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This Bell holder would do the trick, but it seems flimsy and the threat of immediate rust turns me off: http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotiv...9235999&sr=8-4 EDIT: ah this might be the ticket! http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Choose.shtml Need to figure out which one is best for M-sport.... |
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01-26-2013, 05:11 PM | #47 |
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For the velcro question, I have my euro plate on with velcro right now. I don't see how the glue can be any stronger than the stuff they use for the badges, and you can get badges off carefully without damage to the paint. I'm going to AZ next, so I plan on just taking it all off, but if I go somewhere next that requires plates, I may get the retractable option.
If you have parking sensors on the front with Msport bumper, then there is currently no tow hook option that won't interfere with the sensors. Hell, I even had to bend my euro plate a bit and put extra velcro on to avoid the sensors... Oh, and the velcro has been holding well, even in snow on the autobahn, and even through an unfortunate, but necessary trip through an automatic car wash. |
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01-26-2013, 05:56 PM | #48 |
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I just got mine mounted using the licence plate holder that came with the car. This is kind of immunization, you don't want the shot but its something that has to be done. The first 3 hours I could not stand the look, urgh. After a few beers she looks just fine
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01-26-2013, 06:01 PM | #49 | |
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I think no one has a real solution yet for M sport package with US plates. And I don't want to get fix-it tickets for that! Another reason why I haven't gotten my windows tinted yet.... |
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01-28-2013, 10:05 PM | #51 |
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I wonder how long I could keep dealer plates on my car without actually putting on the front license plate. It's been 2 months now and none of the cops care. Maybe a couple years?
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01-28-2013, 10:22 PM | #52 | |
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25% will definitely get you pulled over. 35% I think you'll still get pulled over but less of a chance if you get it on the back windows and 50% on the front. I know it's ugly, but it's a compromise in getting pulled over. |
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Yes, I'm curious as well.
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I thought the whole point of this thread was folks that don't want to poke holes in their bumper. The velcro is a non-destructive solution. |
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It was, I was just curious about some of the solutions and so many people saying Velcro, was wondering if it was just to avoid drilling or because people actually take them off periodically as well, which I was assuming was the point of the Velcro.. |
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I have found a very agreeable solution to mounting my front plate on my M-sport. Of course I resisted, but prefer not to deal with the anxiety/potential ticket every time I spot a cop.
I ordered the Medium bracket solution from Skene Design @ $50. The kit comes with everything you need, and is very adjustable. Of course you are putting holes in the under side of the bumper lip, but they would be unnoticeable if I need to remove the bracket, or if Texas every really does dump the front plate law The black license plate frame is the OEM BMW black slim line version. You can get them from Amazon or your dealer for about $30. |
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