NY drivers - front license plate?

Voodi · 01-14-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

It fits perfect! Go for it! I love mine

Can you post pics of your setup? I have a F82 and live in California so I'm pondering the same dilemma as you guys.

MWcoupe · 01-14-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Voodi

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

It fits perfect! Go for it! I love mine

Can you post pics of your setup? I have a F82 and live in California so I'm pondering the same dilemma as you guys.

I don't have much pics. Here's two pics of my car with it installed. Cut about and inch high and just wide enough for the plate to slide in the grill. Easy job. Looks great. Best of both worlds. I love it

330cibimmer · 01-14-2015, 09:00 PM

Check out sto and sho. I have this on my car.

MAERD TEW · 01-14-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

It fits perfect! Go for it! I love mine

Sounds good! Did you install yourself?

MWcoupe · 01-14-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MAERD TEW

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

It fits perfect! Go for it! I love mine

Sounds good! Did you install yourself?

Nah, come to 180 customs in Brooklyn. They should have some in stock. Ask for igor and say Allen sent you

brianeck · 01-16-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hababa

Been here before, with my first M in 2010. Taking delivery next week of a new one, the question is do I put the front license plate on? Leased car, better chance that I lease a new one in three years rather than buying this one out.

With my last one while I pulled over almost monthly, I didn't get my first ticket for no front license plate for 2 years. Pain in the ass, have to go to court in NYS.

Do the other NY drivers care to opine?

Thanks

I have Sho n Go installed on my f80 in Rockland NY. Where are you I'd be happy to show you how it works/looks?

tommydieselm3 · 01-16-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

I don't have much pics. Here's two pics of my car with it installed. Cut about and inch high and just wide enough for the plate to slide in the grill. Easy job. Looks great. Best of both worlds. I love it

looks clean... had a question about this I wanted to ask you for some reason the pm is not going threw can you please pm me.. thanks man

hababa · 01-17-2015, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

I have Sho n Go installed on my f80 in Rockland NY. Where are you I'd be happy to show you how it works/looks?

I grew up in Rockland, live up by Saratoga now. Since this is a lease, I'm going to leave it sans front plate for now. As soon as I meet that first NYS Trooper with a penchant for buggery I'll get that installed!

No issues at high speed with that Sho N Go?

Thanks!

FirstM3 · 01-18-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MAERD TEW

No front plate for years. Ordered F80 and told the dealer no holes in my bumper as well.

This might be worth it to me if it fits right:

Cops never pulled me over but meter maids are a different beast.

That's awesome! Any idea how much that would cost (including installation)? I live in NJ and am required to have a front plate.

Also, I'm leasing my car...am I allowed to add something like this to a leased car?

MAERD TEW · 01-18-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstM3

That's awesome! Any idea how much that would cost (including installation)? I live in NJ and am required to have a front plate.

Also, I'm leasing my car...am I allowed to add something like this to a leased car?

I know the kit costs $150 not sure about installation. I'm probably going to do myself because it should take long. I'm sure it's fine on a leased car.

brianeck · 01-19-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstM3

That's awesome! Any idea how much that would cost (including installation)? I live in NJ and am required to have a front plate.

Also, I'm leasing my car...am I allowed to add something like this to a leased car?

You're allowed to do it, but you're going to have to cut into that lower mesh that you see in the video. Its not a big deal and if you or the installer is handy it is virtually unnoticeable, but you're still cutting one of the factory pieces and altering the car. Worst case scenario would be that BMW makes you buy a new mesh piece for the car and take the plate mount off upon return of the lease.

brianeck · 01-19-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hababa

I grew up in Rockland, live up by Saratoga now. Since this is a lease, I'm going to leave it sans front plate for now. As soon as I meet that first NYS Trooper with a penchant for buggery I'll get that installed!

No issues at high speed with that Sho N Go?

Thanks!

No issues yet at all, and I've had it out at over 100. Because I don't want any rub/scratches on the front I'm going to have a clear bra put on the bumper so there won't ever be an issue. I wanted to do it anyway so I figured its a good time.

Busa1 · 01-19-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 330cibimmer

Check out sto and sho. I have this on my car.

I have the same plate and love it. Fast and easy to install/remove.

