License Plate holes

dragonxflare · 02-18-2013, 07:25 PM

I recently purchased a brand new 2013 328i, and when I remove the front plates, I notice there are like 5-6 drilled holes in there. Is there a way to plug them up? Or am I SOL? I am not a huge fan of having plates in the front bumper

SamS · 02-18-2013, 09:35 PM

You could use these: http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html

But IMO, they look terrible. Might as well leave the plate on.

I had a car a few years ago that I had the holes filled and painted. Was about $200.

UhhItsANT · 02-19-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonxflare

I recently purchased a brand new 2013 328i, and when I remove the front plates, I notice there are like 5-6 drilled holes in there. Is there a way to plug them up? Or am I SOL? I am not a huge fan of having plates in the front bumper

i purchase of the lot and so it had the front bracket already... didnt bother removing just left it and installed my front plates. Didnt want to deal with the hassle of a fix-it ticket now. plus i drive in san francisco alot. be careful without though. I dont know how the rules are in sj. Btw post some pictures of the car.

Any mods coming?

dragonxflare · 02-19-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

i purchase of the lot and so it had the front bracket already... didnt bother removing just left it and installed my front plates. Didnt want to deal with the hassle of a fix-it ticket now. plus i drive in san francisco alot. be careful without though. I dont know how the rules are in sj. Btw post some pictures of the car.

Any mods coming?

Yeah, I'll post some pictures once I was my car this weekend. 2 days ago, I got my windows tinted 20% all around.

I plan on possibly adding a clear bra to it soon, and changing the rims. At the moment, no ETA on either of these.

Got any suggestions on mods that wont break the bank? haha

bnekic · 02-19-2013, 08:15 AM

^ BMS Stage 1 tune at $379 is the best bang for your buck performance mod.

UhhItsANT · 02-19-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonxflare

Yeah, I'll post some pictures once I was my car this weekend. 2 days ago, I got my windows tinted 20% all around.

I plan on possibly adding a clear bra to it soon, and changing the rims. At the moment, no ETA on either of these.

Got any suggestions on mods that wont break the bank? haha

20% wow... good luck... i went 15% in the back and 50% up front... the M-performance grille. Thats all i did to mine beside tint. I plan on getting the rear diffuser...

dragonxflare · 02-22-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bnekic

^ BMS Stage 1 tune at $379 is the best bang for your buck performance mod.

Where can I get this? Is it hard to install? And will it void my warranty

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

20% wow... good luck... i went 15% in the back and 50% up front... the M-performance grille. Thats all i did to mine beside tint. I plan on getting the rear diffuser...

haha yeah.. I had 20% on my 06 TL and loved it, so I went with the same tint this time. How much did you spend on your performance grille?, if you dont mind me asking

BimmerHJ · 02-22-2013, 01:20 PM

Like this?

Frogman · 02-22-2013, 02:01 PM

Jeez, that's a LOT of holes!

Do you have gorillas ripping license plate holders off of cars there?

utenigma · 02-22-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerHJ

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Dear lord, swiss cheese

Maybe use the holes to paint a big M on the front - seems to line up

AndDown · 02-22-2013, 04:53 PM

Dang, like searching for studs under drywall - let's drill here first, nope, how about here?!!! LOL

DarkTrigger · 02-22-2013, 11:05 PM

SOL my friend. Just keep the front license plate on. You'll get a ticket if you go to any airport if you don't put it on.

Puri1 · 02-22-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by utenigma

Dear lord, swiss cheese

Maybe use the holes to paint a big M on the front - seems to line up

lol

fafs · 02-22-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

SOL my friend. Just keep the front license plate on. You'll get a ticket if you go to any airport if you don't put it on.

Best solution!

ejholt · 02-23-2013, 03:26 AM

Damn that is a lot of holes... I would just take it in and have them filled and painted. Then if you needed to add 2 to hold the bracket to hold the plate on. Maybe look for a bracket that attaches underneath, so no visible holes at all.

BimmerHJ · 02-25-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by utenigma

Dear lord, swiss cheese

Maybe use the holes to paint a big M on the front - seems to line up

That's great idea! TIA.

Sharp_Cai · 02-26-2013, 04:51 PM

I guess u bought yours at Stevens Creek BMW. Mine too! I left the way it is, but do change the plate frame.

Sharp_Cai · 02-26-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonxflare

Yeah, I'll post some pictures once I was my car this weekend. 2 days ago, I got my windows tinted 20% all around.

I plan on possibly adding a clear bra to it soon, and changing the rims. At the moment, no ETA on either of these.

Got any suggestions on mods that wont break the bank? haha

I did my window tint and clear bra for 1k. Let me know if u r looking for a clear bra shop to go.

Sharp_Cai · 02-26-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerHJ

Like this?

Damn~~~ I really wanna know who installed your front plate~~

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Frogman Lieutenant Colonel 288 Rep 1,892 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Jeez, that's a LOT of holes! Do you have gorillas ripping license plate holders off of cars there?
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DarkTrigger Professional 50 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal iTrader: (0)	SOL my friend. Just keep the front license plate on. You'll get a ticket if you go to any airport if you don't put it on.
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Sharp_Cai Captain 114 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X4MC Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	I guess u bought yours at Stevens Creek BMW. Mine too! I left the way it is, but do change the plate frame. __________________ 2022 BMW X4MC 2018 Tesla Model X 100D
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