Front License Plate

ThorPR · 01-19-2010, 12:31 PM

I'm trying to find out if anybody temporarily put their front license plate on without drilling holes in the bumper. I'm stationed in Germany where it is a must and I'm trying to find a way of placing the plate without destroying the front until I get back to the US.

I know that some BMW owners use double sided tape but I have not seen it done on an M3. The front bumper is too round so I don't think it would work.

Any input on this dilemma would be appreciated.

Thanks...

OC ///M · 01-19-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorPR

Any input on this dilemma would be appreciated.

Thanks...

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artifice · 01-19-2010, 12:41 PM

There are some that mount to the toe hook... can't remember the brand. pm Shady1 I think he has it done on his.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=shady1

Look a couple of pictures down.

Vinja · 01-19-2010, 12:58 PM

I have mine on with 3M doubleside one parralell with it in the very middle about 6 inch piece and then 2 perpendicular on the sides. It is working well so far. I am USN in Spain

10M3MAN · 01-19-2010, 12:59 PM

That hidden one is awesome

TwistaStick · 01-19-2010, 01:13 PM

Tow hook plate bracket

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

SV Concepts III · 01-19-2010, 01:22 PM

We are working on a setup that will mount to the center grill area and hold the plate from the bottom so it does not block the center grill channel. Just got the prototype and will advise when production is ready.

TwistaStick · 01-19-2010, 01:28 PM

Hells yeah. Finally some useful products popping up again.

mexicanmike · 01-19-2010, 01:32 PM

What is the best solution for filling the holes if the dealer mounted the plate? Replace parts? Or is there a patch job that looks good?

1N54E92 · 01-19-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by artifice

There are some that mount to the toe hook... can't remember the brand. pm Shady1 I think he has it done on his.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=shady1

Look a couple of pictures down.

www.rhoplate.com

I had it on my 335i. the only issue that I had was that I was constantly adjusting it. it never "locked" in tight enough for a long time. it would get loose and I had to tighten it . maybe I should have used "loctite".

MWorldorder · 01-19-2010, 01:52 PM

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Piece of junk! Mine broke w/in a week!

artifice · 01-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

www.rhoplate.com

I had it on my 335i. the only issue that I had was that I was constantly adjusting it. it never "locked" in tight enough for a long time. it would get loose and I had to tighten it . maybe I should have used "loctite".

Lol, it would be funny to see it going down the street upside down and swinging if it came loose

AwesomeM3 · 01-19-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistaStick

Tow hook plate bracket

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

Ha, that's my IB M3! (I know, the hood needed to be adjusted. Pic was taken shortly after delivery.)

I bought the bracket to use for NJ state inspections.

ThorPR · 01-19-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinja

I have mine on with 3M doubleside one parralell with it in the very middle about 6 inch piece and then 2 perpendicular on the sides. It is working well so far. I am USN in Spain

Did you mold/shape the plate in order for it to stick better? By keeping the plate in its original shape I would assume that you would not have enough contact area for it to stick properly.

Did you use any specific 3M tape?

Thanks...

ThorPR · 01-19-2010, 02:11 PM

Thanks for all the great responses.

SV Concepts III · 01-19-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mexicanmike

What is the best solution for filling the holes if the dealer mounted the plate? Replace parts? Or is there a patch job that looks good?

You can try www.bumperplugs.com as a bandaid.

artifice · 01-19-2010, 03:58 PM

get them filled along with the reflectors

Green///Hell · 01-19-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistaStick

Tow hook plate bracket

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

+1

I love mine. I just bought a really big 19MM open Wrench to take it off for pics and meets or w/e without having to take off the screws for the plate

people ask about it all the time when it's parked. It's pretty cool

1N54E92 · 01-19-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by artifice

Lol, it would be funny to see it going down the street upside down and swinging if it came loose

Somedays I would walk out to the car after work and see that someone had played with it. It would be tilted about 15 degrees to either side. It was a pain in the butt trying to wash the car with the front plates on b\c if you were not careful you would cut you hands by jamming it into the edges of the front tag. There was an instance where the front tag rotated around the last bolt during the un-install and hit the front bumper. I am so glad my clear bra took the hit and not the bumper.

freaky · 01-19-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

We are working on a setup that will mount to the center grill area and hold the plate from the bottom so it does not block the center grill channel. Just got the prototype and will advise when production is ready.

Do you have any pics of the prototype?

rwchrist · 01-19-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorPR

I'm trying to find out if anybody temporarily put their front license plate on without drilling holes in the bumper. I'm stationed in Germany where it is a must and I'm trying to find a way of placing the plate without destroying the front until I get back to the US.

I know that some BMW owners use double sided tape but I have not seen it done on an M3. The front bumper is too round so I don't think it would work.

Any input on this dilemma would be appreciated.

Thanks...

When I picked mine up in Munich, the front license plate was stuck on w/ double sided tape. They bent the plate a bit to fit better, but was stuck on there well. Once I got the car back to the states, it took a bit to get it off, but the tape cleaned up w/ goo gone and the bumper looked fine. Better than holes, that's for sure!

SHADY1 · 01-19-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by artifice

There are some that mount to the toe hook... can't remember the brand. pm Shady1 I think he has it done on his.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=shady1

Look a couple of pictures down.

Thanks artifice

I got mine from this vender on this site:

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/show...ighlight=holes

Here are a few pics of my plate holder

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