Getting her drilled

magmd · 02-11-2006, 03:08 AM

Ok folks. The sad day has arrived....I take my E90 in tomorrow to get the front plate drilled into the bumper!

Its time for me to take care of that fix-it ticket...what a stupid law. I feel like I am taking in a pet to get spayed/neutered!! LOL!

Well...next time I see any of you...the front will now be defaced

sunchild · 02-11-2006, 03:19 AM

you don't need to get it drilled. you can go to bmw dealer and ask them to give you the front plate kit, the kit can be screwed on below your bumper so you can have a license plate without holes in your bumper.

One-Way · 02-11-2006, 04:04 AM

^ Hopefully he sees that in time.

Dizzy330i · 02-11-2006, 05:37 AM

No!! It'll all be over unless he checks in the morning!

BUMP to top for increased visibility!

One-Way · 02-11-2006, 02:35 PM

How sad.

agarbati · 02-11-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunchild

you don't need to get it drilled. you can go to bmw dealer and ask them to give you the front plate kit, the kit can be screwed on below your bumper so you can have a license plate without holes in your bumper.

Could you elaborate on that - I'm confused on how you can affix a plate without screwing the bumper.

puck724 · 02-11-2006, 06:37 PM

the license plate holder has hooks that wrap around to bottom edge of the bumper to make sure that it is aligned. i think sunchild means attach the holder and then place a screw or 2 going up towards the bumper from the lower edge so that the screws will be perpendicular to the ground rather than parralel with it. i hope that makes sense.

ashecnc · 02-11-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Ok folks. The sad day has arrived....I take my E90 in tomorrow to get the front plate drilled into the bumper!

Its time for me to take care of that fix-it ticket...what a stupid law. I feel like I am taking in a pet to get spayed/neutered!! LOL!

Well...next time I see any of you...the front will now be defaced

NO, whatever you do please don't do it!!

poldim · 02-11-2006, 07:16 PM

dont do it....

magmd · 02-11-2006, 07:47 PM

It's done.

I just could not keep up with the cops around where I work, or live. Here is the run down of the last 3 months.

1. Pulled over once and got a fix-it ticket for no front plate (let me off for the front tint).

2. 3 Metered Parking tickets for "no valid CA front plate"

3. Pulled over for moving violation "failing to yield to pedestrians".

Sucks....but I will deal with it.

ashecnc · 02-11-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

It's done.

I just could not keep up with the cops around where I work, or live. Here is the run down of the last 3 months.

1. Pulled over once and got a fix-it ticket for no front plate (let me off for the front tint).

2. 3 Metered Parking tickets for "no valid CA front plate"

3. Pulled over for moving violation "failing to yield to pedestrians".

Sucks....but I will deal with it.

Brunotheboxer · 02-11-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Ok folks. The sad day has arrived....I take my E90 in tomorrow to get the front plate drilled into the bumper!

Its time for me to take care of that fix-it ticket...what a stupid law. I feel like I am taking in a pet to get spayed/neutered!! LOL!

Well...next time I see any of you...the front will now be defaced

we have this stupid law in massachusetts too. they dont enforce it very much yet so my front bumper is not yet defaced and will never be. i hate this law

magmd · 02-11-2006, 08:35 PM

can be screwed on below your bumper

I tried to figure that out...but seems like it would not hold flush to the bumper. There seemed to be a gap at the very top...so I took a big sigh....and after the dealer service guy showed me how he would do it...

I took the screws and did her myself at the service drop off area....

I will leave it on for now. I might consider doing the bumper filler thing later...a la NatureBoy. But I just need some time to let the bad karma (cop magnet) that I have been sporting as of late, to wear off for a bit.

to CA laws...just a freaking money making scheme. :finger:

FeeBear · 02-11-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

we have this stupid law in massachusetts too. they dont enforce it very much yet so my front bumper is not yet defaced and will never be. i hate this law

Of course if you have a green plate, you don't have to worry about it in Massachusetts.

Fee

Brunotheboxer · 02-11-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FeeBear

Of course if you have a green plate, you don't have to worry about it in Massachusetts.

Fee

i have the stupid red white and blue one

itznin · 02-11-2006, 11:46 PM

Front plate isn't that bad, why is everyone crying?

Oz · 02-12-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by itznin

Front plate isn't that bad, why is everyone crying?

Agreed, front plates are HOT!

poldim · 02-12-2006, 01:38 AM

Well, I'm happy you like the look of having that horrendous thing on your car. I like to try to keep it clean of ugly things like that.

puck724 · 02-12-2006, 02:04 AM

lol

CnoteMD · 02-12-2006, 06:26 AM

It seems that people really get upset about having front plates in the states that require them in the US. I've always wondered, do people from European countries have the same feelings regarding front plates? I have yet to see a european car (at least in pictures) without a front plate.

I have lived in states with and without a requirement for a front plate. And, honestly, I really don't mind having one. Since I have a fairly strong cover on the front plate, it actually gives me a bit of protection from bumper taps (parallel parking).

scottz5 · 02-12-2006, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Ok folks. The sad day has arrived....I take my E90 in tomorrow to get the front plate drilled into the bumper!

Its time for me to take care of that fix-it ticket...what a stupid law. I feel like I am taking in a pet to get spayed/neutered!! LOL!

Well...next time I see any of you...the front will now be defaced

RU CRAZY? Just use 3m tape

e90driver · 02-12-2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CnoteMD

It seems that people really get upset about having front plates in the states that require them in the US. I've always wondered, do people from European countries have the same feelings regarding front plates? I have yet to see a european car (at least in pictures) without a front plate.

I have lived in states with and without a requirement for a front plate. And, honestly, I really don't mind having one. Since I have a fairly strong cover on the front plate, it actually gives me a bit of protection from bumper taps (parallel parking).

Euro plates are better looking IMHO, because of their width- plus they just look cool. :P

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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	It's done. I just could not keep up with the cops around where I work, or live. Here is the run down of the last 3 months. 1. Pulled over once and got a fix-it ticket for no front plate (let me off for the front tint). 2. 3 Metered Parking tickets for "no valid CA front plate" 3. Pulled over for moving violation "failing to yield to pedestrians". Sucks....but I will deal with it. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	can be screwed on below your bumper I tried to figure that out...but seems like it would not hold flush to the bumper. There seemed to be a gap at the very top...so I took a big sigh....and after the dealer service guy showed me how he would do it... I took the screws and did her myself at the service drop off area.... I will leave it on for now. I might consider doing the bumper filler thing later...a la NatureBoy. But I just need some time to let the bad karma (cop magnet) that I have been sporting as of late, to wear off for a bit. to CA laws...just a freaking money making scheme. :finger: __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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