License Plates

[AzkotikBMW]

In Wisconsin (like many other states) it is illegal not to have a license plate mounted on the front of the car. I really would like to find a way around this, because I feel it really takes away from the overall look of the car. What have you guys done and what would you suggest me to do about this little "legal" issue?

[Mtnman]

Look at Dane Wilson's sig pic. he has a front holder but its off to the side.

[danewilson77]

This.....

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[johnrando]

I like it, but I'm not sure the full benefit, as the car will still have a plate in the front. We are required to have front plates in CA too, and while lots of people don't, I want mine on so that's one less reason to get pulled over (or get a ticket while parked). Dane, it looks like that took a little work, and I like it.... so what was your reasoning for doing it? With your pic from the side, it's hard to tell the overall effect of a plate on the side vs. the front center. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I think Dane did it that way so that he would not have to drill into the bumper of the car. No drill holes. If I ever adopt the front plate, I will do something like Dane's. I don't want a bunch of holes in the bumper.

[AzkotikBMW]

With my car being black, could I get a license plate cover that is tinted black so that the white/red doesn't stand out as much? Would that be legal?

[danewilson77]

I think Dane did it that way so that he would not have to drill into the bumper of the car. No drill holes. If I ever adopt the front plate, I will do something like Dane's. I don't want a bunch of holes in the bumper.

Additionally...if I want sezzy x-rated shots....I can spin it out and go for the shaved look.

[johnrando]

I think Dane did it that way so that he would not have to drill into the bumper of the car. No drill holes. If I ever adopt the front plate, I will do something like Dane's. I don't want a bunch of holes in the bumper.

Hmmm, mine already had those, but I bought mine used... so you think the PO did that, or did BMW have versions with the holes already drilled (maybe CA cars, for example?)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

When I've ordered cars in the past, I have instructed the dealer to NOT drill holes. They didn't. If you don't tell the dealers anything, they will drill and install license plate on car. Boo!

That might have happened with your PO.

[kayger12]

With my car being black, could I get a license plate cover that is tinted black so that the white/red doesn't stand out as much? Would that be legal?

Laws of every state are different. Most require the plate to be visible from a certain distance.

[kayger12]

Well, seeing as I am about to spend $400 to get my bumper repainted and the license plate holes filled, I will definitely not be going back to a regular plate mount.

I am most likely going to roll the dice with no front plate until such time as it becomes an inconvenience (i.e., getting repeatedly pulled over).

If I am forced to go with a plate, it will be the no holes plate mount such as the one DW is currently sporting.

[iZHP]

can we mount the plate somewhere else? like the lower grille? I HATE the front plate but NJ is so anal about it....

[danewilson77]

Here?

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04029.jpg

[jjcools]

I have the same no holes kit as Dane. I had the main bolt shaved down a tad so it did not protrude so far.

I have been pulled over 3 times or so over the years for no front plate and one for a tinted rear plate cover, so yeah, that is illegal too.

I have my front windows tinted on my car which is also a no no here in CA so I do not want them to have another reason to give me a ticket.

[billschusteriv]

+1 on the no holes kit.

http://www.gominigo.com/

Marcus is correct - the kit uses the tow hook recepticle. No holes.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'd paid my beauty tax to the county of Los Angeles yesterday.

[danewilson77]

I'd paid my beauty tax to the county of Los Angeles yesterday.

They pulled the Boss over? WTF?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I was parked on a street. Came out and had a ticket.

[danewilson77]

I was parked on a street. Came out and had a ticket.

Boss.....what should we do?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Get me a refund? I paid it. Haha.

[iZHP]

I was parked on a street. Came out and had a ticket.

wow that sucks! :rolleyes I'm thinking about just getting personalized plates instead...can't really avoid the tickets...open to suggestions: http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/sgzhp.jpg

[danewilson77]

SG?

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

SG?

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Silver gray?

[iZHP]

silver grey zhp..guess no one would get it

[danewilson77]

silver grey zhp..guess no one would get it

ok....