Vanity (personalized) plates..... Who else has em?

[johnrando]

:like

[TWong1200]

This was on my E36 when my buddy owned it. I've since removed them.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/3ac4d3cdfcf08d3785c2b2310186d7c9.jpg

Thinking of "ZEEHPEA" or "ZEEHPEE" for my ZHP though. Registration is due in five days.

[johnrando]

I like 'em, but something else comes to mind with the letters PEE, so you may want to avoid that.

[TWong1200]

Ya, not sure the DMV would allow it either.

[KevinC]

This one would be fun... awesome story goes with it...

http://r.ebay.com/OJTUA9

[UdubBadger]

I like 'em, but something else comes to mind with the letters PEE, so you may want to avoid that.

ROFL

Yeah gonna have to strongly agree

[danewilson77]

Going on the whip as soon as the stickers come.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/2bbddc0c0253005dbebd158f6443e1dd.jpg

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[3ZHP]

Ain't no hiding now


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[danewilson77]

Ain't no hiding now


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Nope.

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[ELCID86]

What's with the 83. Was this a PO'd tag?


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[WOLFN8TR]

Now that's LEGIT Dane!! :pimp

[danewilson77]

County sticker. Warren county designated.

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[danewilson77]

The sticker I'm waiting for will say 1-16. Hence the registration expires January of 2016. They mail this sticker separate from the plate. This is the sticker I am waiting on.

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[ELCID86]

The sticker I'm waiting for will say 1-16. Hence the registration expires January of 2016. They mail this sticker separate from the plate. This is the sticker I am waiting on.

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Odd that they get mailed separate. As you recall VA sends both together.

[NoVAphotog]

Odd that they get mailed separate. As you recall VA sends both together.

Yup, that is odd. Either way, those are some sweet plates Dane!

[Flieger]

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[UdubBadger]

Need some ideas for new plates...


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[johnrando]

Bauce indeed Dane!

[UdubBadger]

Going on the whip as soon as the stickers come.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/2bbddc0c0253005dbebd158f6443e1dd.jpg

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how did i miss this?


nice going D!

[Pip]

Need some ideas for new plates...


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I've been thinking about some variation of NTRL6 or NATRL I6.

Looks good Dane!

[UdubBadger]

I've been thinking about some variation of NTRL6 or NATRL I6.

Looks good Dane!

would be good on the bmw but the plate i need to get new ones for isn't an I6. :dunno




plus my I6 has some boost plans for later this year ;)

[rguti153]

MTECH2
WHYZHP
BLUZHP
NOTM3
GOTZHP
TX ZHP
WHICH ONE ?

[fredo]

Me likes GOT ZHP.

[WOLFN8TR]

NOTM3...NOTME, kinda Cool



Need some ideas for new plates...

BADGRM3

[fredo]

Just noticed : New prices for vanity plates in TX. I paid $ 225 for my 05 MIN plates 2 years ago (5 years term). Today, the same one costs $450. Man !

[NoVAphotog]

Just noticed : New prices for vanity plates in TX. I paid $ 225 for my 05 MIN plates 2 years ago (5 years term). Today, the same one costs $450. Man !
No wonder VA has the most vanity plates...

$10/yr for a regular custom plate and an additional $10 for a themed plate.

[UdubBadger]

NOTM3...NOTME, kinda Cool




BADGRM3

It's not for the M


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[Pip]

NOTM3...NOTME, kinda Cool




BADGRM3
I kept thinking bad grandma m3 Lol. Badger

[slater]

I kept thinking bad grandma m3 Lol. Badger

LOL, i saw 'bad grammy' - same kinda thing. haha.

peter

[UdubBadger]

Hahahahaha


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[UdubBadger]

Thought about these:

HAWKEY - combo of Hockey and Hawks and I've been hashtagging my hockey posts for about 2 yrs like this.

OHANA -Hawaiian for family
ALOHA - Hawaiian for peace, happiness, love (also is a salutation as hi/bye)
... If you don't know me well I'm obsessed with Hawaii and Hawaiian culture.

APG - new company I am starting (acronym)

SDA 28 - initials and Bday. I can get this in a multitude of different specialty plates like Bhawks, Bears, organ donor, ect....

UWBDGR - maybe not the smartest thing for living in IL lol.

Limitations are 7 total for normal plates, 5 for special plates. Numbers must come after letters and no mixing. (This state sucks)

I dunno... Too bad I can't fit "Id rather be driving my M3"




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[johnrando]

Maybe company plates then write it off?

[UdubBadger]

Not worried bout the write off really because it's going on the pilot which is already a write off


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[danewilson77]

No wonder VA has the most vanity plates...

$10/yr for a regular custom plate and an additional $10 for a themed plate.

The expense in Ohio is retarded.

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[johnrando]

Not worried bout the write off really because it's going on the pilot which is already a write off


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Not surprised you already had that.