CSanto · 01-21-2015, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

I've been no front plates since 98' with 2 tickets while parked. I think NYC cops have better things to worry about than a missing front plate.

Careful at the bridges and tunnels OP

This. Ran 6+ years with my E92 and 67k miles. Got 1 ticket while parked. Lets just call that a no front plate tax.

chiplee · 01-25-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by moonsault270

Thanks for bringing that up. Didn't even cross my mind. Just saved me $15.00.

The magnetic plate solution could still work if you could get a piece of steel or a strong magnet attached to the back of the bumper cover. This would obviously be easier on some models than it would on others. Looking at the F80 just now it seems kind of involved. Looks easier on the F15 X5 for obvious reasons. I ran a magnet over both bumpers "front and center" and there is no metal behind there close enough to work.

Anyone been into the bumper cover enough to know how hard it would be to slip something behind there? I don't feel like paying $150 to avoid a $75 fine and I'm not screwing into the bumper or using a tow hook plate. Magnet option sounds awesome.

smithf80 · 01-26-2015, 01:15 PM

I didn't have one on in Nassau country for about 6 months, passed tons of cops, was pulled over once and just talked my way out of it.

Guy actually said he didn't see it in my windshield, almost implying that it was ok there? Even tho any cop will tell you its on the front bumper or nothing.

Brindle101 · 02-05-2015, 06:16 PM

No front plate on any car for 11 years. Got one ticket 10 yrs ago at one of those road side checks for inspection stickers. Got warning a year ago. I'm sorry but performance cars look like crap with the plate.

M3th_add1ct · 06-10-2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

Nah, come to 180 customs in Brooklyn. They should have some in stock. Ask for igor and say Allen sent you

how much did you pay for the motorized plate install an all im in ny area looking to do it

rkyan661 · 06-10-2018, 05:48 PM

I got the carbonio mount on my F80, which goes onto the grill (no drill at all) and it works well. However, if in NY, not sure how it would hold up if someone bumps you while parallel parked.

Here is the link:

https://carbonio.com/collections/bmw...se-plate-mount

MWcoupe · 06-12-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by M3th_add1ct

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Originally Posted by MWcoupe

Nah, come to 180 customs in Brooklyn. They should have some in stock. Ask for igor and say Allen sent you

how much did you pay for the motorized plate install an all im in ny area looking to do it

200-300 installed. If you have the parts I can't prob get someone to do it for $100

NYBulldog · 06-12-2018, 10:43 AM

It truly hurts me to have the front plate mounted but getting pulled over or getting a parking ticket hurts more. I put an L bracket from Home Depot because I didn't want to drill into the bumper. The tow hook has been my go-to for years but it doesn't look right on this car so biased.

trey100 · 06-13-2018, 10:20 PM

I had the Sto and Sho and after 1.5 years and 25k Miles, it was a bit bent, probably from someone bumping into it while I was parked. I replaced it with a new model and one day came out and it was gone. I assume it just fell off somewhere along the way. I just left it off at that point. It's been about 2 months now. No tickets. I'm in NY with most driving in Westchester.

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Brindle101 Second Lieutenant 112 Rep 258 Posts Drives: AY M4, AW M6, e92 m3, e46 m3.. Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	No front plate on any car for 11 years. Got one ticket 10 yrs ago at one of those road side checks for inspection stickers. Got warning a year ago. I'm sorry but performance cars look like crap with the plate.
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rkyan661 Private First Class 46 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: tbd iTrader: (1)	I got the carbonio mount on my F80, which goes onto the grill (no drill at all) and it works well. However, if in NY, not sure how it would hold up if someone bumps you while parallel parked. Here is the link: https://carbonio.com/collections/bmw...se-plate-mount
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NYBulldog Specialist 1310 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	It truly hurts me to have the front plate mounted but getting pulled over or getting a parking ticket hurts more. I put an L bracket from Home Depot because I didn't want to drill into the bumper. The tow hook has been my go-to for years but it doesn't look right on this car so biased. __________________
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trey100 Colonel 1125 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I had the Sto and Sho and after 1.5 years and 25k Miles, it was a bit bent, probably from someone bumping into it while I was parked. I replaced it with a new model and one day came out and it was gone. I assume it just fell off somewhere along the way. I just left it off at that point. It's been about 2 months now. No tickets. I'm in NY with most driving in Westchester.
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