M Sport: How are you mounting your front plates? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

KORALLROT · 01-23-2013, 05:19 AM

Hi guys. Not sure what to do here.

Thanks!

(first world problems)

KORALLROT · 01-23-2013, 05:23 AM

Any experience with these guys?

http://moweraxle.com/

newbmwuser · 01-23-2013, 05:37 AM

I ordered from skene design, should be coming soon (hopefully before i get my new bumper)

http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Euro.shtml

you drill holes in parts not directly visible.

looks better than the tow hook ones (if youre keeping them on long term).

johnofcross · 01-23-2013, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbmwuser

I ordered from skene design, should be coming soon (hopefully before i get my new bumper)

http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Euro.shtml

you drill holes in parts not directly visible.

looks better than the tow hook ones (if youre keeping them on long term).

+1 on this. Just haven't got the time to actually put it on. I got the Euro plate size so I can mount my Zoll plates.

ZheHbKa · 01-23-2013, 07:17 AM

i think the best way is through a side tow screw frame

Ron Scott · 01-23-2013, 07:22 AM

The NY retro yellow/orange plates actually look OK on black Ms so I mounted missionary style this time.

Not a fan of the offset...

bcl0328 · 01-23-2013, 07:55 AM

clearly the best way:

Cyberdemon · 01-23-2013, 10:41 AM

I have a tow hook mount but I haven't been running it frankly.

I pee a little when I drive past the police but I do it everyday and so far haven't seemed to attract much attention.

The yellow NY plates just look awful...the retractable style is pretty slick though.

joonix214 · 01-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcl0328

clearly the best way:

+1

nsquared · 01-23-2013, 12:45 PM

tow hook.

Handozizle · 01-23-2013, 12:56 PM

I don't really want to run a front plate and it's usually not a problem in TX, but it can be an easy reason for a cop to stop me. I still can't decide if i like the look of a towhook plate or not.

Handozizle · 01-23-2013, 12:58 PM

Can someone with a M-Sport bumper post a few picture of their towhook setup?

BavarianFanatic · 01-23-2013, 01:21 PM

2" Industrial Velcro. Works awesome.

chrisny · 01-23-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Scott

The NY retro yellow/orange plates actually look OK on black Ms so I mounted missionary style this time.

Not a fan of the offset...

+1. I let them put it on. I don't get the "don't drill" stuff when you have to have the plate on there...

chrisny · 01-23-2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcl0328

clearly the best way:

Can it be driven with the plate out? If not, makes no sense to me. Cops don't pull you over when you're parked.

Cyberdemon · 01-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisny

Can it be driven with the plate out? If not, makes no sense to me. Cops don't pull you over when you're parked.

Meter maids can give you a ticket for invalid equipment/no front plate. Esp in towns where they have dedicated code enforcement they love to make that money.

skeeny · 01-23-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

2" Industrial Velcro. Works awesome.

BavFan, no worries about the adhesive on the velcro strip marring the paint in anyway?

Thanks.
skeeny

chrisny · 01-23-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

Meter maids can give you a ticket for invalid equipment/no front plate. Esp in towns where they have dedicated code enforcement they love to make that money.

Ok, makes sense then. I'd still be more concerned while actually driving.. Cool concept but seems like I would only retract it when I'm parked in my garage or a work garage, etc..

jddssc121 · 01-23-2013, 03:24 PM

I'm not

snowghost · 01-23-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

Meter maids can give you a ticket for invalid equipment/no front plate. Esp in towns where they have dedicated code enforcement they love to make that money.

I drove my M3 for 6 years without a front plate. But I made sure to park on side streets off main Boulevards as the meter maids will ticket for that.

On the 335i I assumed the dealer would mount the bracket, but when I picked it up they said customers don't like it--so they don't automatically do it.

SamS · 01-23-2013, 04:32 PM

My front plate is not mounted right now. I have some strong 3M double-sided tape used for mounting automotive trim pieces and such.

I want to use this tape to mount the OEM plate holder, without drilling. I haven't done a test fit yet, but the M-sport plate holder does not seem like it has enough surface area to attach to the bumper with just tape, i.e. it looks like it needs screws.

joeunshekki · 01-23-2013, 05:32 PM

Are there any options for a clip on out in the market?

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01-23-2013, 05:37 AM	#3
newbmwuser Captain Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	I ordered from skene design, should be coming soon (hopefully before i get my new bumper) http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Euro.shtml you drill holes in parts not directly visible. looks better than the tow hook ones (if youre keeping them on long term). __________________ BMW - Mini - Lexus

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ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	i think the best way is through a side tow screw frame __________________

01-23-2013, 10:41 AM	#8
Cyberdemon First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	I have a tow hook mount but I haven't been running it frankly. I pee a little when I drive past the police but I do it everyday and so far haven't seemed to attract much attention. The yellow NY plates just look awful...the retractable style is pretty slick though. __________________ 2013 335i M Sport /// Alpine White/Coral Red

01-23-2013, 07:22 AM	#6
Ron Scott Captain Drives: 2013 335 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	The NY retro yellow/orange plates actually look OK on black Ms so I mounted missionary style this time. Not a fan of the offset...

01-23-2013, 07:55 AM	#7
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 953 iTrader: (0)	clearly the best way:

01-23-2013, 12:45 PM	#10
nsquared [Versatile] Drives: (S)LOW. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California & Utah Posts: 1,339 iTrader: (0)	tow hook. __________________ '13 AW F30 335i ///M-Sport 6MT. OEM(+). [Liquid Innovations] [Envisions] [Rob's Speed Shop]

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Handozizle Private Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	I don't really want to run a front plate and it's usually not a problem in TX, but it can be an easy reason for a cop to stop me. I still can't decide if i like the look of a towhook plate or not.

01-23-2013, 12:58 PM	#12
Handozizle Private Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Can someone with a M-Sport bumper post a few picture of their towhook setup?

01-23-2013, 01:21 PM	#13
BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 716 iTrader: (0)	2" Industrial Velcro. Works awesome.

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jddssc121 Second Lieutenant Drives: vroom Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	I'm not

01-23-2013, 04:32 PM	#21
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,036 iTrader: (0)	My front plate is not mounted right now. I have some strong 3M double-sided tape used for mounting automotive trim pieces and such. I want to use this tape to mount the OEM plate holder, without drilling. I haven't done a test fit yet, but the M-sport plate holder does not seem like it has enough surface area to attach to the bumper with just tape, i.e. it looks like it needs screws. __________________

01-23-2013, 05:32 PM	#22
joeunshekki Registered Drives: bmw 328xi 2013 m sports Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new york Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Are there any options for a clip on out in the market?

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