Look Ma "NO HOLES" front license plate solution

Goodfela93 · 12-07-2014, 04:22 PM

I would strongly agree with post number 174. The easiest way to this job is to use toggle bolts. See the size in the attached images of a completed job.

I didn't read the full thread before trying this fix. Dumb move. It took me numerous trips to Home Depot before figuring this out. I should probably drop the whole thing in some paint to avoid rusting which I will do eventually.

I also used an air conditioning filter and dual sided tape to prevent the plate from scratching the front.

Happy driving!

scrammer · 05-07-2015, 08:44 PM

Here is my take on the Bell "no-holes" mount - thanks to the OP and others for paving the way!

I used toggler bolts from Home Depot, big 1/2" washers, 2" right angle brakets and some 3M two sided exterior mounting tape attached to the underside of the bumper to firm it all up!

Check it out ...

rimsim · 05-04-2016, 02:58 AM

So...love your adjustable bracket. You mentioned in your May 2010 post that you got it at AutoZone. I've been in the stores and searched for it online but alas, it's nowhere to be found. Any idea where else I might find one?

Thanks!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374893

khaye1 · 05-05-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rimsim

So...love your adjustable bracket. You mentioned in your May 2010 post that you got it at AutoZone. I've been in the stores and searched for it online but alas, it's nowhere to be found. Any idea where else I might find one?

Thanks!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374893

Here yah go.

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotiv...LATE+RELOCATOR

I see you live in SD...ever tried autozone in Mira Mesa? That's where I got mine from.

rimsim · 05-11-2016, 09:29 PM

Thanks for that! Just ordered it via the link you sent. By the way, I haven't been to the AutoZone in Mira Mesa but will stop in the next time I'm in the area.

Cheers!

AndyW · 05-06-2017, 11:18 AM

Thx for this thread! Figured I'd post my OCD version. So, I probably wasted entirely too much time on this but...I did this to my 135i but painted all the components black beforehand with some extra gloss black paint I had in my garage. I also bought and used nylon screws for the front and used vacuum line rubber tips for the top ones to prevent marring the actual bumper, and 3 rubber washers on the lower bolts to act as offsets to get a better angle for the plate.
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(Sorry for the blurry first pic and the filthy car)

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Goodfela93 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '11 e93 335is Le Mans Blue Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Use toggle bolts for this! I would strongly agree with post number 174. The easiest way to this job is to use toggle bolts. See the size in the attached images of a completed job. I didn't read the full thread before trying this fix. Dumb move. It took me numerous trips to Home Depot before figuring this out. I should probably drop the whole thing in some paint to avoid rusting which I will do eventually. I also used an air conditioning filter and dual sided tape to prevent the plate from scratching the front. Happy driving! Attached Images
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scrammer Captain 421 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Ultimate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: BC - Canada iTrader: (0)	Here is my take on the Bell "no-holes" mount - thanks to the OP and others for paving the way! I used toggler bolts from Home Depot, big 1/2" washers, 2" right angle brakets and some 3M two sided exterior mounting tape attached to the underside of the bumper to firm it all up! Check it out ... Attached Images __________________ Current ///M: 2017 M3 Ultimate Past ///M Cars: E92 M3 ZCP 'CDN LRP' … E85 Z4M-R ... E92 M3 ZCP Frozen ... E90 M3 ... E46 M3 Cab ... E46 M3 ZCP ... E46 M3 Last edited by scrammer; 05-07-2015 at 08:52 PM..
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rimsim Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2015 F30/335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	Where do I find this front license plate bracket? So...love your adjustable bracket. You mentioned in your May 2010 post that you got it at AutoZone. I've been in the stores and searched for it online but alas, it's nowhere to be found. Any idea where else I might find one? Thanks! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374893
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rimsim Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2015 F30/335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that! Just ordered it via the link you sent. By the way, I haven't been to the AutoZone in Mira Mesa but will stop in the next time I'm in the area. Cheers!
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AndyW Supreme Galactic Commander (one galaxy over...) 666 Rep 1,777 Posts Drives: '08 E93, '12 E82, '13 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, USA iTrader: (5)	Thx for this thread! Figured I'd post my OCD version. So, I probably wasted entirely too much time on this but...I did this to my 135i but painted all the components black beforehand with some extra gloss black paint I had in my garage. I also bought and used nylon screws for the front and used vacuum line rubber tips for the top ones to prevent marring the actual bumper, and 3 rubber washers on the lower bolts to act as offsets to get a better angle for the plate. . (Sorry for the blurry first pic and the filthy car) __________________ Best, Andy '12 E82-PS2,Stoptechs,Clubsports+M3 bits,Accusump,Wagner DP+EVO III FMIC,ERCP,BMS Intake,Mason Strut Bar,Wedge Tune Last edited by AndyW; 05-06-2017 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: added info
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