[danewilson77]

Car was perfectly detailed before today :shifty

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/26/454b30ce666b10f62748a87a889bcc09.jpg

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[rguti153]

That paint looks boss

[UdubBadger]

Not surprised you already had that.

;)


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[Ryans323i]

Car was perfectly detailed before today :shifty

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/26/454b30ce666b10f62748a87a889bcc09.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/26/1050fd638f8bc18f563b87a02dfcaa0a.jpg

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Excellent.

[danewilson77]

Excellent.
Thanks!

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[iya_e46]

been a while peeps

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/IMG_8828.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/IMG_8828.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

:like

[Pip]

Which one do you like?

NATRL M
NATRLM3
NTRL M3
TIAG M3

I'm open to other ideas. CA has 7 character limit. I think FORCFED would be an awesome one but no plans for boost anytime soon

[fredo]

I like TIAG M3. Is this available ? 2006 M3.

[UdubBadger]

TiAg m3 for sure.

Wut about the motor code?

NTRL S54?
Or FTW S54


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[1 M Mike]

Car was perfectly detailed before today :shifty

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/26/454b30ce666b10f62748a87a889bcc09.jpg

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:waldo.

Plate colors are a nice complement to the imola, plus I like your front offset plate location. If I had to have a front plate that's the way I'd roll as well.

If you don't mind sharing, how much do they cost in OH?

[UdubBadger]

My buddy Halston has an e30 and his plate is LOL E36

Best bmw troll ever


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[slater]

TiAg m3 for sure.

Wut about the motor code?

NTRL S54?
Or FTW S54


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i dunno, how about MANSCAR

i think putting 'M3' on it is kinda obvious... i'm not much of a vanity plate guy but i do appreciate creative ones. my absolute favorite, i saw on a 951 about 10 years ago, it said:

FINALLY

that's awesome.

peter

[danewilson77]

:waldo.

Plate colors are a nice complement to the imola, plus I like your front offset plate location. If I had to have a front plate that's the way I'd roll as well.

If you don't mind sharing, how much do they cost in OH?
Thanks Mike.

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[UdubBadger]

How about TiAg S54 then?

[TheFinanceGuy]

I want IRZHP for mine.... Waiting on MA to decide if I can have it or not.

[jakksfor20]

JAKKS on the wife's ZHP
JAKKS2 on my 323.

Initial of wife,me,and 2 kids, then initial of our last name.

[Imola.ZHP]

Nice to see this thread perk back up, love the "NOTM3" idea someone above suggested. Love that California AW46 ZHP plate too!

I want to keep my Saint Jude tag, it only has 4 places for personalization, not much I could do besides just "ZHP" unless anyone has any other ideas? I'm just rolling with numbers for now.

EDIT: I guess I could borrow NOTM3 and do NOM3.

[cakM3]

Tags on my ZHP say Veteran - all I need :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Decided on new tags. Will let all know when they come in.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Finally got my plates!!

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17864

[cakM3]

Looks good Gary :thumbsup


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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks [emoji106]

[Whammy]

I like whisky.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20140901_105357038_HDR_zps61c1a1b1.jpg

[danewilson77]

I like whisky.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20140901_105357038_HDR_zps61c1a1b1.jpg
:waldo

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[TheFinanceGuy]

I like whisky.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20140901_105357038_HDR_zps61c1a1b1.jpg

That's clever! I like it.


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[3ZHP]

Here in Tennessee I think "STILL" may be more appropriate. LOL


I like whisky.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20140901_105357038_HDR_zps61c1a1b1.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

I like whisky.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20140901_105357038_HDR_zps61c1a1b1.jpg

Those headlight lenses, crystal clear! Jealous!

[johnrando]

Nice 1. Saw this at the dealer.
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[Imola.ZHP]

On a 528i? Ok.

[Mike V]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g105/mjvm3/shoe_zpsd4cdf371.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Nice 1. Saw this at the dealer.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/1a679f6808e2e1896f9075cb014774d2.jpg

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Maybe they are proud of the lease they got on it lol


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[toddness]

Tags on my ZHP say Veteran - all I need :thumbsup

We can't thank you and all who served ever enough...

[fredo]

I ordered vanity plates for my 2005 ZHP today:
18235

[UdubBadger]

nice

[SoarinZHP]

Awesome!

[danewilson77]

Very vane of you fredo. Looks good.

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[johnrando]

Looks great Fredo!

[3ZHP]

I know that plate.! :)


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[fredo]

Thank you, guys. Can't wait until they arrive ! :applause2

[das boots]

Add my plates.

[johnrando]

Very :like

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[NoVAphotog]

Was thinking about these two ideas...since it's 10/20 bucks a year regardless of if you switch plates...

18640

18641

[fredo]

I prefer SR ZHP. What do you mean with SR ? Not a big fan of S767. Very few people will be in the loop.

[das boots]

I prefer SR ZHP. What do you mean with SR ? Not a big fan of S767. Very few people will be in the loop.



