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khaye1 · 08-25-2011, 10:07 PM

As long as the bolt holes match, I don't see why it shouldn't

djsniggedy · 08-25-2011, 11:40 PM

Thats pretty neat. Too bad my car already had holes drilled. Doh!

Edward · 08-26-2011, 01:35 PM

I still love this plate mount. Had it on my car for some months now...maybe close to a year almost and the mesh is perfect and there are no marks at all on the bumper from the silicone bump stops I stuck on the back of the plate.

Just don't like that I have to take the plate off every time I take it to the wash because the guys are not careful and bend the plate down with the dumbass sponge, potentially damaging the mesh since everything is stiff and won't bend when fully installed.

Chadd · 01-05-2012, 01:57 AM

Just installed mine, thanks for the heads up bro.

3jello3 · 01-09-2012, 04:21 PM

what kind of washers should we get? size?

DrSeuss99 · 01-29-2012, 04:02 AM

great mod!

myfly335 · 03-20-2012, 10:18 AM

Nice where can I get

ChasVS · 03-20-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

Wow thats an awesome alternative! Good thing i dont need a front plate in my state.

authentichk · 05-17-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Caweran

I used toggle bolts... no special tools need...

What size did you use and where you get them? Thanks!

Caweran · 05-20-2012, 08:19 PM

Not sure which one, sorry... I get them in home depot... they are cheap enough to buy multiple sizes and try them out... The critical thing is to fit the butterfly in the collapse position into the hexagonal plastic grille. The bolt length is not critical at all.

Put washer on the other end and that is it... clean, cheap, no special tools and sturdy enough for highway speed with no problem.

e.

DSC_OFF · 05-20-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Caweran

Not sure which one, sorry... I get them in home depot... they are cheap enough to buy multiple sizes and try them out... The critical thing is to fit the butterfly in the collapse position into the hexagonal plastic grille. The bolt length is not critical at all.

Put washer on the other end and that is it... clean, cheap, no special tools and sturdy enough for highway speed with no problem.

e.

I've had my plate adapter sitting on my desk for months but after getting another no plate tix, finally decided to slap it on. Doing the same as you with the toggle bolts. The trick though with this plate adapter is to figure out what's the ideal position. Setting the bracket at an angle like so gets most height is nice but I'm worried about if someone backs into me. The bracket would no doubt make a nice mark on my bumper. If you set the bracket perfectly horizontal, you then have a gap between the bumper and plate and it sits a bit low. It's definitely trial & error.

One other thing I may do however is spray paint the plate adapter black seeing how people complain that it eventually rusts.

Caweran · 05-20-2012, 09:36 PM

Yes I did the same concern with you regarding the mark on the bumper, but I brought some EPDM rubber/foam gasket made for sealing the exterior window. Find the one that came with self adhesive glue on the back, stick it on the back of the plate and that should take care of the bumper marking.

e.

Chuck W. · 01-18-2013, 10:30 AM

Here is a great one. No holes in front.

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

techwhiz · 01-18-2013, 02:19 PM

The other one can be had for less than $10.00 though via Amazon.
I bought one but have yet to use it since I haven't been stopped yet.

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08-25-2011, 11:40 PM	#178
djsniggedy Lieutenant Drives: 08 335 coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Forest Hills, NY Posts: 599 iTrader: (8)	Thats pretty neat. Too bad my car already had holes drilled. Doh!

08-26-2011, 01:35 PM	#179
Edward Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 335is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,709 iTrader: (0)	I still love this plate mount. Had it on my car for some months now...maybe close to a year almost and the mesh is perfect and there are no marks at all on the bumper from the silicone bump stops I stuck on the back of the plate. Just don't like that I have to take the plate off every time I take it to the wash because the guys are not careful and bend the plate down with the dumbass sponge, potentially damaging the mesh since everything is stiff and won't bend when fully installed.

01-05-2012, 01:57 AM	#180
Chadd Banned Drives: 08 AW 335 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, California Posts: 514 iTrader: (15)	Just installed mine, thanks for the heads up bro.

01-29-2012, 04:02 AM	#182
DrSeuss99 Enlisted Member Drives: PimpMobile Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Left Bank Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	great mod!

05-20-2012, 08:19 PM	#186
Caweran Enlisted Member Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Not sure which one, sorry... I get them in home depot... they are cheap enough to buy multiple sizes and try them out... The critical thing is to fit the butterfly in the collapse position into the hexagonal plastic grille. The bolt length is not critical at all. Put washer on the other end and that is it... clean, cheap, no special tools and sturdy enough for highway speed with no problem. e.

05-20-2012, 09:36 PM	#188
Caweran Enlisted Member Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Yes I did the same concern with you regarding the mark on the bumper, but I brought some EPDM rubber/foam gasket made for sealing the exterior window. Find the one that came with self adhesive glue on the back, stick it on the back of the plate and that should take care of the bumper marking. e.

01-18-2013, 02:19 PM	#190
techwhiz Captain Drives: e90 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 843 iTrader: (1)	The other one can be had for less than $10.00 though via Amazon. I bought one but have yet to use it since I haven't been stopped yet.