12-14-2011, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Front license plate install
The dealer said they would drill and install the front license plate holder when my plates come in but I was looking at the front and there doesn't seem to be anything meaty to drill into. What are the options for mounting? And yes, I plan on having a front plate and not breaking the law so any temp mounting solution won't do, but thanks in advance.
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12-14-2011, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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One "no holes" solution is from gominigo.com which screws into the tow receptacle on the right side of the bumper below the headlights, however, if you have the M-Sport with PDC it creates a conflict. I just installed one on my X3 M-Sport and had to tweak the plate to an ugly angle so as to let the front PDC function properly. If you order it be sure to specify the offset bracket 3. I have one also on my 2010 Z4 (w/o PDC) and it looks great. It would be best to call them and talk to Meg to make sure it will work for you.
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12-14-2011, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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Stand mount works perfectly with the installation hardware. Very solid, no problems. I did mount my plate with a frame and plexiglas cover. Really keeps the plate clean. No bug residue.
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12-14-2011, 08:02 AM | #4 |
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12-14-2011, 08:29 AM | #6 |
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def..its very low
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12-14-2011, 08:45 AM | #7 |
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I'm still puzzled on using a "hide a plate". I can understand wanting to have a clean look in the front and be in compliance with the law. But if you drive with the plate hidden, do you have ESP or something that tells you the police are close by so you can flip it up? Or do you just have it not showing when you are parked? Enlighten, please.
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12-14-2011, 08:49 AM | #8 |
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to avoid gettin a ticket if u do get pulled over u just show it, its hidden for looks only
obiviously if u get motorized one u can activate it to flip out, they have manual ones as well |
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12-14-2011, 08:54 AM | #9 |
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Ok, thanks, Typical government rule. You really don't have to show it, just have it. In CA they would probably give a fix it ticket for not showing.
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12-14-2011, 09:04 AM | #10 |
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it all depends on the police officer too..u probably can still get a ticket for not having it display blah blah
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In Norway we also use the front plates when passing toll plaza's. Toll plaza's are all automated and everytime you pass through, a computer reads the plate and remove one pass from your toll pass account. If you don't have an account, you'll recieve an invoice in you mailbox after a few days. The government also have cars with traffic cameras taking pictures of the plates on passing cars. A computer says instantly if the driver has paid his insurance, road toll or has unpaid tickets or if its a stolen vehicle. I know that some states in the US have these cameras mounted on police cars for the same purpose. |
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12-14-2011, 05:18 PM | #12 | |
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Not sure where it is on my 2012
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To me, this seems like the best solution overall (kewl, motorized plate hiders aside...Q would be happy). Has anyone purchased and used this "no holes" kit with the 2012s? |
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