Favourite licence plate frame

UiBriain · 07-21-2019, 01:38 PM

Hello all,

Just picked up a 2018 330i xDrive and I'm looking to do some minor cosmetic mods to get the ball rolling on this thing. It's black exterior, with black interior with red trim.

I'm looking to install new licence plate frames and I'm wondering if people have some brand recommendations or precautions. Thinking about carbon fibre frames as I may do some carbon fibre in the interior.

Let me know your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks!

BWbimmer · 07-21-2019, 03:10 PM

I've got some invisble frames, so nothing needs to match :-)

BigJack75 · 07-21-2019, 03:16 PM

I got carbon fiber. It matches my rear lip spoiler.

MmmmmM2 · 07-21-2019, 03:28 PM

Interesting enough the plate that came with the car is black metal and just says BMW on it so it works for me.

UiBriain · 07-21-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by F30ZHP

Interesting enough the plate that came with the car is black metal and just says BMW on it so it works for me.

Unfortunately mine came with a rather unsightly dealership frame which I'd rather swap out.

Gen13 F36 · 07-21-2019, 04:35 PM

No name brand of the shelf of my local o'Reilly auto parts..... frame is plain gloss black metal.

It does its job.

deviantspeed · 07-21-2019, 05:05 PM

Old school FOP frame.

John in VA · 07-21-2019, 05:09 PM

I prefer the plain black slim line frames from BMW. You might find similar cheaper. They also offer a real hand-finished carbon fiber one:
https://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORI...E-PLATE-FRAMES

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...SE-PLATE-FRAME

upsidedownfunnel · 07-21-2019, 05:15 PM

I think no frame looks the best. As long as your license plate is clean and new. Just my preference, though. My wife uses those thin BMW frames and those look pretty clean as well.

I'd match the frame to your trim. If you have gloss black (M Sport), then I'd go with a gloss black frame. If you have matte black (sport line) go with matte black. If you have chrome trim (luxury), go with brushed aluminum or chrome.

eddymerckx3 · 07-21-2019, 05:19 PM

BMW slimline brushed alum, small black “BMW” logo w/brushed buttons

floridaorange · 07-21-2019, 06:52 PM

Plain Black frame - matte finish - ebay

wilbur_the_goose · 07-21-2019, 08:39 PM

No frame is the best to me

CrumbyButter · 07-22-2019, 08:27 AM

No frame!!

rackjuediger · 07-22-2019, 08:58 AM

Pulled over twice with this plate frame. Still no tickets (knock on wood)

Solidjake · 07-22-2019, 12:04 PM

Plain matte black frame

ooshnoo · 07-22-2019, 12:37 PM

I like the ones that say either:

"I'd rather be driving"
"Honk if your horn is broken"
"I found him. I have Jesus in the trunk"

BeerHerder · 07-22-2019, 03:22 PM

I have these. They're OK. Hopefully it doesn't peel / separate like some of the reviews. It's mostly garage kept, so I'm not too worried.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jmg · 07-23-2019, 02:27 AM

I'm frameless. Nothing beats frameless.

Sorry, I don't have pics of my old 340i. Numbers painted over, but you get the idea:

Littlebear · 07-23-2019, 05:35 AM

All,

Pls get rid of the Dealership frames.
If the dealer wants you to advertise for them, ask them to pay you for the service.

Murf

Gen13 F36 · 07-23-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Littlebear

All,

Pls get rid of the Dealership frames.
If the dealer wants you to advertise for them, ask them to pay you for the service.

Murf

+1

Hate dealer frames

Also I remove my friends car carmax decal on the trunk.

EDWYER · 07-23-2019, 09:59 AM

I'm going with the BMW carbon frame.

UiBriain · 07-23-2019, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm frameless. Nothing beats frameless.

Sorry, I don't have pics of my old 340i. Numbers painted over, but you get the idea:

Gorgeous whip!

