Front plate - to be, or not to be?

D675PDX · 01-27-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanh81

Looks like most of you don't have front plates.

Or it's the vocal ones that aren't running front plates. Some people feel incredibly strongly about no front plate, so they vocalize that. I have a feeling there may be a decent chunk of people like me who have a front plate because they don't necessarily feel that strongly about it one way or the other so never felt the need to post about it.

SeatownF80 · 01-27-2016, 12:03 PM

I haven't had plates on any of my cars since 2012 and I've got a total of 4 pull overs and 2 tickets in the Seattle area. I'm still planning on running no plates but if I ever do I'd get the STO N SHO. Saw a member with it on here and you can't tell the bracket is there when the plate is off unless you are kneeling down.

Shanh81 · 01-27-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SeatownF80

I haven't had plates on any of my cars since 2012 and I've got a total of 4 pull overs and 2 tickets in the Seattle area. I'm still planning on running no plates but if I ever do I'd get the STO N SHO. Saw a member with it on here and you can't tell the bracket is there when the plate is off unless you are kneeling down.

just ordered STO N SHO. rather keep the plates centered if putting them on

Rick Hunter · 01-27-2016, 04:00 PM

X2. I've got the Sto-n-sho, and it works on non-M's as well.

schnazzy · 01-27-2016, 11:12 PM

I have only seen one F8x with a front plate, out of I think 20. It was using tow mount.

E90bedi · 01-27-2016, 11:24 PM

I was going to since jersey/ny is strict so I bought the rho plate brand new before my car came. Ended up going with no front plate. Rho plate is still in packaging if anyone wants it

Donger Kim · 02-03-2016, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by schnazzy

I have only seen one F8x with a front plate, out of I think 20. It was using tow mount.

I find this to be true, but the opposite for e90s

JiggaWang · 02-22-2016, 12:01 PM

+1 for Sto n Sho. I installed it yesterday and it works great, but will be looking for a small black keychain ring to replace the silver one so it doesn't stand out as much against the lower black grill. Having been pulled over twice in my past BMWs for no front plate, I didn't want to give cops a free excuse to pull me over.

schnazzy · 03-08-2016, 11:23 PM

Redmond PD just pulled over some BMWs on Willows at 4pm today. Same officer I am sure you guys got. Office Chavykin. Anyway he was standing on the side of willows road (northbound by the golf course) and even in traffic where he could not see if they had a plate or not he watched for BMWs and would slow them down and pull them over if they didn't have a front plate. Pulled over a Z4 and and a 3 series, AT LEAST.

schnazzy · 03-08-2016, 11:24 PM

I'd say at this point, don't go to Redmond unless you must.

Xerxes480 · 03-09-2016, 11:17 AM

That blows. I can't avoid Redmond. I know my time is coming.

-X-

jwzimm · 03-09-2016, 11:19 AM

I just ordered the US Millworks tow hook mount. They are a local company and their product is top notch (had one on my E92). I figure with the UW purple plates I may as well get it mounted in front to avoid any trouble.

HuanLeBrown · 03-09-2016, 11:57 PM

Same Chavykin that did the report for my accident and later pulled me over and forced me to install a front plate within 1 week...seems like he has BMW in his sights, probably wants one and cannot get it

schnazzy · 03-10-2016, 10:50 PM

I think he has a newish camaro. He has tended to do the,.... put it on in the next week and send him a picture or he is giving you a ticket.

HuanLeBrown · 03-11-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by schnazzy

I think he has a newish camaro. He has tended to do the,.... put it on in the next week and send him a picture or he is giving you a ticket.

Yeah he has a black'd out Camaro...

Bonzer103 · 03-12-2016, 03:47 PM

Running no front plates in Portland area. Never had an issue. I do avoid parking downtown though so metermaid won't ticket.

saleen556 · 03-12-2016, 04:16 PM

I just got my car and ordered the sto n sho bracket. Had a few ticket in my mustang for not having one. I'll just keep it in the trunk and put it on if there is an issue. I don't normally park downtown Portland.

pdx_m3r · 03-13-2016, 03:08 PM

Previously ran w/o plates on my e90 and didn't have any issues from Tigard to Portland. I haven't received my plates for my new M3 yet, but will not install the front plates. I'm debating on getting the sto n show, but not sure since PDX doesn't seem to care (except the meter maids).

Vybz · 03-19-2016, 10:44 AM

Been driving in WA for 4+ years now with no front plate and catless exhaust, have yet to be pulled over.

