Just a PSA for people who live in Seattle..

lpphreakx06 · 01-26-2012, 07:41 PM

I got pulled over 3 times in the last 2 weeks for not having a front plate. Each citation is $124. After the cop pulled me over he tried to hook me for a few other things. Like speeding and illegal lane changes. All of which i didn't do but pulling me over for not having a front plate gives them a reason, initially. He said he observed me passing a stopped bus .

I use my signals every chance I get because I like to show off how bright they are.

Oh and the last time my vacuum line came off and I couldn't build boost, so I couldn't even accelerate over 35 but his radar gun "clocked" me at 45.

I used to respect SPD but their actions recently in the press and what they've done to me have really strained my belief in them. I still appreciate what they do though because it is a dangerous job.

It's love/hate.

I ended up ordering this http://www.gominigo.com/BMW.html
55 for the no holes bracket.

Chicks-Love-Bimmers · 01-26-2012, 08:21 PM

I guess it's nearing the end of the month so law enforcement officers have to meet their quota

. Looks like I have to invest in one of those license plate holders myself

BMWonderful · 01-26-2012, 09:21 PM

Out of curiosity where were you? I am more in the North end, but I'm starting to hear more and more of these stories. I've never had a front plate on any of my cars since i started driving (33 now), and have been pulled over a total of two times but never ticketed. Both times I could tell they were just pulling me over to check me out. I was polite, acted like I didn't know how to screw on a licence plate, and they told me to have a nice day and get it taken care of soon.

I hate the way front plates look, plus i grew up in scotsdale and arizona has no front plate requirements, so I got used to the look of no front plate. Turn 16 up here and the first thing I do is proudly take that fucker off the front of my car...

I've had pretty damn good luck so far...but I'm starting to get nervous! lol

andybui82 · 01-26-2012, 09:39 PM

bmw of seattle sells the front plate. thats where i got mine.

Freddym11 · 01-26-2012, 10:19 PM

I got pulled over last month for no front plate too...didnt get a ticket but got warned and I live in eastern WA...

335iM_Power · 01-26-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

bmw of seattle sells the front plate. thats where i got mine.

Do they sell one without putting holes into you're bumper frame??

andybui82 · 01-26-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iM_Power

Do they sell one without putting holes into you're bumper frame??

ya it goes into your towhook. i put it on mine and its great

335iM_Power · 01-26-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

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Originally Posted by 335iM_Power

Do they sell one without putting holes into you're bumper frame??

ya it goes into your towhook. i put it on mine and its great

If u can take pix that be great and how much was it?

lpphreakx06 · 01-26-2012, 10:47 PM

On beacon ave and rainer ave. A little south.

icyunv · 01-26-2012, 10:59 PM

looks like they are really coming down hard with front plates :/

andybui82 · 01-26-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iM_Power

If u can take pix that be great and how much was it?

70 bucks and i got you hang on! it was made by a local guy too. material is great.

andybui82 · 01-26-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by icyunv

looks like they are really coming down hard with front plates :/

http://instagr.am/p/jxZSz/

thats me and my cousins m3.

DC_Oldboy · 01-26-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

On beacon ave and rainer ave. A little south.

Damn what were you doing in the hood? Did you ask the cop if he was mad?

wdlfbio · 01-27-2012, 12:24 AM

I have the gomini on the wife's car. She likes to use the BrownBear carw washes. Everytime, it bends the hell outta the front plate. So, something tht allows you to remove the plate would be better. I saw one that had a quick release mechanism rther than the straight bolt-on.

Hreed · 01-27-2012, 12:59 AM

hahah I laughed at myself when I almost ordered a front plate holder... I live up in the Northside of Seattle so I dont see many Seattle/Shoreline cops at all...

This has got me thinking that I need to rethink my original opinion though!

N0OS3 · 01-27-2012, 01:06 AM

cops having a 'quota' is a myth... though, i have heard of Police Captains giving out orders to look for specific violations in a given time period. Maybe January-February is no front plate they're looking for...

lpphreakx06 · 01-27-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BringsMoreWomen

Damn what were you doing in the hood? Did you ask the cop if he was mad?

I work in the hood...lol. I've had no problems for about a year now. Maybe it is the month for this specific citation.

Each cop that pulled me over had a smirk on their face and had to inquire about the plate.

vincentvega222 · 01-27-2012, 12:06 PM

Was it fat bike cops? I got two tickets from them for no front plate. Both in chinatown. You can get at least one completely dropped with no fees if you just take a picture and bring it in. I use rho plate now.

DaanBMW · 01-27-2012, 12:43 PM

One other easy option is to use dbl-sided tape. The you can put it on and off w/o hassles. Just make sure it's an automotive 3M tape, i.e. "3m HEAVY DUTY dbl tape (gray foam with red peel-away plastic), not the standard (white foam with green peel-away)."

Quotes because I have only researched this (guess why ?), I have not tried it yet, but I will. Cheap and easy to remove.

(some are using magnets but I've not found good info on it)

lopealle · 01-27-2012, 02:24 PM

florida plate i win

atown88 · 01-27-2012, 02:41 PM

I've been running no Front plate since I replaced my bumper. I never realized how much cleaner it looks. I wish the plugs for the holes were cheaper though. I also left my license plate on my dash.. Very civic hatch look, but I'm paranoid about getting pulled over. No problems so far! (crosses fingers)

E91 Hoarder · 01-27-2012, 03:09 PM

Just dropped off my car at BMW Seattle (some weird squeaky rubbing in the right rear) and checked the price for the front tow hook plate. It is $100 folks.

