Help with Front License Plates and ED Bracket

4-series · 03-25-2007, 05:18 PM

So i did a search and still can't figure out the answer to my question... Here is the story.

When I dropped off the car in Munich, Thomas (mada) took off the front EU plate and gave it to me. The plate was mounted on a US bracket ( i think ) as seen in the picture below. He left the US bracket on.

(i tried to highlight the US bracket in red since the picture is not very clear. )

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In addition to bringing back the front EU plate with me, i also brought the first aid kit. I also noticed another smaller bracket (pictured below) in the trunk so i decided to bring that along. It is for the rear and i am wondering if it can be used for the front? anyone has experience with this?

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Edit: Here is a better picture of the plate...
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bartman32 · 03-26-2007, 04:02 PM

So what are you trying to do?
The bracket that you have is designed so that your smaller US plate won't rattle and scratch your trunk lid. The front is already made so it won't do that. What would be the point of putting it on the front?

By the way did you take your triangle with you from your ED?

4-series · 03-27-2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bartman32

So what are you trying to do?
The bracket that you have is designed so that your smaller US plate won't rattle and scratch your trunk lid. The front is already made so it won't do that. What would be the point of putting it on the front?

By the way did you take your triangle with you from your ED?

The original front bracket is too bulky so i am trying to figure out alternate solutions. it turned out i have 4 friggin holes in my bumper

yes i brought the triangle and the first aid kit with me

bartman32 · 03-27-2007, 04:28 PM

I saw a post a while ago where you can use the screw for towing in the front for the front plate. i believe it was a mini add-on. You might want to check some of the threads about not drilling into bumpers.

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4-series The best BMW ever! 10 Rep 246 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Help with Front License Plates and ED Bracket So i did a search and still can't figure out the answer to my question... Here is the story. When I dropped off the car in Munich, Thomas (mada) took off the front EU plate and gave it to me. The plate was mounted on a US bracket ( i think ) as seen in the picture below. He left the US bracket on. (i tried to highlight the US bracket in red since the picture is not very clear. ) In addition to bringing back the front EU plate with me, i also brought the first aid kit. I also noticed another smaller bracket (pictured below) in the trunk so i decided to bring that along. It is for the rear and i am wondering if it can be used for the front? anyone has experience with this? Edit: Here is a better picture of the plate... __________________ 335i Coupe, Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Sport Package, Step Auto, Paddle Shifters, Comfort Access, Brushed Aluminum Trim, Park Distance Control, BMW Assist + Bluetooth, Navigation + i-drive *Mods: GP Thunder 8500K Angel eyes, Xenonmatch Fogs, MTEC* *Turning lights* Last edited by 4-series; 03-25-2007 at 10:00 PM..
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bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	So what are you trying to do? The bracket that you have is designed so that your smaller US plate won't rattle and scratch your trunk lid. The front is already made so it won't do that. What would be the point of putting it on the front? By the way did you take your triangle with you from your ED?
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03-27-2007, 04:28 PM	#4
bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I saw a post a while ago where you can use the screw for towing in the front for the front plate. i believe it was a mini add-on. You might want to check some of the threads about not drilling into bumpers.
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