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06-26-2010, 05:17 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I just came back from a walk while I'm here in Boston. During my walk back I reminded myself that I once thought about getting a Euro plate in the front. Note: In Florida we do not have front State plates. Anyway, I thought about getting one some time ago, but I hesitate having holes in my bumper in the event I decide to take it off later. Also, selling the car with holes may be a turnoff to a buyer. I've seen some nice cars with Euro plates and I actually like the Euro plates in the front more than a local State plate. What do you guys think? Does the E60 look good with a front plate? Does it look better depending on the style of front bumper you have?
06-26-2010, 06:16 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i, sport pkg, premium sound, sprint booster,
When I bought my 545i, it didn't have a front license plate bracket but I had the holes in my bumper. I recently replaced my bumper and thought I've been very lucky about not having a plate in the front, but I didn't want any holes. I came across this website: http://www.moweraxle.com/ . I've been very happy with this bracket, it's top notch, very fine craftsmanship. Larry (the owner) was easy to talk with and made sure I was completely satisified with his product.
06-26-2010, 06:20 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
So, It basically goes in the tow hole? If I'm not mistaken, TX requires front plates right?
06-26-2010, 06:30 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i, sport pkg, premium sound, sprint booster,
06-26-2010, 07:23 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i sport, stick, L7, sat, nav. Charcoal/ runflat/ cdv delete.
Suede headliner/ trunk, 3 way front speakers, four 8" subs in rear shelf, ACM, iPod dock in ash tray using gateway 500 with MP3 text and video on screen, MRTM aluminum pedals/ door pins, 10 farad cap, sound processor, line conditioner, 2 amps ( 4x100 and 2x200)
LA has crazy front plate enforcement. The MFest crew came up with this 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj4-60Qtghk&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj4-60Qtghk&feature=player_embedded
06-26-2010, 07:43 PM
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My Ride: 2011 Lexus IS-F
I do not care for the front plate. TX requires one, but if they are pulling me over, it will be an added citation on to what they originally pulled me over for 
I do have the tow hook bracket setup, but just never got around to putting it on. 
I do have the tow hook bracket setup, but just never got around to putting it on.
06-26-2010, 07:59 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
WOW - I'm not thrilled about a front plate being off center, but that MFest design is HOT!!!
06-26-2010, 08:28 PM
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06-26-2010, 11:19 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60
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No car ever looks better with front plates, at least in my opinion.
If I live in LA, I would definitely get a retractable setup that Brabus has, or the MFest option above.
If I live in LA, I would definitely get a retractable setup that Brabus has, or the MFest option above.
06-27-2010, 04:15 AM
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My Ride: Rides: 1992 525i (Sold), 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (Sold), Everett-Morrison Cobra - built 1998, 2005 Nissan Frontier Pick Up (daily driver)
Greece is the coolest country in the world - therefore a European Union licence plate from Greece looks the best on a BMW. My humble opinion.