License Plate Frames?

HeadlessChicken · 11-01-2006, 03:45 PM

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

Ninjaneer · 11-01-2006, 03:47 PM

I still have the dealer's frame on there... I'll probably take it off after I hunt for something better or decide to go w/o any as you did.

I've seen many frames w/o logos, so I'm sure you could find them.

///Matt · 11-01-2006, 03:48 PM

I have an OEM BMW Carbon Fiber frame, with a the word BMW at the bottom edge... I like it... matches my carbon roundels.

lawdude · 11-01-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

http://www.storesonline.com/site/564545/page/142183

http://www.autoattire.com/licplatfram.html

BK · 11-01-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

I went frameless. I debated getting a frame, too, but I decided I much prefer the clean look without a frame.

I liked it so much, after a few days I took off the dealer frame from our other car.

I just noticed that in the image below (in my sig), there's a frame. That was from a shot when I had the temp tags.

shragon · 11-01-2006, 04:07 PM

on the back, i got the black oem bmw frame. transfered it from my last bmw.

on the front, i got my friends' shop's frame, to support their business.

SCA · 11-01-2006, 04:53 PM

I use the plain chrome BMW frame. It maybe in the E90 accessory catalog. I know it was in the E46 acc. catalog as I purchased it for my former E46.

GS833 · 11-01-2006, 04:58 PM

I've got the BMW "brushed aluminum" looking one in the rear, nothing in front

babino · 11-01-2006, 09:20 PM

I bought the brushed stainless Weathertech clearcase and think it looks great.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/pro...em_group_id=25

I didn't want any more BMW symbols or any advertising.

rit · 11-01-2006, 09:55 PM

I just bought this "Italia" brand (made in the USA!) from autogeek.net. I don't know if I like it yet or not. What do you think?

Fester · 11-01-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

I use my Alma mater's frame.

ilshim · 11-01-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by babino

I bought the brushed stainless Weathertech clearcase and think it looks great.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/pro...em_group_id=25

I didn't want any more BMW symbols or any advertising.

why would you need to protect your plates witht he clear plastic? whats the point?

HeadlessChicken · 11-02-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rit

I just bought this "Italia" brand (made in the USA!) from autogeek.net. I don't know if I like it yet or not. What do you think?

I like it. From that picture, your car looks identical to mine. I have an Spk Graph 335 e90. From your details I gather that your car is arctic. Nonetheless, that helps. I like the simple but classy look. Thanks for the pic.

KL2DC · 11-02-2006, 08:31 AM

Hi HeadlessChicken:

I have the weathertech clearcase chrome-lined for the front and my alma mater frame on the rear...

rit's solution is pretty nice. If you're looking for something different, how about body-colored frames?

http://www.bimmian.com/PPF/90/1

Ninjaneer · 11-02-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Hi HeadlessChicken:

I have the weathertech clearcase chrome-lined for the front and my alma mater frame on the rear...

rit's solution is pretty nice. If you're looking for something different, how about body-colored frames?

http://www.bimmian.com/PPF/90/1

Interesting, but they don't offer Arctic.

SCA · 11-02-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rit

I just bought this "Italia" brand (made in the USA!) from autogeek.net. I don't know if I like it yet or not. What do you think?

Looks good to me!

BTW, what color is your car?

nmulax · 11-02-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

I have a plain black metal frame; no BMW logo to be found. Picked it up at the dealer, for about $25. I refuse to use a dealer's frame - if they want me to advertise for them, then they should pay me accordingly. I think going frameless just looks rough and incomplete.

KL2DC · 11-02-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Interesting, but they don't offer Arctic.

its weird..I mean they offer them in sonora....how many units of that they hope to sell....

Norsk · 11-02-2006, 09:39 AM

Black version of this one (rear only).

kuthair · 11-02-2006, 09:44 AM

EDIT: Oops.. sorry someone alreayd posted.

I like these: http://www.bimmian.com/PPF/90/1

$40 is a bit steep tho.

JackMac · 11-02-2006, 09:51 AM

I have this one in chrome (on TiAg car, looks great):

Kyoshi71 · 11-02-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

I finally got my new tags the other day and installed them on the car. When I took the temp tags off I also took off the dealers license plate frame. Now my tags are bare back on the car. I was just wondering what percentage of people use a frame versus nothing at all. For those that are using frames, any interesting ones. Is there such a thing as a plane frame with no logos, etc?

I use the chrome "bmw" plate frame in the back and the plain chome frame in the front. Use only genuine BMW plate frames because they "weather the storm" better than all others.

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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I still have the dealer's frame on there... I'll probably take it off after I hunt for something better or decide to go w/o any as you did. I've seen many frames w/o logos, so I'm sure you could find them. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have an OEM BMW Carbon Fiber frame, with a the word BMW at the bottom edge... I like it... matches my carbon roundels.
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	on the back, i got the black oem bmw frame. transfered it from my last bmw. on the front, i got my friends' shop's frame, to support their business. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	I use the plain chrome BMW frame. It maybe in the E90 accessory catalog. I know it was in the E46 acc. catalog as I purchased it for my former E46.
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GS833 Lieutenant 24 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	I've got the BMW "brushed aluminum" looking one in the rear, nothing in front __________________ Formerly know as 330iE90 2004 330i ZHP 2006 United Grey GTI (wife's) - DSG, package 1. 1974 Chamonix 2002tii - (SOLD)
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