If my f30 shows up with that front license plate mount... - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

svache · 02-07-2012, 11:23 PM

I wonder what I will do with that plate holder thing up front. I'll probably get it as well as I live in Hawaii and we have to have plates up front but I wonder more about what to do with it once I go to Europe. The plates are wider there and, of course, I could opt for a US sized plate there but it'll be nicer if I can get rid of it without leaving a mark

(then again, you only get US sized plated there if you import a car, so it's pretty unique too.. dangit lol)

VictorGzz67 · 02-08-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Arktctr

Yes, the two holes are more like minor indents that would be used for alignment purposes when drilling/installing the front plate bracket...the one I saw (without the monting bracket) this past weekend had these marks but they are nowhere near as bad as the bracket or holes drilled all the way through...

I agree with you, I think those marks are for alignment purposes for front plate. Those are marks not holes

and I just received my car as it is in the pictures.

Regards

turbocomppro · 02-08-2012, 01:12 AM

Seriously. It's 2012. Why can't they make a god damn "L" bracket that screws in from under the openings on the bumper?

J Tiberius · 02-08-2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

Is anyone else who has one coming soon freaking out?

Definitely. I've talked with my CA about it at least 3 times. I'm worried that because I bought in VA they will arbitrarily slap on the plate bracket during prep ( VA requires front plates), but I'm registering the car in my home state of FL (no front plate required). My CA knows this, but I'm still worried about it. That bracket ruins the front of the car, especially if there isn't ever going to be a plate there. I don't want a patch job either - just don't put it on in dealer prep!!!

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 09:53 AM

So i went to pines bw and the one demo red 335 they had had this front fucking mounting plate. I was talking to my guy there and letting him know i wont be happy if my car comes with that eyesore on. He tells me he will give me a chrome plate for the front lol, i laughed and said you better have the guys in the back start thinking of something. We both laughed and said its going to be fin when that bridge comes.

E30M3Driver · 02-08-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by J Tiberius

Definitely. I've talked with my CA about it at least 3 times. I'm worried that because I bought in VA they will arbitrarily slap on the plate bracket during prep ( VA requires front plates), but I'm registering the car in my home state of FL (no front plate required). My CA knows this, but I'm still worried about it. That bracket ruins the front of the car, especially if there isn't ever going to be a plate there. I don't want a patch job either - just don't put it on in dealer prep!!!

They are coming from the BMW VPC's to the dealer with the brackets pre-installed. Dealer prep has nothing to do with it at this point.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 11:41 AM

Not sure what the deal is, but ALL f30's i have seen are coming with the front eyesore. Dont know if this was done on early production models or what. But in florida, there is no reason to put that shit on.

Zirenz2006 · 02-08-2012, 11:54 AM

From the Q&A Sticky above....

Latest status on F30 Front license plate mounting base:
The latest from BMWNA (as of 1/19) is that the first batch of 3 Series Sedans will be delivered to BMW Centers across the US with (but not necessarily attached) the large front license plate bracket shown in some recent photos. That is the reason we see it installed on some recent production cars. [Preproduction cars will still continue to be seen with it of course.]

As of last Thursday however, BMW production facilities have begun manufacturing a new license plate bracket that is smaller than the ones previously seen.

So, this means that some of the very early F30 cars will have the large front license plate base come with the cars, and the others that come after it will have a smaller plate base.

A front license plate holder will not be installed on US bound F30 models. A front license plate holder will be supplied for all cars in case it is bound for a State that requires front license plates. Sorry for any confusion that may have come from our previous posts on the matter. We were relaying what we found out and were told by BMW.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 12:02 PM

figures

iwannabimmer · 02-08-2012, 12:52 PM

That is the price to be paid for being the first ones to drive f30s.

Seriously, I don't see what the fuss is about that front plate holder. It doesn't and it wouldn't bother me.

J Tiberius · 02-08-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

They are coming from the BMW VPC's to the dealer with the brackets pre-installed. Dealer prep has nothing to do with it at this point.

Well that's depressing. Looks like a Scotch night for me.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by iwannabimmer

That is the price to be paid for being the first ones to drive f30s.

Seriously, I don't see what the fuss is about that front plate holder. It doesn't and it wouldn't bother me.

We dont need front plates in florida....

JoeyO · 02-08-2012, 01:23 PM

Keep the bracket and tell your friends you drive a Porsche. That type of bumper design was common in the 70's etc..

