Got tired of fix it tix!
03-20-2009, 01:48 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545
Model Year: 2004
So - as Californians know - having a front plate installed is the law.
I've been pulled over 3 frikin times now and have received fix it tix to install the front plate.
Anyways, got tired of the hassle, but still didn't want drill into the front bumper.
So, I did some internet searches and found about RHO Plate in Canada...they make custom tow-hook mount license plate brackets for various vehicles.
Not sure if anybody else has done this, but I think it actually looks quite unique...what do you guys think?
As for the company, customer service, and part quality - all are top notch!
I've been pulled over 3 frikin times now and have received fix it tix to install the front plate.
Anyways, got tired of the hassle, but still didn't want drill into the front bumper.
So, I did some internet searches and found about RHO Plate in Canada...they make custom tow-hook mount license plate brackets for various vehicles.
Not sure if anybody else has done this, but I think it actually looks quite unique...what do you guys think?
As for the company, customer service, and part quality - all are top notch!
03-20-2009, 01:50 PM
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I prefer the centered plate look and used double-sided body-side auto molding tape to affix mine - no holes in the bumper. At least you're legal now and no more tix!
03-20-2009, 01:57 PM
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My Ride: My 5 and I met on Father's Day 2008 and have been together ever since. 20" Wheels (Make TBD), premium package, sport package, AiB V3 upgrade and a Passport Escort 8500 Radar Detector.
I kinda like it... 
Hmmm... yea, I like it!
Hmmm... yea, I like it!
03-20-2009, 02:14 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport Package Limo Tinted, Heads up display, Fully Loaded Minus Cold Weather Package and Rear window Sunshades.
This is a BMW man not a japanese ricer rocket!
That plate hanging on the side looks terrible... Go with the idea above about using the 3m tape to attach the front plate, I just drilled holes because this thing is never coming off. But the 3M was a great idea! But If you end up going with the ricer plate rig let me know I can get you a discount on it and shipped from the states.
That plate hanging on the side looks terrible... Go with the idea above about using the 3m tape to attach the front plate, I just drilled holes because this thing is never coming off. But the 3M was a great idea! But If you end up going with the ricer plate rig let me know I can get you a discount on it and shipped from the states.
03-20-2009, 04:26 PM
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I kind of like it. We're stuck with front plates here as well. Enjoy.
03-20-2009, 05:10 PM
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distinctive auto in woodland hills sells and installs a hideaway plate, even one that is battery powered, slides out and flips up...pretty cool actually...he said he installs them on alot of e9x bmw's...the local pierce college students get the no front plate ticket alot when parking in the student lots...
03-20-2009, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004E60Beemer' post='822619' date='Mar 21 2009, 01:03 AM
I prob would've put mine at the bottom by the mesh, but I do kinda like it...
Wouldnt that cause some cooling issues? Whats behind the mesh though?
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='822628' date='Mar 20 2009, 09:19 PM
Wouldnt that cause some cooling issues? Whats behind the mesh though?
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