[acokedrop]

Front license plate is required in CA. I don't see screw holes or hole marks on the front grille - do you just hand drill the bumper to install the plate holder?

[Mail4loys]

Originally Posted by acokedrop

Front license plate is required in CA. I don't see screw holes or hole marks on the front grille - do you just hand drill the bumper to install the plate holder?

Yea, it's hand drill to the bumper . Dealer from where you purchased will do it, there are other ideas too discussed in multiple threads … one such https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25880792

[Mkenney725]

They are also required in CT. Instead of destroying the bumper I installed this https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SL...LLE-p513297312 and loving it

[BMW5and7]

Originally Posted by Mkenney725

They are also required in CT. Instead of destroying the bumper I installed this https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SL...LLE-p513297312 and loving it

Those will not work on vehicles equipped with Driving Assist Pro package. They will interfere with the sensor.

[acokedrop]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Those will not work on vehicles equipped with Driving Assist Pro package. They will interfere with the sensor.

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Those will not work on vehicles equipped with Driving Assist Pro package. They will interfere with the sensor.

Yes. The metal plate can't be put in front of the front radar.

[Orient330iNYC]

i fabbed a spacer made of plexiglass and used 3M vhb to stick the oem plate carrier to the bumper in the stock position.no holes

[blutob2]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Those will not work on vehicles equipped with Driving Assist Pro package. They will interfere with the sensor.

For the 2023+, no idea and I think it is different. But for 2022 or prior, it works just fine. I have it on mine. It is literally just like the 2nd picture when you click on the link. You just mount to the side and I've had zero issues with it.

[acokedrop]

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

i fabbed a spacer made of plexiglass and used 3M vhb to stick the oem plate carrier to the bumper in the stock position.no holes

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

i fabbed a spacer made of plexiglass and used 3M vhb to stick the oem plate carrier to the bumper in the stock position.no holes

Good idea, I have the 3M VHB handy.

[jrmMD]

Just for clarity, the license plate bracket is drilled/screwed to the bumper, then the plate to the bracket...seems obvious, but you never know

[Orient330iNYC]

Originally Posted by acokedrop

Good idea, I have the 3M VHB handy.

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...52&postcount=8

[Baconkiller]

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...52&postcount=8

Anyone know if you pull it off, will tapes damage the paint?

[BMW5and7]

just drill that plastic trim piece on the bumper. All these other methods aren't worth the time and money. Once you are done with the license plate (i.e.: moved to a state with no front license) you can buy that plastic trim that you drilled as a separate part for less than $290 bucks or so ..... and it takes 5-10 min to install.

[themama]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Those will not work on vehicles equipped with Driving Assist Pro package. They will interfere with the sensor.

I use the same one and you got to mount it to the side to have it work. IMO that looks better to the side as well.
That's a good option considering you don't want to punch holes to the bumper..

[BMW5and7]

Originally Posted by themama

I use the same one and you got to mount it to the side to have it work. IMO that looks better to the side as well.
That's a good option considering you don't want to punch wholes to the bumper..

I see. The X7 has a very pretty front end, and I personally prefer the standard look of the license plate (center, simple factory) to not take a away from the X7 front end, or add an aftermarket flavor (i.e.: side license plate) to it. Drilling the plastic trim should not be an issue given that it can me replaced for a 290 bucks or so (assuming u will ever need to remove the front license plate when relocating to another state).

[themama]

I have had the number plates drilled to center for all my previous bmws, no doubt they look pretty, but I personally liked it even better on to the side on my new car.
Also this setup is completely lock and play meaning you can take it out if you don't want it in future, ''without a scar'.
Having said that, per what OP was looking for, I was just sharing an option that works flawless. Ofcourse he will be deciding on what he wants .

[streborx]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

just drill that plastic trim piece on the bumper. All these other methods aren't worth the time and money. Once you are done with the license plate (i.e.: moved to a state with no front license) you can buy that plastic trim that you drilled as a separate part for less than $290 bucks or so ..... and it takes 5-10 min to install.

Ditto that -- just drill the damn holes and stop stressing about it. It's only plastic and you can't see it from the driver's seat anyway.

[Orient330iNYC]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

just drill that plastic trim piece on the bumper. All these other methods aren't worth the time and money. Once you are done with the license plate (i.e.: moved to a state with no front license) you can buy that plastic trim that you drilled as a separate part for less than $290 bucks or so ..... and it takes 5-10 min to install.

on the LCI, two of the screw holes go into the painted part of the bumper itself.

[agnisco]

Here is Washington state, nothing is illegal anymore. There are no enforceable laws of any kind, so I will be leaving the front plate in the garage.

[asianrage]

Cravenspeed, out of Oregon, has a really good option for no drill front plate mounting. It was a quick 10 minutes install. 100 bucks is not inexpensive, but worth it for not ruining my front bumper.

There might be alternative options similar to this.

[asianrage]

Originally Posted by agnisco

Here is Washington state, nothing is illegal anymore. There are no enforceable laws of any kind, so I will be leaving the front plate in the garage.

What? Front plate was mandatory earlier this year. When did this happen?

[Sensibletom]

Originally Posted by asianrage

What? Front plate was mandatory earlier this year. When did this happen?

I think he's making a political statement.

[agnisco]

Originally Posted by asianrage

What? Front plate was mandatory earlier this year. When did this happen?

Sorry, I guess my sarcasm didn't come through. If you live in Washington then you know that no laws are really being enforced anymore, particularly in the King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston County corridor. Pretty much anything goes, illegal or not, so I won't be worrying about being in compliance with front license plate requirements.