[Reedomn]

Couple options.

[element241]

I'm not a fan of blocking off that much airflow to the FMIC. I'm personally running the U.S. Millworks tow-hook bracket, and I don't mind the look (others may disagree).

[ObsidianX]

Originally Posted by Aronis

I don't mind the front plate...but I do hate the new yellow/puke color of the plates in NY LOL

I agree. I was thinking of getting NYS's BMW CCA plate when my LBB M2 arrives.

Being military, I'll have the car in a state far from NYS (Colorado). I was thinking of taking my chances. I'm not sure if another state would enforce the NYS plate regulations. The car will likely never be in NYS.

[2M]

Originally Posted by ObsidianX

I agree. I was thinking of getting NYS's BMW CCA plate when my LBB M2 arrives.

Being military, I'll have the car in a state far from NYS (Colorado). I was thinking of taking my chances. I'm not sure if another state would enforce the NYS plate regulations. The car will likely never be in NYS.

As far as I know, the state enforces their rules, meaning if you are from a state where a front plate is required, but are in a state where a front license plate is not required, you won't be ticketed. I know of people getting ticketed in NY with PA or FL registrations because they did not have a front plate

[MrBucket]

No front plate for me until the 29th when my temporary plate expires and then it will be the US Millworks lightened quick disconnect for me

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by 2M

As far as I know, the state enforces their rules, meaning if you are from a state where a front plate is required, but are in a state where a front license plate is not required, you won't be ticketed. I know of people getting ticketed in NY with PA or FL registrations because they did not have a front plate

That just seems absurd. Many states that only require a rear plate wont even give you a second plate to put on the front if you even wanted it. But I'm sure those cops and towns are betting on you not being able to show up for your court date and just having to pay their extra tax to line their coffers on out of staters. Complete BS.

[2M]

Lol I was not present, but the story was that my friend was pulled over and issued a ticket for not having a front license plate with a PA car, and the cop told him "idc where you are from, when you cross the state line you better have a front plate on" . Now as far as what the law says on the matter I have no idea :

[doug_999]

Have one in the front of my 1M and will have one in the front of my M2. The tow hook ones look silly IMHO. If you have to have a front plate, put it on -and put it on correctly.

And that day you are pulled over - even if you have only had ONE, because you are missing a front plate, will be a scary day.

[heart_doctor]

Originally Posted by element241

I'm not a fan of blocking off that much airflow to the FMIC. I'm personally running the U.S. Millworks tow-hook bracket, and I don't mind the look (others may disagree).

Can you post s picture of your car with the millwork tow hook bracket? Which one did you order, I don't see an option for the M2 on their site. I have a 2017 on order. Thx!

[2M]

Originally Posted by heart_doctor

Can you post s picture of your car with the millwork tow hook bracket? Which one did you order, I don't see an option for the M2 on their site. I have a 2017 on order. Thx!

here's mine, it is the quick release one

[Ian ///M]

Originally Posted by 2M

here's mine, it is the quick release one

Tow hook plates look better. I hate the front brackets they are good for one thing which is protecting u from parking scrubs. lol

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by Ian ///M

Tow hook plates look better. I hate the front brackets they are good for one thing which is protecting u from parking scrubs. lol

Could not disagree more. Tow hook plates look like an afterthought - if your state requires plates, put them on and do it right.

Tow hook plates remind me of my Grandma's chairs - covered in plastic to make sure things look good in the future at the expense of the present.

[rosky1]

The US millworks bracket is excellent quality- the swivel mount allows you to angle it nicely in line with the curve of the bumper to the left of the tow hook. To me makes it more unique than center mount...if required as in Va. Mine is M SQRD.

[2M]

Originally Posted by Ian ///M

Tow hook plates look better. I hate the front brackets they are good for one thing which is protecting u from parking scrubs. lol

I love it, I'd never mount it in the middle.

[2M]

Originally Posted by doug_999

Could not disagree more. Tow hook plates look like an afterthought - if your state requires plates, put them on and do it right.

Tow hook plates remind me of my Grandma's chairs - covered in plastic to make sure things look good in the future at the expense of the present.

I don't understand the connection between grandma's chairs covered in plastic and a tow hook plate.

[Zippster]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

NYC here. Whoever said a front plate looks good is on crack. And no there is no "good spot" to install it.


I don't have mine on but it leaves me constantly dodging police. Port authority/MTA "toll workers" are "cops" and can ticket you. I'm constantly getting stopped at the tunnel or bridge. I've talked my way out of it a few times but I'm sure next time I won't be able to. Now I just avoid the tunnels when I can. Otherwise I pray I get the lane without someone watching the cars. I've also received parking tickets for it as well. So when I can, I don't park on the street. I guess this seems like a lot of work but I don't care.

Gosh, I don't like front tags either, but that a lot of trouble and stress. I couldn't do it. I used the Skene design mounting system. its in the middle and in between the two air ducts. I still don't like it but I rather not be stressed about the tag. Good luck with it though.

[D CHOI]

I used to see people placing their front plates on their dashboard....I guess that's not allowed anymore or was never allowed.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by 2M

I don't understand the connection between grandma's chairs covered in plastic and a tow hook plate.

So backup... why not put the plate where it belongs?

[2M]

Originally Posted by doug_999

So backup... why not put the plate where it belongs?

Because I like the cleaner look in the middle of the bumper. I could also just quick release it if Im in a state with no front license plates, or If I just want to snap some nice pics of the car.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by 2M

Because I like the cleaner look in the middle of the bumper. I could also just quick release it if Im in a state with no front license plates, or If I just want to snap some nice pics of the car.

I guess it comes down to how we look at front plates on a car. I like the symmetrical look of when the plate is front and center. So to me, the plate in the tow hook looks out of place and not as good. So when someone does this just to not have two holes (which will normally be covered by the plate until the day they sell), it reminds me of my grandma's chairs

Alas, if you like the off center look, that's a different story!

[ox2gen]

Front plates are for the po-po to have an easy target to light you up on their laser speed gun. Make it hard for them!!

[twin fed]

I am in NY and I don't run a front plate. Looks horrible. I'll take the risk.