Hiden License Plate
07-20-2010, 09:35 AM
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Has anyone installed manual or remote control version of the hiden license plates or has a write up of success and failure? There's definately an increase in moving/non-moving violations and as far as the eye can see and I m making plans to slap this license holder on. this looks promissing!
I have replica M5 front bumper.
Cheers!
I have replica M5 front bumper.
Cheers!
07-20-2010, 09:38 AM
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I know for a fact this shop in woodland hills sells and installs this also...
http://distinctiveautomotive.com/
I know for a fact this shop in woodland hills sells and installs this also...
http://distinctiveautomotive.com/
07-23-2010, 05:26 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Alpine White Premium package, Sport package, Nav, HUD, PDC
I just installed one myself on my rep front bumper a few weeks ago. I ordered mine from Swift. The motor sounds cheap like it's going to give out in a few months. It has the cool factor though. I had to use WD-40 on the tract because it would get stuck when going back in.
It was a pain for me to install. I don't have one of those dremel tools, so cutting the mesh took a while to make it look clean. I didn't want to mount it under the bumper as I was afraid of it scraping a speed bump or driveway.
Best part is, you don't have to drill holes in your bumper.
It was a pain for me to install. I don't have one of those dremel tools, so cutting the mesh took a while to make it look clean. I didn't want to mount it under the bumper as I was afraid of it scraping a speed bump or driveway.
Best part is, you don't have to drill holes in your bumper.
07-23-2010, 08:29 PM
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07-23-2010, 08:56 PM
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Where do you order one of these this is interesting, well my car don't have a L plate but maybe custom install it on my other ride heh. Would there be back ones too? 
07-28-2010, 09:59 PM
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Looks kinda cool ... but I have a feeling the elements would kill the tracks and the motor pretty fast! I guess it's also one of those things that you're not gonna be using several times a day either!
07-29-2010, 06:26 PM
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http://forums.5serie...-license-plate/
I know for a fact this shop in woodland hills sells and installs this also...
http://distinctiveautomotive.com/
I know for a fact this shop in woodland hills sells and installs this also...
http://distinctiveautomotive.com/
Darn Gene, you're quicker than a cat, thanks man. I forgot about this post.
Yeah, I agree the mechanics may be no match for the elements, is why I might go ghetto and do manual just enough to keep our law officers looking elsewhere.
John Brabusman, how long have you had this and any performance issues? do you have to take off bumper or cut mesh to install? Anyone? Thanks.