European Plate??

JLBecerra5 · 06-15-2005, 11:47 AM

Hey I keep seeing all these E90's with the Euro Plate attached to the front, yet I dont see the plastic holder, How are they attaching these plates?
I certaintley dont want to drill holes in my bumper, and getting the plastic holder seems ugly..

Any suggestions on the best way to put on the front euro plate?

Llamaslayer · 06-15-2005, 11:50 AM

I've heard of people using really strong double sided tape. Mabye that would work.

YYimports · 06-15-2005, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Llamaslayer

I've heard of people using really strong double sided tape. Mabye that would work.

The double sided tape llmaslayer is talking about isn't the regular ones you might be thinking of. He probably means the double sided tape from 3M that's used for sticking on a spoiler or a bumper lip. That would definitely be enough for keeping license plate holder stuck to the bumper.

Kao BMW · 06-15-2005, 12:09 PM

Yes, it's the 3M industrial strength double sided tape. It's black in color and hold up to 5 pounds with a 1 inch strip. It works.

RedStripe · 06-15-2005, 01:05 PM

For those with experience with this 3M double sided tape, is there damage of any kind to the exterior or paint when/if you need to remove the tape?

E90Fleet · 06-15-2005, 01:15 PM

The proper BMW way uses 4 Screws

You will notice on the left hand side ( when looking at the front plate ) there is a screw in each corner with a little blue cover on, and on the right side corners a screw with a white cover on

Look clodsely on this pic, you can see the blue ones, and just make out the white ones

E90Fleet · 06-15-2005, 01:16 PM

The rear plate uses 2 screws with white caps

Hunter399 · 06-15-2005, 01:19 PM

How do you get Euro plates?

I am guessing you have to do ED?

JLBecerra5 · 06-15-2005, 01:21 PM

Wow, this message board is great, I guess its ver popular, the responds came very quick.
Thanks for the info on the 3M double sided tape, I guess ill try that for now but Im just worried some a**hole will walk by and rip it off...Miami is full of people like that...
But either way, does anyone know if the 3M tape is harmful to the car? thanks alot guys...

RedStripe · 06-15-2005, 01:32 PM

E90Fleet, that is a great picture you posted. I know this is off topic, but how would you out there describe this shade of Arctic? It looks like grey to me. Does anyone see any greens or blues? Thanks.

E90Fleet · 06-15-2005, 01:34 PM

Redstripe in that pic it looks VERY much like the E46 color Grey Green

Robin_NL · 06-16-2005, 03:10 AM

[QUOTE=Robin Hood]

A black holder keeps the numberplate in place.

E90Fleet · 06-16-2005, 05:29 AM

[QUOTE=Robin Hood]

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

A black holder keeps the numberplate in place.

Yes, most dealers do that here aswell, but its not the proper BMW way

Broken1 · 06-16-2005, 06:19 AM

I've only had one BMW (out of 7 in the family) done the "real bmw way". Most dealers I know generally just tape the number plate on. This makes it very difficult to remove, and if you do remove the plate...the tape it damn difficult to get off aswell...

E90Fleet · 06-16-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Broken1

I've only had one BMW (out of 7 in the family) done the "real bmw way". Most dealers I know generally just tape the number plate on. This makes it very difficult to remove, and if you do remove the plate...the tape it damn difficult to get off aswell...

Dealers are lazy and take the eazy way out.

Or some want you to advertize them by having a numberplate holder with their name on it :mad: last car I picked up I took the holder with their name off and threw it on the floor and told them they arnt paying me to advertise them

jiggax23 · 06-16-2005, 11:58 AM

how thick is this tape you guys are talking about?

niqhtridaz · 01-09-2006, 02:59 PM

where can you pick up that kind of tape? lowes? home depot?

Chesmu · 01-10-2006, 12:50 AM

auto suppply store.
And euro plates can be bought on-line:
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

longtran · 01-10-2006, 10:27 AM

you can get this at the dealer for about 180

or

this for about $20 through ebay.

stevearmstrong · 11-26-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

you can get this at the dealer for about 180

or

this for about $20 through ebay.

anyone know where i can get one of these plate frames?

the local dealer doesn't carry it/can't order one and i've searched on ebay with no luck.

E90SLAM · 11-26-2007, 11:00 AM

You can get ur custom plates and the bracket at http://www.licenseplates.tv/

stevearmstrong · 11-26-2007, 11:08 AM

sorry i should've been clearer in my post

i've already got a plate and a flat frame.

the problem is i don't want to bend the plate or frame when i put it on the front of the car. basically the plate is flat but the bumper is slightly curved. it doesn't lie flush against the bumper and there is a 1cm space between the front of my bumper and the ends of the plate.

i'm looking for a frame that will eliminate this space as pictured.

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Llamaslayer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: e60 530i Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I've heard of people using really strong double sided tape. Mabye that would work. __________________ E60 530i / Sports Package
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Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	Yes, it's the 3M industrial strength double sided tape. It's black in color and hold up to 5 pounds with a 1 inch strip. It works.
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	For those with experience with this 3M double sided tape, is there damage of any kind to the exterior or paint when/if you need to remove the tape?
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The proper BMW way uses 4 Screws You will notice on the left hand side ( when looking at the front plate ) there is a screw in each corner with a little blue cover on, and on the right side corners a screw with a white cover on Look clodsely on this pic, you can see the blue ones, and just make out the white ones Attached Images
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JLBecerra5 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2005 325i Silver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Wow, this message board is great, I guess its ver popular, the responds came very quick. Thanks for the info on the 3M double sided tape, I guess ill try that for now but Im just worried some a**hole will walk by and rip it off...Miami is full of people like that... But either way, does anyone know if the 3M tape is harmful to the car? thanks alot guys...
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	E90Fleet, that is a great picture you posted. I know this is off topic, but how would you out there describe this shade of Arctic? It looks like grey to me. Does anyone see any greens or blues? Thanks. Attached Images
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Redstripe in that pic it looks VERY much like the E46 color Grey Green
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I've only had one BMW (out of 7 in the family) done the "real bmw way". Most dealers I know generally just tape the number plate on. This makes it very difficult to remove, and if you do remove the plate...the tape it damn difficult to get off aswell...
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niqhtridaz Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: jet black e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san jose/riverside,ca iTrader: (0)	where can you pick up that kind of tape? lowes? home depot? __________________ 2006 330i e90 -black, manual transmission, beige, sports package, 15% tint 35% front tint 1998 civic ek9
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stevearmstrong Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 14 f22 M235i, 07 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	sorry i should've been clearer in my post i've already got a plate and a flat frame. the problem is i don't want to bend the plate or frame when i put it on the front of the car. basically the plate is flat but the bumper is slightly curved. it doesn't lie flush against the bumper and there is a 1cm space between the front of my bumper and the ends of the plate. i'm looking for a frame that will eliminate this space as pictured.
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