SR was the designation given by the Lockheed Skunk Works. It is or was SR7. Fastest plane ever made. Lots of name for her. Black Cobra, Habu, and lots more.


Edit: Fingers went too fast and send. So fast that my keyboards went on fire. I should be SR71.

[fredo]

I appreciate the info. First word that came to my mind was "senior". But I know Daniel is a young guy so it didn't make sense. :biggrin
Edit: on second thoughts, it reminded me about "señor" ...

[johnrando]

lol. SR-71 Blackbird. like the plate, maybe a little stretch to compare it to that plane. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

I appreciate the info. First word that came to my mind was "senior". But I know Daniel is a young guy so it didn't make sense. :biggrin
Edit: on second thoughts, it reminded me about "señor" ...
This.

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[WOLFN8TR]

"RATED M" would be a good one for a M3 owner.

[GE Geoff]

SR was the designation given by the Lockheed Skunk Works. It is or was SR7. Fastest plane ever made. Lots of name for her. Black Cobra, Habu, and lots more.


Edit: Fingers went too fast and send. So fast that my keyboards went on fire. I should be SR71.

My favorite name for her by far is "The Sled". The Pilots were aptly named Sled Drivers- If you guys ever want a good read there is a book called Sled Driver by a friend of my step dad named Brian Shula. It's full of all kinds of interesting stories about the pilots experience. Some cannot be "confirmed" but my dad assures me they are real. LOL Especially the one about the French Mirages sent to intercept one coming back from a recon mission over Libya before we bombed them in the 80's....Such a sick piece of machinery. :pimp

[UdubBadger]

"RATED M" would be a good one for a M3 owner.

So get on it.... Lol


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[WOLFN8TR]

So get on it.... Lol

If I didn't already have some I would.

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[NoVAphotog]

My favorite name for her by far is "The Sled". The Pilots were aptly named Sled Drivers- If you guys ever want a good read there is a book called Sled Driver by a friend of my step dad named Brian Shula. It's full of all kinds of interesting stories about the pilots experience. Some cannot be "confirmed" but my dad assures me they are real. LOL Especially the one about the French Mirages sent to intercept one coming back from a recon mission over Libya before we bombed them in the 80's....Such a sick piece of machinery. :pimp

Yeah, I love that plane and seeing her in the Udvar Hazy Center is one of my favorite things to do around here, hence the plate idea. But those were just test ideas, I still like ZEDHP and the Don't Tread On Me plate matches the amber tails. If I got a standard issue I'd have to go clears!! Can't have that.

My all time favorite story about the SR-71 is the "Ground Speed Check" which I've posted here for others to enjoy: :thumbsup

"There were a lot of things we couldn't do in an SR-71, but we were the fastest guys on the block and loved reminding our fellow aviators of this fact. People often asked us if, because of this fact, it was fun to fly the jet. Fun would not be the first word I would use to describe flying this plane. Intense, maybe. Even cerebral. But there was one day in our Sled experience when we would have to say that it was pure fun to be the fastest guys out there, at least for a moment.

It occurred when Walt and I were flying our final training sortie. We needed 100 hours in the jet to complete our training and attain Mission Ready status. Somewhere over Colorado we had passed the century mark. We had made the turn in Arizona and the jet was performing flawlessly. My gauges were wired in the front seat and we were starting to feel pretty good about ourselves, not only because we would soon be flying real missions but because we had gained a great deal of confidence in the plane in the past ten months. Ripping across the barren deserts 80,000 feet below us, I could already see the coast of California from the Arizona border. I was, finally, after many humbling months of simulators and study, ahead of the jet.

I was beginning to feel a bit sorry for Walter in the back seat. There he was, with no really good view of the incredible sights before us, tasked with monitoring four different radios. This was good practice for him for when we began flying real missions, when a priority transmission from headquarters could be vital. It had been difficult, too, for me to relinquish control of the radios, as during my entire flying career I had controlled my own transmissions. But it was part of the division of duties in this plane and I had adjusted to it. I still insisted on talking on the radio while we were on the ground, however. Walt was so good at many things, but he couldn't match my expertise at sounding smooth on the radios, a skill that had been honed sharply with years in fighter squadrons where the slightest radio miscue was grounds for beheading. He understood that and allowed me that luxury.

Just to get a sense of what Walt had to contend with, I pulled the radio toggle switches and monitored the frequencies along with him. The predominant radio chatter was from Los Angeles Center, far below us, controlling daily traffic in their sector. While they had us on their scope (albeit briefly), we were in uncontrolled airspace and normally would not talk to them unless we needed to descend into their airspace.

We listened as the shaky voice of a lone Cessna pilot asked Center for a readout of his ground speed. Center replied: "November Charlie 175, I'm showing you at ninety knots on the ground."

