Front license plate holes

scorcherjf · 11-08-2008, 12:33 AM

Well I've recently moved to a state where the front license plate isn't required, and I was wondering what to do about the front mount that I have which is no longer necessary.

It's a big black plastic mount that the plate used to go on, but right now I've just left it on plain. I tried taking it off, but the screw holes that go into the bumper are so bad looking =(

Should I take it to a body shop and have them filled in or should I just stick a euro plate up there? If so... what plate?

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-08-2008, 12:35 AM

I don't think a euro plate will cover the shape of an american bracket. I would fill the holes.

scorcherjf · 11-08-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Addict...Nah Im A Junkie!

I don't think a euro plate will cover the shape of an american bracket. I would fill the holes.

Well it's only 2 holes a few inches apart. It's not 4 since the bottom kind of hangs off.

Looks like this:

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-08-2008, 01:17 AM

Thats cool then. Go Euro, mod-bargains has euro plates, and you can write whatever you want on them!!!!

swiftss13 · 11-08-2008, 08:10 AM

you can try www.bumperplugs.com

N54tt · 11-08-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by swiftss13

you can try www.bumperplugs.com

wow!! that is a dam good find!!! i put in my purchase and sales agreement no front plate and no dealer stickers!!!

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-08-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by N54tt

wow!! that is a dam good find!!! i put in my purchase and sales agreement no front plate and no dealer stickers!!!

LOL....I told them the same thing (I told him I wanted it written so I can return the car if they do it), and have reminded them every week for the past 2 months!!!! I think my SA is staring to get annoyed. :biggrin:

swiftss13 · 11-08-2008, 11:19 AM

A friend bought these for his E46 M3 a few years back.

morscode · 11-08-2008, 07:28 PM

First thing I did was purchase those plugs from bumperplugs.com. Paint matched perfectly.

scorcherjf · 11-08-2008, 08:22 PM

Hm that looks ok. I read on a few forums about the bumper plugs and most of them said they didn't like them... not sure how it would look on my jet black.

imported_joker · 11-10-2008, 01:38 PM

on my way to class everyday I drive by a silver 135i and there are no holes in the front bumper for the lisence plate.

morscode · 11-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Some just got luckier then others, I wish they didn't put those damn holes in there.

I'd rather put the plugs in then repaint. I'll try to retain the factory paint as long as I possibly can.

scorcherjf · 11-13-2008, 12:23 AM

Yea I think I'll stick with the factory paint... probably gonna go Euro plate.

Any suggestions for what to put on it? I kinda get the feeling that any sort of text would be kinda tacky. Can't seem to find any that are just logo's or emblems...

BlackjackMulligan · 11-16-2008, 07:54 AM

I don't like the Euro plate, like you say it's tacky.

I have experience with the bumper plugs. They're a pretty good compromise between having the plate there and getting them filled and resprayed. Not perfect, but pretty good.

subscience · 11-19-2008, 06:26 PM

I ask my CA not to install the front plate, but the holes were drilled in prior.

Mine's Jet Black, so the small holes are fairly unnoticeable. Plus I'm lazy.

Eric (Plug Guy) · 11-19-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Mor

First thing I did was purchase those plugs from bumperplugs.com. Paint matched perfectly.

Hey 1Mor.....can I grab that shot for the Gallery? Very nice.

morscode · 11-20-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy)

Hey 1Mor.....can I grab that shot for the Gallery? Very nice.

No prob :thumbup:

E92-Lighting · 11-20-2008, 08:06 PM

fill the holes

ChrisC318 · 03-30-2009, 12:38 PM

hey 1mor, i recently ordered a set of these. were they easy to plug in?

thanks

BlackjackMulligan · 03-30-2009, 01:14 PM

They're very easy. The only "work" that may be involved is if the holes aren't big enough for the plugs. You'll just have to drill them out a bit to enlarge them. Then you literally just push them in and that's it. They're basically just normal body plugs but painted in OEM paint (they come out very nice)

ChrisC318 · 03-31-2009, 02:35 PM

thanks for the response!

got these today and the quality is great. will definitely have to drill the hole bigger though... kinda nervous about it because if I ever have to put the front plate back on the bracket wont fit with bigger holes.

ptack · 04-01-2009, 04:43 PM

I was going to suggest the 1Addicts decal, but if you would prefer plugs, then ok.

11-08-2008, 12:33 AM	#1
scorcherjf Captain 34 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Front license plate holes Well I've recently moved to a state where the front license plate isn't required, and I was wondering what to do about the front mount that I have which is no longer necessary. It's a big black plastic mount that the plate used to go on, but right now I've just left it on plain. I tried taking it off, but the screw holes that go into the bumper are so bad looking =( Should I take it to a body shop and have them filled in or should I just stick a euro plate up there? If so... what plate?
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 43 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I don't think a euro plate will cover the shape of an american bracket. I would fill the holes. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 43 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thats cool then. Go Euro, mod-bargains has euro plates, and you can write whatever you want on them!!!! __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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11-08-2008, 11:19 AM	#8
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11-08-2008, 07:28 PM	#9
morscode Got Boost? 54 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 19 x3 m40i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 818 iTrader: (3)	First thing I did was purchase those plugs from bumperplugs.com. Paint matched perfectly.
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11-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#10
scorcherjf Captain 34 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Hm that looks ok. I read on a few forums about the bumper plugs and most of them said they didn't like them... not sure how it would look on my jet black.
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11-10-2008, 01:38 PM	#11
imported_joker New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	on my way to class everyday I drive by a silver 135i and there are no holes in the front bumper for the lisence plate.
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morscode Got Boost? 54 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 19 x3 m40i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 818 iTrader: (3)	Some just got luckier then others, I wish they didn't put those damn holes in there. I'd rather put the plugs in then repaint. I'll try to retain the factory paint as long as I possibly can.
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11-13-2008, 12:23 AM	#13
scorcherjf Captain 34 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Yea I think I'll stick with the factory paint... probably gonna go Euro plate. Any suggestions for what to put on it? I kinda get the feeling that any sort of text would be kinda tacky. Can't seem to find any that are just logo's or emblems...
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11-19-2008, 06:26 PM	#15
subscience Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I ask my CA not to install the front plate, but the holes were drilled in prior. Mine's Jet Black, so the small holes are fairly unnoticeable. Plus I'm lazy. __________________ 08 jet black 135i \| sport, 6-mt
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ChrisC318 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	hey 1mor, i recently ordered a set of these. were they easy to plug in? thanks __________________ 135i Coupe- Manual Sparkling Graphite, Black Leatherette, High Gloss Black Trim Sports Package Comfort Access iPod/ USB Adapter Picked up 5/15/08
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ChrisC318 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the response! got these today and the quality is great. will definitely have to drill the hole bigger though... kinda nervous about it because if I ever have to put the front plate back on the bracket wont fit with bigger holes. __________________ 135i Coupe- Manual Sparkling Graphite, Black Leatherette, High Gloss Black Trim Sports Package Comfort Access iPod/ USB Adapter Picked up 5/15/08
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