US owners, front license plate?

mnesia · 07-14-2015, 06:55 PM

I live in VA, I purchased the http://www.usmillworks.com/Default.html set up to avoid the prospects of a citation from local or state police. I agree, you shouldn't have your dealer install a bracket - either go with millworks or the Skene & Calvert design.

klrgoten · 07-14-2015, 07:33 PM

I was pulled over once for no front license plate since October in my F82 and live in South Cali. Prior to that, I hadn't been pulled over in 4 years to no front plate on my last car but I think down here in Orange County, a lot of cars don't run front plates anyway.

yaymitch · 07-14-2015, 07:42 PM

I haven't put a front license plate on in years. No issues. Hate the look with the front plate.

Demxsr · 07-14-2015, 07:46 PM

I won't be putting mine on, unless it's temporarily for a fix-it ticket. It's been mentioned a bit in this thread, I'm going to have illegal tint on the front side windows as well. The front plate is strictly looks. The tint; I'm sorry, I'm not letting myself get baked in the sun.

nicknaz · 07-14-2015, 07:50 PM

I'm painting/clear coating the bracket and installing it

I don't like the look of the tow hook mounts and don't want to give LEOs and meter maids a reason to target me

PodDoc · 07-14-2015, 09:41 PM

I saw this in the parking lot. I wonder if this is legal and counts. If it does, i wouldnt mind getting a decal printed of my plate but small enough to fit on the bumper.

F83 · 07-14-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PodDoc

I saw this in the parking lot. I wonder if this is legal and counts. If it does, i wouldnt mind getting a decal printed of my plate but small enough to fit on the bumper.

Doubt it's legal but I'm certain it's ugly. I'm going to keep taking my chances. If it becomes a problem I'll get a tow hook mount.

rfcM4vert · 07-15-2015, 09:05 PM

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Didn't want put holes in my bumper but in NJ, no front plate = tix. Had enough of getting pulled over when I had no plate on my Vette.

USMillworks was the best option for me. Easy on and off if needed.

freezey · 07-16-2015, 06:41 AM

I live in jersey and have no front plate. I haven't been bothered yet but it doesn't mean I won't be. Either way I will pay the $50 fine to keep the car looking pretty.

spicule · 08-11-2015, 06:11 PM

I live in San Francisco and the parking is pretty tight here. There is already a tiny dent on my brand new M3 bumper. Stupid me didn't bother to use the bumper guard that only one time and sure enough, the car parked behind me hit my bumper and left that dent. This is why I need the front license plate to protect my front bumper
(The dealer didn't install the license bracket.)

I checked out the Skene & Calvert design and wonder if someone bumped my front bumper it would able to stand the force and not damage anything.

What would be the best way to protect my front bumper with the front license install and still looks great?

By the way, I don't mind have my front plate installed for I got pulled over before when my Lexus had no front license plate. It was a hassle and I don't want to go through that again.

Thanks for tips in advance.

SaMaster14 · 08-11-2015, 06:16 PM

Don't have my front license plate on and will never drill holes in the bumper.

I've had the car both in Baltimore and Los Angeles and haven't been pulled over. If I'm not mistaken, you can only get a front plate ticket if you are pulled over for a traffic violation or are being given a parking ticket. (plus it's just a 'fix-it' ticket, not a moving violation)

I keep my front plate in my glove compartment.

MaX PL · 08-11-2015, 06:25 PM

3000 miles with no ticket here in NY.

M Heart · 08-11-2015, 06:45 PM

10 years without a front plate and 5 or so years without a rear plate either with no issues (knock on wood) in CA.

jms135 · 08-12-2015, 12:09 AM

2 years with with dealer plates on my mw135, got a ticket last month and traded it in for a f82 bsm. (Long time lurker first time poster). Just got my plates and saw this thread, gona see how long I can go on this one

SEXY-BEAST · 08-12-2015, 01:24 AM

My dealer's SOP is not to drill holes in the front bumpers of all their Ms'; the rest of their inventory all get front plates. My 2008 E92 did not have a front plate and in 5 years of ownership driving it as far south as San Diego and as far north as Santa Barbara, I got dinged once by Beverly Hills PD (of all places). My F82 also does not have a front plate and I plan to keep it that way (knock wood). I'll eat the fine.

chillindrdude · 08-12-2015, 06:29 AM

can anyone snap and post up some upclose photos of the US Millworks mount and plate bracket orientation on their F8X?

i'm playing around and my plate STILL activates the front parking sensors.

thanks

mhoiii · 08-12-2015, 08:49 PM

I didn't have a choice my dealer took off the tourist plates, and installed the front/rear plate with their advertisement frames, right after they got it. They also took off the european vignetts stickers in my window, thanks

Xtabi · 08-12-2015, 10:48 PM

I take delivery of my M3 in a couple of months. My state (Ohio) requires front plates. I have no intention of ever putting a front plate on this car. I respect all other laws but there is NO freaking way I am a) ruining my $70+ car front bumper or putting a different bracket on it b.) ruining the look of the car just to abide by a law that is in place to a) collect revenue for the state b.) make it easier for law enforcement to track cars.

