Front License Plate Adapter

jabiyrmlia · 01-25-2008, 03:34 PM

Has anyone come across a company/website that is making front license plate adapters for the new M3/3 series? I'm currently in Germany with a May delivery, and I'd like to prevent them from screwing a front license plate holder into the front bumper if at all possible. Originally from Florida where front license plates are not needed...I'd prefer not to have screw holes all up in the face.

rvacha · 01-25-2008, 04:44 PM

I think I'd just buy the standard BMW one. The holder - if like other BMWs - is held in place with a combination of integral hooks that hook to the underside of the bumper cover and two screws. Just avoid using the screws and use tape instead. Should work temporarily

Jinxter · 01-25-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Newb

Has anyone come across a company/website that is making front license plate adapters for the new M3/3 series? I'm currently in Germany with a May delivery, and I'd like to prevent them from screwing a front license plate holder into the front bumper if at all possible. Originally from Florida where front license plates are not needed...I'd prefer not to have screw holes all up in the face.

I live in California and just take the risk of getting pulled over for no front plates. 10$ fix it ticket and I use double sided tap to stick it on then remove after the cops sign it off

dillon733 · 01-25-2008, 05:17 PM

im not gonna put a front plate on either. More airodinamic with out it

jabiyrmlia · 01-25-2008, 07:56 PM

Well I ask because I know some cars have tow hook adapters to where you replace the tow hook with a pole that allows you to mount a front plate holder that never even touches the bumper. Seeing photos of the front bumper on the new M3 looks like the tow hook location is off center.

South, do you know if it's allowable to have your front license plate off center in Germany?

nusevad · 01-25-2008, 09:02 PM

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im not gonna put a front plate on either. More airodinamic with out it

Cops here in NJ are gonna have a field day with you. Id like to do w/o a front plate too but dealing with the law is just not worth it...

dillon733 · 01-25-2008, 10:42 PM

i hope your wrong but my firend doesn't have a front plate and has probably gotten 7 tickets in the past year... but he also dirives like a maniac. so i hope it doesn't affect me...

nusevad · 01-25-2008, 10:47 PM

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i hope your wrong but my firend doesn't have a front plate and has probably gotten 7 tickets in the past year... but he also dirives like a maniac. so i hope it doesn't affect me...

well if you didnt know, it is against the law in NJ to not have a front license plate. If you get pulled over and tell the cops a BS excuse they will just tell you tough luck and to put it on the dash until you get it mounted (happened to 2 of my friends) . If you happen to roll by a cop whos having a bad day or needs a some tickets to fill quota then your out of luck...

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jabiyrmlia Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany iTrader: (0)	Front License Plate Adapter Has anyone come across a company/website that is making front license plate adapters for the new M3/3 series? I'm currently in Germany with a May delivery, and I'd like to prevent them from screwing a front license plate holder into the front bumper if at all possible. Originally from Florida where front license plates are not needed...I'd prefer not to have screw holes all up in the face.
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rvacha Captain 62 Rep 800 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I think I'd just buy the standard BMW one. The holder - if like other BMWs - is held in place with a combination of integral hooks that hook to the underside of the bumper cover and two screws. Just avoid using the screws and use tape instead. Should work temporarily __________________ '16 F30 340i xDrive 6MT Melbourne/Black '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth '18 F80 M3 6MT SO/CSAT
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jabiyrmlia Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany iTrader: (0)	Well I ask because I know some cars have tow hook adapters to where you replace the tow hook with a pole that allows you to mount a front plate holder that never even touches the bumper. Seeing photos of the front bumper on the new M3 looks like the tow hook location is off center. South, do you know if it's allowable to have your front license plate off center in Germany? Attached Images
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dillon733 Major 96 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new york iTrader: (3)	i hope your wrong but my firend doesn't have a front plate and has probably gotten 7 tickets in the past year... but he also dirives like a maniac. so i hope it doesn't affect me...
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