Front Plate Thoughts

BMWinNorthdakota · 09-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Obviously the vast majority think that the plate up front looks like hell... but with that being illegal in most states, whats your thoughts on it on the dash board. Is it too much JDM for a Bimmer?? haha

Craig@SupremePower · 09-24-2009, 12:56 PM

no bumper... no dash!!!!

cb1111 · 09-24-2009, 01:06 PM

A few thoughts:

Plate on dash is still illegal
Plate on dash is dangerous - do you really want a sharp piece of metal flying about in an accident?

and finally:

A plate on the dash signifies to law enforcement "I know it is illegal and I don't care."

David9962000 · 09-24-2009, 01:09 PM

Get your holder painted the color of the car, it helps a little. My local body shop charged me $60.

BMWinNorthdakota · 09-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

A few thoughts:

Plate on dash is still illegal
Plate on dash is dangerous - do you really want a sharp piece of metal flying about in an accident?

and finally:

A plate on the dash signifies to law enforcement "I know it is illegal and I don't care."

Wow, Guess I never thought of being decapitated.

demosthenes · 09-24-2009, 01:47 PM

I think it depends on whether or not you drink moderately (or more) and drive.

If you do, wouldn't you hate to get pulled over for not having a front plate and then get busted for a DUI? Not having a front plate gives every cop a legal justification to pull you over.

If you don't drink, you could get an equipment violation, which isn't bad.

iAerodynamic · 09-24-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David9962000

Get your holder painted the color of the car, it helps a little. My local body shop charged me $60.

and mine's black.. =/

rather just not rock one at all..

BlueC · 09-24-2009, 02:29 PM

I'm keeping mine off. If I get hassled more than once I'll throw it on. I have the front plate mount in the trunk just for that occasion.

JayKay335i · 09-24-2009, 02:30 PM

Tow hook mounts are the shiznit.

Zirenz2006 · 09-24-2009, 02:32 PM

I told my dealership not to drill for my front plate. Been running since April without it. No cop has bothered me yet.

I'd take the chance without it. Looks so clean.

rambalu80 · 09-24-2009, 02:33 PM

TX requires a front license plate. Been stopped once when I had my Acura TSX but got away with a warning. Several cars in TX don't sport the front plate. Personally, I think the front plate looks ugly and I made sure the dealership didn't drill any holes on my bumper. Fellow members on this message board can give you their opinions, but at the end of the day it is your call!

n5160u · 09-24-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

A few thoughts:

Plate on dash is still illegal
Plate on dash is dangerous - do you really want a sharp piece of metal flying about in an accident?

and finally:

A plate on the dash signifies to law enforcement "I know it is illegal and I don't care."

Well said. One more thought,
If the plate is where most people put them it will become a deadly flying object heading for your passengers head if the airbag is deployed.

I use the plate holder that mounts to the tow hook mounting hole from GoMini It aint pretty but is looks way better than the cheap plastic multi use crap that came with the car. The BMW front holder was designed to fit Japanese plates which are metric and slightly larger than USA plates.

jpsum · 09-24-2009, 02:40 PM

plate on dash = ghetto superstar

VTECaddict · 09-24-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

A few thoughts:

Plate on dash is still illegal
Plate on dash is dangerous - do you really want a sharp piece of metal flying about in an accident?

and finally:

A plate on the dash signifies to law enforcement "I know it is illegal and I don't care."

SV Concepts III · 09-24-2009, 03:43 PM

Don't install it on the dash, that looks off.

If you can wait, we will have a solution for you that clips on to the lower center grill area so you can slide it on and off when you would like without drilling holes on the front of the bumper.

TommyK · 09-24-2009, 04:11 PM

just get the tow hook set up i have it and think it looks cool

DJtoad · 09-24-2009, 04:17 PM

Required here, but my CA asked if I really wanted the front bumper drilled. I said "hell no" before he could finish the sentence. I'll take the chance and deal with the 'fix it' ticket if and when it happens.

jopa489 · 09-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Hate mine. Since the E90 is my daily driver (and I drive a LOT of miles, primarily highway) I decided to let the dealer install it this time. Couldn't believe those words were coming out of my mouth, but just can't be assed to deal with highway patrols for BS reasons.

xrayz · 09-24-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Don't install it on the dash, that looks off.

If you can wait, we will have a solution for you that clips on to the lower center grill area so you can slide it on and off when you would like without drilling holes on the front of the bumper.

how long a wait? I'm interested

SV Concepts III · 09-24-2009, 06:42 PM

Prototype is done, we are moving to production very soon.

David9962000 · 09-24-2009, 06:43 PM

How about shaving the bottom of the plate under the numbers & installing it on a euro license plate holder. It will look like a front Italian plate.

ilia · 09-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Required in my state - IL. Have never put it on any of my cars and in 10 years I have one ticket. My new car is arriving in the next couple of weeks and I don't plan on putting on the front plate again... With that said, it is up to you to take the risk. It is still illegal

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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	A few thoughts: Plate on dash is still illegal Plate on dash is dangerous - do you really want a sharp piece of metal flying about in an accident? and finally: A plate on the dash signifies to law enforcement "I know it is illegal and I don't care."
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Get your holder painted the color of the car, it helps a little. My local body shop charged me $60.
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	I think it depends on whether or not you drink moderately (or more) and drive. If you do, wouldn't you hate to get pulled over for not having a front plate and then get busted for a DUI? Not having a front plate gives every cop a legal justification to pull you over. If you don't drink, you could get an equipment violation, which isn't bad.
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BlueC Private First Class 3 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I'm keeping mine off. If I get hassled more than once I'll throw it on. I have the front plate mount in the trunk just for that occasion.
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I told my dealership not to drill for my front plate. Been running since April without it. No cop has bothered me yet. I'd take the chance without it. Looks so clean. __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,240 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	TX requires a front license plate. Been stopped once when I had my Acura TSX but got away with a warning. Several cars in TX don't sport the front plate. Personally, I think the front plate looks ugly and I made sure the dealership didn't drill any holes on my bumper. Fellow members on this message board can give you their opinions, but at the end of the day it is your call!
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jpsum Major 264 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	plate on dash = ghetto superstar
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Don't install it on the dash, that looks off. If you can wait, we will have a solution for you that clips on to the lower center grill area so you can slide it on and off when you would like without drilling holes on the front of the bumper.
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TommyK Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	just get the tow hook set up i have it and think it looks cool
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DJtoad Captain 58 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	Required here, but my CA asked if I really wanted the front bumper drilled. I said "hell no" before he could finish the sentence. I'll take the chance and deal with the 'fix it' ticket if and when it happens.
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Hate mine. Since the E90 is my daily driver (and I drive a LOT of miles, primarily highway) I decided to let the dealer install it this time. Couldn't believe those words were coming out of my mouth, but just can't be assed to deal with highway patrols for BS reasons. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	How about shaving the bottom of the plate under the numbers & installing it on a euro license plate holder. It will look like a front Italian plate.
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ilia Major 381 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Libertyville, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	Required in my state - IL. Have never put it on any of my cars and in 10 years I have one ticket. My new car is arriving in the next couple of weeks and I don't plan on putting on the front plate again... With that said, it is up to you to take the risk. It is still illegal.
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