01-26-2012, 07:41 PM	#1
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Just a PSA for people who live in Seattle.. I got pulled over 3 times in the last 2 weeks for not having a front plate. Each citation is $124. After the cop pulled me over he tried to hook me for a few other things. Like speeding and illegal lane changes. All of which i didn't do but pulling me over for not having a front plate gives them a reason, initially. He said he observed me passing a stopped bus . I use my signals every chance I get because I like to show off how bright they are. Oh and the last time my vacuum line came off and I couldn't build boost, so I couldn't even accelerate over 35 but his radar gun "clocked" me at 45. I used to respect SPD but their actions recently in the press and what they've done to me have really strained my belief in them. I still appreciate what they do though because it is a dangerous job. It's love/hate. I ended up ordering this http://www.gominigo.com/BMW.html 55 for the no holes bracket. __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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01-26-2012, 08:21 PM	#2
Chicks-Love-Bimmers Captain 68 Rep 743 Posts Drives: FBO 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I guess it's nearing the end of the month so law enforcement officers have to meet their quota . Looks like I have to invest in one of those license plate holders myself __________________
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01-26-2012, 09:21 PM	#3
BMWonderful When I think of something witty it will go here 4 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E90 330 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Snohomish County iTrader: (1)	Out of curiosity where were you? I am more in the North end, but I'm starting to hear more and more of these stories. I've never had a front plate on any of my cars since i started driving (33 now), and have been pulled over a total of two times but never ticketed. Both times I could tell they were just pulling me over to check me out. I was polite, acted like I didn't know how to screw on a licence plate, and they told me to have a nice day and get it taken care of soon. I hate the way front plates look, plus i grew up in scotsdale and arizona has no front plate requirements, so I got used to the look of no front plate. Turn 16 up here and the first thing I do is proudly take that fucker off the front of my car... I've had pretty damn good luck so far...but I'm starting to get nervous! lol
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01-26-2012, 09:39 PM	#4
andybui82 Colonel 218 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (5)	bmw of seattle sells the front plate. thats where i got mine. __________________ Cars: SGM 325i l BSM 135i l SS to Gloss White S2000 l Arctic White RS4 l White GTi l AW 335d M-Sport l IS 350 l e92 M3 l F80 m3
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01-26-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
Freddym11 Private First Class 10 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Blacked out 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connell,wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	I got pulled over last month for no front plate too...didnt get a ticket but got warned and I live in eastern WA... __________________
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01-26-2012, 10:47 PM	#9
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	On beacon ave and rainer ave. A little south. __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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01-26-2012, 10:59 PM	#10
icyunv Captain 29 Rep 745 Posts Drives: E92,G63,CLS550,458,EVO X FE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3)	looks like they are really coming down hard with front plates :/
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01-27-2012, 12:24 AM	#14
wdlfbio Captain 68 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2013 4S, 2015 3500 HD Dually, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA iTrader: (1)	I have the gomini on the wife's car. She likes to use the BrownBear carw washes. Everytime, it bends the hell outta the front plate. So, something tht allows you to remove the plate would be better. I saw one that had a quick release mechanism rther than the straight bolt-on.
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01-27-2012, 12:59 AM	#15
Hreed Private First Class 20 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Monoco Blue (Sold) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328xi [0.00]	hahah I laughed at myself when I almost ordered a front plate holder... I live up in the Northside of Seattle so I dont see many Seattle/Shoreline cops at all... This has got me thinking that I need to rethink my original opinion though! __________________ 2008 E90 328xi, Monaco Blue (Sold) 1971 E10 2002, Colorado Orange, Restoration w/ Turbo 1988 E30 M3, Schwarz Metallic (Sold) 1992 E30 318i Convertible, Schwarz II 2015 F85 X5M, Silverstone 2 Metallic
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01-27-2012, 01:06 AM	#16
N0OS3 Colonel 141 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	cops having a 'quota' is a myth... though, i have heard of Police Captains giving out orders to look for specific violations in a given time period. Maybe January-February is no front plate they're looking for...
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01-27-2012, 12:06 PM	#18
vincentvega222 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (4)	Was it fat bike cops? I got two tickets from them for no front plate. Both in chinatown. You can get at least one completely dropped with no fees if you just take a picture and bring it in. I use rho plate now.
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DaanBMW Captain 84 Rep 777 Posts Drives: 2007 328i coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	One other easy option is to use dbl-sided tape. The you can put it on and off w/o hassles. Just make sure it's an automotive 3M tape, i.e. "3m HEAVY DUTY dbl tape (gray foam with red peel-away plastic), not the standard (white foam with green peel-away)." Quotes because I have only researched this (guess why ?), I have not tried it yet, but I will. Cheap and easy to remove. (some are using magnets but I've not found good info on it) __________________ 328i Sports Pkg, Michelin PSS on Staggered 18" OZ Ultraleggeras . BMS Powerbox. Cyba scoops + Rev motoring intake hose + charcoal delete. Wavetrac LSD . M3: subframe bushings + sways + control arms (fr & rr). Meyle rear toe arms. M3 diff fr bushings . BMW Perf: v2 springs + v1 dampers. Valeo SMFW+clutch. 034 MotorSport engine mounts . Short Shifter + Turner PU bearing + ZHP M weighted shift knob. CDV delete
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	florida plate i win
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atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	I've been running no Front plate since I replaced my bumper. I never realized how much cleaner it looks. I wish the plugs for the holes were cheaper though. I also left my license plate on my dash.. Very civic hatch look, but I'm paranoid about getting pulled over. No problems so far! (crosses fingers)
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E91 Hoarder Captain 124 Rep 852 Posts Drives: E91 AWD, E91 RWD, E90, X535i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: On the Road iTrader: (8)	Just dropped off my car at BMW Seattle (some weird squeaky rubbing in the right rear) and checked the price for the front tow hook plate. It is $100 folks.
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