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

Red Bread · 02-08-2012, 04:15 PM

All the more reason to get a Euro front bumper cover with no side markers and no holes.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

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

I don't like this one bit.

Join the club lol, let me know how yours plays out...

gatoman39 · 02-08-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

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

I don't like this one bit.

I went through this same BS when I got my F10.
Me: Don't put the plate bracket on, I'll do it.
Dealer: We're required by law to attach the bracket.
Me: Here's your choice, put the braket on and I won't take delivery of the car. Leave it off and I promise to attach the plate.
Dealer: OK.

Just used 3M double sided tape on top of clear bra. I can take it off anytime I want with a heat gun.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 04:48 PM

^yea, but we are in states where you dont need a front plate and the early bumpers came with holes i think

Xcution · 02-08-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

^yea, but we are in states where you dont need a front plate and the early bumpers came with holes i think

They are not holes just dented inward for alignment if you need to mount the plate. Why put ugly ass holes on bumper that does not need a plate beyond me.

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcution

They are not holes just dented inward for alignment if you need to mount the plate. Why put ugly ass holes on bumper that does not need a plate beyond me.

Why put anything there? If you dont put the eyesore on you get to look at 2 indents...they fucked up on this first batch

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 05:59 PM

I can confirm that all USA F30 with the "updated bumper without the licence plate bracket" have the 2 "locating dimples" as seen in the picture below.

They are where dealers are to drill to fix front plates on for the states that require them.

The other states will have the "dimples" showing

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 06:07 PM

Interesting. I dont know if the red 335 sportline i saw at my dealer today came with it attached or they attached it(which would make no sense considering i am in florida), i guess all i can do at this point is tell the dealer to not install(if it comes separate)

Any idea how mine would come if it was produced in december?

bl@ster · 02-08-2012, 06:07 PM

I curse the damn states for requiring the front license plate which ruins the look of my ride!

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Interesting. I dont know if the red 335 sportline i saw at my dealer today came with it attached or they attached it(which would make no sense considering i am in florida), i guess all i can do at this point is tell the dealer to not install(if it comes separate)

Any idea how mine would come if it was produced in december?

The BMW USA document says the Bracket and Screws come in the vehicle and the dealer must fit if required, using the "dimples" as drill points

E90Fleet · 02-08-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

I curse the damn states for requiring the front license plate which ruins the look of my ride!

I actually think all F30 worldwide have the "dimples"
But most countries require a front plate, so few will ever see them.

E30M3Driver · 02-08-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Interesting. I dont know if the red 335 sportline i saw at my dealer today came with it attached or they attached it(which would make no sense considering i am in florida), i guess all i can do at this point is tell the dealer to not install(if it comes separate)

Any idea how mine would come if it was produced in december?

Since the bumper change to the two dimples is as of mid-January, I am going to guess yours will come with the big bracket we have been seeing on cars just being delivered. The three that just came in all had the brackets pre-attached and were not dealer installed.

Good luck.

Zirenz2006 · 02-08-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

Since the bumper change to the two dimples is as of mid-January, I am going to guess yours will come with the big bracket we have been seeing on cars just being delivered. The three that just came in all had the brackets pre-attached and were not dealer installed.

Good luck.

All the ones that arrived at my dealer yesterday all had the big bracket pre-installed.

stampchez · 02-08-2012, 07:11 PM

Can anyone confirm whether it is removable or not?

justinnum1 · 02-08-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

Can anyone confirm whether it is removable or not?

You can take it off, but there will be 2 holes in the bumper...

nick776 · 02-08-2012, 07:17 PM

I visited my dealer today in Montgomery, AL. Their launch cars arrived today with the brackets as well. I told them that mine better not have them. I was told that BMW issued a bulletin stating that the brackets were not installed on builds after the second week of January. The reasons they were installed prior to that was due to the fact that they were "launch cars" with no specific destination. Everyone should rest assured.

stampchez · 02-08-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

You can take it off, but there will be 2 holes in the bumper...

Do we know where and how big?

gatoman39 · 02-08-2012, 07:33 PM

ok wait for the MSport, you've forced my hand.

Calmwinds · 02-08-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gatoman39

ok wait for the MSport, you've forced my hand.

epic, can't wait for this... maybe with the power bumped 335i

e92phreak · 02-08-2012, 08:34 PM

^^^ Worth it to wait for the M-Sport bumper!

ATS · 02-08-2012, 08:55 PM

I saw a truck on the highway yesterday full of F30s (328 and 335), and ALL of them had the hideous license plate bulge.

The fact that I saw them in Florida makes me even more frustrated since a front license plate is not required in this state.

longtran@ltbmw · 02-08-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I can confirm that all USA F30 with the "updated bumper without the licence plate bracket" have the 2 "locating dimples" as seen in the picture below.

They are where dealers are to drill to fix front plates on for the states that require them.

The other states will have the "dimples" showing

That is not true. The dealer would have to remove the bumper to install it.

guys, the car will come with the plate holder like it or not. It comes from the factory installed. Not 2 holes but 8 holes. 2 to line it up and 6 holes for the screws. The holder is not easy to remove, you would need to remove the bumper to get to it.
We have already removed the bumper to get the holes and reflectors filled.

02-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#48
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (0)	^yea, but we are in states where you dont need a front plate and the early bumpers came with holes i think __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

02-08-2012, 05:59 PM	#51
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	I can confirm that all USA F30 with the "updated bumper without the licence plate bracket" have the 2 "locating dimples" as seen in the picture below. They are where dealers are to drill to fix front plates on for the states that require them. The other states will have the "dimples" showing __________________ Nominated: Member of the Year, Most Contributing Member BMW if you are reading, I need a job

02-08-2012, 06:07 PM	#52
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I dont know if the red 335 sportline i saw at my dealer today came with it attached or they attached it(which would make no sense considering i am in florida), i guess all i can do at this point is tell the dealer to not install(if it comes separate) Any idea how mine would come if it was produced in december? __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

02-08-2012, 07:33 PM	#62
gatoman39 Major Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA Posts: 1,340 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [0.50] 2011 535i Sport [0.00]	ok wait for the MSport, you've forced my hand. __________________

02-08-2012, 08:34 PM	#64
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02-08-2012, 04:15 PM	#45
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,964 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	All the more reason to get a Euro front bumper cover with no side markers and no holes.

02-08-2012, 06:07 PM	#53
bl@ster Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 273 iTrader: (0)	I curse the damn states for requiring the front license plate which ruins the look of my ride!

02-08-2012, 07:11 PM	#58
stampchez Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 617 iTrader: (0)	Can anyone confirm whether it is removable or not?

02-08-2012, 07:17 PM	#60
nick776 Private Drives: 2012 328i (F30, On Order) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I visited my dealer today in Montgomery, AL. Their launch cars arrived today with the brackets as well. I told them that mine better not have them. I was told that BMW issued a bulletin stating that the brackets were not installed on builds after the second week of January. The reasons they were installed prior to that was due to the fact that they were "launch cars" with no specific destination. Everyone should rest assured.

02-08-2012, 08:55 PM	#65
ATS Captain Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 829 iTrader: (0)	I saw a truck on the highway yesterday full of F30s (328 and 335), and ALL of them had the hideous license plate bulge. The fact that I saw them in Florida makes me even more frustrated since a front license plate is not required in this state. Last edited by ATS; 02-08-2012 at 09:01 PM.

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