If my f30 shows up with that front license plate mount... - Page 6 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jtuds · 05-10-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

It's rather prominent, isn't it? That's why I'm going ED when I graduate and keeping the euro plate on the front. Speaking of which, does anyone know if it's legal to have one there, assuming your state does NOT require a front plate?

Not sure if it is a state by state thing, but Bimmian make customized Euro plates for people to put on the front of their cars, so I imagine there's a market for it and would assume that means it is condoned....somewhere.....

In Ontario, no chance. We have to put a plate front and back. Lame.

malc410326 · 05-11-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Awperator

My sales associate said that they would remove my front license plate wart on BMW's dime. I'm going to drop it off Tuesday, I'll update when I get it back.

+1 Wow! Now this would be amazing news if this were to push thru. Pls keep us updated regarding this. I will definitely request this from our sales advisor asap.

Awperator · 05-23-2012, 09:25 AM

They are ordering a whole new bumper for me, will paint it and install, all on BMW's dime. I'm just waiting now until the parts come in and they paint it.

shoptb · 05-23-2012, 09:28 AM

Front license plates are stupid. I wish Ohio didn't require them.

LAnderson23 · 05-23-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

Front license plates are stupid. I wish Ohio didn't require them.

I also live in Ohio. I haven't driven with a front-license plate for about 10 years. Never gotten a ticket or been pulled over for it. Even after getting a speeding ticket, the cop never mentioned the front plate. It's a risk, but so far I've gotten away with it. (knock on wood)

shoptb · 05-23-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

I also live in Ohio. I haven't driven with a front-license plate for about 10 years. Never gotten a ticket or been pulled over for it. Even after getting a speeding ticket, the cop never mentioned the front plate. It's a risk, but so far I've gotten away with it. (knock on wood)

It must be dependent on your locale. I was stopped on 5 separate occasions in Gahanna for not having the front license plate. I kept ignoring the "warnings", but when the same cop stopped me twice, there was really no way out of it. They're pretty vigilant down here.

LAnderson23 · 05-23-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

It must be dependent on your locale. I was stopped on 5 separate occasions in Gahanna for not having the front license plate. I kept ignoring the "warnings", but when the same cop stopped me twice, there was really no way out of it. They're pretty vigilant down here.

Yeah, it's amazing how the dickish-ness varies so much from town to town. I also had window tint for 5 years + that was too dark. I got away with it for 5 years and then got pulled over three times for it within the space of two months. WTF. First two were warnings, but the third was a ticket so I took off the tint. So bizarre nothing for 5 years and then I got nailed.

shoptb · 05-23-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

Yeah, it's amazing how the dickish-ness varies so much from town to town. I also had window tint for 5 years + that was too dark. I got away with it for 5 years and then got pulled over three times for it within the space of two months. WTF. First two were warnings, but the third was a ticket so I took off the tint. So bizarre nothing for 5 years and then I got nailed.

Same here. Had dark tint on my VW GLI....no issues in Columbus. Had the dark tint on the 335xi for the whole time in Columbus...no issues. Moved to Gahanna....busted time after time in a span of two weeks. Apparently we don't have a lack of police here...will keep that in mind next time they whine about funding.

F30epop · 05-23-2012, 11:38 PM

The front licens plate is better for police LIDAR to get a reading... Leave mine off even though it is required in my state.

ede92 · 05-24-2012, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Awperator

They are ordering a whole new bumper for me, will paint it and install, all on BMW's dime. I'm just waiting now until the parts come in and they paint it.

IMO a re-painted bumper will never hold up like a factory painted one. Put a 3M shield on it or you will soon have more than 2 blemishes on it from bugs and stones.

Awperator · 06-05-2012, 12:16 PM

Got the new bumper. Looks great. No more front plate!

bl@ster · 06-07-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Awperator

Got the new bumper. Looks great. No more front plate!

Pics or it didn't happen.

malc410326 · 06-07-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

Pics or it didn't happen.

+1

JUSKIDN · 09-05-2012, 12:46 AM

when I placed my order I informed my salesman then do not put the front plate bracket on and my he even indicated it on the vehicle order form. So if mine somehow gets put on the car I will raise Hell and they will be replacing the front bumper and not just adding some putty and touching up the paint.

JUSKIDN · 09-05-2012, 12:47 AM

Im waiting to hear how the front license plate makes the vehicle safer too.

THizzle7XU · 09-05-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JUSKIDN

Im waiting to hear how the front license plate makes the vehicle safer too.

It's not safety. As was mentioned, it's a target for the newer laser guns for speeding. With cars made more out of composite materials now, the lasers need more of a pure metal to reflect off of. The front plates serve that purpose. And the red light cameras being able to better ID a car too.

fshubert · 09-05-2012, 07:34 PM

I didn't let the dealer drill my bumper for the plate. I'm just running with the back plate.

05-23-2012, 09:28 AM	#114
shoptb Captain Drives: 13 328i MSport EBII 8A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 iTrader: (0)	Front license plates are stupid. I wish Ohio didn't require them. __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Delivered! '13 F30 328i, 8SA, Estoril Blue II w/ Black Lthr. ZMM, ZPP, ZTP, ZLP, ZDA, ZCW, ZDH

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JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 469 iTrader: (0)	when I placed my order I informed my salesman then do not put the front plate bracket on and my he even indicated it on the vehicle order form. So if mine somehow gets put on the car I will raise Hell and they will be replacing the front bumper and not just adding some putty and touching up the paint. __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.

09-05-2012, 12:47 AM	#125
JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 469 iTrader: (0)	Im waiting to hear how the front license plate makes the vehicle safer too. __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.

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05-23-2012, 09:25 AM	#113
Awperator New Member Drives: 2012 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	They are ordering a whole new bumper for me, will paint it and install, all on BMW's dime. I'm just waiting now until the parts come in and they paint it.

05-23-2012, 11:38 PM	#119
F30epop New Member Drives: 328i F30 sport, mineral grey Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	The front licens plate is better for police LIDAR to get a reading... Leave mine off even though it is required in my state.

06-05-2012, 12:16 PM	#121
Awperator New Member Drives: 2012 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Got the new bumper. Looks great. No more front plate!