So did you have to drill out your bumper to mount them? I too have no front plates in CA, but let's say I had to put them on if I was in your situation. I recently drove to vegas so I decided to put on my front plates, but I didnt wanna drill out my bumper. What I used believe it or not was 4 suction cups. They sell them at your local auto shop. I got mine at Pep Boys. Check out their plates aisle. It should be together with the plates screws. I was wonderin what the heck were these used for and the pic on the package was to hang or stick your "designer" license plate, like that retared lookin roundel plate LOL on your window i.e. back window, driver window, or where ever u want it. Well forget the inside I decided to put it on my front bumper. So I did and umm.... it looked pretty good, better than the factory mounts thats like so huge. It's totally flush on the front. The only thing you can put is plate cover/frame because the suction cups aren't long enough to mount it. So if you guys have a ticket or just wanna put your plates temporarily, then this is the way to go. If you plan on looking for those suction cups make sure you get the one that has the cups w/4 white plastic pins. There are 2 types that I know of. The other one simply just let's you hang your plate up not recomended, simply won't work. The pins keep the plate on the cups. All ya gotta do is clean up the surface push your plates on your bumper and voila! Instant mount with no drillin on your cherry bumper. Oh BTW I used this tactic of mine and drove it from L.A. to Vegas and back and I still had my plates on......I wanted to see if it gonna fly off, came back with plates still on and a load of bugs If yall want to see a pic then let me know, I gotta put my plate back and photo it.
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Thats going to fall off no? I have problems with the suction cups on my radar detector and my Garmin hand held NAV... I would be afraid of 100mph wind against the plate and suction.

MAN I looked at the plate yesterday and I cant figure out a good secure way to put on the front plate w/out drilling!
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I use double-sided tape to temporarily attach the front plate & bracket, then carefully remove it after ticket is signed off.

 

I'm sure you've got a good reason, but I can't think of one.
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well if thats the case why have number plates at all
im sure if some one was to hit you and drive off the number plate may help.................

 

well if thats the case why have number plates at all
im sure if some one was to hit you and drive off the number plate may help.................
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Yes, having the plate may help, but it is not the only way to handle the 'hit and run'.

Last year my cousin was involved in a hit and run. I was the only passenger in the car with him. A guy behind us (a new White Camry) was doing some serious tail-gating and could not stop his car in time when traffic came to a stop. He proceeded to drive off, but not at a fast pace. As a matter of fact, he drove slightly faster than we were before the accident, but not trying to take-off. He probably thought there was no way we could turn him in being that he did not have any plates. Since he would not pull over, I called the police, described what had happened, gave a description of the violator's car and my cousin's car, and kept them informed as to our location. The cops found us within 10 minutes.

 

For me, it was a matter of feeling like I had a "BMW Custom Built for me"!
But then again, I wanted SMG and that alone was enough for the dealer to say ,"I guess we'll have to special order..."

As for the front license plate, I have driven my 1998 328i without a plate now for 7 years. I believe that there are two MAIN reasons why I have not been caught yet:
1) My car stays in the garage every night.
2) I don't live in San Francisco where parking is a premium and there are many meter cops that are ready and willing to ticket a car without a front license plate.

Reason #1 above was supported by a ticket that my significant other received because her car is kept outside. Oh, and the fact that the neighbor down the street is a cop

I hope I didn't Jinx myself with my E60.

 

So far i had two tickets for having no front plate... And i had to pay $10 fix it ticket. They said the fine would be higher if i get the 3rd fix it ticket.. so i had no choice but to...

 

Oh, and the fact that the neighbor down the street is a cop


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How does it feel having a cop living close by you every day of the year?
splendid i bet!

 

So did you have to drill out your bumper to mount them? I too have no front plates in CA, but let's say I had to put them on if I was in your situation. I recently drove to vegas so I decided to put on my front plates, but I didnt wanna drill out my bumper. What I used believe it or not was 4 suction cups. They sell them at your local auto shop. I got mine at Pep Boys. Check out their plates aisle. It should be together with the plates screws. I was wonderin what the heck were these used for and the pic on the package was to hang or stick your "designer" license plate, like that retared lookin roundel plate LOL on your window i.e. back window, driver window, or where ever u want it. Well forget the inside I decided to put it on my front bumper. So I did and umm.... it looked pretty good, better than the factory mounts thats like so huge. It's totally flush on the front. The only thing you can put is plate cover/frame because the suction cups aren't long enough to mount it. So if you guys have a ticket or just wanna put your plates temporarily, then this is the way to go. If you plan on looking for those suction cups make sure you get the one that has the cups w/4 white plastic pins. There are 2 types that I know of. The other one simply just let's you hang your plate up not recomended, simply won't work. The pins keep the plate on the cups. All ya gotta do is clean up the surface push your plates on your bumper and voila! Instant mount with no drillin on your cherry bumper. Oh BTW I used this tactic of mine and drove it from L.A. to Vegas and back and I still had my plates on......I wanted to see if it gonna fly off, came back with plates still on and a load of bugs If yall want to see a pic then let me know, I gotta put my plate back and photo it.
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Thats going to fall off no? I have problems with the suction cups on my radar detector and my Garmin hand held NAV... I would be afraid of 100mph wind against the plate and suction.

MAN I looked at the plate yesterday and I cant figure out a good secure way to put on the front plate w/out drilling!
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I drove it like that to Vegas well above 100mph a few times and it was still there. If you wanna put doubleside tape thats up to you. I used my front plates temporarily, Theres no frikken way I'm gonna drill my bumper. I'd rather have a fix-it ticket or used suction cups.
Maybe your garmin/radar detector lil too heavy for the suction cup. BTW these suction cups were meant for the interior. Don't know what I mean? Check out the package I'm holding, look at the NASCAR plates. And if you're plannin on trying this out don't buy the package that I'm holding, Look for the one with 4 cups and 4 plastic pins, thats what holds up your plate.

 

Humm interesting... somthing to think about... Anyone go steal your plates? since they were so easy to take off.... I bet you can notice it when walking by...

 

Hmm...I don'tthink license plates are a hot commoditities, these days, so I'm not worried about somebody checking to actually see if my plates are bolted down, besides they have to come and and look for my plates buried somwhere un my garage becuse I don't even use it.

 

How does it feel having a cop living close by you every day of the year?
splendid i bet!
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That would suck big time <_<