Front license plate

mineo77 · 10-02-2009, 12:34 AM

Was thinking of calling my dealer to ask them not to drill for my front plate...just hate how it looks. I live in Oregon, so unfortunately we do have a front plate law. Just wondering how many people are not putting on the front plate...taking the risk.

HPFREAK · 10-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Well I am in CA and we have the useles law as well. My dealer did not drill for it either. they just threw the mounting palte in the trunk.lol I am going to leave it off, and just pay the tickets as they come. It does look awful. front plates destroy the look of nice cars.

bmwsam · 10-02-2009, 02:03 AM

I'm also in CA and asked the dealer to not drill holes in my bumper. I'm going to risk the tickets, I've never gotten one for not having a front plate on my other car.

1013mm · 10-02-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad@PSI MOTORS

Well I am in CA and we have the useles law as well. My dealer did not drill for it either. they just threw the mounting palte in the trunk.lol I am going to leave it off, and just pay the tickets as they come. It does look awful. front plates destroy the look of nice cars.

same.

Jaguar66 · 10-02-2009, 02:34 AM

!

akak1997 · 10-02-2009, 02:56 AM

I still like my GoMiniGo plate mount. I've gotten so many complements for it. And, it doesn't block off the IC or the brake's vent. AND yet, absolutely no drilling!

TP 135i · 10-02-2009, 05:38 AM

After three $60 tickets I finally broke down and installed the front plate. I used the Gominigo mount as well.

KingOfJericho · 10-02-2009, 05:51 AM

No front plate here...

Absorber · 10-02-2009, 06:53 AM

I'm planning to get the cp-e TowPlate: http://www.cp-e.com/2146.html

It looks like the gominigo plate frame but maybe a little bit better construction.

123D-M · 10-02-2009, 07:03 AM

Sticker FTW

escobar929 · 10-02-2009, 07:36 AM

as much as i hate 99% humidity, gotta love florida because we dont need them

escobar929 · 10-02-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

Sticker FTW

now that looks hot!

m_thompson · 10-02-2009, 07:46 AM

I installed a Skene Design front plate bracket. The mounting holes are under the lip of the bumper, not on the front face.

ptack · 10-02-2009, 07:51 AM

I have the CPE mount on the tow hook. Looks very clean, but the plate got bent in the car wash. I'll have to tape the edges to the bracket.

oasis3582 · 10-02-2009, 08:12 AM

Same law here, but I ignore it. I am not about to drill onto my bumper. I have had cops drive by my non-plate front and my dark tint sides with no issues yet.

onefastman · 10-02-2009, 08:12 AM

What you can do is put the plate in the corner of your dash if you are concerned and if you get pulled over just say when you picked the car up that they did not have the correct color so they had to order it and once it arives you are taking it to them to install it. Most police will not give you so much trouble as to pull you over for just that. You might want to look into the plate holder that is positioned under the front bottom passanger side of the bumper and slides out and up on a hinge. Sorry the name illudes me currently but I saw it on this forum in the for sale section a month ago or so but I do remember it was about $90 bucks.
Here is another http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=plate
This is not the exact one I was talking about but is the same minus placement
http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...2966f6892cf304

Hope this helps

NYC6 · 10-02-2009, 08:14 AM

I live in NY and we have a front plate law. My Corvette and Mini S dont have front plates attached. Over four years Ive gotten 2 tickets for not having them mounted but was pulled over for more serious infractions and they gave me plate tix instead. Believe me, I took them gladly and was relieved!

My new 135i will not have one either.

DTNJNQ · 10-02-2009, 08:40 AM

I had a sticker plate made up

jeremyc74 · 10-02-2009, 09:27 AM

There's no way I'd risk getting pulled over for something as trivial as a front plate. If the state require's it, I'm running it. All I need is a cop pulling me over for something stupid like that when I'm coming home from dinner and then have to worry about being questioned and tested for DUI (even if I'm not). Low profile FTW as far as I'm concerned.

acivick · 10-02-2009, 10:03 AM

I got the cp-e one as well when I got a ticket just for that. Don't expect that just because it's a minor infraction they won't stop you for it, especially if the cop has nothing better to do.

Tom K. · 10-02-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

There's no way I'd risk getting pulled over for something as trivial as a front plate. If the state require's it, I'm running it. All I need is a cop pulling me over for something stupid like that when I'm coming home from dinner and then have to worry about being questioned and tested for DUI (even if I'm not). Low profile FTW as far as I'm concerned.

Agreed. (Anyone know the front plate's effect on Cd?)

Tom

Jcrewsn · 10-02-2009, 10:31 AM

I bought my vehicle after it had gone through a dealership in Indiana, so they drilled her. I bought bumper plugs and am going to install them this weekend.

Does anyone know if we can have stickers like DTNJNQ and 123D-M made in California and get away with it. I think it may at least dissuade an officer from pulling you over.

