Front Plate Tow Hook Mount

EBG913 · 03-10-2020, 11:32 AM

On past BMWs, including an X4 M40i, I used the US Millworks quick release mount and I love it.

I tried the same bolt from my M40i on my X4M Comp and the bolt is too short to clear the lower front fascia. I emailed US Millworks about options but have not gotten a reply.

Any ideas?

What are others using?

I'm in IL wheee a front plate is technically required but I only put it on when parking in the city or if I have to park at airport. So I will not drill the front bumper.

Hoping someone might know of another US Millworks bolt that will fit. Maybe from an X5?

Blackbird312 · 03-10-2020, 03:37 PM

Had exactly same problem, did some search a couple days ago and found this. They provide variety of length, haven't bought it yet, but I think the 41mm one should be enough.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...unt_Extension/

MJM · 03-11-2020, 09:03 PM

I have been using the one from RHO Plate. https://www.rho-plate.com/

I was able to adjust it to eliminate the front sensors from alerting on our two X3M40is.

knepsterd · 03-13-2020, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJM

I have been using the one from RHO Plate. https://www.rho-plate.com/

I was able to adjust it to eliminate the front sensors from alerting on our two X3M40is.

X3m has different layout for bumper. Won't work.

EBG913 · 03-22-2020, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbird312

Had exactly same problem, did some search a couple days ago and found this. They provide variety of length, haven't bought it yet, but I think the 41mm one should be enough.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...unt_Extension/

I think I'll give it a try since I can't get US Millworks to write me back.

BMWZ4 · 03-22-2020, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBG913

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbird312

Had exactly same problem, did some search a couple days ago and found this. They provide variety of length, haven't bought it yet, but I think the 41mm one should be enough.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...unt_Extension/

I think I'll give it a try since I can't get US Millworks to write me back.

I gave up contacting them months ago. They used to be quite responsive. Maybe they're closed up shop, who knows.

EBG913 · 03-22-2020, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBG913

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbird312

Had exactly same problem, did some search a couple days ago and found this. They provide variety of length, haven't bought it yet, but I think the 41mm one should be enough.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...unt_Extension/

I think I'll give it a try since I can't get US Millworks to write me back.

I gave up contacting them months ago. They used to be quite responsive. Maybe they're closed up shop, who knows.

Yeah. It's a shame. Great company. Great product. If they closed they should take the site down. This was way before Corona.

03-10-2020, 11:32 AM	#1
EBG913 Private 26 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Comp. Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Front Plate Tow Hook Mount On past BMWs, including an X4 M40i, I used the US Millworks quick release mount and I love it. I tried the same bolt from my M40i on my X4M Comp and the bolt is too short to clear the lower front fascia. I emailed US Millworks about options but have not gotten a reply. Any ideas? What are others using? I'm in IL wheee a front plate is technically required but I only put it on when parking in the city or if I have to park at airport. So I will not drill the front bumper. Hoping someone might know of another US Millworks bolt that will fit. Maybe from an X5?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-10-2020, 03:37 PM	#2
Blackbird312 New Member 26 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC; 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Possible solution Had exactly same problem, did some search a couple days ago and found this. They provide variety of length, haven't bought it yet, but I think the 41mm one should be enough. https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...unt_Extension/ Attached Images
	Appreciate 1 cfm56d7b5902.00 Quote

03-11-2020, 09:03 PM	#3
MJM BMW CCA Boston Chapter - Member 78 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3, ZCP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I have been using the one from RHO Plate. https://www.rho-plate.com/ I was able to adjust it to eliminate the front sensors from alerting on our two X3M40is.
	Appreciate 0 Quote