US owners, front license plate?

GrussGott · 07-31-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

we Las Vegas residents do not have to have a front license plate.
I just have one with a custom picture.

of what?

mike@x-ph.com · 07-31-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

of what?

My 11 year old Siberian Husky passed away couple days before i got the car so i put a picture of him on the front licenses plate and even have the back license plate number under his name

GrussGott · 07-31-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

My 11 year old Siberian Husky passed away couple days before i got the car so i put a picture of him on the front licenses plate and even have the back license plate number under his name

What a beautiful dog! Very sorry to hear about him passing ... I used to be very close to a Siberian named Nookie who was 11 when he passed as well. They're awesome dogs with unique personalities. Your plates are a great way to honor him!

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 02:37 PM

so as the title says, i'm gonna be taking delivery soon for my m4 and I'm wondering what people who live in states that require front plates are doing if they dont want to drill holes in the bumper. I live in NY and i think the front plate will look really ugly where they put it but i dont wanna risk getting tickets for not having it on, i know i can us the tow hook, is there any other inexpensive options to the us millworks plate holder? i would get the pedal haus one but they said it might interfere with the pdc sensors please help?

UggBoots · 02-05-2015, 02:45 PM

The cosmetic forum has a discussion about this, some here have had good success with the electric hiding plates. I've just been going without a front plate, though, at least until I run into problems, but the hiding plates require minimum cutting of just ABS and looks better than tow mount plates IMO.

Stage1 · 02-05-2015, 02:48 PM

plenty of posts about this.

seems there are 4 options

1. no plate
2. tow hook mount
3. cut the bumper and tuck it in there
4. cut the bumper and use a motorized mount to hide it away

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage1

plenty of posts about this.

seems there are 4 options

1. no plate
2. tow hook mount
3. cut the bumper and tuck it in there
4. cut the bumper and use a motorized mount to hide it away

Thanks, ill have to think about it some more really not about cutting the mesh cuz its a lease...

volkl23 · 02-05-2015, 02:50 PM

I have not put my front plate on since ED. So far no issues yet *knock on wood*

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by volkl23

I have not put my front plate on since ED. So far no issues yet *knock on wood*

Haha nice where r u guys from btw?

Stage1 · 02-05-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by volkl23

I have not put my front plate on since ED. So far no issues yet *knock on wood*

I am in CT and ran no plate on my 08 M3, my 14 sti and will do the same on the F82

ES_TRADER · 02-05-2015, 02:57 PM

i just dont put the back plate on..leave the dealer plates so basically cops think car is still new and the sticker on the front windshield suffices

dkhm3 · 02-05-2015, 02:58 PM

I went with us millworks and it is great. no issue with pdc, yes it is costly, but worth it. excellent quality and looks awesome.

Pharmacist_ · 02-05-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage1

plenty of posts about this.

seems there are 4 options

1. no plate
2. tow hook mount
3. cut the bumper and tuck it in there
4. cut the bumper and use a motorized mount to hide it away

This...no issues yet.

brian30tw · 02-05-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

i just dont put the back plate on..leave the dealer plates so basically cops think car is still new and the sticker on the front windshield suffices

This is the Adam Carolla method. Very effective indeed!

I'm in Chicago, and I just don't bother putting on a front plate at all. I've gotten one ticket in about 5 years for it, $50.

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

I went with us millworks and it is great. no issue with pdc, yes it is costly, but worth it. excellent quality and looks awesome.

did u get the quick release?

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

i just dont put the back plate on..leave the dealer plates so basically cops think car is still new and the sticker on the front windshield suffices

so how does this work do i just ask the dealer to not install any plates? I heard they aren't allowed to let u leave without any plates

-JLT- · 02-05-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brian30tw

This is the Adam Carolla method. Very effective indeed!

I'm in Chicago, and I just don't bother putting on a front plate at all. I've gotten one ticket in about 5 years for it, $50.

yeah, i haven't run any front plates on any of my cars. once in awhile i'll get a ticket but worth it in looks alone.

ixse · 02-05-2015, 03:31 PM

As long as you drive sensibly and dont have "look at me" type of mods, most cops wont pull you over for just no front plate. Ive been w/o one for about 5 yrs in california, and havnt had any problems

Kyuu21 · 02-05-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ixse

As long as you drive sensibly and dont have "look at me" type of mods, most cops wont pull you over for just no front plate. Ive been w/o one for about 5 yrs in california, and havnt had any problems

Also i heard that when ur parked is when u get most of the tickets

Wah · 02-05-2015, 03:42 PM

If you don't like the ricer look of the tow hook mount, you might be want to look into the Skene Design mount. There are 2 small screws involved, but they go under the bumper, so when you remove the bracket you will never see the holes (unless you are on your back on the ground looking up). I used one on my E92 when I first got it, but after a year or so just removed the whole thing because I didn't want a front plate. For the F82, I just skipped the whole front plate thing.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

brian30tw · 02-05-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyuu21

Also i heard that when ur parked is when u get most of the tickets

That's when I got mine, for what it's worth.

Damasconian · 02-05-2015, 03:55 PM

Texas requires them. And Hellz no I don't have one up front. Ill take the ticket all day, every day.

More than anything, it gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are looking for one. I try to not be an ass on the roads and minimize my exposure. I do assume Ill get pulled over in the next few years but if you have insurance and up to date registration only the prickiest of cops would ticket you. Even then most judges would waive the ticket if you claim ignorance.

No one is drilling holes in my car.

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Yes - Required by law to have a front plate, and I drilled it	61	9.38%
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%
No - Not required to have a front plate	72	11.08%
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Kyuu21 Private 25 Rep 61 Posts Drives: '15 BMW M4 Mineral White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	what is everyone doing with their license plates for states that require front plates so as the title says, i'm gonna be taking delivery soon for my m4 and I'm wondering what people who live in states that require front plates are doing if they dont want to drill holes in the bumper. I live in NY and i think the front plate will look really ugly where they put it but i dont wanna risk getting tickets for not having it on, i know i can us the tow hook, is there any other inexpensive options to the us millworks plate holder? i would get the pedal haus one but they said it might interfere with the pdc sensors please help?
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UggBoots Private First Class 68 Rep 108 Posts Drives: Sakhir Orange M4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	The cosmetic forum has a discussion about this, some here have had good success with the electric hiding plates. I've just been going without a front plate, though, at least until I run into problems, but the hiding plates require minimum cutting of just ABS and looks better than tow mount plates IMO.
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dkhm3 Brigadier General 1882 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 2020 X3MC Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I went with us millworks and it is great. no issue with pdc, yes it is costly, but worth it. excellent quality and looks awesome. __________________ Currently: 2018 GT3 2020 X3MC Previously: 1999 M3 2002 M3 2005 S4 2008 C63 2015 M3 2016 X5M 2019 911S
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ixse Major 238 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2015 boxster s Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	As long as you drive sensibly and dont have "look at me" type of mods, most cops wont pull you over for just no front plate. Ive been w/o one for about 5 yrs in california, and havnt had any problems
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02-05-2015, 03:55 PM	#154
Damasconian Lieutenant Colonel 742 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Texas requires them. And Hellz no I don't have one up front. Ill take the ticket all day, every day. More than anything, it gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are looking for one. I try to not be an ass on the roads and minimize my exposure. I do assume Ill get pulled over in the next few years but if you have insurance and up to date registration only the prickiest of cops would ticket you. Even then most judges would waive the ticket if you claim ignorance. No one is drilling holes in my car. __________________ 2015 M4 6-MT
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