What is ironic is there are two police officers in my neighborhood, both cool as hell, that do NOT have front plates on the cars they drive to work every day. One is a Jeep the other a very highly modified Vette (lowered/down pipes to name two mods).

On a related not I bought my wife a new car a year ago. Did not put a plate on that one either.

SakhirM4 · 08-12-2015, 11:05 PM

This is the front plate on my M4. Front of the bumper is not drilled - uses the Skene mount
http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

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bmeaggie · 08-13-2015, 02:12 PM

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Illegal in Texas but I've never mounted one on any of my cars. It's like drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Got a couple warnings but never a ticket.

+1 here.

No drilling on the front of my cars, and cops never say a word about it.

Have not had a front plate on any of my vehicles since the law changed to require the front plate.

MaX PL · 08-13-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MaX PL

3000 miles with no ticket here in NY.

spoke too soon! lol.

just got one today but it was on top of the big speeding ticket.

Xtabi · 08-13-2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MaX PL

3000 miles with no ticket here in NY.

spoke too soon! lol.

just got one today but it was on top of the big speeding ticket.

Bummer!!!

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Yes - Required by law to have a front plate, but use a no-drill solution	111	17.08%
No - Required by law to have a front plate, but I opt not to at my own risk	406	62.46%
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07-14-2015, 06:55 PM	#243
mnesia BMW CCA # 418298 46 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M235i Gran ... [0.00] 2021 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 Coupe [7.00]	I live in VA, I purchased the http://www.usmillworks.com/Default.html set up to avoid the prospects of a citation from local or state police. I agree, you shouldn't have your dealer install a bracket - either go with millworks or the Skene & Calvert design. __________________ 2015 F82, AY // BK /// DCT, Adaptive M Suspension, 19" Black Wheels, CF Black Trim, Parking Assistant, HK, Executive PKG, MPE w/CF Tailpipes, Dinan Stage 2, IND Painted Front Reflectors, IND Grille Set w/Painted M Stripe, Xpel Ultimate 2009 E92, Jarez Black, F-Red Extended Leather, DCT [Sold] 2004 E46, Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Leather, SMG [Sold]
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07-14-2015, 07:33 PM	#244
klrgoten Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 210 Posts Drives: /// Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: /// iTrader: (0)	I was pulled over once for no front license plate since October in my F82 and live in South Cali. Prior to that, I hadn't been pulled over in 4 years to no front plate on my last car but I think down here in Orange County, a lot of cars don't run front plates anyway.
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07-14-2015, 07:42 PM	#245
yaymitch Major 962 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2020 M2CS & 2022 RSQ8 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I haven't put a front license plate on in years. No issues. Hate the look with the front plate. __________________ 2020 BMW M2CS HS 6MT 2022 Audi RSQ8
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07-14-2015, 07:46 PM	#246
Demxsr First Lieutenant 149 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 16 M4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cali / Hawaii iTrader: (1)	I won't be putting mine on, unless it's temporarily for a fix-it ticket. It's been mentioned a bit in this thread, I'm going to have illegal tint on the front side windows as well. The front plate is strictly looks. The tint; I'm sorry, I'm not letting myself get baked in the sun.
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07-14-2015, 07:50 PM	#247
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3189 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I'm painting/clear coating the bracket and installing it I don't like the look of the tow hook mounts and don't want to give LEOs and meter maids a reason to target me
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07-14-2015, 09:41 PM	#248
PodDoc Lieutenant 302 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i / 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Forest, IL iTrader: (0)	I saw this in the parking lot. I wonder if this is legal and counts. If it does, i wouldnt mind getting a decal printed of my plate but small enough to fit on the bumper. Attached Images
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07-15-2015, 09:05 PM	#250
rfcM4vert Private 5 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Comp Pkg SSM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	Front plate Didn't want put holes in my bumper but in NJ, no front plate = tix. Had enough of getting pulled over when I had no plate on my Vette. USMillworks was the best option for me. Easy on and off if needed.
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07-16-2015, 06:41 AM	#251
freezey Captain 161 Rep 625 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	I live in jersey and have no front plate. I haven't been bothered yet but it doesn't mean I won't be. Either way I will pay the $50 fine to keep the car looking pretty.
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08-11-2015, 06:11 PM	#252
