F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Photo, Video, Media Gallery, Journals > Pictures of M-sports with US Front Plates?
Extreme Powerhouse
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-26-2012, 11:02 AM   #1
Cyberdemon
Brigadier General
Cyberdemon's Avatar
1536
Rep
3,332
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island NY

iTrader: (3)

Pictures of M-sports with US Front Plates?

Been searching through all the color threads, but so far it seems everyone lucky enough to buy an Msport lives in a state that doesn't require front plates, or decided not to drill holes anyways.

Was wondering if anyone had any pictures of their Msport with the US Style (not Euro) front plate on for reference?

Considering the tow hook mount as an excuse to be able to easily remove it and only throw it on periodically (or when pulled over) since I'm in NY.
Appreciate 0
      08-26-2012, 11:55 AM   #2
Jamesons Viggen
Brigadier General
United_States
193
Rep
3,780
Posts

Drives: '98 M Roadster stg 2+ S/C
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Rochester Hills MI

iTrader: (3)

I called to make sure they do not drill for a front plate.

My M has been driven with no front plate for 4 years now. I have yet to have an issue with it. Worth the risk for me I guess.
__________________

'98 Dinan/RMS stage 2+(VAC cams, CES Cutring etc)
'15 Buick Regal "T"(wife)
'06 Saab 9-5 Combi 5mt (full suspension, LSD, clipped turbo etc)
Appreciate 0
      08-26-2012, 01:09 PM   #3
nano10
Lieutenant Colonel
nano10's Avatar
448
Rep
1,846
Posts

Drives: 2018 F80 M3
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lake Forest, CA

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen View Post
I called to make sure they do not drill for a front plate.

My M has been driven with no front plate for 4 years now. I have yet to have an issue with it. Worth the risk for me I guess.
yea agree with that, in my area there is a lot of car profiling, if you have a newer luxury car. they usually leave the little things like this and tint alone most of the time. even new one at local dealer didnt have front plate drilled
__________________
2018 M3 Imola Red Competition package/Executive package/M Performance suspension
Appreciate 0
      08-26-2012, 11:50 PM   #4
Eric500
um...
Eric500's Avatar
400
Rep
408
Posts

Drives: LC500
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

It's not pretty I'll tell ya that haha. Can't post from my phone. 40% hangs in front over the front air dam if that helps
__________________
328i -> 535i -> X5 -> 540i -> Lexus LC500
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 09:03 AM   #5
bobert
Major
United_States
859
Rep
1,148
Posts

Drives: manual shift cars
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: MD, USA

iTrader: (0)

Here you go. I hate the front plate but if I must have one, I want it centered. I had no plate on the front of my Miata for many years but ever since moving four yrs ago I've been harassed a lot (more warnings than tickets) - it's not the $70 fine I care about, it's the constant harassment. I hate getting pulled over. Doesn't help that MD has the highest ratio of police - they are everywhere. It's a police state, literally.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 11:06 AM   #6
rjc32000
Lieutenant
rjc32000's Avatar
United_States
153
Rep
487
Posts

Drives: 2014 335Xi M Sport 6MT
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Alaska

iTrader: (0)

Another:
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 11:34 AM   #7
JUSKIDN
Captain
JUSKIDN's Avatar
United_States
67
Rep
601
Posts

Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

iTrader: (0)

I believe that license plate really messes up the aggressive look of the M sport, but if its the law there is nothing you can do about that.
__________________
It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 12:13 PM   #8
Crumbs
First Lieutenant
190
Rep
306
Posts

Drives: 2018 F85 X5M Mineral White
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

have had my msport for 2.5 weeks now and have yet to put on the front license plate as i have not wanted to mess up the front look that i love, a front plate really takes away from the look
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 01:35 PM   #9
Mako
(Sold) '00 M Roadster '06 M Coupe '16 M3 '20 X3MC
1545
Rep
2,585
Posts

Drives: '23 M3 comp
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago suburbs

iTrader: (0)

In IL its required by law, I haven't had a front plate in the last 6 years and haven't gotten a ticket for it (old M Coupe and then my C63). we just got our X3 M Sport last year and I told them no front plate (ruins the M Sport look), I got pulled over about a month ago (going 38 in a 25) cop let me go for some reason but asked where my front plate was, I didn't hesitate and just said our front bumper was just replaced and they didn't have the bracket for it yet... He just said okay and that was it. No ticket for speeding or front plate. I am sure he has heard that before though. probably a good idea to keep your plate in the trunk if he asks to see it or something like that. Really depends on where you live, I see TONS of cars by me with no front plate, usually either old beaters where they fell off or newer sport cars (hardly ever see a corvette with front plates).

to me if I ever get a ticket, its worth the $70 or whatever, as long as I don't get several in a single year (or by the same cop, that would be a nightmare if they were on your way to work working the same route every day!) Also this probably varies from State to State but I think its a secondary offense type thing, where they can't pull you over just for that. So if you aren't speeding he can't pull you over for not having a front plate... not 100% sure on that though.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 01:45 PM   #10
ZMM_OMG
First Lieutenant
ZMM_OMG's Avatar
United_States
143
Rep
399
Posts

Drives: '15 M3
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 M3  [0.00]
2009 BMC Pro Machine  [10.00]
If the DMV were smart, they'd create a Euro-style plate and apply a small surcharge similar to what they do with personalized plates. I bet they'd have tons of takers!
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 01:52 PM   #11
EvenKeel
Captain
418
Rep
886
Posts

Drives: Sedan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rjc32000 View Post
Another:
Dang! Looks sweet in Silver.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 01:58 PM   #12
rjc32000
Lieutenant
rjc32000's Avatar
United_States
153
Rep
487
Posts