Kev · 03-19-2016, 02:00 PM

Have not had any issues with my E92 M3, 997 C4S, and F83 M4 so far.

*knock on wood*

M.a.r.k.u.s · 04-04-2016, 02:16 PM

I've been running without a front plate on my E90 for about 2 1/2 years and have never been pulled over in the car, although I'm expecting it to be a matter of time. Because of that I always have my excuse prepped "someone backed into me while the car was parked and the body shop just replaced the bumper but the license plate holder is back ordered"...not sure if it would work or not but hopefully I don't have to find out.

Given that I ordered my F80 in Sakhir Orange, I figure it'll be smart to have a front plate as the car is already flashy enough and I don't want to give cops a reason to pull me over. My CA suggested I get the plate printed as a vinyl sticker and put it on. I've seen these on exotics in Europe but never over here and was curious if that is even legal here. Does anyone on here know?

Looks like this Porsche has a Vinyl front plate http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...o/IMG_0086.jpg

Shanh81 · 04-04-2016, 02:23 PM

I work on Willows RD in Redmond and most evenings I see these cops parked on the street or hiding off to the site on the buildings leading up to the roads. Have escaped tickets thus far. Got the sto n sho box in the trunk. Haven't bothered to install until I get busted at least once

01-27-2016, 12:03 PM	#68
SeatownF80 Private First Class 47 Rep 124 Posts Drives: F90, 958 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I haven't had plates on any of my cars since 2012 and I've got a total of 4 pull overs and 2 tickets in the Seattle area. I'm still planning on running no plates but if I ever do I'd get the STO N SHO. Saw a member with it on here and you can't tell the bracket is there when the plate is off unless you are kneeling down.
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01-27-2016, 04:00 PM	#70
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	X2. I've got the Sto-n-sho, and it works on non-M's as well. __________________
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01-27-2016, 11:12 PM	#71
schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	I have only seen one F8x with a front plate, out of I think 20. It was using tow mount. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 Yas Marina & Full SS - All pkg/opts but CCB. Xpel - All painted surfaces MPerf Electronic steering wheel, MPerf pedals, IND (reflectors, vents, grill, engine cover), Carbon Fiber (side marker, seat backs, shifter surround, e-Brake, rear spoiler). Pure S2 turbos, MPerf Exhaust, Akrapovic DPs, BM3 (Cary Jordan 657rwhp+), H&R springs, 20" AvantGarde rims
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01-27-2016, 11:24 PM	#72
E90bedi Lieutenant 45 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nj iTrader: (3)	I was going to since jersey/ny is strict so I bought the rho plate brand new before my car came. Ended up going with no front plate. Rho plate is still in packaging if anyone wants it
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02-22-2016, 12:01 PM	#74
JiggaWang Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2016 MW/SS M4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	+1 for Sto n Sho. I installed it yesterday and it works great, but will be looking for a small black keychain ring to replace the silver one so it doesn't stand out as much against the lower black grill. Having been pulled over twice in my past BMWs for no front plate, I didn't want to give cops a free excuse to pull me over.
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03-08-2016, 11:23 PM	#75
schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	Redmond PD just pulled over some BMWs on Willows at 4pm today. Same officer I am sure you guys got. Office Chavykin. Anyway he was standing on the side of willows road (northbound by the golf course) and even in traffic where he could not see if they had a plate or not he watched for BMWs and would slow them down and pull them over if they didn't have a front plate. Pulled over a Z4 and and a 3 series, AT LEAST. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 Yas Marina & Full SS - All pkg/opts but CCB. Xpel - All painted surfaces MPerf Electronic steering wheel, MPerf pedals, IND (reflectors, vents, grill, engine cover), Carbon Fiber (side marker, seat backs, shifter surround, e-Brake, rear spoiler). Pure S2 turbos, MPerf Exhaust, Akrapovic DPs, BM3 (Cary Jordan 657rwhp+), H&R springs, 20" AvantGarde rims Last edited by schnazzy; 03-09-2016 at 12:48 AM..
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03-08-2016, 11:24 PM	#76
schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	I'd say at this point, don't go to Redmond unless you must. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 Yas Marina & Full SS - All pkg/opts but CCB. Xpel - All painted surfaces MPerf Electronic steering wheel, MPerf pedals, IND (reflectors, vents, grill, engine cover), Carbon Fiber (side marker, seat backs, shifter surround, e-Brake, rear spoiler). Pure S2 turbos, MPerf Exhaust, Akrapovic DPs, BM3 (Cary Jordan 657rwhp+), H&R springs, 20" AvantGarde rims
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03-09-2016, 11:17 AM	#77
Xerxes480 First Lieutenant 130 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	That blows. I can't avoid Redmond. I know my time is coming. -X-
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03-09-2016, 11:19 AM	#78
jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	I just ordered the US Millworks tow hook mount. They are a local company and their product is top notch (had one on my E92). I figure with the UW purple plates I may as well get it mounted in front to avoid any trouble. __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
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03-09-2016, 11:57 PM	#79
HuanLeBrown Private First Class 80 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2024 SPY Xdrive M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	Same Chavykin that did the report for my accident and later pulled me over and forced me to install a front plate within 1 week...seems like he has BMW in his sights, probably wants one and cannot get it
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03-10-2016, 10:50 PM	#80
schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	I think he has a newish camaro. He has tended to do the,.... put it on in the next week and send him a picture or he is giving you a ticket. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 Yas Marina & Full SS - All pkg/opts but CCB. Xpel - All painted surfaces MPerf Electronic steering wheel, MPerf pedals, IND (reflectors, vents, grill, engine cover), Carbon Fiber (side marker, seat backs, shifter surround, e-Brake, rear spoiler). Pure S2 turbos, MPerf Exhaust, Akrapovic DPs, BM3 (Cary Jordan 657rwhp+), H&R springs, 20" AvantGarde rims
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03-12-2016, 03:47 PM	#82
Bonzer103 Lieutenant 165 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2015 AY/SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Running no front plates in Portland area. Never had an issue. I do avoid parking downtown though so metermaid won't ticket.
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03-12-2016, 04:16 PM	#83
saleen556 Captain 233 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: PORTLAND OR iTrader: (1)	I just got my car and ordered the sto n sho bracket. Had a few ticket in my mustang for not having one. I'll just keep it in the trunk and put it on if there is an issue. I don't normally park downtown Portland.
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03-13-2016, 03:08 PM	#84
pdx_m3r First Lieutenant 166 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 23 M2 G87 \| 08 E90 \| 16 F80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Previously ran w/o plates on my e90 and didn't have any issues from Tigard to Portland. I haven't received my plates for my new M3 yet, but will not install the front plates. I'm debating on getting the sto n show, but not sure since PDX doesn't seem to care (except the meter maids). __________________ 2023 BMW M2 G87 Previous M's: 2016 BMW M3 DCT 2008 BMW M3 Saloon
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03-19-2016, 10:44 AM	#85
Vybz Captain 133 Rep 673 Posts Drives: Adidas and Puma Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kitsap County, WA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [8.60]	Been driving in WA for 4+ years now with no front plate and catless exhaust, have yet to be pulled over. __________________ Highway Star Garage / Ruined Luxury Auto InstaGram: Ruinedluxury_vybz NA1 NSX - Storage 2nd Gen Taco - Daily
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03-19-2016, 02:00 PM	#86
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Have not had any issues with my E92 M3, 997 C4S, and F83 M4 so far. knock on wood __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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04-04-2016, 02:16 PM	#87
M.a.r.k.u.s Captain 314 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i xDrive manual Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2) Garage List 2014 Audi A6 Prestige [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 x-drive35i [0.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've been running without a front plate on my E90 for about 2 1/2 years and have never been pulled over in the car, although I'm expecting it to be a matter of time. Because of that I always have my excuse prepped "someone backed into me while the car was parked and the body shop just replaced the bumper but the license plate holder is back ordered"...not sure if it would work or not but hopefully I don't have to find out. Given that I ordered my F80 in Sakhir Orange, I figure it'll be smart to have a front plate as the car is already flashy enough and I don't want to give cops a reason to pull me over. My CA suggested I get the plate printed as a vinyl sticker and put it on. I've seen these on exotics in Europe but never over here and was curious if that is even legal here. Does anyone on here know? Looks like this Porsche has a Vinyl front plate http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...o/IMG_0086.jpg
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04-04-2016, 02:23 PM	#88
Shanh81 Captain 246 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 & 2016 F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 [0.00]	I work on Willows RD in Redmond and most evenings I see these cops parked on the street or hiding off to the site on the buildings leading up to the roads. Have escaped tickets thus far. Got the sto n sho box in the trunk. Haven't bothered to install until I get busted at least once
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