Sigh - What are folk doing about the Front License plate?

///M TOWN · 10-11-2018, 11:49 PM

I cut mine in pieces and threw it in the garbage the other day.

I never run plates... Kills the look and the gas mileage.

///M TOWN · 10-11-2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU_Logan

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Originally Posted by bri1042

That's just never a good option. I've been there.

Florida >= Texas > South Carolina > Georgia > all other states

You need to get out more often.

willy9123 · 10-12-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RIP_MKVI

I got the same hook kit as yours, tilted it to the furthest left position possible, still tripping off the parking sensors...

You might just need to mount it higher. I originally wanted to mount it lower but it kept tripping the sensors, but moving it up a notch fixed all that. Even with the license plate frame as you can see in my photo

Hope that helps

warrenw · 10-12-2018, 01:27 AM

Unfortunately I had to drill my bumper because you're required by law to have the plate mounted and if they see a plate without them then you can also get in trouble, so I can't go with tape. Especially for the rear, they have a locking bolt on there.

FSU_Logan · 10-12-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by eDrive

You need to get out more often.

Negative, I hardly am at the houses already.. always on damn planes

///M TOWN · 10-12-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FSU_Logan

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Originally Posted by eDrive

You need to get out more often.

Negative, I hardly am at the houses already.. always on damn planes

Out and about then ...

bobert · 10-12-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by warrenw

Unfortunately I had to drill my bumper because you're required by law to have the plate mounted and if they see a plate without them then you can also get in trouble, so I can't go with tape. Especially for the rear, they have a locking bolt on there.

I'm guessing the Carbonio would have been acceptable - it sure looks "mounted" if you ask me.

bobert · 10-12-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eDrive

I never run plates... Kills the look and the gas mileage.

Having a front plate on affects gas mileage? No way - need hard evidence.

cptobvious · 10-12-2018, 09:06 PM

Gentlemen (and I use the term loosely),

After a comedy of errors, I have an extra tow hook license plate mount. I ain't gonna be using it, so am happy to send to anybody (in the US) who needs one. Let me know if you'd like it, and I can drop it in the mail to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bumper-Tow-...53.m2749.l2649

2009civic · 10-12-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Gentlemen (and I use the term loosely),

After a comedy of errors, I have an extra tow hook license plate mount. I ain't gonna be using it, so am happy to send to anybody (in the US) who needs one. Let me know if you'd like it, and I can drop it in the mail to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bumper-Tow-...53.m2749.l2649

Ill take it

nomoracin · 10-12-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Gentlemen (and I use the term loosely),

After a comedy of errors, I have an extra tow hook license plate mount. I ain't gonna be using it, so am happy to send to anybody (in the US) who needs one. Let me know if you'd like it, and I can drop it in the mail to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bumper-Tow-...53.m2749.l2649

Dibs! How much?

cptobvious · 10-12-2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2009civic

Ill take it

PM me your mailing address and I'll send it out to you on Monday.

cptobvious · 10-12-2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Dibs! How much?

nomoracin, sorry dude. Looks like 2009civic beat you out by seconds. I'll make it up to you - next time you're in SoCal, come on by, I'll make you some baby back ribs, and I got cabinet full of liquor.

nomoracin · 10-12-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Dibs! How much?

nomoracin, sorry dude. Looks like 2009civic beat you out by seconds. I'll make it up to you - next time you're in SoCal, come on by, I'll make you some baby back ribs, and I got cabinet full of liquor.

Sounds good! Haha

...SD is my favorite city in the US! My wife and I are probably due for another visit soon anyway! xD

///M TOWN · 10-13-2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bobert

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Originally Posted by eDrive

I never run plates... Kills the look and the gas mileage.

Having a front plate on affects gas mileage? No way - need hard evidence.

Stick your hand out of the window and observe the drop in mpg.

cptobvious · 10-14-2018, 11:51 AM

Nomoracin & civic2009,

Not sure you guys wants the tow hook front license frame. Any which way I try to install it, it sets off the parking sensors. I ended up having to use the Platypus frame, and even then I have it slanted at a weird angle to avoid tripping the sensors.

Looks ridiculous, slant-eyed, but I'm Asian, so used to the whole slant-eyes thing! (Come on! It's okay for me to say it. I'm Asian!)

Anyway, Carbonio may be the best way to go.

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m-...se-plate-mount

Unless willy9123 can tell us how in the world he was able to do it, without tripping sensors, because I've tried every which way!

nomoracin · 10-14-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Nomoracin & civic2009,

Not sure you guys wants the tow hook front license frame. Any which way I try to install it, it sets off the parking sensors. I ended up having to use the Platypus frame, and even then I have it slanted at a weird angle to avoid tripping the sensors.

Looks ridiculous, slant-eyed, but I'm Asian, so used to the whole slant-eyes thing! (Come on! It's okay for me to say it. I'm Asian!)

Anyway, Carbonio may be the best way to go.

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m-...se-plate-mount

Unless willy9123 can tell us how in the world he was able to do it, without tripping sensors, because I've tried every which way!

My eyes are slanted too!

larry.beck · 10-14-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Nomoracin & civic2009,

Not sure you guys wants the tow hook front license frame. Any which way I try to install it, it sets off the parking sensors. I ended up having to use the Platypus frame, and even then I have it slanted at a weird angle to avoid tripping the sensors.

