Front license plate

2020m2c · 10-20-2019, 09:48 PM

My M2 is on the boat. While impatiently waiting for it I got to thinking about the front plate. For those in the USA in a state with a front license plate requirement, how did you mount it without interfering with the intakes and without causing damage?

For now my dealer has agreed not to put it on for me but I think somehow I do need to figure out how to do it without putting holes in the body or blocking airflow.

crvz · 10-20-2019, 09:55 PM

I've been running this for a year, it's been flawless.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

crvz · 10-20-2019, 09:59 PM

although I'll point out, if it gets pulled out a bit it will interfere with the parking sensors. as long as I push it flush with the bumper after washing the car it's problem free.

somberlaine · 10-21-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by crvz

I've been running this for a year, it's been flawless.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

+1

Great product and very well made

https://www.cravenspeed.com/front-li...2-competition/

hlm2c · 10-21-2019, 08:19 AM

Highly recommend Carbonio. They have excellent customer service as well.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=carbonio

Triple Seven · 10-21-2019, 12:14 PM

The dealer didnt install my front bracket (i didnt ask them not to), kinda wondering if i should just leave it off.

M2Cnme · 10-21-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Seven

The dealer didnt install my front bracket (i didnt ask them not to), kinda wondering if i should just leave it off.

In Texas they are getting tougher, I think. When I bought mine, I had to sign a piece of paper that acknowledged that I didn't want the dealer to put it on.

Cannondale900 · 10-21-2019, 12:24 PM

Illinois requires front plates but I do not have them installed on any of my cars. My wife was given one ticket years ago but other than that we've never been bothered. Chicago loves to gives tickets for this stuff so when I'm downtown with a car I always find garage parking and keep the nose in.

Every jurisdiction is different in their enforcement though.

Tag · 10-21-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannondale900

Illinois requires front plates but I do not have them installed on any of my cars. My wife was given one ticket years ago but other than that we've never been bothered. Chicago loves to gives tickets for this stuff so when I'm downtown with a car I always find garage parking and keep the nose in.

Every jurisdiction is different in their enforcement though.

Just make sure you don't park in a city owned/operated garage or else they'll get you. Guess how I found this out.

DKM2 · 10-21-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crvz

I've been running this for a year, it's been flawless.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

+1
This is what I have been using

jkoral · 10-21-2019, 06:07 PM

I personally hate the offset look of tow hook plates.

I use the Carbonio, nothing drilled, perfectly centered, no bracket -- appears floating and looks awesome.

cpxchewy · 10-21-2019, 06:14 PM

I keep Carbonio plate in my trunk, and whenever I park on the street (gotta do it sometime in SF) I'll just attach it to my car.

aguy · 10-21-2019, 08:21 PM

I just risk it. If/when I get a fix it ticket I'm going to adapt this setup: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261

nomoracin · 10-21-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

I personally hate the offset look of tow hook plates.

I use the Carbonio, nothing drilled, perfectly centered, no bracket -- appears floating and looks awesome.

I have the exact opinion.

AndrewC1989 · 10-21-2019, 11:28 PM

I just don't run one. Car looks way better without it. Only one ticket in 3 years.

Derkluge · 10-22-2019, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cpxchewy

I keep Carbonio plate in my trunk, and whenever I park on the street (gotta do it sometime in SF) I'll just attach it to my car.

I’m very happy with Carbonio as well.

Definitely tell the dealer you don’t want the front plate bracket installed.

Megator · 10-22-2019, 06:12 AM

Another very happy Carbonio owner here

I take it off at the track for privacy and may cooling!

2020m2c · 10-22-2019, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2020m2c

My M2 is on the boat. While impatiently waiting for it I got to thinking about the front plate. For those in the USA in a state with a front license plate requirement, how did you mount it without interfering with the intakes and without causing damage?

For now my dealer has agreed not to put it on for me but I think somehow I do need to figure out how to do it without putting holes in the body or blocking airflow.

Thanks for the feedback!

chmura · 10-22-2019, 09:16 AM

I forbid putting on my front license plate. Shoot I'm still driving around with my European ED plate. Been 1+ years already.

I actually liked the look of the front ED plate taped on. I had to remove it due to putting on the clear bra.