Now the thing to understand about Center controllers, was that whether they were talking to a rookie pilot in a Cessna, or to Air Force One, they always spoke in the exact same, calm, deep, professional, tone that made one feel important. I referred to it as the " Houston Center voice." I have always felt that after years of seeing documentaries on this country's space program and listening to the calm and distinct voice of the Houston controllers, that all other controllers since then wanted to sound like that, and that they basically did. And it didn't matter what sector of the country we would be flying in, it always seemed like the same guy was talking. Over the years that tone of voice had become somewhat of a comforting sound to pilots everywhere. Conversely, over the years, pilots always wanted to ensure that, when transmitting, they sounded like Chuck Yeager, or at least like John Wayne. Better to die than sound bad on the radios.

Just moments after the Cessna's inquiry, a Twin Beech piped up on frequency, in a rather superior tone, asking for his ground speed. "I have you at one hundred and twenty-five knots of ground speed." Boy, I thought, the Beechcraft really must think he is dazzling his Cessna brethren. Then out of the blue, a navy F-18 pilot out of NAS Lemoore came up on frequency. You knew right away it was a Navy jock because he sounded very cool on the radios. "Center, Dusty 52 ground speed check". Before Center could reply, I'm thinking to myself, hey, Dusty 52 has a ground speed indicator in that million-dollar cockpit, so why is he asking Center for a readout? Then I got it, ol' Dusty here is making sure that every bug smasher from Mount Whitney to the Mojave knows what true speed is. He's the fastest dude in the valley today, and he just wants everyone to know how much fun he is having in his new Hornet. And the reply, always with that same, calm, voice, with more distinct alliteration than emotion: "Dusty 52, Center, we have you at 620 on the ground."

And I thought to myself, is this a ripe situation, or what? As my hand instinctively reached for the mic button, I had to remind myself that Walt was in control of the radios. Still, I thought, it must be done - in mere seconds we'll be out of the sector and the opportunity will be lost. That Hornet must die, and die now. I thought about all of our Sim training and how important it was that we developed well as a crew and knew that to jump in on the radios now would destroy the integrity of all that we had worked toward becoming. I was torn.

Somewhere, 13 miles above Arizona, there was a pilot screaming inside his space helmet. Then, I heard it. The click of the mic button from the back seat. That was the very moment that I knew Walter and I had become a crew. Very professionally, and with no emotion, Walter spoke: "Los Angeles Center, Aspen 20, can you give us a ground speed check?" There was no hesitation, and the replay came as if was an everyday request. "Aspen 20, I show you at one thousand eight hundred and forty-two knots, across the ground."

I think it was the forty-two knots that I liked the best, so accurate and proud was Center to deliver that information without hesitation, and you just knew he was smiling. But the precise point at which I knew that Walt and I were going to be really good friends for a long time was when he keyed the mic once again to say, in his most fighter-pilot-like voice: "Ah, Center, much thanks, we're showing closer to nineteen hundred on the money."

For a moment Walter was a god. And we finally heard a little crack in the armor of the Houston Center voice, when L.A.came back with, "Roger that Aspen, Your equipment is probably more accurate than ours. You boys have a good one."

It all had lasted for just moments, but in that short, memorable sprint across the southwest, the Navy had been flamed, all mortal airplanes on freq were forced to bow before the King of Speed, and more importantly, Walter and I had crossed the threshold of being a crew. A fine day's work. We never heard another transmission on that frequency all the way to the coast.

For just one day, it truly was fun being the fastest guys out there."

[cakM3]

Totally awesome story Dan!
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I used to see those guys take off from Peterson AFB and then swing over the city on their way out and fly over the Air Force Academy... truly an awesome sight and sound to see an SR-71 fly by!

[NoVAphotog]

Totally awesome story Dan!
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I used to see those guys take off from Peterson AFB and then swing over the city on their way out and fly over the Air Force Academy... truly an awesome sight and sound to see an SR-71 fly by!


Yeah, that's part of the reason I love them so much. One of my CRYSTAL CLEAR memories of childhood was watching one at an air show at Andrews AFB followed by the Blue Angels!

Just LOOK at that thing...straight out of a sci fi movie...

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[cakM3]

Yeah, that's part of the reason I love them so much. One of my CRYSTAL CLEAR memories of childhood was watching one at an air show at Andrews AFB followed by the Blue Angels!

Just LOOK at that thing...straight out of a sci fi movie...

18667

to this day.... out of all planes ever made, this is my absolute favorite. Such a bad ass of a plane!!

[johnrando]

Great story! From what I've read, those things are built for speed, so they fly like crap and don't handle well at "low speed", and they leak fluid. But, at high speed the seals tighten and everything seats, and it's an amazing ride.

[GE Geoff]

Great story! From what I've read, those things are built for speed, so they fly like crap and don't handle well at "low speed", and they leak fluid. But, at high speed the seals tighten and everything seats, and it's an amazing ride.

