To frame or not to frame.....

NaTuReB0Y · 08-01-2005, 07:18 PM

I just got my license plate today.....do you guys frame your license plate......with the dealer's frame to help advertise for them....or aftermarket frame.....OR leave it plain and clean? What are your thoughts????

JVFan · 08-01-2005, 07:22 PM

I know a lot of guys like a clean look but I feel a sense of responsibility to use the dealer frame for a while for advertising....and to thank them for not putting on a god awful dealer sticker!

nawtyxes · 08-01-2005, 07:23 PM

Unless they give you a discount dont advertise the dealership. I told them specifically not to put any type of notation on the car. I'll advertise by telling others what a great deal and service I've gotten from them (Passport BMW) I'm going to have aftermarket frames from my University (Brown University) put on the car.

HRC · 08-01-2005, 07:23 PM

I vote for the frame. I always go for the plain chrome frame with nothing on it. I'm a huge sports fan, but I never get the team plates, just plain chrome. I am looking for one now for my new car, I don't want a bmw one either.

Danny

xcalibr · 08-01-2005, 07:25 PM

I've got Aggie pride, so I put my UC Davis Alumnus license plate frame up --before I've even gotten my plates... hahaha... I refuse to be a rolling advertisement for my dealer.

JVFan · 08-01-2005, 07:36 PM

No problem advertising for me after the deal I got

marcus330i · 08-01-2005, 07:55 PM

I say less is more. I had a very thin chrome frame on my silver car and I plan to get the same frame in black for my new black car. It always kills me to see people using those big thick frames that say "BMW" on the bottom. I mean....talk about redundant.

Don't get me started on the frames that look like chains.

X kelliente X · 08-01-2005, 08:04 PM

Anyone have pictures of chrome frames? I'm decided whether I want chrome or black.

dnh325i · 08-01-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus330i

...Don't get me started on the frames that look like chains.

Dude - what's wrong with my chain license plate frame? It came with the flourescent undercarrige lights!! :rocks:

marcus330i · 08-01-2005, 08:28 PM

Rock on, dude!

AndOJones · 08-01-2005, 08:29 PM

i took off my advertising plate frames (advertising is NOT free).

AznBeemer23 · 08-01-2005, 08:30 PM

I left mine plain...I took off the frame with the dealership on, it was the first thing I did.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-01-2005, 10:41 PM

I think I'm gonna leave mine plain.....or get a custom-made frame that says....

"I was abducted by Alien Life Form."

bzzbenz · 08-02-2005, 07:45 AM

I took off my dealer plate right when I got home from picking up the car. It was one of the ugliest frames I have ever seen. As for a new one, I can't decide to go with a thin black or chrome frame. We need some photos.

BigDog · 08-02-2005, 07:47 AM

I say go with black frames if you're going for a more aggressive look... chrome for a more debonair look

I chose plain black on my arctic

06alpine325icm · 08-02-2005, 07:48 AM

i got 2 bmw oem plate covers in stainless... keeping it classey

scottz5 · 08-02-2005, 07:50 AM

No frame and no free ad on my car!

UncleWede · 08-03-2005, 09:46 AM

No frame yet. The first thing I did when I got home was remove the ad pages from the back of the car. I bought a carbon fiber one for my son to replace the "Happiness is being a grandpa" that was on his last car. Going to hold that up there and see what it looks like. Right now, with the plate only, there are the two bootom holes where a bolt COULD go, but it looks a little funky after debadging to have that incompleteness.

ward · 08-03-2005, 09:48 AM

I saw a funny frame awhile back

"university of Texas former student"

I guess the guy never graduated, I guess enough people don't graduate and are proud of that fact that they decided to make a custom frame for those people

BMW 2006 · 08-03-2005, 01:18 PM

Black frame w/ BMW on the bottom.. looks sharp on Sparkling Graphite!

LEDZEP · 08-03-2005, 01:22 PM

Framed. The raw edges of the plate look too nasty without a frame. I got the BMW stainless steel frame, which looks nice against the Alpine white and also goes well with the badging and chrome exhaust tips.

CC 330i · 08-03-2005, 01:27 PM

You could cut yourself pretty easily on the edge of the plate while washing the car if you don't put some type of frame on it. I put my UCSB Alumni frame on that was on my last car. It's chrome and looks pretty good on the SG car.

I took off the dealer frames and turned around the paper temporary plate with the dealer name on it so it is plain white. I felt kind of bad about it when I took it in for service but I paid for the car, so I am not going to advertise for the dealership unless they would have given me under invoice price.

