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byshb9 · 08-14-2007, 07:52 PM

i know most states require us to put license plate on the front as well. i know for the evo, they put their license plate on the side of the bumper due to the front mount intercooler. you guys think this applies to the 1er. cuz i know it will look kinda goofy for a bmw.

also if anyone could photoshop a 1er, with the license plate on the side, that would be pretty interesting.

bimmer_fan · 09-12-2007, 10:57 PM

cali for sure requires the front plate, but i always take mine off anyway. its freaking ugly. i dont care if i get a fix it ticket. just slap it back on pay the small fine and then take it off again.

Brandon26pdx · 09-30-2007, 07:03 PM

+1

U.S. license plates look really bad on a sporty front end that doesn't have a "spot" molded into the bumper for the plate (like on a truck or SUV). European plates are much less obnoxious looking.

imported_Mikedogg90 · 01-15-2008, 09:00 PM

do they still allow you to put the license plate in the windshield?

ichiban · 01-16-2008, 08:54 AM

I have never had a front plate on my suby, when i got a fix it ticket (only once in 4 years) i just used double sided tape and got it written off.

TP 135i · 01-16-2008, 10:09 AM

I got a $60 ticket for no plate on the front of my wifes Cayman this summer. No fix-it ticket.
The fine officer gave me a "warning" for speeding on that stop, so I had no problem with the plate ticket.
$60 per year is worth it to not install the front plate.

ChrisK · 01-16-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer_fan

cali for sure requires the front plate, but i always take mine off anyway. its freaking ugly. i dont care if i get a fix it ticket. just slap it back on pay the small fine and then take it off again.

I do the same. My SA knows I don't like front plates. :wink:

ARES45 · 01-16-2008, 11:05 AM

But couldn't it be 60$ a week if u keep getting pulled over?

Euro Durch Tod · 01-16-2008, 12:14 PM

Doesnt the dealer install the plate with screws leaving some unsightly holes before you leave? Is there anyway around this?

mikeo · 01-16-2008, 03:37 PM

I once fixed the holes in a plastic front bumber by buying a couple of plastic snap-in hole filler buttons from Pep Boys and paint them with touch up paint. Looked pretty good.

AwesomeBMW · 01-16-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Euro Durch Tod

Doesnt the dealer install the plate with screws leaving some unsightly holes before you leave? Is there anyway around this?

request that your dealer doesn't even bother to put the plate on. Say you'll do it yourself.

TP 135i · 01-16-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ARES45

But couldn't it be 60$ a week if u keep getting pulled over?

I haven't run a front plate for about 10 years. I've been pulled over 3 time that I can remember. Two "fix-It" tickets and the last $60 one. It doesn't seem like a major risk.
Unless, of course, Mr Officer has it out for you for other reasons.

AwesomeBMW · 01-16-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

Unless, of course, Mr Officer has it out for you for other reasons.

as in he's jealous he has to cruise around town in a crown vic versus your bmw 1er

Fast Kiwi · 01-18-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Well I live in a state that has no front plate requirement. BUT, I'm doing a European Delivery and I'm already starting to be concerned how they plan on mounting the front Euro plate for the 2 weeks I will need one. I need something else to think about!

they normaly just use double sided tape so you should be fine..

mikeo · 01-18-2008, 10:38 AM

Well, since that post I've bagged ED, so my angst has proven to be unwarranted (a common issue with me).

1flydoc · 02-03-2008, 05:33 PM

anyone putting german plates on? cant decide if that will look good or tacky? and where is the best place to get a hold of that?

cody joaquin · 03-09-2008, 09:26 PM

Bavarian Autosport (www.BavAuto.com) sells them, including custom configured ones. I told my SA to leave my front bumper clean. Can't decide whether to use Euro plates to give it some protection and perhaps a more finished look.

Year1of1 · 03-09-2008, 09:56 PM

is it legal to have a fake license plate on a car in NJ?

i wanted to get a euro plate for the front

Italteen3 · 03-09-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

is it legal to have a fake license plate on a car in NJ?

i wanted to get a euro plate for the front

Get in mirror writing "MOVE OVER".

Stew · 03-10-2008, 12:02 AM

Could you get a custom euro plate made that is actually your US license plate number? I havent read all of the laws regarding the license plate display for Ca for example, but maybe you could argue it as a vanity plate?

Sherifftruman · 03-10-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Could you get a custom euro plate made that is actually your US license plate number? I havent read all of the laws regarding the license plate display for Ca for example, but maybe you could argue it as a vanity plate?

Some people have done that with MINIs with varying success. You are still apt to get a ticket since the law most likely states something like you must have a valid state supplied license plate or somethign similar.

Oregon · 03-10-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeBMW

request that your dealer doesn't even bother to put the plate on. Say you'll do it yourself.

Problem solved. As a matter of policy my dealer does not install nor drill holes for the front plate.

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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso Drives: '09 335d, '13 X1 sDrive28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 2,940 iTrader: (3)	Well, since that post I've bagged ED, so my angst has proven to be unwarranted (a common issue with me). __________________ The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.

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cody joaquin Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	european plate Bavarian Autosport (www.BavAuto.com) sells them, including custom configured ones. I told my SA to leave my front bumper clean. Can't decide whether to use Euro plates to give it some protection and perhaps a more finished look.

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bimmer_fan SF KREW Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	cali for sure requires the front plate, but i always take mine off anyway. its freaking ugly. i dont care if i get a fix it ticket. just slap it back on pay the small fine and then take it off again.

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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,938 iTrader: (1)	+1 U.S. license plates look really bad on a sporty front end that doesn't have a "spot" molded into the bumper for the plate (like on a truck or SUV). European plates are much less obnoxious looking.

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imported_Mikedogg90 New Member Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	do they still allow you to put the license plate in the windshield?

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ichiban Colonel Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,016 iTrader: (2)	I have never had a front plate on my suby, when i got a fix it ticket (only once in 4 years) i just used double sided tape and got it written off.

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TP 135i Major Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland Posts: 1,341 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]	I got a $60 ticket for no plate on the front of my wifes Cayman this summer. No fix-it ticket. The fine officer gave me a "warning" for speeding on that stop, so I had no problem with the plate ticket. $60 per year is worth it to not install the front plate.

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Euro Durch Tod Private First Class Drives: mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ny Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	Doesnt the dealer install the plate with screws leaving some unsightly holes before you leave? Is there anyway around this?

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1flydoc New Member Drives: 3er Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LALA Land Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	anyone putting german plates on? cant decide if that will look good or tacky? and where is the best place to get a hold of that?

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Stew Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 207 iTrader: (0)	Could you get a custom euro plate made that is actually your US license plate number? I havent read all of the laws regarding the license plate display for Ca for example, but maybe you could argue it as a vanity plate?

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