Favorite license plate tow-hook holder?

blackdragon12 · 07-01-2015, 10:49 AM

I'm looking to get a tow hook holder for my front plate, just wondering what you guys went with? There's one for $70 on ebay which seems quite popular, as well as one from millworks which is sort of popular as well. Any tips?

Also will need the pre-drilled current holes filled in... any tips for that?

f87.lci · 07-13-2015, 02:50 PM

I was looking getting the US millworks for my e90 as well. I heard you can get the bumper plugs to fill in the current holes but I am not sure how it will look.

ethanjoon · 07-13-2015, 02:52 PM

I got mine from wsa_auto. They were really good. I believe $37. Check out my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=wsa-auto

blackdragon12 · 07-13-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Arktis_Conviction

I got mine from wsa_auto. They were really good. I believe $37. Check out my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=wsa-auto

Thanks, I checked them out.

Unfortunately, to ship to Canada it comes to almost $100... so for an extra $20 I can get the usmillworks one

ethanjoon · 07-13-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdragon12

Thanks, I checked them out.

Unfortunately, to ship to Canada it comes to almost $100... so for an extra $20 I can get the usmillworks one

Oh, that is pricey. I didn't realize you were in Toronto :/

maxgohan · 07-14-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Arktis_Conviction

Oh, that is pricey. I didn't realize you were in Toronto :/

we're in the 'Canada' subforum

doubla_d · 07-17-2015, 11:56 PM

US millworks

I've tried a bunch it's the best by far. Don't buy cheap ones.

- gets very close to the bumper
- light weight
- quick release
- easy install
- high quality

f87.lci · 07-21-2015, 07:48 AM

doubla_d, what did you use to cover your existing holes in the center? Did you had to re-paint the bumper?

doubla_d · 07-22-2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Adeel

doubla_d, what did you use to cover your existing holes in the center? Did you had to re-paint the bumper?

My bumper was a special order euro spec with no side reflectors and or licence plate bracket srew holes.

No need to fill holes. For your holes you can buy bumper plugs and paint them if needed. Lordco has them in different sizes (gloss black and Matte)

blackdragon12 · 08-25-2015, 02:06 PM

I still haven't ordered, as I am trying to convince myself that $130 is worth it for this (after exchange rate...). Thoughts? I have been looking through the forums to find one used, but no luck so far

KiX1911 · 08-26-2015, 01:47 PM

I purchased 2 separate kinds off ebay, they were both different and both sucked, one major problem is I thought the screw that held the bolt that screws into the car into the metal plate was waay too thin. worst case scenario would be you look your plate on the highway, but I have personalized plates so that's no good for me. Another problem was it was waaay to far from the bumper. Looked super silly.

What I ended up doing is cutting the bolt about an inch, drilling the hole that held the plate, re taping it to a thicker bold so you would never have to worry about it snapping, and voila! I shoulda took pics, I was actually thinking of machining some myself for peeps but didn't think too many peeps would be interested.

heres my pics, kinda hard to see but it kinda curves to the passengers side kinda like Mitsubishi lancers do.

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BRAISKI · 09-08-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Killerx

I purchased 2 separate kinds off ebay, they were both different and both sucked, one major problem is I thought the screw that held the bolt that screws into the car into the metal plate was waay too thin. worst case scenario would be you look your plate on the highway, but I have personalized plates so that's no good for me. Another problem was it was waaay to far from the bumper. Looked super silly.

What I ended up doing is cutting the bolt about an inch, drilling the hole that held the plate, re taping it to a thicker bold so you would never have to worry about it snapping, and voila! I shoulda took pics, I was actually thinking of machining some myself for peeps but didn't think too many peeps would be interested.

heres my pics, kinda hard to see but it kinda curves to the passengers side kinda like Mitsubishi lancers do.

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I like that better than the "normal" tow hook plate holder.

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ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I got mine from wsa_auto. They were really good. I believe $37. Check out my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=wsa-auto __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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doubla_d Private First Class 28 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver / Canada iTrader: (3)	US millworks I've tried a bunch it's the best by far. Don't buy cheap ones. - gets very close to the bumper - light weight - quick release - easy install - high quality
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f87.lci First Lieutenant 32 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2- 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	doubla_d, what did you use to cover your existing holes in the center? Did you had to re-paint the bumper?
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blackdragon12 Private First Class 12 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 335i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I still haven't ordered, as I am trying to convince myself that $130 is worth it for this (after exchange rate...). Thoughts? I have been looking through the forums to find one used, but no luck so far __________________ 2012 e92 335i xDrive \| Purchased Sept. 27/14 @ 46000km \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| Carbon Fibre Aluminum Trim \| M-Sport Package \| Executive Package \| Connected Technology Package \| M-Sport Rims w/ RFT \| CPO Warranty until April 2018/160k Follow me on Instagram for daily pics! @nick.335i
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