Drives: 2014 335Xi M Sport 6MT
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Alaska

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by EvenKeel View Post
Dang! Looks sweet in Silver.
I assume you are referring to the car itself, not the holy abomination that is that front license plate holder!
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 02:03 PM   #13
Alpine F31
Colonel
Alpine F31's Avatar
United_States
918
Rep
2,711
Posts

Drives: MB E350 4MATIC Estate
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by bobert View Post
Here you go. I hate the front plate but if I must have one, I want it centered. I had no plate on the front of my Miata for many years but ever since moving four yrs ago I've been harassed a lot (more warnings than tickets) - it's not the $70 fine I care about, it's the constant harassment. I hate getting pulled over. Doesn't help that MD has the highest ratio of police - they are everywhere. It's a police state, literally.
I hate the front plate too but your car still looks awesome.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 02:19 PM   #14
joonix214
Indentured Servant
United_States
20
Rep
210
Posts

Drives: 2018 F30 340i Silver 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG View Post
If the DMV were smart, they'd create a Euro-style plate and apply a small surcharge similar to what they do with personalized plates. I bet they'd have tons of takers!
+1
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 03:32 PM   #15
Cyberdemon
Brigadier General
Cyberdemon's Avatar
1536
Rep
3,332
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island NY

iTrader: (3)

Thanks for the pics, yeah it really ruins the front bumper. At least the sport bumper tapers down to swallow it up, rather than having it be a buck tooth.

I ran no front license on my Corvette but that was more of a weekend car, not a daily driver.

I may get the offset license holder just so I can screw it in when I feel like I might be getting harassed (long trips) and then leave it in the trunk otherwise. I don't like the offset, but at least it could be installed without needing to drill the holes.

I loved my current car because Acura used painted plugs and designed the holes as "features" into the front bumper so they were easily removed and reinstalled. Drilling is never fun.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 03:34 PM   #16
E36toF30
First Lieutenant
19
Rep
311
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CO

iTrader: (0)

Wow, that looks worse than I expected. I may leave mine off too and put it inside the car up by the windshield like I've seen some people do.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2012, 05:38 PM   #17
Cyberdemon
Brigadier General
Cyberdemon's Avatar
1536
Rep
3,332
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island NY

iTrader: (3)

My personal stance on a plate in the windows is it's even worse than no plate at all.

1-If a cop sees a plate in your window its a dead giveaway it's in the wrong spot. If he see's a car with no plate, the chances of him turning to look at the back of your car (especially if he's focused on traffic looking for speeders or other violations) is much less. Trying to appease the kind of cop who wants to give a plate ticket isn't going to help having it anywhere but where it's supposed to be (esp people who cut down, bend, or wedge the plate in a weird spot like behind the grille).

2-If you crash, that plate (and anything else not bolted down in general) becomes a very heavy, very sharp death machine. I always avoid anything loose, and if I do have anything I put it on the floor behind the seats.
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2012, 12:17 PM   #18
PodDoc
Lieutenant
302
Rep
516
Posts

Drives: 2013 F30 335i / 2016 F80 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lake Forest, IL

iTrader: (0)

I work in the downtown chicago area and have gotten soo many tickets for not having a front plate, that its worth it to just put one on. It does take away from the aggressive look but I've gotten used to it now after a couple of days. It's worth not getting hastled. have the dealer throw in a slimline plate frame, doesn't look as bad. I think just like with every F30 pic, it looks better in person than in the photos.
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2012, 12:35 PM   #19
E36toF30
First Lieutenant
19
Rep
311
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CO

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyberdemon View Post
My personal stance on a plate in the windows is it's even worse than no plate at all.

1-If a cop sees a plate in your window its a dead giveaway it's in the wrong spot. If he see's a car with no plate, the chances of him turning to look at the back of your car (especially if he's focused on traffic looking for speeders or other violations) is much less. Trying to appease the kind of cop who wants to give a plate ticket isn't going to help having it anywhere but where it's supposed to be (esp people who cut down, bend, or wedge the plate in a weird spot like behind the grille).

2-If you crash, that plate (and anything else not bolted down in general) becomes a very heavy, very sharp death machine. I always avoid anything loose, and if I do have anything I put it on the floor behind the seats.
Good points. I guess I was assuming that putting it in the window was a legal position for it, but that's probably a bad assumption.
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2012, 12:57 PM   #20
Mrcarcrazy
Sarcasm free with all posts.
7
Rep
441
Posts

Drives: 05 Elise REV310
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Odessa, TX

iTrader: (0)

that reminds me, I'm contacting my CA, to remind him to remind the P.C. not to drill any front plate holes.

My Elise doesn't have one, and this car won't either. I hate front plates.
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2012, 02:57 PM   #21
BruceOmega
Private First Class
24
Rep
193
Posts

Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sportline
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Alexandria VA

iTrader: (0)

Glad I found this thread. I had already sent a request to one of the local dealers for a price quote on an MSport when I saw these pictures.

For me, I don't feel it looks appropriate for a car in this price range and I don't want to drive in Virginia without a front plate. I recalled my request for an MSport quote and asked for a quote on a Sportline instead.

Thanks
Bruce
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2012, 11:20 AM   #22
ocso1606
Lieutenant
ocso1606's Avatar
United_States
42
Rep
537
Posts

Drives: 2013 335i M
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Syracuse,NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 BMW 525xi  [0.00]
2010 Volvo  [0.00]
2013 BMW 335i M-Sport  [0.00]
God I hate front plates!!
__________________
M5 with lots of goodies
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:38 PM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST