Front License Plate Bracket

AgsWin · 08-22-2018, 10:30 AM

Finally got pulled over, twice by the same cop in a week and so it is now sadly time to get a front license plate bracket.

What are my options and where can I buy the one that screws into the tow hook on the front of the X5M?

Kzang · 08-22-2018, 12:11 PM

Forget the tow hook look. It looks retarded. If you don't want to drill holes then go to amazon and buy this

Command Picture Hanging Strips Variety Value Pack, 4-Small and 8-Medium Pairs (17203-ES) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OF6X48..._-JzFBbBYXRWXA and you are good to go.

sj22 · 08-22-2018, 12:16 PM

I will not advise velcroing - if it falls or someone steals it and you loose a plate, its too much of a hassle.

Check this out
https://zicmoto.com/2017-2018-bmw-x4...plate-bracket/

nyalpine90 · 08-22-2018, 12:39 PM

http://www.usmillworks.com/

mpowered5 · 08-22-2018, 03:34 PM

This was the route I was considering if I was forced to put one on mine as well. He had to trim the plate a bit to fit the lower opening

cfm56d7b · 08-22-2018, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

http://www.usmillworks.com/

That's my recommendation as well. Have the same mount on 2 BMWs in the family.

Kzang · 08-22-2018, 07:39 PM

Tow hook mount is unsymmetrical and ugly imo. Not to mention it gives it a cheap ricer look. The Plate under the bumper gives it a buck toothed look. If you are going to mount it do it in the middle. My buddy in NYC has used EZPass Velcro on the front and never had a problem. Don't waste your money.

AgsWin · 08-22-2018, 10:20 PM

Thanks fellas for the help

P1 · 08-22-2018, 10:25 PM

Agree that the towhook mount looks awful...

jo2134 · 08-23-2018, 12:03 AM

I have a license plate slide. I usually have it tucked in throughout the day but pull it when parking overnight so that I don't get a ticket

Heres a picture of my car with it tucked in (I got it installed for $100)

jayhawks · 08-23-2018, 10:20 AM

jo2134...do you have a photo of the plate when it is out? What brand slider did you purchase. I have seen some where the slider bracket sticks out in front of the bumper skirt and doesn't give it a clean look.

jo2134 · 08-23-2018, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawks

jo2134...do you have a photo of the plate when it is out? What brand slider did you purchase. I have seen some where the slider bracket sticks out in front of the bumper skirt and doesn't give it a clean look.

Heres a picture of the plate out (this is the manual version there is also a more expensive electrical version that operates via remote)

I got it from this place called oneeightynyc I believe if you call them you would be able to have it shipped to you if you are interested. [IMG][/IMG]

jayhawks · 08-23-2018, 10:21 PM

I'm wondering if the mount will block the adaptive cruise control sensor that is in the middle of the lower grill area.

alphaod · 08-24-2018, 05:37 PM

Just get the factory bracket. I tried tow hook, hideaway, a bunch. I ended up just putting the factory on there. Honestly doesn't look that bad.

ABZ101 · 08-24-2018, 06:18 PM

[IMG][/IMG] I just have it hanging, will install the regular when I install the front lip. The X5m looks nice there's enough space there.

Kzang · 08-24-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABZ101

[IMG][/IMG] I just have it hanging, will install the regular when I install the front lip. The X5m looks nice there's enough space there.

This is what I see when I see people lazily attach their plates like that.

nyalpine90 · 08-29-2018, 09:29 AM

hey! thats brooklyn.
oneeighty guys do good work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo2134

Heres a picture of the plate out (this is the manual version there is also a more expensive electrical version that operates via remote)

I got it from this place called oneeightynyc I believe if you call them you would be able to have it shipped to you if you are interested. [IMG][/IMG]

jo2134 · 08-29-2018, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

hey! thats brooklyn.
oneeighty guys do good work.

Great work! Got my side reflector wrapped in black vinyl and they did a really clean job

highly recommended

alphaod · 08-29-2018, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABZ101

[IMG][/IMG] I just have it hanging, will install the regular when I install the front lip. The X5m looks nice there's enough space there.

Might as well only attach the rear plate with one screw too.