What you heard is true John.
I'm fairly familiar with the airplane, thanks to my step dad. It's one of the reasons I went on to become a propulsion engineer. One of the most amazing facts about that airplane is that it shared the same engine as a KC-135 Tanker as well as a B-52. Much like our cars, it was the extra 'goodies' that made it that fast. [emoji6]

There's a book by a gentleman named Ben Rich, he was Kelly Johnson's right hand man. He speaks intimately about the development of the blackbird as well as his relationship with Kelly, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and many other wonderful insights. If you have the inclination, it's an AWESOME read.
The book is called "Skunk Works" ISBN- 0-316-74300-3


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[mbeckel]

Thinking of doing either IRELITE or ELITEIR. Because imola elitest

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[fredo]

I went to the DMV to pick up my vanity plates today. The clerk wanted me to verify the plates were correct, and then asked: "What's ZHP?" I replied "Performance Package" ... then she said: "Ohhh !"

Just doing my part to educate DMV employees, one at a time.

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[danewilson77]

I went to the DMV to pick up my vanity plates today. The clerk wanted me to verify the plates were correct, and then asked: "What's ZHP?" I replied "Performance Package" ... then she said: "Ohhh !"

Just doing my part to educate DMV employees, one at a time.

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[WOLFN8TR]

:respect

"No flamesuit required"

X2...[emoji106]

[duhmiko]

Just picked these up today...

http://s18.postimg.org/rb4l6cspl/IMG_1745_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/tsgcdmclx/full/)

[NoVAphotog]

Just picked these up today...

http://s18.postimg.org/rb4l6cspl/IMG_1745_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/tsgcdmclx/full/)

Nice!!

[fredo]

:like

[johnrando]

+1

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[hcbeck2689]

I have been thinking of ZHP-2003
Standard NC plates have this 3 letter dash 4 number format. This way I would blend in, but actual bmw/ZHP enthusiasts would recognize it. Thoughts?


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[FL116]

Do it

[johnrando]

Enthusiasts might, but that's it. Dhu eet

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[hcbeck2689]

I'm leaning towards a 4 character plate with just ZHP. Have to think on it a few days.


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[fredo]

My vote goes to ZHP plate. Cleaner look and easy to remember.

[JB3]

I like the ZHP-2003 idea for NC. It would be a nice easter egg for sure.

Saw a car at the Raleigh NC CNC Saturday with 8B88BB88, or very close to that, I only remember the first 4, which is of course the idea. :)

[rguti153]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/d2356f0c08dc1052e00ae74d70ceaf5a.jpg finally get to add my pic in here

[hcbeck2689]

Very nice. Simple and clean


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[johnrando]

Looks good

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[danewilson77]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/d2356f0c08dc1052e00ae74d70ceaf5a.jpg finally get to add my pic in here



Very nice. Simple and clean


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Agree.

[rguti153]

Thanks guys !!!

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice I like it. :headbang

[danewilson77]

Nice I like it. :headbang
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[rguti153]

I'm glad yall like it 👍👍

[hcbeck2689]

Do we have any country music fans in here? CRAL on tag...
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[TWong1200]

I need some feedback. Which should I go with? All three are available.

1. 19912
2. 19913
3. 19914

[hcbeck2689]

I would go with 330 ZHP personally


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[BMWCurves]

Yup, option #1

[fredo]

Option 1 for sure.

[johnrando]

+1

[TWong1200]

I need some feedback. Which should I go with? All three are available.

1. 19912
2. 19913
3. 19914


I would go with 330 ZHP personally


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Yup, option #1


Option 1 for sure.


+1

Well, I ended up not getting either. The one I really wanted is finally available for some reason. I love that they brought back this "Legacy" California plate. Registration is up in November and thought I'd look into this again and see if just 'ZHP' was available. Viola!

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[danewilson77]

Well, I ended up not getting either. The one I really wanted is finally available for some reason. I love that they brought back this "Legacy" California plate. Registration is up in November and thought I'd look into this again and see if just 'ZHP' was available. Viola!

21597
Perfect. So clean.

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[cakM3]

I'm thinking of either getting "BIG SXY" or "SXY TME" for my ///M....

[johnrando]

Love the CA plate. I'm getting one as well (but not zhp) :)

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[jhemmer01]

Here are some I'm considering:
E46 ZHP
1SWT ZHP
PRFM PKG
MMMM ZHP
M SPORT
SLBRGRA
POSH ZHP (might be asking to get keyed with this one)
LVME ZHP
SHRP ZHP
ZHP VERT
TPLS ZHP
RGTP ZHP
SFTP ZHP
SUNY ZHP
ZHP CBRO (cabrio)
ZHP MFIA
OPEN AIR
ONRAILS
TURN LVR
CRVE LVR
ZHP AHLC (-aholic)
WNAB M3
PRMN M3
CLSY ZHP

Any votes?




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[rguti153]

PRFMPKG

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[johnrando]

Open air, m sport, how about LVMY ZHP

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[BMWCurves]

E46 ZHP if you can snag it.