Sexy ---> http://hotgates.stanford.edu:3455/te...mageid=1216249

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 02:43 PM

Official Message from BMW USA to dealers on the US mounting plate:

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From mid-January 2012, the front bumper design has been changed. The permanently-installed base shown above has been eliminated

It goes on to say that 2 holes need to be drilled by the dealer in the bumper for states requiring front plates so the plate can be mounted

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Official Message from BMW USA to dealers on the US mounting plate:

It goes on to say that 2 holes need to be drilled by the dealer in the bumper for states requiring front plates

:mad0 260:

: mad0260:

:mad02 60:

:m ad0260:

:mad026 0:

:ma d0260:

I got a big decision to make now

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

:mad0 260:

: mad0260:

:mad02 60:

:m ad0260:

:mad026 0:

:ma d0260:

I got a big decision to make now

It indicates that the dealer has to make the holes to mount the front plate, not the VDC.

So just tell the dealer not to do it for yours

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

It indicates that the dealer has to make the holes to mount the front plate, not the VDC.

So just tell the dealer not to do it for yours

I dont know about that...the cars at my dealer in florida had the front plates and we never put front plates on...i think the bumpers have 2 holes in them and the mount snaps right on...it sounds like the changed the design starting in mid january...my car finished production jan 4th...i must have the initial design that includes 2 small holes in the bumper...

i hope im wrong

Xcution · 02-08-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

the fuck out!

I second this. Sucks to be you, but here in florida we dont need that shit. No fucking reason in the world to have that shit. AT ALL!

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcution

I second this. Sucks to be you, but here in florida we dont need that shit. No fucking reason in the world to have that shit. AT ALL!

Thats why they got rid of it

pawarrant · 02-08-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Calmwinds

safer for the community no tthe car duh

Because I feel so much safer driving in states that require two plates.

Is there any evidence to support the community is safer when two plates are required? It just seems like an additional revenue generator for those governments who require it. Plus it detracts from the look of the vehicles.

stampchez · 02-08-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Official Message from BMW USA to dealers on the US mounting plate:

It goes on to say that 2 holes need to be drilled by the dealer in the bumper for states requiring front plates so the plate can be mounted

Permanent?

Shit.

stampchez · 02-08-2012, 04:14 PM

Wow. My car should be at the dealer right now.

I don't like this one bit.

02-08-2012, 09:53 AM	#27
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,793 iTrader: (0)	So i went to pines bw and the one demo red 335 they had had this front fucking mounting plate. I was talking to my guy there and letting him know i wont be happy if my car comes with that eyesore on. He tells me he will give me a chrome plate for the front lol, i laughed and said you better have the guys in the back start thinking of something. We both laughed and said its going to be fin when that bridge comes. __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

02-08-2012, 11:41 AM	#29
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,793 iTrader: (0)	Not sure what the deal is, but ALL f30's i have seen are coming with the front eyesore. Dont know if this was done on early production models or what. But in florida, there is no reason to put that shit on. __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

02-08-2012, 11:54 AM	#30
Zirenz2006 Really lookin forward to the weekend, you guys Drives: 12' F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 3,057 iTrader: (0)	From the Q&A Sticky above.... Latest status on F30 Front license plate mounting base: The latest from BMWNA (as of 1/19) is that the first batch of 3 Series Sedans will be delivered to BMW Centers across the US with (but not necessarily attached) the large front license plate bracket shown in some recent photos. That is the reason we see it installed on some recent production cars. [Preproduction cars will still continue to be seen with it of course.] As of last Thursday however, BMW production facilities have begun manufacturing a new license plate bracket that is smaller than the ones previously seen. So, this means that some of the very early F30 cars will have the large front license plate base come with the cars, and the others that come after it will have a smaller plate base. A front license plate holder will not be installed on US bound F30 models. A front license plate holder will be supplied for all cars in case it is bound for a State that requires front license plates. Sorry for any confusion that may have come from our previous posts on the matter. We were relaying what we found out and were told by BMW. __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black

02-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#31
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,793 iTrader: (0)	figures __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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02-07-2012, 11:23 PM	#23
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	I wonder what I will do with that plate holder thing up front. I'll probably get it as well as I live in Hawaii and we have to have plates up front but I wonder more about what to do with it once I go to Europe. The plates are wider there and, of course, I could opt for a US sized plate there but it'll be nicer if I can get rid of it without leaving a mark (then again, you only get US sized plated there if you import a car, so it's pretty unique too.. dangit lol)

02-08-2012, 01:12 AM	#25
turbocomppro Private First Class Drives: Bone Stock 2007 320i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: China Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	Seriously. It's 2012. Why can't they make a god damn "L" bracket that screws in from under the openings on the bumper?

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iwannabimmer Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 mazda6s grand touring Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	That is the price to be paid for being the first ones to drive f30s. Seriously, I don't see what the fuss is about that front plate holder. It doesn't and it wouldn't bother me.

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JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Keep the bracket and tell your friends you drive a Porsche. That type of bumper design was common in the 70's etc.. Sexy ---> http://hotgates.stanford.edu:3455/te...mageid=1216249

02-08-2012, 04:14 PM	#44
stampchez Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 617 iTrader: (0)	Wow. My car should be at the dealer right now. I don't like this one bit.