Tow Hook Plate Mount

KAP8 · 03-28-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

that's a really neat alternative! still don't like that I would have to drill holes into the bumper...

installed my usmillworks today!

Nice!! Looks Great!!

MostlyHarmless · 03-28-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

that's a really neat alternative! still don't like that I would have to drill holes into the bumper...

installed my usmillworks today!

Yes, technically you are still drilling holes, but underneath where it won't be seen.

No1Cares · 03-28-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless

Yes, technically you are still drilling holes, but underneath where it won't be seen.

and...the license plate mount you suggested would ruin all of my technology I paid for! lol

No1Cares · 03-28-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

Nice!! Looks Great!!

thanks...feel back to normal with my usmillworks...no tickets for me

MostlyHarmless · 03-28-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

and...the license plate mount you suggested would ruin all of my technology I paid for! lol

Ooh, good point. I don't have my M40i yet so I don't know how much of a hindrance that will be...I'll have to see if there's a way to design around that. This vehicle has its radar antenna mounted unusually low. If the Sto N Sho won't work, I might just have to go with the "ugly" option!

No1Cares · 03-28-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless

Ooh, good point. I don't have my M40i yet so I don't know how much of a hindrance that will be...I'll have to see if there's a way to design around that. This vehicle has its radar antenna mounted unusually low. If the Sto N Sho won't work, I might just have to go with the "ugly" option!

if you have any driver assistance and da plus package basically all your tech will be blocked by that license plate mount. you'll have to bolt on the one dealer provides or do something like usmillworks or just do what I am too afraid to do....go without. damn va laws. need to move to florida....lol

MostlyHarmless · 03-28-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

if you have any driver assistance and da plus package basically all your tech will be blocked by that license plate mount. you'll have to bolt on the one dealer provides or do something like usmillworks or just do what I am too afraid to do....go without. damn va laws. need to move to florida....lol

I'm in CA, so the same deal applies here. However, I will say that I've been going without my front plates on all three of my vehicles for the past five years or so, having used the Sto N Sho mount. I drive without it mounted, just stored in the trunk where the spare tire goes. If I get pulled over I'll just tell them I was at a photo session recently and I can put it back on quickly.

It's still risky though because they can still give you a ticket and it's not just a "fix it" ticket like it used to be. There's actually a fine involved. So...yeah, it's best to keep the plate on at all times and just have the quick-release option for when you want to show a car or take clean looking photos, or easily wash the car's bumper, etc.

Having said all that, it seems that the cops in my neck of the woods don't really care that much. They probably treat it like window tint and only cite you if you've been pulled over for a moving violation.

BobsM3Coupe · 03-28-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by greg2step

Ugh i really don't like it off to one side. Not one bit.

Same here. I would rather just mount the plate the way BMW designed it to be. In the middle, like 99% of the vehicles on the road.

kamek · 03-28-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Same here. I would rather just mount the plate the way BMW designed it to be. In the middle, like 99% of the vehicles on the road.

That's what I did and I think it looks well balanced -- it's not a sight for sore eyes. I would've considered the tow hook plate mount if it weren't so low and if it offered some bumper protection like the center mount does. The tow hook mount also looks like it disrupts the airflow.

greg2step · 03-28-2018, 10:51 PM

I am glad Bobsm3coupe and Kamek agree with me. I had my factory issued bracket mounted today. They apologized for missing it tucked in w/ the spare tire on pre-delivery and had me in and out today in under 10 mins.

No1Cares · 03-29-2018, 08:02 AM

haha, looks like kap8 and myself will be the sight for sore eyes with our non-normal license plate brackets...

KAP8 · 03-29-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

haha, looks like kap8 and myself will be the sight for sore eyes with our non-normal license plate brackets...

Who me?

No1Cares · 03-29-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

Who me?

kamek · 03-29-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

haha, looks like kap8 and myself will be the sight for sore eyes with our non-normal license plate brackets...

Don't get me wrong, I respect the side mount and the persistence to avoid drilling holes which I would've ideally done myself. What I meant by "sight for sore eyes" is that the factory center mount bracket doesn't look terrible on the car as it does on others, so I'm ok with it!

kamek · 03-29-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

Who me?

The plate mounted here looks great, but I don't like how it's so low/blocking the lower grille on the M40i.

KAP8 · 03-30-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kamek

The plate mounted here looks great, but I don't like how it's so low/blocking the lower grille on the M40i.

True, but if it was higher the way mine is, it would block the fog light.

It is very low on the M40i, but that is where the tow hook is.

No1Cares · 03-30-2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

True, but if it was higher the way mine is, it would block the fog light.

It is very low on the M40i, but that is where the tow hook is.

you can flip the mount upside down, with the larger holes drilled for weight reduction on top...I did this at first and it pinged a few sensors when I came to a stop behind other cars in traffic each time. so then I flipped it down...no sensor activation.

No1Cares · 04-02-2018, 03:27 PM

well, the tow hook license plate mount proved its worth ten fold today...

after my oil change was finished at the dealer today, they apologized they couldn't wash my car due to the front license plate...I said "NO PROBLEM AT ALL, THANK YOU!!!!" was thrilled they didn't use their dirty rags and commercial brushing car wash to create lots of nice swirl marks on my brand new car...totally forgot to tell them "no wash" but the license plate bracket saved the day!!!

arciga18 · 04-02-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

well, the tow hook license plate mount proved its worth ten fold today...

after my oil change was finished at the dealer today, they apologized they couldn't wash my car due to the front license plate...I said "NO PROBLEM AT ALL, THANK YOU!!!!" was thrilled they didn't use their dirty rags and commercial brushing car wash to create lots of nice swirl marks on my brand new car...totally forgot to tell them "no wash" but the license plate bracket saved the day!!!

This is the true success story

kamek · 04-02-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

well, the tow hook license plate mount proved its worth ten fold today...

after my oil change was finished at the dealer today, they apologized they couldn't wash my car due to the front license plate...I said "NO PROBLEM AT ALL, THANK YOU!!!!" was thrilled they didn't use their dirty rags and commercial brushing car wash to create lots of nice swirl marks on my brand new car...totally forgot to tell them "no wash" but the license plate bracket saved the day!!!

This is the true success story

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

well, the tow hook license plate mount proved its worth ten fold today...

after my oil change was finished at the dealer today, they apologized they couldn't wash my car due to the front license plate...I said "NO PROBLEM AT ALL, THANK YOU!!!!" was thrilled they didn't use their dirty rags and commercial brushing car wash to create lots of nice swirl marks on my brand new car...totally forgot to tell them "no wash" but the license plate bracket saved the day!!!

I gotta say, that in itself has proved its worth!

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KAP8 · 04-03-2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

well, the tow hook license plate mount proved its worth ten fold today...

after my oil change was finished at the dealer today, they apologized they couldn't wash my car due to the front license plate...I said "NO PROBLEM AT ALL, THANK YOU!!!!" was thrilled they didn't use their dirty rags and commercial brushing car wash to create lots of nice swirl marks on my brand new car...totally forgot to tell them "no wash" but the license plate bracket saved the day!!!

I keep a bunch of these in my car at all times.

arciga18 · 04-23-2018, 10:11 PM

Need some more pictures if some has purchased different style. Wife was stopped today and not happy about it.

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