[fredo]

+1 ... I considered that one, but went with 05 ZHP.

[WOLFN8TR]

ZHP MFIA OR SBG ZHP

[TWong1200]

LOL! I like ONRAILS. Sure feels that way!

I finally got my plates on. Seemingly took forever!

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[TWong1200]

Oh...and funny story. I had a guy pull up next to me the other day asking what ZHP meant. I shortly explained to him at the red light. He then said, "oh, I thought it meant zero horsepower." Haha....I LOL'd!

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[fredo]

Haha ... funny story !

[johnrando]

lol. Love the CA zhp plate! Here's mine.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/e82b8ab6d9c58b8ea8ea1a51916cb457.jpg

[TWong1200]

lol. Love the CA zhp plate! Here's mine.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/e82b8ab6d9c58b8ea8ea1a51916cb457.jpg
Thanks! I love the classic black plate on a black car.

What's yours mean?

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[johnrando]

Yes, love the way they look on a black car. Beach Ten S = Beach Tennis

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[jhemmer01]

I appreciate the input. There are lots to pick from. I wish I could have a few and rotate them. But, I went with this...
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[UdubBadger]

Rando, awesome plates buddy!


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[johnrando]

Thanks Seth!

[danewilson77]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/55892e0c66b10011e2523521be80edd2.jpg

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[fredo]

Looks good ! But, no more ZHP BOSS ? :dunno

[danewilson77]

Didn't feel right.

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[BMWCurves]

Nice, Dane! I like it

[johnrando]

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[danewilson77]

Thanks boys.

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[rguti153]

I need to renew my plates so im going to get rid of GOTZHP ppl keep thinking is "oooo uuuu got hp" So I am fed up by that . So need opinions on what to get next . Ideas guys ?

ZHPCRW
WCKZHP
MTECH2
HZHPH
?



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[BMWCurves]

MB ZHP?
E46ZHP?

[rguti153]

MB ZHP?
E46ZHP?
E46zhp is taken but they have mbzhp available

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[ELCID86]

Mercedes Benz?


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[fredo]

46 ZHP ?

[rguti153]

Mystic blue but I guess not lol

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[fredo]

What if u add an space, like this ? GOT ZHP.

[BMWCurves]

Mystic blue but I guess not lol

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Yeah, Mystic Blue is what I was going for.

[rguti153]

Only allow 6 characters, and once a year they alow the 7or 8 characters .

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[ELCID86]

Only allow 6 characters, and once a year they alow the 7or 8 characters .

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That's odd (the once a year part)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[rguti153]

Yeah is something special they do . N I think it cost more too

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[Karl Lazlo]

Mercedes Benz?

Mystic Blue ZHP

Some I have been kicking around:

OPT 767
14-219 (CT General Statute for Speeding)
SALVAGE (for the fixed M3)

[ELCID86]

Mystic Blue ZHP



Only the owner (and us) would get that.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[Karl Lazlo]

Only the owner (and us) would get that.

“BMW people are weird. It has to be some kind of cult.” ~Lazlo’s Girlfriend

[rguti153]

767ZHP

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[Go Horns!]

MyPlates.com says the 7 character Freedom plate is available.

[rguti153]

Let me check

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[hcbeck2689]

Ok guys, seeing as how I am getting a new car, I have to get a new tag. If I do indeed get an e36 m3 I have a couple thoughts. I have checked and the y are available.
1. The first and my favorite MTRSPRT
2. ///M36
That ones kinda cool how it smashes m3 e36 together, but I still like the first. What do y'all think?
PS if someone steals my MTRSPRT idea in NC I will come after you like Liam Neeson.


-Holden

[BMWCurves]

I like the ///M36. I didn't know you could get slashes in a license plate.

[Tnhl1989]

Just got this one :)

Also did a new mod

25465
https://vimeo.com/162475245

[BMWCurves]

Hahahaha that's great. Now you just need a similar system for the rear plate.

[san]

Just got this one :)

Also did a new mod

25465
https://vimeo.com/162475245

That is awesome!

[Dual]

So James Bond!

[Dual]

New a week or so ago:
25466

[san]

New a week or so ago:
25466


The color matching grills look nice :thumbsup

[Dual]

The color matching grills look nice :thumbsup

Thanks!

[ELCID86]

Just got this one :)

Also did a new mod

25465
https://vimeo.com/162475245

What the heck Tony. Are you James Bond?! That's awesome.

[BMWCurves]

The color matching grills look nice :thumbsup

Agreed!

[UdubBadger]

That's awesome!


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[Dual]

It is, for sure. Not that I'd ever do the work, but: wanna see the DIY!

[GotZHP]

Gotta wait 8 to 12 weeks for these to show up. Bump:santa1

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[mercury26]

Adding my plate to the mix...

