Attention all front platers, whats your method?

murkee · 03-21-2014, 08:51 AM

I've been looking at tow hook number plate mounts so the front can have a smooth look. Does anyone use these? I've noticed a lot of american ones with brackets that cater for their license plates, but no UK ones, does anyone know where to get them? if so which modifications have been made to the mount.

Pics will be great if your running a smooth front-end

winsch · 03-21-2014, 09:02 AM

http://www.rhoplate.com

I mounted mine with an RHO Plate bracket. Took 10 minutes to install and it mounts right into the tow hook. Ill attach a picture.

MEGA · 03-21-2014, 09:22 AM

^ Looks good but also looks like it's not quite straight?

Also do they do a version for UK size plates as we have long ones not square ...

AdamC · 03-21-2014, 10:25 AM

I'm not a big fan of the tow hook plates as it messes up the symmetry of the front end.
I have just stuck mine in the usual place with velcro.

Jat · 03-21-2014, 10:41 AM

Im working on this right now, I got my bracket (bolt and fixings) from the US, but did not get the metal plate as they did not do one for a short uk plate. Im getting a local metal shop to make that up. Will get pics up once all done, in the next week. I will probably stick on the plate with velcro or double sided tape once I have the bracket fitted. PM me if you want any more info/details.

Digitalize · 03-21-2014, 01:06 PM

Best method I believe is an L bracket that attaches to the underside of the top of the lower grill, and just unbolt for shows etc.

murkee · 03-21-2014, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the replies guys!

Jat, expect a PM from me very soon buddy sounds like youve got the right idea.

Digitalize, Ive seen those L brackets but I wanna try the tow hook mount first before I drill into the bottom section of the bumper.

M4rius · 03-21-2014, 04:46 PM

tow hook easy to make ,had one on my z4

DSC_0018 by Marius Snap, on Flickr

corasdad · 03-22-2014, 03:39 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749642

murkee · 03-22-2014, 10:31 AM

M4rius, that is an epic picture especially with those Bentleys, nicely done with the original tow hook mount

corsasdad, that is probably the best one Ive seen, I have no idea where Id get that piece of scrap metal in the UK, im useless with craftmanship

corasdad · 03-22-2014, 11:39 AM

I would have a look round b and q or homebase they will have something I am sure

murkee · 03-22-2014, 11:53 AM

Dads know best

I will have a nosey

Jat · 04-04-2014, 05:18 PM

So I dropped for a two hook plate holder after fitting the M3 style bumper to the touring. I couldn't bring myself to stick on the plate with tape or anything, and loved the plateless look for shows and when I want to be a rebel lol.

I go the bolt hardware from US Millworks, and then made up a design for a plate holder for my local metal shop to produce from aluminium. Got plates made up and got them on.

See what you think:

Josh1a1h · 04-04-2014, 05:42 PM

Good job! looks really well executed! I just think it looks odd off to the side...but i understand the reasoning. I hate my plate on at the shows

Frobius · 04-05-2014, 01:23 AM

Heh, sorry dude but that just looks weird! It's like it's fallen off and got stuck!

Russbmw · 04-05-2014, 02:05 AM

A mate has one of these

http://www.hidetheplate.com

It's excellent! I'll try find the video.

M2RTY · 04-05-2014, 02:29 AM

Magnet stuck to rear of plate, magnet stuck behind normal plate possition on car. No visible signs, no pratting around

Silverbmw328 · 04-05-2014, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frobius

Heh, sorry dude but that just looks weird! It's like it's fallen off and got stuck!

Soz +1 Would have looked better in the lower grill.

JP.Williams · 04-05-2014, 06:29 AM

Just dont run one? ... i have one kept in the car on suction cups i put on when i got into london etc

otherwise i just ... leave it off

iPhone picture

corasdad · 04-05-2014, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jat

So I dropped for a two hook plate holder after fitting the M3 style bumper to the touring. I couldn't bring myself to stick on the plate with tape or anything, and loved the plateless look for shows and when I want to be a rebel lol.

I go the bolt hardware from US Millworks, and then made up a design for a plate holder for my local metal shop to produce from aluminium. Got plates made up and got them on.

