|
|
03-31-2013, 12:20 PM | #1 |
Captain
84
Rep 712
Posts |
Front License Plate Tow Hitch Mount
I wanted to get your opinions on the best and quickest way to install and remove a front license plate tow hitch mount kit. There are 3 that i have been looking at but I am not sure which one is the best for quick release. I would like the license plate to remain intact with the mounting plate so that there is no need to remove the license plate off first and then take the kit out. Best would be to just rotate it on or off.
From what I know, there are 3 under $100 that people have talked about on the forums: GoMiniGo RhoPlate USMillWorks I purchased the gominigo, and to be honest, i hate it. Im actually going to return it because it was a pain in the ass to put on and to remove. Too many parts, screws, washers, bolts, etc. I am NOT looking for a permanent solution, but something I can throw on for inspection or for a long drive so I dont get pulled over. Does anyone own a Rhoplate or USMillWorks and it easy to put on and take off with the license plate attached to the mounting plate? |
03-31-2013, 12:27 PM | #3 |
Private First Class
45
Rep 178
Posts |
I just got the US Mill Works mount. It was very easy to install and I don't see how there could be any less to it. The quality is *really* impressive. I would go so far as to say the manufacturing precision and overall quality of the mount trumps that of the m3 I've attached it to
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 12:34 PM | #4 |
Colonel
336
Rep 2,940
Posts |
I personally think a side mounted plate looks really bad. Just get a nice M3 plate frame and mount it properly in the center, or just go without.
On a different, but related note, why can't car designers design the fronts of cars taking into account the need for a front plate. A front fascia can easily be designed to better integrate a front plate. Corvettes have this. The front plate space is nicely integrated into the center of the front fascia design. Doesn't look bad at all. Is it really so hard??
__________________
Audi S6 * Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS
--Former BMW M3 owner |
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 12:47 PM | #5 |
Captain
84
Rep 712
Posts |
USMillWorks owners, does the license plate mount just rotate to take off? Do you need to first A)remove license plate B)then unscrew mounting plate C)Then kit will come off ?
OR does it just rotate with the license plate attached to the mounting plate and come right out? |
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 12:59 PM | #6 | |
Private First Class
45
Rep 178
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 01:07 PM | #7 | ||
Captain
84
Rep 712
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 02:27 PM | #8 |
Private First Class
45
Rep 178
Posts |
I got the standard one. The lightened one is 5oz lighter and 20 dollars more expensive. I think it just has big holes drilled in it instead of being solid. Meh. They both work the same way.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 07:04 PM | #10 |
Major
28
Rep 1,073
Posts |
Before you order the usmillwork make sure you get the extend bolt. The standard one don't rotated off. That was the problem I had and was corrected with the extended bolt.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2013, 09:51 PM | #12 |
Captain
84
Rep 712
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-01-2013, 02:07 AM | #13 | ||
Banned
206
Rep 7,298
Posts |
Quote:
To completely remove from the car, you remove plate, tighten all four screws which connect the tow hitch to the plate frame and then rotate to loosen. Or do i have a different version. Does yours have a pivot ball (half sphere)? |
||
Appreciate
0
|
04-01-2013, 06:43 AM | #14 |
Private First Class
42
Rep 154
Posts |
I use the Millworks as well. It was easy to install, and IMO, looks great.
I did get the lightened one, not becuase of the weight, but my recollection was that it gave more options in terms of height of mounting. Ian |
Appreciate
0
|
04-01-2013, 03:16 PM | #15 |
First Lieutenant
36
Rep 344
Posts
Drives: 2017 m4
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MA
|
Usmillworks all the way. I've had it on 5 cars, broke two bolts, contacted them via email, and shipped replacement for $12-$15. Love these guys
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-01-2013, 03:29 PM | #16 |
Banned
314
Rep 8,496
Posts |
i have the RhoPlate mount. Although I've never used the Gominigo version, I imagine they're very similar in the set up. There are 4 screws that holds the plate on the bracket, 1 big screw for the interface with the towhook, and 1 for the mounting bracket to that interface.
I decided to take my RhoPlate off completely as I hated the look (I also use it for the same purpose as you, so it was not intended to be a long term mount). At least with the RhoPlate, I was able to unbolt just 2 of the plate screws and was able to access the bracket screw without having to completely disassemble the entire setup. So I only had to unscrew 4 screws. The RhoPlate now just sits on the bracket in my closest, and I think I can remount it in less than 5 mins. just a thought... |
Appreciate
0
|
04-02-2013, 11:55 AM | #17 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
262
Rep 1,616
Posts |
Quote:
So it's possible to get it to a tightness where it's secure but not tight enough to be rotated off? About the extended bolt, personally i prefer the shorter bolt because the plate will sit closer to your bumper. I want the thing as close to the bumper as possible without touching. The further it sticks out the worse it looks imho.
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-02-2013, 08:04 PM | #18 | |
Private First Class
45
Rep 178
Posts |
Quote:
Last edited by Crypty; 07-29-2013 at 09:07 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|