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[droman81]

Going to go get my zhp registered in VA tomorrow and vanity plates are super cheap. Had a couple ideas that are available
2K4 ZHP
SG ZHP
ZHP 4ME
Any thoughts?


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[fredo]

I vote for SG ZHP. Does that refer to sparkling graphite ?

[droman81]

I vote for SG ZHP. Does that refer to sparkling graphite ?

Silver grey


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[droman81]

I vote for SG ZHP. Does that refer to sparkling graphite ?

Or maybe SGM ZHP for silver grey metallic


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[fredo]

SGM ZHP sounds better, since that's the official color name. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

like SGM ZHP. No one but an enthusiast would know but I like it.

[droman81]

I went with the SGM ZHP! Thanks for the input!


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[ELCID86]

Sergeant Major??

[droman81]

Sergeant Major??

No military affiliation


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[Don Adolfo]

ZHP TUDM


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[fredo]

TUDM ? Please explain. :dunno

[Don Adolfo]

The Ultimate Driving Machine!


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[dlucas589]

30691

Just sent in my application for this! :fistpump

[bimmerteknik]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170803/8654e0377169e8c350cd3b23800a140b.jpg

Came in the mail yesterday.


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[fredo]

Nice. I don't think "/" is a valid character in TX. Plus you must go to the DMV to pick up the plates.

[droman81]

30711
Virginia is for ZHP lovers!


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[joeybananaz18]

I was thinking of getting "OG ZHP" on the NY BMW CCA plates.

[3ZHP]

I've never had them in temps before! A little pricy here though.

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[dlucas589]

Finally got my new plates in today [emoji7]

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[3ZHP]

Life of 3 ZHP

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[Lorenzo]

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[nextelbuddy]

Just Ordered mine today. MTECH

i ALMOST went with S54D00R but at the last min changed my mind to MTECH.


i wanted something that defined the car and the sum of its parts more than just an engine and chassis code.

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[BMWCurves]

:thumbsup

[nextelbuddy]

:thumbsup

Does MTECH fit the Mantra of the ZHP?

[johnrando]

To me, yes.

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[holyc0w]

That S54D00R is so clever

[nextelbuddy]

That S54D00R is so clever

yes and I LOVED it but man my OCD wont let me accept it for some reason. MTECH was more centered and felt more symmetrical for some reason and Clean most of all. thats just my opinion.

[Singed]

Holy thread longevity, 6-1/2 years spanning 71 pages. It's quite a read.

I sent my application off about a week and a half ago. I have no idea how long it takes the Washington State DOL to process an application. My check cleared on Friday so at least they've taken my money. :) If/when received, I'll post a pic.

[fredo]

i got these for the 30:

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[nextelbuddy]

Plate came in today. not too shabby

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/37365657880_232c612b39_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YVSLhG)IMG_20171010_132623-01 (https://flic.kr/p/YVSLhG) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37592019702_d8f1ce92ba_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZgSVLJ)IMG_20171010_132632-01 (https://flic.kr/p/ZgSVLJ) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Looks really good.

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[BMWCurves]

Me likey.

[fredo]

:like

[704sw]

Looks sharp

[Yelkos]

I had a list of about 10 different ZHP variations but when it can down to it, i just liked the way this one looks.
I actually ordered it before i joined the Mafia.
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[Singed]

Looks great.

[704sw]

Whelp, there goes the plate I was going to order next January. Back to the drawing board lol.

[Yelkos]

I was a bit surprised it was available. But now you will be able to recognize me around CLT.

[Karl Lazlo]

I had a list of about 10 different ZHP variations but when it can down to it, i just liked the way this one looks.
I actually ordered it before i joined the Mafia.

Nice! I will be sure to keep an eye out for you. I am down near Lake Norman / CLT / Mooresville quite often...

[Singed]

My plates came in today. It took about ~5 weeks. I went with my alma mater's plates. The color combo of the plate looked like it would go well with Imola. I'll post a pic of them on the car tomorrow. 31327

[Singed]

3134131342

I doubt the general motoring public will recognize S767A as a vanity plate number. If you know, you know. Otherwise, it looks like a standard issue specialty plate. I also like how the blue contrasts Imola. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the way it looks.

[ELCID86]

Very covert vanity tag!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[webster]

I absolutely LOVE "2BRK4M3"

[cornercarver]

Checking in from MA...

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[704sw]

Damn that’s clean

[fredo]

+1. Good choice.

[cornercarver]

Damn that’s clean
Thanks! Just finished washing it when I took that...
:biggrin
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[Singed]

Looking sharp.

[Yelkos]

Whelp, there goes the plate I was going to order next January. Back to the drawing board lol.

Spencer, did you ever choose a new plate?

BLUNICRN is available

[704sw]

Spencer, did you ever choose a new plate?

BLUNICRN is available

Hah that’s a good one. ESTORIL was available when I checked a month ago or so (which it wasn’t when I bought the car). I’m finally within my inspection/renewal window, so I’ll check again after my inspection next week.

