Front License

TeddyX3MC · 11-28-2022, 02:08 PM

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I just bought my first M, a Brooklyn Gray X3MC, and can’t be more happy. Been avoiding putting on the front license plate because I can’t stand the thought of drilling holes in the bumper. It has adaptive cruise and every other available sensor, so was wondering if there’s any solution out there that didn’t block sensors and worked? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Offer50Fives · 11-28-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyX3MC

I just bought my first M, a Brooklyn Gray X3MC, and can’t be more happy. Been avoiding putting on the front license plate because I can’t stand the thought of drilling holes in the bumper. It has adaptive cruise and every other available sensor, so was wondering if there’s any solution out there that didn’t block sensors and worked? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I was in the same boat as you and got this based on reviews. Supposed to work with all the sensors. I've had it for a few months and still haven't put it on because I like the no plate look. Feel like I'm testing my luck though

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-x3...31457307623493

Dawgz · 11-28-2022, 03:05 PM

I made a review on the carbonio on here..check my thread.

R BMW · 11-28-2022, 03:57 PM

I am thinking of going with the Sto n Sho.
I'll run without for as long as I can first.
I had a tow hook one on my S60R but would like the quick removal version now for the X3 MC.

jackal15 · 11-28-2022, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Offer50Fives

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Originally Posted by TeddyX3MC

I just bought my first M, a Brooklyn Gray X3MC, and can't be more happy. Been avoiding putting on the front license plate because I can't stand the thought of drilling holes in the bumper. It has adaptive cruise and every other available sensor, so was wondering if there's any solution out there that didn't block sensors and worked? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I was in the same boat as you and got this based on reviews. Supposed to work with all the sensors. I've had it for a few months and still haven't put it on because I like the no plate look. Feel like I'm testing my luck though

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-x3...31457307623493

I have this one and would recommend. Have to adjust it high enough so that it doesn't interfere with front sensor.

dmanb2b · 11-28-2022, 07:53 PM

Skene...I love mine Looks OEM and easy to remove

https://skenebrackets.com/

VMcV3y · 12-12-2022, 08:21 AM

Sto-n-sho is great. Plus, you can purchase a Go-Pro mount, if so inclined, that uses the same under-bumper mounting plate.

R0ot.Us3r · 12-12-2022, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by VMcV3y

Sto-n-sho is great. Plus, you can purchase a Go-Pro mount, if so inclined, that uses the same under-bumper mounting plate.

I second the Sto-N-Sho, I have this for my X3M and having the quick-release is awesome for if you wash your car at home or if you take it through a carwash

TacosRule! · 12-12-2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VMcV3y

Sto-n-sho is great. Plus, you can purchase a Go-Pro mount, if so inclined, that uses the same under-bumper mounting plate.

Can you show how it gets installed? Their website insinuates that you have to drill two holes on the underside of the bumper cover. Is that correct?

lagunablue1 · 12-12-2022, 09:16 AM

Also running the sto-n-sho, did not require any drilling on my pre-LCI.

TacosRule! · 12-12-2022, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmanb2b

Skene...I love mine Looks OEM and easy to remove

https://skenebrackets.com/

Those are no longer an option, unfortunately. I like how they looked

R0ot.Us3r · 12-12-2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by saabster2010

Can you show how it gets installed? Their website insinuates that you have to drill two holes on the underside of the bumper cover. Is that correct?

You don't have to drill anything, those screws are already there. They're in the same position on the LCI and Pre-LCI. I can send you a pic from my 2023 later.

TacosRule! · 12-12-2022, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by R0ot.Us3r

You don't have to drill anything, those screws are already there. They're in the same position on the LCI and Pre-LCI. I can send you a pic from my 2023 later.

oh ok, thats good to know. Yeah if you can please post the pic i'll appreciate it. I bought a tow-hook adapter for the plate, but it interferes with the front sensors so I get alerts that i'm about to crash. Looks like this sto-sho avoids that.

Thanks

R0ot.Us3r · 12-12-2022, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by saabster2010

oh ok, thats good to know. Yeah if you can please post the pic i'll appreciate it. I bought a tow-hook adapter for the plate, but it interferes with the front sensors so I get alerts that i'm about to crash. Looks like this sto-sho avoids that.

Thanks

Here yah go. only thing I did different was I put painters tape on the top of the bracket before installing to help prevent marring

TacosRule! · 12-12-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by R0ot.Us3r

Here yah go. only thing I did different was I put painters tape on the top of the bracket before installing to help prevent marring

Sweet, thanks!

dmanb2b · 12-12-2022, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by saabster2010

Those are no longer an option, unfortunately. I like how they looked

Darn, that stinks!

evoix · 12-13-2022, 09:01 AM

Just ordered sto and sho. They said no drilling but didn’t like the fact that it blocks the intercooler.

Will most like the plate off while driving and put it on when I’m parked.

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lagunablue1 Second Lieutenant 348 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / F97 X3M Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: ON iTrader: (1)	Also running the sto-n-sho, did not require any drilling on my pre-LCI. __________________ -2007 Z4M - Interlagos Blue -2008 E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue, 6MT, slicktop -2020 X3MC - Phytonic Blue
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evoix Major 441 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Just ordered sto and sho. They said no drilling but didn’t like the fact that it blocks the intercooler. Will most like the plate off while driving and put it on when I’m parked.
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