEFAULT Texas tags right?

I have high hopes on these black plates.

And spicolio24,
I hear ya. I'm just not a big fan of BIGM3 or FASTM3 on my tags. I like the black design but don't need a catch phrase. All personal preference. In my last SL500 I had personalized plates on it and looked more like a douchebag with personalized plates....lol. Then again, the car had a lot to do with that!

If the phrase was right it would probably be cool.

See ya!

artifice · 01-14-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gb007

Wait a second....two of you mentioned new tags and received your new tags etc.....you mean the blue, red, and white mural New DEFAULT Texas tags right?

I have high hopes on these black plates.

And spicolio24,
I hear ya. I'm just not a big fan of BIGM3 or FASTM3 on my tags. I like the black design but don't need a catch phrase. All personal preference. In my last SL500 I had personalized plates on it and looked more like a douchebag with personalized plates....lol. Then again, the car had a lot to do with that!

If the phrase was right it would probably be cool.

See ya!

Yea I have that crap mural lp on my SUV and I want to put it in a texas museum with all the other ridiculous cattle prongs and stuff. BLAH!

But my idea for my personal plate ********PATENTED BY ME********* If you take it I will find you and make your life hell.... "M3ANIE"

aw crap now that i look at it ... it looks like meanie but it also looks like m3 anie! SHIT.

gb007 · 01-14-2010, 11:52 AM

Do it! Yes, I read it to be Meanie with of course the focus being M3.

MMMM3 is also available.

I expect proceeds.

spicoli024 · 01-14-2010, 12:14 PM

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aw crap now that i look at it ... it looks like meanie but it also looks like m3 anie! SHIT.

ha I definitely read meanie too but you can add spaces to make it more clear. Mine reads "S54 M3" and I saw a great one the other day on a red SLK55 that made me laugh "RUT ROH"

artifice · 01-14-2010, 01:00 PM

k I might do it then.

01-13-2010, 04:36 PM	#2333
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I haven't considered that because it would be illegal. Any modification or obstruction of the plate is considered "illegal". I wouldn't want to test a police officer...who is just looking for something to get you for. Then again, maybe I would depending on how small the trim is. lol
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01-13-2010, 05:21 PM	#2335
spicoli024 Lieutenant 434 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 COMPETITION Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	^ Nevermind, just got home and after searching for my camera for a while I realized I threw it away at my friend's wedding a while back because it wasn't working at the time. I kind of regret that decision now. Anyway, after measuring it, I can tell you it is just over half an inch wide, 10/16" to be exact. __________________ *2021* ///M3 *Competition* 2018 BMW M3 Competition \| 2009 BMW E60 M5 \| 2008 Audi B7 RS4 \| 2006 BMW E46 M3 ZCP \| 2003 BMW M3 CP
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01-13-2010, 05:33 PM	#2336
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	hmmm, maybe i will black out that little border after all. We are in 2010 and we can't produce edgeless borders on plates? Damn. The state is always so far behind in tech, yet, this company is actually 3rd party. Oh well.
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01-13-2010, 08:36 PM	#2339
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Yes, black with white lettering. The solid looks sharp although the price is not correct. Once you look around the plates are expensive considering... the 30 price tag is if you paid for the tag for 10 years. I don't like anything that long.
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01-13-2010, 10:04 PM	#2342
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Yes, I chose the $55/year option. I selected design series/background only. I then chose random letters. Side note: You can actually order and go back (adding random plate numbers to your cart). This can help you select the last two letters if you went through the alphabet. Depends on how patient and anal you are and what letter they are at. Again, it's not worth wasting 10 minutes with, but you can play with the last two letters by adding multiples into the "shopping" cart...then removing all but the one plate you choose. Yes it is silly, but then again if your name was Bob Smith and they were at Plate ****BQ, BR, BS, etc....you could select your last two initials. 55 a year for the solid black with star, random letters, is not a bad choice. Spending $195 per year for a custom phrase is not my idea. I'd rather spend that on tangible mods. Finally, my idea was to get the solid black background...can't wait to replace the horrid new designed plates with this black plate.
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01-13-2010, 10:56 PM	#2344
thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	So is it $55 a year on top of the other fees or $55 total? __________________
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01-14-2010, 11:02 AM	#2350
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Wait a second....two of you mentioned new tags and received your new tags etc.....you mean the blue, red, and white mural New DEFAULT Texas tags right? I have high hopes on these black plates. And spicolio24, I hear ya. I'm just not a big fan of BIGM3 or FASTM3 on my tags. I like the black design but don't need a catch phrase. All personal preference. In my last SL500 I had personalized plates on it and looked more like a douchebag with personalized plates....lol. Then again, the car had a lot to do with that! If the phrase was right it would probably be cool. See ya!
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01-14-2010, 11:52 AM	#2352
gb007 Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Do it! Yes, I read it to be Meanie with of course the focus being M3. MMMM3 is also available. I expect proceeds.
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01-14-2010, 01:00 PM	#2354
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	k I might do it then.
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