No front license plates?

scottz5 · 07-18-2005, 09:45 PM

My CA did it for me. It says in smaller scary letters (as per Jackie). I was so worried she would forget it. She took the plate frame out of the car and has it in her desk, then she put the scary font on my car. lol. She is great to deal with and she can be found at Circle BMW NJ.

bmwboy29 · 07-18-2005, 09:54 PM

Massachusetts its the law to have two plates as well and I am not looking forward to it, but hey I have to comply with the law... oh well...

jetmechG550 · 07-18-2005, 10:42 PM

IN is a one plate state, thankfully, we have the most hideous plates and really they are about as thick as a beer can. Most screws for holding plates have a small shank or shoulder but with an IN plate and even a frame, they shank out and the plate still flops around. I have to put some shims in mine to stop it. When I lived in IL, I used to carry the front plate in my trunk or behind the seat when I had a p/u truck, kinda mangled up. If I was ever questioned I would just say it was pulled off, fell off, got hung up on something and came off, etc. It's not a mover if I remember right. I'm not condoning breaking the law... oh wait who's kinding who, sure I am, after all it's a rediculous law. BTW for all you that in Chicago, the CPD do have much worse things to worry about than crap like that!

Jay_328 · 07-18-2005, 11:53 PM

I live in Va. where a front plate is required. Been driving without for years, no problems at all. I asked the dealer not to attach it. I do carry the bracket in my truck, just in case. (lol) I get as many compliments on the look of my car without a front plate as I get asked, "How do you get away with driving without a front plate?"

Swoosh · 07-19-2005, 04:37 AM

Here in Canada (well Alberta anyway), no front plate is required period, so my E90 is seamless upfront (sweet).

When I lived in Los Angeles, I got pulled over once by a cop because the license plate on my car was on the front dash.

But the reason the officer said he stopped me was because in case of an accident, it's very dangerous to have your license plate there because it can fly back and comes right at your head.

scottz5 · 07-19-2005, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwboy29

Massachusetts its the law to have two plates as well and I am not looking forward to it, but hey I have to comply with the law... oh well...

Why? I am sure it is a small fine, not jail time. It is only a MV law after all.

Frank_NJ · 07-19-2005, 07:28 AM

No front plate for me. I am also in NJ and have never had a issue with it. Where about in NJ are you Scottz5? My office is right next door to Circle.

scottz5 · 07-19-2005, 07:50 AM

I live in Toms River and work in Jackson. Hey look out yor window and see if my car is ok JK. I never use a front plate. Even my wifes Lexus RX330 has no plate as per her request. She hates front plates too. We also both have are windows tinted and have no problems. Most PO dont care about front plates and if it is a nice car they almost always overlook it. I dont understand why so many people are scared. No plate just looks clean imo.

Frank_NJ · 07-19-2005, 09:14 AM

I am in North Dover off New Hampshire. Are you going to the meet in a couple of weeks?

scottz5 · 07-19-2005, 09:35 AM

I live off Old Freehold. I may it depends on my wife and what she has going on that day.

brad4221x · 07-19-2005, 11:50 AM

What about Europeon Dev. You drive it around Europe with a front license plate. Are there not holes in it when you get it home?

jetmechG550 · 07-19-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brad4221x

What about Europeon Dev. You drive it around Europe with a front license plate. Are there not holes in it when you get it home?

From what I have been reading the answer is yes. I guess they used to affix the tag with some strong double sided tape but are no longer doing that.

BMW 2006 · 07-22-2005, 05:22 PM

Good luck!!! I'm so ticked...I must have told my salesperson a million times ..
DO NOT DRILL lic holes in MY bumper! He wrote a note and placed it on the DASH ...... they didn't read it!! Now.. I am too .. dealing with the problem!
Just picked up my car 3 days ago. What do you think of the Bumper Plugs at
www.bumperplugs.com ?

scottz5 · 07-22-2005, 09:09 PM

They are better then a plate!

larryn · 07-23-2005, 08:31 AM

In Massachusetts, they've required front licence plates since the red/white/blue plates came out in mid 90's. I've never put on a front plate yet, and have had not one problem. My e36, both e46's and now my e90 do not have one on it. I did use double sided strips and mounted the ED plate up front, to cover the ED screw holes (yes, they are definitely there). The front looks cleaner with no plate/only euro plate, imho.

scottz5 · 07-23-2005, 10:30 AM

Nice and Clean!

Frank_NJ · 07-23-2005, 11:08 AM

Hey Scott....which tint shop did you use? Did they do the back window in one piece?

KUweatherman · 07-23-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

Why? I am sure it is a small fine, not jail time. It is only a MV law after all.

WTFM8? Questioning a person about why they should follow the law?

"I dont like that law, so I won't follow it."

My point has been made in the previous 5000 no front plate threads, so that is all I'll say.

edit: And I see I made a mark on this thread earlier too.

scottz5 · 07-23-2005, 01:10 PM

I used auto connections on rt. 37. $235.00 and yes the back in one piece.

scottz5 · 07-23-2005, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KUweatherman

WTFM8? Questioning a person about why they should follow the law?

"I dont like that law, so I won't follow it."