ABZ101 · 08-29-2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaod

Might as well only attach the rear plate with one screw too.

good one

cute_lil_bmw · 09-24-2018, 10:16 AM

My plate was attached with the factory bracket rigged slightly with zip ties - yes, I know...bad but it looked okay (as good as it's gonna get with one of these tacky requirements in Texas) and worked well until last week. Now, the sensors on the front bumper go off every. single. time. I slow down. Every. single. time.

It wasn't blocking, or even close to, any sensor. I ripped it all off and the sensors aren't barking anymore so it seems that they just decided they too didn't like the front plate BUT every. single. time. I drive down to take care of something with my properties I get pulled over in one of the small towns or by the DPS in the county next to it. Every. single. time. I need to put something back on but I refuse to drill holes in the front bumper.

My neighbor has a slider on his ZR-1 so I'm thinking that's the way to go (he always just slides it out when he gets pulled over for no plate and the cops just do a head scratch). I'm pretty handy but not sure about installing one of these myself. Dealer won't install them - I've asked several times, so what kind of a shop would you recommend? Tint shop said no. Audio shop said no. I'm at a loss here.

wendivad · 11-30-2018, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpowered5

This was the route I was considering if I was forced to put one on mine as well. He had to trim the plate a bit to fit the lower opening

How did he mount the plate?

08-22-2018, 10:30 AM	#1
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Forget the tow hook look. It looks retarded. If you don't want to drill holes then go to amazon and buy this Command Picture Hanging Strips Variety Value Pack, 4-Small and 8-Medium Pairs (17203-ES) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OF6X48..._-JzFBbBYXRWXA and you are good to go. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Tow hook mount is unsymmetrical and ugly imo. Not to mention it gives it a cheap ricer look. The Plate under the bumper gives it a buck toothed look. If you are going to mount it do it in the middle. My buddy in NYC has used EZPass Velcro on the front and never had a problem. Don't waste your money. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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AgsWin Captain 200 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	Thanks fellas for the help
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08-23-2018, 12:03 AM	#10
jo2134 jo2134 387 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M Competition Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I have a license plate slide. I usually have it tucked in throughout the day but pull it when parking overnight so that I don't get a ticket Heres a picture of my car with it tucked in (I got it installed for $100) Attached Images __________________ 2021 X5 M Competition Tanzanite Blue II/Black Full Merino with Midrand Beige Past: 2019 M5 Competition Alpine White/Aragon Brown Full Merino Leather 2018 X5 35i M-Sport Space Gray / Mocha Nappa 20" 469M Wheels 2015 528xi Dark Graphite / Cinnamon Brown 2013 X5 50i Platinum Gray / Cinnamon Brown 20" Y-Spoke Wheels
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jayhawks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive35i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	jo2134...do you have a photo of the plate when it is out? What brand slider did you purchase. I have seen some where the slider bracket sticks out in front of the bumper skirt and doesn't give it a clean look.
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jayhawks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive35i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	I'm wondering if the mount will block the adaptive cruise control sensor that is in the middle of the lower grill area.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1152 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Just get the factory bracket. I tried tow hook, hideaway, a bunch. I ended up just putting the factory on there. Honestly doesn't look that bad. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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ABZ101 Private First Class 161 Rep 155 Posts Drives: X3M \| X5 F15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	[IMG][/IMG] I just have it hanging, will install the regular when I install the front lip. The X5m looks nice there's enough space there. Attached Images __________________ 2020 X3M 2018 X5-Msport
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cute_lil_bmw New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E70 35d, E30 325is Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My plate was attached with the factory bracket rigged slightly with zip ties - yes, I know...bad but it looked okay (as good as it's gonna get with one of these tacky requirements in Texas) and worked well until last week. Now, the sensors on the front bumper go off every. single. time. I slow down. Every. single. time. It wasn't blocking, or even close to, any sensor. I ripped it all off and the sensors aren't barking anymore so it seems that they just decided they too didn't like the front plate BUT every. single. time. I drive down to take care of something with my properties I get pulled over in one of the small towns or by the DPS in the county next to it. Every. single. time. I need to put something back on but I refuse to drill holes in the front bumper. My neighbor has a slider on his ZR-1 so I'm thinking that's the way to go (he always just slides it out when he gets pulled over for no plate and the cops just do a head scratch). I'm pretty handy but not sure about installing one of these myself. Dealer won't install them - I've asked several times, so what kind of a shop would you recommend? Tint shop said no. Audio shop said no. I'm at a loss here.
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