spicule New Member 16 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I live in San Francisco and the parking is pretty tight here. There is already a tiny dent on my brand new M3 bumper. Stupid me didn't bother to use the bumper guard that only one time and sure enough, the car parked behind me hit my bumper and left that dent. This is why I need the front license plate to protect my front bumper (The dealer didn't install the license bracket.) I checked out the Skene & Calvert design and wonder if someone bumped my front bumper it would able to stand the force and not damage anything. What would be the best way to protect my front bumper with the front license install and still looks great? By the way, I don't mind have my front plate installed for I got pulled over before when my Lexus had no front license plate. It was a hassle and I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for tips in advance.
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08-11-2015, 06:16 PM	#253
SaMaster14 Brigadier General 4490 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.50] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [10.00]	Don't have my front license plate on and will never drill holes in the bumper. I've had the car both in Baltimore and Los Angeles and haven't been pulled over. If I'm not mistaken, you can only get a front plate ticket if you are pulled over for a traffic violation or are being given a parking ticket. (plus it's just a 'fix-it' ticket, not a moving violation) I keep my front plate in my glove compartment. __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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08-11-2015, 06:25 PM	#254
MaX PL Major 533 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	3000 miles with no ticket here in NY.
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08-11-2015, 06:45 PM	#255
M Heart Banned 122 Rep 215 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	10 years without a front plate and 5 or so years without a rear plate either with no issues (knock on wood) in CA.
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08-12-2015, 12:09 AM	#256
jms135 New Member 15 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2015 f82 bsm/so Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: studio city CA iTrader: (0)	2 years with with dealer plates on my mw135, got a ticket last month and traded it in for a f82 bsm. (Long time lurker first time poster). Just got my plates and saw this thread, gona see how long I can go on this one __________________ 2013 135i mw dinan stage2/full berk race(gone)
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08-12-2015, 01:24 AM	#257
SEXY-BEAST Second Lieutenant 210 Rep 296 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	My dealer's SOP is not to drill holes in the front bumpers of all their Ms'; the rest of their inventory all get front plates. My 2008 E92 did not have a front plate and in 5 years of ownership driving it as far south as San Diego and as far north as Santa Barbara, I got dinged once by Beverly Hills PD (of all places). My F82 also does not have a front plate and I plan to keep it that way (knock wood). I'll eat the fine. __________________ 2004 E46 6MT 2008 E92 6MT 2015 F82 M-DCT 2018 F82 ZCP
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08-12-2015, 06:29 AM	#258
chillindrdude Lieutenant Colonel 1162 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: anything with 4 wheels Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	can anyone snap and post up some upclose photos of the US Millworks mount and plate bracket orientation on their F8X? i'm playing around and my plate STILL activates the front parking sensors. thanks __________________ My Trackable Street Car 2016 BMW M4 GTS
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08-12-2015, 08:49 PM	#259
mhoiii Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I didn't have a choice my dealer took off the tourist plates, and installed the front/rear plate with their advertisement frames, right after they got it. They also took off the european vignetts stickers in my window, thanks
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08-12-2015, 10:48 PM	#260
Xtabi Colonel 1714 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I take delivery of my M3 in a couple of months. My state (Ohio) requires front plates. I have no intention of ever putting a front plate on this car. I respect all other laws but there is NO freaking way I am a) ruining my $70+ car front bumper or putting a different bracket on it b.) ruining the look of the car just to abide by a law that is in place to a) collect revenue for the state b.) make it easier for law enforcement to track cars. What is ironic is there are two police officers in my neighborhood, both cool as hell, that do NOT have front plates on the cars they drive to work every day. One is a Jeep the other a very highly modified Vette (lowered/down pipes to name two mods). On a related not I bought my wife a new car a year ago. Did not put a plate on that one either. __________________ 2016 F80 \| MG/SO \| DCT \| Adaptive M Suspension \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| CF Roof \| CF Trim
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08-12-2015, 11:05 PM	#261
SakhirM4 Major General 10785 Rep 8,852 Posts Drives: '15 SO M4/'20 Z4 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [8.76]	This is the front plate on my M4. Front of the bumper is not drilled - uses the Skene mount http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml __________________ Tejas Chapter, BMW CCA, mem #23915, President 27 years, www.tejaschapter.org
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