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UiBriain New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2018 330i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Favourite licence plate frame Hello all, Just picked up a 2018 330i xDrive and I'm looking to do some minor cosmetic mods to get the ball rolling on this thing. It's black exterior, with black interior with red trim. I'm looking to install new licence plate frames and I'm wondering if people have some brand recommendations or precautions. Thinking about carbon fibre frames as I may do some carbon fibre in the interior. Let me know your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks!
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BigJack75 Lieutenant 202 Rep 533 Posts Drives: M5 Dream Car Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Right Here iTrader: (0)	I got carbon fiber. It matches my rear lip spoiler.
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MmmmmM2 Colonel 2589 Rep 2,432 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda CX-5 [0.00] 2021 BMW M2C [0.00]	Interesting enough the plate that came with the car is black metal and just says BMW on it so it works for me.
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Gen13 F36 Brigadier General 1599 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	No name brand of the shelf of my local o'Reilly auto parts..... frame is plain gloss black metal. It does its job.
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deviantspeed poopycat 266 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330ixT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: I live in a tent around Seattle iTrader: (0)	Old school FOP frame.
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John in VA Colonel 985 Rep 2,196 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	I prefer the plain black slim line frames from BMW. You might find similar cheaper. They also offer a real hand-finished carbon fiber one: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORI...E-PLATE-FRAMES https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...SE-PLATE-FRAME __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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upsidedownfunnel Colonel 1996 Rep 2,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	I think no frame looks the best. As long as your license plate is clean and new. Just my preference, though. My wife uses those thin BMW frames and those look pretty clean as well. I'd match the frame to your trim. If you have gloss black (M Sport), then I'd go with a gloss black frame. If you have matte black (sport line) go with matte black. If you have chrome trim (luxury), go with brushed aluminum or chrome.
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eddymerckx3 Private First Class 60 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2015 328i xdrive sport line Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	BMW slimline brushed alum, small black “BMW” logo w/brushed buttons
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wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	No frame is the best to me
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CrumbyButter Private First Class 25 Rep 110 Posts Drives: BMW 320i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	No frame!!
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rackjuediger Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [0.00]	Pulled over twice with this plate frame. Still no tickets (knock on wood) Attached Images __________________ F30 328i 6mt Injen, ER, BM3, Solowerks, IND, BMS, BBS E46 M3 smg2 Bimmerworld, H
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Solidjake ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 945 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: '13 328i Msport 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC/SNJ iTrader: (2)	Plain matte black frame __________________ Tensioner/belt DIY \| Side skirt extension DIY Apex SM-10/DWS06+ \| 400m/X-ice Xi3 \| Injen Exhaust \| Stoptech SS Lines \| 335 Front Brakes Hawk HPS 5.0 \| RBF600 \| ER Charge Pipes \| Wagner Evo Comp 2 FMIC
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ooshnoo Lieutenant Colonel 878 Rep 1,686 Posts Drives: 2014 428i and 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00] 2014 BMW 428i [10.00]	I like the ones that say either: "I'd rather be driving" "Honk if your horn is broken" "I found him. I have Jesus in the trunk" __________________ ___________________ 2014 F32 428i M-Sport 2018 F15 M-Sport
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BeerHerder Lieutenant 251 Rep 426 Posts Drives: F30 335, G01 X3, Victory Vegas Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	I have these. They're OK. Hopefully it doesn't peel / separate like some of the reviews. It's mostly garage kept, so I'm not too worried. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Glacier Silver Metallic 335i X-Drive - Can't leave well enough alone... Fabspeed DP, Wagner Evo Comp II IC, ER CP, BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS, Bimmertech Amp (more to come... always more) Graphite Metallic X3 (nothing yet, but... you know)
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jmg Lieutenant General 18704 Rep 14,115 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I'm frameless. Nothing beats frameless. Sorry, I don't have pics of my old 340i. Numbers painted over, but you get the idea: __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3 IG: Raging_G82 Last edited by jmg; 07-23-2019 at 02:51 AM..*
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Littlebear Banned 3510 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: ...the Mods crazy. Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Not here, apparently.... iTrader: (2)	All, Pls get rid of the Dealership frames. If the dealer wants you to advertise for them, ask them to pay you for the service. Murf Last edited by Littlebear; 10-30-2021 at 06:02 AM..
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