Looks ridiculous, slant-eyed, but I'm Asian, so used to the whole slant-eyes thing! (Come on! It's okay for me to say it. I'm Asian!)

Anyway, Carbonio may be the best way to go.

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m-...se-plate-mount

Unless willy9123 can tell us how in the world he was able to do it, without tripping sensors, because I've tried every which way!

My eyes are slanted too!

Hey hey! I'm feeling left out here!!

cptobvious · 10-14-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by larry.beck

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Nomoracin & civic2009,

Not sure you guys wants the tow hook front license frame. Any which way I try to install it, it sets off the parking sensors. I ended up having to use the Platypus frame, and even then I have it slanted at a weird angle to avoid tripping the sensors.

Looks ridiculous, slant-eyed, but I'm Asian, so used to the whole slant-eyes thing! (Come on! It's okay for me to say it. I'm Asian!)

Anyway, Carbonio may be the best way to go.

https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m-...se-plate-mount

Unless willy9123 can tell us how in the world he was able to do it, without tripping sensors, because I've tried every which way!

My eyes are slanted too!

Hey hey! I'm feeling left out here!!

Wait, wait, wait... I think I might know how to do it. Am going to test something out and will get back to you in 2 or 3 hours. If it works, then I can provide you with really detailed instructions and pictures on how to install without tripping the sensors.

cptobvious · 10-14-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Wait, wait, wait... I think I might know how to do it. Am going to test something out and will get back to you in 2 or 3 hours. If it works, then I can provide you with really detailed instructions and pictures on how to install without tripping the sensors.

Okay! Finally figured out how to do it! It's no longer tripping any sensors.

So, the product that willy9123 originally pointed us to is the one that works.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bumper-Tow-H...72.m2749.l2649

See attached photos.

1. You have to put the pieces in the right order for them to work. Which I did not do the first time. If you attached them in the order shown in the pictures, then you can adjust the angle, the height, etc., etc., in almost 360-degrees

2. Mount as far to the right as possible, so the license mount will be between the 2 sensors

3. Angle the frame such that the frame runs as "flush" up against (parallel to) the bumper as possible

I'm sure there are lots of folks reading this thinking, "How in the world did you not know how to do this the first time?" Well, my excuse is that I'm Asian. I can do math. I'm sure I can beat you at ping pong. But, mechanical aptitude... not exactly what we Asians are known for.

By the way, turns out the Platypus is designed for OG M2 and won't really work with the M2C. If anybody wants a Platypus tow hook mount, let me know and it's yours. If I don't hear from anybody on this forum, I'll post in the OG M2 forums.

If you have any issues, let me know!

RIP_MKVI · 10-16-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Okay! Finally figured out how to do it! It's no longer tripping any sensors.

So, the product that willy9123 originally pointed us to is the one that works.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bumper-Tow-H...72.m2749.l2649

See attached photos.

1. You have to put the pieces in the right order for them to work. Which I did not do the first time. If you attached them in the order shown in the pictures, then you can adjust the angle, the height, etc., etc., in almost 360-degrees

2. Mount as far to the right as possible, so the license mount will be between the 2 sensors

3. Angle the frame such that the frame runs as "flush" up against (parallel to) the bumper as possible

I'm sure there are lots of folks reading this thinking, "How in the world did you not know how to do this the first time?" Well, my excuse is that I'm Asian. I can do math. I'm sure I can beat you at ping pong. But, mechanical aptitude... not exactly what we Asians are known for.

By the way, turns out the Platypus is designed for OG M2 and won't really work with the M2C. If anybody wants a Platypus tow hook mount, let me know and it's yours. If I don't hear from anybody on this forum, I'll post in the OG M2 forums.

If you have any issues, let me know!

Great write up! thanks for the detailed instructions.

Saberwalk · 10-16-2018, 06:08 PM

Here's another vote for the Carbonio. Has been pretty sturdy-no issues.

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cptobvious Captain 2532 Rep 825 Posts Drives: M2C HS DCT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Gentlemen (and I use the term loosely), After a comedy of errors, I have an extra tow hook license plate mount. I ain't gonna be using it, so am happy to send to anybody (in the US) who needs one. Let me know if you'd like it, and I can drop it in the mail to you. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bumper-Tow-...53.m2749.l2649
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cptobvious Captain 2532 Rep 825 Posts Drives: M2C HS DCT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Nomoracin & civic2009, Not sure you guys wants the tow hook front license frame. Any which way I try to install it, it sets off the parking sensors. I ended up having to use the Platypus frame, and even then I have it slanted at a weird angle to avoid tripping the sensors. Looks ridiculous, slant-eyed, but I'm Asian, so used to the whole slant-eyes thing! (Come on! It's okay for me to say it. I'm Asian!) Anyway, Carbonio may be the best way to go. https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m-...se-plate-mount Unless willy9123 can tell us how in the world he was able to do it, without tripping sensors, because I've tried every which way!
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Saberwalk Private 27 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2018 RWD DCT M2 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	Here's another vote for the Carbonio. Has been pretty sturdy-no issues.
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