10-02-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Front license plate Was thinking of calling my dealer to ask them not to drill for my front plate...just hate how it looks. I live in Oregon, so unfortunately we do have a front plate law. Just wondering how many people are not putting on the front plate...taking the risk. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	Well I am in CA and we have the useles law as well. My dealer did not drill for it either. they just threw the mounting palte in the trunk.lol I am going to leave it off, and just pay the tickets as they come. It does look awful. front plates destroy the look of nice cars. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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10-02-2009, 02:03 AM	#3
bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I'm also in CA and asked the dealer to not drill holes in my bumper. I'm going to risk the tickets, I've never gotten one for not having a front plate on my other car. __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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10-02-2009, 02:56 AM	#6
akak1997 Major 64 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I still like my GoMiniGo plate mount. I've gotten so many complements for it. And, it doesn't block off the IC or the brake's vent. AND yet, absolutely no drilling!
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10-02-2009, 05:38 AM	#7
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	After three $60 tickets I finally broke down and installed the front plate. I used the Gominigo mount as well. __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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10-02-2009, 05:51 AM	#8
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	No front plate here... __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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10-02-2009, 06:53 AM	#9
Absorber Lieutenant 27 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	I'm planning to get the cp-e TowPlate: http://www.cp-e.com/2146.html It looks like the gominigo plate frame but maybe a little bit better construction.
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10-02-2009, 07:03 AM	#10
123D-M Captain 32 Rep 930 Posts Drives: BMW 123d M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madrid, Spain iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Citroen DS19 P ... [0.00] 2009 123D M-Sport C ... [10.00] 2009 Mazda6 [0.00]	Sticker FTW Attached Images __________________ 2009 123D Coupe \| Sedona Red \| Black Boston Leather \| Brushed Aluminium Trim \| Tinted Windows \| M-Sport Package \| 6M \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| Navigation \| Park Distance Front & Rear \| USB \| Bluetooth \| Voice Control \| Efficient Dynamics \| Rain & Light Sensors \| Xenon Lights My blog: http://urbanemusings.wordpress.com/
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	as much as i hate 99% humidity, gotta love florida because we dont need them
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10-02-2009, 07:46 AM	#13
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	I installed a Skene Design front plate bracket. The mounting holes are under the lip of the bumper, not on the front face. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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10-02-2009, 07:51 AM	#14
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I have the CPE mount on the tow hook. Looks very clean, but the plate got bent in the car wash. I'll have to tape the edges to the bracket. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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10-02-2009, 08:12 AM	#15
oasis3582 Lieutenant 146 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Same law here, but I ignore it. I am not about to drill onto my bumper. I have had cops drive by my non-plate front and my dark tint sides with no issues yet. __________________ Current: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Previous: VW GTI, Tesla Model 3 LR, Mazda MX-5 RF, Ford Mustang GT (x2), Mazda 3, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, Acura TSX, BMW 135i, Acura TSX, Honda Accord Coupe V6, Acura RDX, Pontiac GTO 6.0, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
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10-02-2009, 08:12 AM	#16
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	What you can do is put the plate in the corner of your dash if you are concerned and if you get pulled over just say when you picked the car up that they did not have the correct color so they had to order it and once it arives you are taking it to them to install it. Most police will not give you so much trouble as to pull you over for just that. You might want to look into the plate holder that is positioned under the front bottom passanger side of the bumper and slides out and up on a hinge. Sorry the name illudes me currently but I saw it on this forum in the for sale section a month ago or so but I do remember it was about $90 bucks. Here is another http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=plate This is not the exact one I was talking about but is the same minus placement http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...2966f6892cf304 Hope this helps
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10-02-2009, 08:14 AM	#17
NYC6 Banned 71 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	I live in NY and we have a front plate law. My Corvette and Mini S dont have front plates attached. Over four years Ive gotten 2 tickets for not having them mounted but was pulled over for more serious infractions and they gave me plate tix instead. Believe me, I took them gladly and was relieved! My new 135i will not have one either.
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10-02-2009, 08:40 AM	#18
DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	I had a sticker plate made up Attached Images
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10-02-2009, 09:27 AM	#19
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	There's no way I'd risk getting pulled over for something as trivial as a front plate. If the state require's it, I'm running it. All I need is a cop pulling me over for something stupid like that when I'm coming home from dinner and then have to worry about being questioned and tested for DUI (even if I'm not). Low profile FTW as far as I'm concerned.
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10-02-2009, 10:03 AM	#20
acivick Lieutenant 10 Rep 446 Posts Drives: Dinan Sedona 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I got the cp-e one as well when I got a ticket just for that. Don't expect that just because it's a minor infraction they won't stop you for it, especially if the cop has nothing better to do.
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10-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#22
Jcrewsn First Lieutenant 12 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Tustin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i Sport [0.00]	I bought my vehicle after it had gone through a dealership in Indiana, so they drilled her. I bought bumper plugs and am going to install them this weekend. Does anyone know if we can have stickers like DTNJNQ and 123D-M made in California and get away with it. I think it may at least dissuade an officer from pulling you over.
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