US Mill Works (front license mount)

cfm56d7b · 01-25-2013, 10:27 AM

I am thinking of purchasing front license mount from US Mill Works for 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line (not M Sport).

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

Any experiences? Any difficulties with Park Distance Control (PDC)? My vehicle will have PDC.

Pictures greatly appreciated.

wdlv · 01-25-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

I am thinking of purchasing front license mount from US Mill Works for 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line (not M Sport).

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

Any experiences? Any difficulties with Park Distance Control (PDC)? My vehicle will have PDC.

Pictures greatly appreciated.

I've actually got this license plate mount and am extremely pleased. The photo I'm attaching does not really show it all that well but that's all I've got to post immediately. Installation is super easy, they've got installation videos too.

I don't know how it will affect PDC or the like since I don't have it outfitted on my vehicle but I would suggest you contact them direct. When I was looking to purchase and had a question, they responded within 24hrs.

P.S. They've got many, many pics of BMWs, Porsche's, etc., etc. on their site.

cfm56d7b · 01-25-2013, 05:16 PM

Many thanks for the picture (very nice F30 by the way). I spoke to Brad at US Mill Works today. Great guy. He also mentioned that an improved Lightened Kit will be shipped.

Order has been placed.

DmitryF30 · 01-25-2013, 08:44 PM

The mount is very well manufactured and the mounting was quick and simple.

At first I couldn't get over the off-centered look, but it is growing on me. It is a pity that the bumper came with two dimples for the plate mount: even if there are no holes, it is not smooth.

Falafel Combo · 01-26-2013, 09:23 AM

Does this affect the parking sensor or any bumper-embedded camera or sensor functionality at all?

cfm56d7b · 01-26-2013, 10:04 AM

DmitryF30,

Thanks for the pictures. Does your F30 have PDC? Any issues?

Falafel Combo · 01-26-2013, 10:56 AM

Love the way it looks. Very clean. Placed my order.

I also asked them about the functionality of the parking sensors and bumper embedded cameras.

Cyberdemon · 01-26-2013, 12:45 PM

I have the US Millwork plate and I actually ended up pulling it off (and running no plate) due to interference with the PDC on the M-sport front bumper.

I was able to get the PDC to not react, but it was very finnicky. There were times when it would be OK and times when it would constantly trigger the sensors. I spent a lot of time trying to move it out of the path, and the best positioning seemed to be to have the plate completely parallel to the axles of the car, as opposed to normal to the bumper surface (angled facing outwards).

If I put it on I'll try to snap pictures.

DmitryF30 · 01-26-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

DmitryF30,

Thanks for the pictures. Does your F30 have PDC? Any issues?

Sorry Bud, no PDC on my F30.

The mount does have full lateral adjustment capabilities; however, I do see how it would be a problem setting it just right. I also see that they are not recommending it for the M-Sport with PDC. If you already ordered the mount - try it. If it doesn't work, they have a full refund policy.

Dmitry

DarkTrigger · 01-26-2013, 10:47 PM

From their website:
BMW 3-Series
Ordering Tips:
F30 M-Sport owners: bracket not recommended for cars equipped with front parking sensors (it will trip them).

Once again no solution...

hollandog · 01-27-2013, 12:56 AM

I think its pretty ugly for the plate position.

so far I think only the evo looks good with off center front plate

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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Many thanks for the picture (very nice F30 by the way). I spoke to Brad at US Mill Works today. Great guy. He also mentioned that an improved Lightened Kit will be shipped. Order has been placed.
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DmitryF30 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [9.00] 2006 M5 [10.00]	Here are some close ups... The mount is very well manufactured and the mounting was quick and simple. At first I couldn't get over the off-centered look, but it is growing on me. It is a pity that the bumper came with two dimples for the plate mount: even if there are no holes, it is not smooth. Attached Images __________________ E36/37 Z3 AUTO - retired E46 325i MT - retired E60 545i MT - retired E60 M5 SMG - retired F30 328i MT - daily driver
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Does this affect the parking sensor or any bumper-embedded camera or sensor functionality at all?
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	DmitryF30, Thanks for the pictures. Does your F30 have PDC? Any issues?
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Love the way it looks. Very clean. Placed my order. I also asked them about the functionality of the parking sensors and bumper embedded cameras.
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	I have the US Millwork plate and I actually ended up pulling it off (and running no plate) due to interference with the PDC on the M-sport front bumper. I was able to get the PDC to not react, but it was very finnicky. There were times when it would be OK and times when it would constantly trigger the sensors. I spent a lot of time trying to move it out of the path, and the best positioning seemed to be to have the plate completely parallel to the axles of the car, as opposed to normal to the bumper surface (angled facing outwards). If I put it on I'll try to snap pictures. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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DarkTrigger Professional 50 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal iTrader: (0)	From their website: BMW 3-Series Ordering Tips: F30 M-Sport owners: bracket not recommended for cars equipped with front parking sensors (it will trip them). Once again no solution...
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hollandog Major 448 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nyc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [9.00]	I think its pretty ugly for the plate position. so far I think only the evo looks good with off center front plate __________________ 2016 340i \| Estoril Blue \| Coral Red \| M Sport
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