My point has been made in the previous 5000 no front plate threads, so that is all I'll say.

edit: And I see I made a mark on this thread earlier too.

True and it is a dumb law.

nick0 · 07-25-2005, 08:51 PM

I just took off my front plate mount, and I realized that my dealer had used self-tapping screws, which deformed 1 cm around the hole! :mad: Are these things removable? If not, it's really a shame because I already ordered bumperplugs for my sapphire black car!

Any solutions?

CC 330i · 07-25-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

My CA did it for me. It says in smaller scary letters (as per Jackie). I was so worried she would forget it. She took the plate frame out of the car and has it in her desk, then she put the scary font on my car. lol. She is great to deal with and she can be found at Circle BMW NJ.

So far Circle Parts dept has been great to deal with too. I did mail order some parts for them and they shipped them pretty promptly.

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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	My CA did it for me. It says in smaller scary letters (as per Jackie). I was so worried she would forget it. She took the plate frame out of the car and has it in her desk, then she put the scary font on my car. lol. She is great to deal with and she can be found at Circle BMW NJ. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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07-18-2005, 09:54 PM	#24
bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Massachusetts its the law to have two plates as well and I am not looking forward to it, but hey I have to comply with the law... oh well...
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07-18-2005, 10:42 PM	#25
jetmechG550 Private 10 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	IN is a one plate state, thankfully, we have the most hideous plates and really they are about as thick as a beer can. Most screws for holding plates have a small shank or shoulder but with an IN plate and even a frame, they shank out and the plate still flops around. I have to put some shims in mine to stop it. When I lived in IL, I used to carry the front plate in my trunk or behind the seat when I had a p/u truck, kinda mangled up. If I was ever questioned I would just say it was pulled off, fell off, got hung up on something and came off, etc. It's not a mover if I remember right. I'm not condoning breaking the law... oh wait who's kinding who, sure I am, after all it's a rediculous law. BTW for all you that in Chicago, the CPD do have much worse things to worry about than crap like that!
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07-18-2005, 11:53 PM	#26
Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	I live in Va. where a front plate is required. Been driving without for years, no problems at all. I asked the dealer not to attach it. I do carry the bracket in my truck, just in case. (lol) I get as many compliments on the look of my car without a front plate as I get asked, "How do you get away with driving without a front plate?"
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07-19-2005, 04:37 AM	#27
Swoosh Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Honda Accord EXR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Here in Canada (well Alberta anyway), no front plate is required period, so my E90 is seamless upfront (sweet). When I lived in Los Angeles, I got pulled over once by a cop because the license plate on my car was on the front dash. But the reason the officer said he stopped me was because in case of an accident, it's very dangerous to have your license plate there because it can fly back and comes right at your head.
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07-19-2005, 07:28 AM	#29
Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	No front plate for me. I am also in NJ and have never had a issue with it. Where about in NJ are you Scottz5? My office is right next door to Circle.
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07-19-2005, 07:50 AM	#30
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I live in Toms River and work in Jackson. Hey look out yor window and see if my car is ok JK. I never use a front plate. Even my wifes Lexus RX330 has no plate as per her request. She hates front plates too. We also both have are windows tinted and have no problems. Most PO dont care about front plates and if it is a nice car they almost always overlook it. I dont understand why so many people are scared. No plate just looks clean imo. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone Last edited by scottz5; 07-19-2005 at 08:02 AM..
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I live off Old Freehold. I may it depends on my wife and what she has going on that day. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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07-19-2005, 11:50 AM	#33
brad4221x Private 10 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E-90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Albany, Indiana iTrader: (0)	What about Europeon Dev. You drive it around Europe with a front license plate. Are there not holes in it when you get it home?
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07-22-2005, 05:22 PM	#35
BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	Good luck!!! I'm so ticked...I must have told my salesperson a million times .. DO NOT DRILL lic holes in MY bumper! He wrote a note and placed it on the DASH ...... they didn't read it!! Now.. I am too .. dealing with the problem! Just picked up my car 3 days ago. What do you think of the Bumper Plugs at www.bumperplugs.com ?
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07-22-2005, 09:09 PM	#36
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	They are better then a plate! __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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07-23-2005, 08:31 AM	#37
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	In Massachusetts, they've required front licence plates since the red/white/blue plates came out in mid 90's. I've never put on a front plate yet, and have had not one problem. My e36, both e46's and now my e90 do not have one on it. I did use double sided strips and mounted the ED plate up front, to cover the ED screw holes (yes, they are definitely there). The front looks cleaner with no plate/only euro plate, imho.
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Nice and Clean! Attached Images __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	Hey Scott....which tint shop did you use? Did they do the back window in one piece? __________________ 2023 M340ix my Daily Driver G83 M4CV, F80 M3 CS, E30 M3, Z8, other various BMW's Ferrari F8
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I used auto connections on rt. 37. $235.00 and yes the back in one piece. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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07-25-2005, 08:51 PM	#43
nick0 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I just took off my front plate mount, and I realized that my dealer had used self-tapping screws, which deformed 1 cm around the hole! :mad: Are these things removable? If not, it's really a shame because I already ordered bumperplugs for my sapphire black car! Any solutions?
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