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View Poll Results: Which License Bracket do you Prefer?
Skene Center Mounted Bracket 14 50.00%
GoMiniGo Tow Hook Bracket 14 50.00%
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      05-05-2009, 07:57 PM   #1
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Poll: Which license plate bracket?

If all goes as planned, the dealer will NOT be drilling holes in the front bumper upon delivery. Trying to decide between 2 units

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By Skene Design


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By GoMiniGo


I like the "possible" strength of the tow hook bracket, but I dont know if Im crazy about the off centered location.

I like the location of the center mounted bracket, but am unsure about the long term strength. Also, if im mounting it in the center, why not just have the dealership drill holes for a mount?

Once i put either mount on, it aint coming off. I dont plan on moving any time soon, so I will always need my front plate.

Dunno if I like the "boy racer" look of the gominigo tow hook bracket

And heres a curve ball for y'all.......
Im putting these on the front and back...

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      05-05-2009, 08:48 PM   #2
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Go with the centered look... the off center look is incredibly bad looking.
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      05-07-2009, 03:31 PM   #3
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think im going with the skene mount.......
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      05-07-2009, 04:00 PM   #4
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I got the GoMini just because it's not blocking the intercooler/radiator/brake duct.
It looks pretty good once you get used to it. Not sure if it'll give me an advantage on stop light camera LOL.
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      05-07-2009, 04:31 PM   #5
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I say dont have a front plate. I live in Massachusetts with the dumbest laws of any state including a front plate requirement and I don't have one. 1 year and no problems yet unless you count a written warning but I was origionally pulled over for speeding
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      05-07-2009, 04:40 PM   #6
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No front plate.
tickets unfortunately...

zip tie to front grill.
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      05-08-2009, 01:01 AM   #8
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get the one that flips up from underneath the car ! search i dont know where it is

and whats up with that cars chicken wire mesh mod in the bumper haha
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      05-08-2009, 12:04 PM   #9
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ordered the skene.....if all fails, at least it will come off with no problems.

anyone have ideas on a nut or screw cover for the back of the plate. this way, when some finally bumps my plate, i wont have 2 rediculous dots on my bumper?

and my bmw motorrad plate frames came in the mail today too.....sweet!

id rather be riding this...2007 BMW F650gs....farkled
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      05-08-2009, 12:10 PM   #10
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Center location looks best. Thing with Skene is that you're still drilling, it's just a question of location.... If you don't want to drill, go with GoMiniGo. If you're okay with drilling, why not just drill away and install a regular front license plate holder, especially if you've no plans to remove it?
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      05-11-2009, 08:08 PM   #11
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The Skene kit rides in the trunk with the front plate. If I get hassled for the plate I have a plausible excuse.
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      05-12-2009, 12:27 PM   #12
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already got the skene kit in the mail.....super fast shipping. now all i need is a car!
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FYI: i have my skene kit for sale half price. never used or installed.
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I prefer the stronger build provided by CP-E.com. Which you don't need to get out in winter time and remove before entering the car wash.
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