See what you think:

looks good

M4rius · 04-05-2014, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP.Williams

Just dont run one? ... i have one kept in the car on suction cups i put on when i got into london etc

otherwise i just ... leave it off

Totally pointless on standard car .

JP.Williams · 04-05-2014, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4rius

Totally pointless on standard car .

Care to elaborate?

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murkee Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW E92 335d LCI M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Attention all front platers, whats your method? I've been looking at tow hook number plate mounts so the front can have a smooth look. Does anyone use these? I've noticed a lot of american ones with brackets that cater for their license plates, but no UK ones, does anyone know where to get them? if so which modifications have been made to the mount. Pics will be great if your running a smooth front-end
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winsch Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [0.00]	http://www.rhoplate.com I mounted mine with an RHO Plate bracket. Took 10 minutes to install and it mounts right into the tow hook. Ill attach a picture. Attached Images
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	^ Looks good but also looks like it's not quite straight? Also do they do a version for UK size plates as we have long ones not square ... __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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AdamC Captain 39 Rep 838 Posts Drives: LCI M135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands - UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW LCI M135i [0.00] 2007 Pre-LCI E92 [0.00]	I'm not a big fan of the tow hook plates as it messes up the symmetry of the front end. I have just stuck mine in the usual place with velcro.
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Jat Lieutenant 28 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	Im working on this right now, I got my bracket (bolt and fixings) from the US, but did not get the metal plate as they did not do one for a short uk plate. Im getting a local metal shop to make that up. Will get pics up once all done, in the next week. I will probably stick on the plate with velcro or double sided tape once I have the bracket fitted. PM me if you want any more info/details. __________________ E91 330i M Sport : Coilovers : Simota Air Intake : BMW Performance Brakes : 335 Style Exhaust : BMW Performance Colour Coded Engine Bay : BMW Strut Brace : 19" 1M Style Rims My Journal Thread : CLICK HERE
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Digitalize Photographer 412 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Best method I believe is an L bracket that attaches to the underside of the top of the lower grill, and just unbolt for shows etc.
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murkee Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW E92 335d LCI M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys! Jat, expect a PM from me very soon buddy sounds like youve got the right idea. Digitalize, Ive seen those L brackets but I wanna try the tow hook mount first before I drill into the bottom section of the bumper.
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M4rius Banned 23 Rep 511 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sussex iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 bmw e92 [9.00]	tow hook easy to make ,had one on my z4 DSC_0018 by Marius Snap, on Flickr
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murkee Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW E92 335d LCI M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	M4rius, that is an epic picture especially with those Bentleys, nicely done with the original tow hook mount corsasdad, that is probably the best one Ive seen, I have no idea where Id get that piece of scrap metal in the UK, im useless with craftmanship
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murkee Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW E92 335d LCI M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Dads know best I will have a nosey
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Jat Lieutenant 28 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	So I dropped for a two hook plate holder after fitting the M3 style bumper to the touring. I couldn't bring myself to stick on the plate with tape or anything, and loved the plateless look for shows and when I want to be a rebel lol. I go the bolt hardware from US Millworks, and then made up a design for a plate holder for my local metal shop to produce from aluminium. Got plates made up and got them on. See what you think: __________________ E91 330i M Sport : Coilovers : Simota Air Intake : BMW Performance Brakes : 335 Style Exhaust : BMW Performance Colour Coded Engine Bay : BMW Strut Brace : 19" 1M Style Rims My Journal Thread : CLICK HERE
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	Good job! looks really well executed! I just think it looks odd off to the side...but i understand the reasoning. I hate my plate on at the shows
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Frobius Major 40 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: F11 530d M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntingdon, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E91 330d M-Sport [0.00]	Heh, sorry dude but that just looks weird! It's like it's fallen off and got stuck!
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M2RTY Member 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: e46, e93 + f23 M sport verts! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Darlington, UK iTrader: (0)	Magnet stuck to rear of plate, magnet stuck behind normal plate possition on car. No visible signs, no pratting around
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JP.Williams Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kent - UK iTrader: (3)	Just dont run one? ... i have one kept in the car on suction cups i put on when i got into london etc otherwise i just ... leave it off iPhone picture
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