08-01-2005, 07:18 PM	#1
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 341 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	To frame or not to frame..... I just got my license plate today.....do you guys frame your license plate......with the dealer's frame to help advertise for them....or aftermarket frame.....OR leave it plain and clean? What are your thoughts???? __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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08-01-2005, 07:22 PM	#2
JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	I know a lot of guys like a clean look but I feel a sense of responsibility to use the dealer frame for a while for advertising....and to thank them for not putting on a god awful dealer sticker!
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08-01-2005, 07:23 PM	#3
nawtyxes First Lieutenant 36 Rep 302 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bowie, MD iTrader: (0)	Unless they give you a discount dont advertise the dealership. I told them specifically not to put any type of notation on the car. I'll advertise by telling others what a great deal and service I've gotten from them (Passport BMW) I'm going to have aftermarket frames from my University (Brown University) put on the car. __________________ 8/23/05 2006 325i Black Sapphire-Terra Interior-Burl Trim-Nav Idrive-Xenon-ZSP-ZPP-wind deflector-chrome exhaust-PDC Last edited by nawtyxes; 08-01-2005 at 07:39 PM..
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I vote for the frame. I always go for the plain chrome frame with nothing on it. I'm a huge sports fan, but I never get the team plates, just plain chrome. I am looking for one now for my new car, I don't want a bmw one either. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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xcalibr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	I've got Aggie pride, so I put my UC Davis Alumnus license plate frame up --before I've even gotten my plates... hahaha... I refuse to be a rolling advertisement for my dealer.
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08-01-2005, 07:36 PM	#6
JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	No problem advertising for me after the deal I got
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08-01-2005, 07:55 PM	#7
marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	I say less is more. I had a very thin chrome frame on my silver car and I plan to get the same frame in black for my new black car. It always kills me to see people using those big thick frames that say "BMW" on the bottom. I mean....talk about redundant. Don't get me started on the frames that look like chains. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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X kelliente X New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Anyone have pictures of chrome frames? I'm decided whether I want chrome or black. __________________ -Kelly 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Beige Leatherette \| Automatic \| Power/Heated Seats
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marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	Rock on, dude! __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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08-01-2005, 08:29 PM	#11
AndOJones NTP 2AD FYG TDB 3 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Acura TSX Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i took off my advertising plate frames (advertising is NOT free).
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08-01-2005, 08:30 PM	#12
AznBeemer23 Lieutenant 46 Rep 434 Posts Drives: Jet Black Hamann E90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine, CA & Philly iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I left mine plain...I took off the frame with the dealership on, it was the first thing I did. __________________ 2006 330i Automatic \|Jet Black \| Black Leather \| Brushed Aluminum \| Premium Package \| Sports Package \| iDrive & Navigation \| 5% Tint \| Hamann Kit \| Tein SS-P Coilover \| Forgeline VR3P 19x8.5 front 19x10 rear \| Falken FK-451 235/35ZR19 Front 265/30ZR19 Rear \| Rotora 6 Pistons Front 4 Pistons Rear Big Brake Kit \| Fujita Air Intake www.uucmotorwerks.com www.foxmarketing.net www.falkentire.com www.rotora.com www.f5air.com www.tein.com www.wheelpower.com
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 341 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I think I'm gonna leave mine plain.....or get a custom-made frame that says.... "I was abducted by Alien Life Form." __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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08-02-2005, 07:45 AM	#14
bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I took off my dealer plate right when I got home from picking up the car. It was one of the ugliest frames I have ever seen. As for a new one, I can't decide to go with a thin black or chrome frame. We need some photos. __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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08-02-2005, 07:47 AM	#15
BigDog Major 323 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: YMB F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I say go with black frames if you're going for a more aggressive look... chrome for a more debonair look I chose plain black on my arctic
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08-02-2005, 07:48 AM	#16
06alpine325icm Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	i got 2 bmw oem plate covers in stainless... keeping it classey
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08-02-2005, 07:50 AM	#17
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	No frame and no free ad on my car! __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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08-03-2005, 09:46 AM	#18
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18131 Rep 9,386 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	No frame yet. The first thing I did when I got home was remove the ad pages from the back of the car. I bought a carbon fiber one for my son to replace the "Happiness is being a grandpa" that was on his last car. Going to hold that up there and see what it looks like. Right now, with the plate only, there are the two bootom holes where a bolt COULD go, but it looks a little funky after debadging to have that incompleteness.
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08-03-2005, 09:48 AM	#19
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I saw a funny frame awhile back "university of Texas former student" I guess the guy never graduated, I guess enough people don't graduate and are proud of that fact that they decided to make a custom frame for those people
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08-03-2005, 01:18 PM	#20
BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	Black frame w/ BMW on the bottom.. looks sharp on Sparkling Graphite!
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08-03-2005, 01:22 PM	#21
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 419 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Framed. The raw edges of the plate look too nasty without a frame. I got the BMW stainless steel frame, which looks nice against the Alpine white and also goes well with the badging and chrome exhaust tips.
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08-03-2005, 01:27 PM	#22
CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	You could cut yourself pretty easily on the edge of the plate while washing the car if you don't put some type of frame on it. I put my UCSB Alumni frame on that was on my last car. It's chrome and looks pretty good on the SG car. I took off the dealer frames and turned around the paper temporary plate with the dealer name on it so it is plain white. I felt kind of bad about it when I took it in for service but I paid for the car, so I am not going to advertise for the dealership unless they would have given me under invoice price.
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