[bandwagn]

Got mine today - I was excited, but they didn’t quite turn out how I expected - I guess NE likes to full justify the text, rather than centered

Those in the know should get it, and an easy alternative explanation for non-bimmerphiles

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[pedro2u]

posted this a few weeks ago in a different thread, but this is the thread it belongs in:

[danewilson77]

Those are great.

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[fredo]

I'm out. Received my annual registration renewal notice : $525. That includes $450 for vanity plates, 5 year term. I will go back to regular plates until further notice.

[delvin]

I'm out. Received my annual registration renewal notice : $525. That includes $450 for vanity plates, 5 year term. I will go back to regular plates until further notice.

Yes, good plan. Freely giving extra money to the organization already stealing it is never a good idea ;)

[28firefighter]

Our annual registration here in WA is outrageous in general - vanity plates require an $80-$130 upfront fee (which you have to apply for AFTER you register the car and get standard plates) plus an extra $30-$40/year. On our daily driver registrations are $400-$600/year as-is. ZHP initial registration was about $250 and will stay close to that annually.

I'm still thinking about one - debating either a Philadelphia Eagles related theme or something ZHP related. My son named the car "Zippy" so I was thinking maybe ZHPPY?

[pedro2u]

wow, never calculated it that way... first thought, that's crazy expensive. Then I did the math:

5 year term. Texas is $90 a year

In NH, we have annual plate renewal and vanity is $80. Annually. Seems way cheaper! But wait, doing the math, and I guess I pay $400 for 5 years? that's crazy expensive too

[704sw]

I'm out. Received my annual registration renewal notice : $525. That includes $450 for vanity plates, 5 year term. I will go back to regular plates until further notice.


Our annual registration here in WA is outrageous in general - vanity plates require an $80-$130 upfront fee (which you have to apply for AFTER you register the car and get standard plates) plus an extra $30-$40/year. On our daily driver registrations are $400-$600/year as-is. ZHP initial registration was about $250 and will stay close to that annually.


wow, never calculated it that way... first thought, that's crazy expensive. Then I did the math:

5 year term. Texas is $90 a year

In NH, we have annual plate renewal and vanity is $80. Annually. Seems way cheaper! But wait, doing the math, and I guess I pay $400 for 5 years? that's crazy expensive too

Yikes, y'all are making me really appreciate North Carolina. It's $30/yr. for a standard license plate, and a vanity plate is an extra $30 (not including the annual safety inspection of $30 and the variable property tax).

[OrientBlauZHP]

Hey all. I’m going to get a personal plate for my new ZHP. Got Danes blessing to use ZHPMFIA (only allowed 7)

Other options

BLAUZHP
4DOORM (saw this in this thread)
SCHNELL

Have to register it first. Then, 3-6 weeks wait.

[zhpnsnv]

Back in the day there was an OG Mafia member with (and this is probably in this thread somewhere): 2POR4M3 kind of like 2BRK4M3 which I see a few posts above.

Still my favorite vanity plate.

First time I had my ZHP, I had "E46 ZHP". I turned in those plates and Keith (Kayger) applied for it. It never showed up as available though.

Second time I had (have) my ZHP, I applied for my old "E46 ZHP" and no dice, so went with "ZHP E46." I like it because it only looks like a personalized plate if you know what you're looking at.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_zlb9PbJJTIYqib7bWVA40QV9Ra2n3-tAQOY5Ucvy93UDTmJer8rKIercqyaVsm9T6w0nL8SpT0kjCm7M 9hqWMy-W5aAQV5f0lztnBIgdjwYzEbrAIF1-VlC4UDwn8fPScLEh5lBBQ=w2400?source=screenshot.guru"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_zlb9PbJJTIYqib7bWVA40QV9Ra2n3-tAQOY5Ucvy93UDTmJer8rKIercqyaVsm9T6w0nL8SpT0kjCm7M 9hqWMy-W5aAQV5f0lztnBIgdjwYzEbrAIF1-VlC4UDwn8fPScLEh5lBBQ=w600-h315-p-k" /> </a>

[johnrando]

LIKE

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[28firefighter]

I have applied for one here that was approved - "04 ZHP" - however all I have so far is the new registration, registration stickers, and a 60 day paper temp tag to show for it. Hoping the plates come soon...

[3ZHP]

I think this background is more fitting than all of the other ones!

This is the fourth pate in three different state with the same signature (3 ZHP)

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220612/35879a32d2d4f3f33cd4698e6b13922f.jpg


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[RamTheJam]

The before it arrived snip

[chuckb]

Not on the ZHP yet, but I had to get it once I realized it was available.

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[Shiftdnb]

Got my plates in this week...
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[RUS_ZHP]

I miss my vanity plate, but I do not miss running a front license plate.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230310/38e62c57fdfe68913ce8b9da12a3cf42.jpg

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