DriverDaily · 10-22-2019, 02:16 PM

I liked the carbonio because it won't leave holes, is easy to remove, and keeps the plate in the center. The offset mounted plates scream "I like to speed" in my opinion.

nomoracin · 10-24-2019, 09:25 AM

Definitely do not let the dealership put the front plate bracket on...they drill right into the bumper and my wife's X5 is not perfectly centered. It doesn't bother her, but it drives me crazy!

bobert · 10-26-2019, 12:31 AM

Count me in the Carbonio camp - once installed, it is super quick & easy to remove and re-attach (w/o tools); plus, as others mentioned, it requires no drilling and, best of all, is centered. Here in MD enforcement is strict!

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2020m2c Private First Class 181 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M2 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: CNY iTrader: (0)	Front license plate My M2 is on the boat. While impatiently waiting for it I got to thinking about the front plate. For those in the USA in a state with a front license plate requirement, how did you mount it without interfering with the intakes and without causing damage? For now my dealer has agreed not to put it on for me but I think somehow I do need to figure out how to do it without putting holes in the body or blocking airflow.
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crvz Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, '21 F150 Tremor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	I've been running this for a year, it's been flawless. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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crvz Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, '21 F150 Tremor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	although I'll point out, if it gets pulled out a bit it will interfere with the parking sensors. as long as I push it flush with the bumper after washing the car it's problem free.
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hlm2c Lieutenant 290 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US/Korea iTrader: (1)	Highly recommend Carbonio. They have excellent customer service as well. https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=carbonio
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Triple Seven Private First Class 171 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i, 2020 M2C (sold) Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The dealer didnt install my front bracket (i didnt ask them not to), kinda wondering if i should just leave it off.
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Cannondale900 Second Lieutenant 348 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '20 M2C, '10 535ixT, '91 M5 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X5 45e [0.00] 2015 LR4 HSE Lux + HD [0.00] 1965 Shelby Cobra 4 ... [0.00] 2020 M2C [0.00] 1991 M5 [0.00] 2010 535ixT [0.00]	Illinois requires front plates but I do not have them installed on any of my cars. My wife was given one ticket years ago but other than that we've never been bothered. Chicago loves to gives tickets for this stuff so when I'm downtown with a car I always find garage parking and keep the nose in. Every jurisdiction is different in their enforcement though.
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jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1023 Rep 1,968 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	I personally hate the offset look of tow hook plates. I use the Carbonio, nothing drilled, perfectly centered, no bracket -- appears floating and looks awesome.
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cpxchewy Monkey 119 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California iTrader: (1)	I keep Carbonio plate in my trunk, and whenever I park on the street (gotta do it sometime in SF) I'll just attach it to my car.
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10-21-2019, 08:21 PM	#13
aguy New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Northwest US iTrader: (2)	I just risk it. If/when I get a fix it ticket I'm going to adapt this setup: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261 Last edited by aguy; 10-22-2019 at 01:33 PM..
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AndrewC1989 Brigadier General 10931 Rep 4,551 Posts Drives: 2015 328d xDrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 328d xDrive [8.90]	I just don't run one. Car looks way better without it. Only one ticket in 3 years.
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Megator Captain 518 Rep 744 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NL iTrader: (0)	Another very happy Carbonio owner here I take it off at the track for privacy and may cooling!
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chmura Colonel 1558 Rep 2,505 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (1)	I forbid putting on my front license plate. Shoot I'm still driving around with my European ED plate. Been 1+ years already. I actually liked the look of the front ED plate taped on. I had to remove it due to putting on the clear bra. __________________ 2019 M2 Competition- October 2, 2018 ED 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White Picked up via ED 9/27/2011 & Redelivered 11/23/2011 SOLD
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DriverDaily Private First Class 228 Rep 198 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Texas iTrader: (5)	I liked the carbonio because it won't leave holes, is easy to remove, and keeps the plate in the center. The offset mounted plates scream "I like to speed" in my opinion.
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nomoracin Major 761 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Porsche GTS 4.0 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Porsche GTS 4.0 [0.00]	Definitely do not let the dealership put the front plate bracket on...they drill right into the bumper and my wife's X5 is not perfectly centered. It doesn't bother her, but it drives me crazy!
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bobert Major 859 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: manual shift cars Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (0)	Count me in the Carbonio camp - once installed, it is super quick & easy to remove and re-attach (w/o tools); plus, as others mentioned, it requires no drilling and, best of all, is centered. Here in MD enforcement is strict! Attached Images __________________ 2018 M2: BSM, Exec, 6MT (ED on 10/5/17, re-delivery on 11/30/17) My BSM M2 European Delivery Story 2013 335i M-Sport sedan: BSM, 403M wheels, walnut trim, 6MT (gone)
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