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08-14-2007, 07:52 PM | #1 |
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just bored. license plate/intercooler
i know most states require us to put license plate on the front as well. i know for the evo, they put their license plate on the side of the bumper due to the front mount intercooler. you guys think this applies to the 1er. cuz i know it will look kinda goofy for a bmw.
also if anyone could photoshop a 1er, with the license plate on the side, that would be pretty interesting. |
09-12-2007, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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cali for sure requires the front plate, but i always take mine off anyway. its freaking ugly. i dont care if i get a fix it ticket. just slap it back on pay the small fine and then take it off again.
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09-30-2007, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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U.S. license plates look really bad on a sporty front end that doesn't have a "spot" molded into the bumper for the plate (like on a truck or SUV). European plates are much less obnoxious looking. |
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01-16-2008, 09:09 AM | #6 |
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I got a $60 ticket for no plate on the front of my wifes Cayman this summer. No fix-it ticket.
The fine officer gave me a "warning" for speeding on that stop, so I had no problem with the plate ticket. $60 per year is worth it to not install the front plate. |
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01-16-2008, 09:58 AM | #7 |
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I do the same. My SA knows I don't like front plates. :wink:
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01-16-2008, 02:37 PM | #10 |
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I once fixed the holes in a plastic front bumber by buying a couple of plastic snap-in hole filler buttons from Pep Boys and paint them with touch up paint. Looked pretty good.
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01-16-2008, 05:31 PM | #11 |
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request that your dealer doesn't even bother to put the plate on. Say you'll do it yourself.
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01-16-2008, 06:53 PM | #12 |
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I haven't run a front plate for about 10 years. I've been pulled over 3 time that I can remember. Two "fix-It" tickets and the last $60 one. It doesn't seem like a major risk.
Unless, of course, Mr Officer has it out for you for other reasons. |
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01-16-2008, 07:04 PM | #13 |
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as in he's jealous he has to cruise around town in a crown vic versus your bmw 1er
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01-18-2008, 09:09 AM | #14 |
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they normaly just use double sided tape so you should be fine..
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01-18-2008, 09:38 AM | #15 |
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Well, since that post I've bagged ED, so my angst has proven to be unwarranted (a common issue with me).
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03-09-2008, 09:26 PM | #17 |
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european plate
Bavarian Autosport (www.BavAuto.com) sells them, including custom configured ones. I told my SA to leave my front bumper clean. Can't decide whether to use Euro plates to give it some protection and perhaps a more finished look.
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03-09-2008, 09:56 PM | #18 |
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is it legal to have a fake license plate on a car in NJ?
i wanted to get a euro plate for the front
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03-10-2008, 12:02 AM | #20 |
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Could you get a custom euro plate made that is actually your US license plate number? I havent read all of the laws regarding the license plate display for Ca for example, but maybe you could argue it as a vanity plate?
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Some people have done that with MINIs with varying success. You are still apt to get a ticket since the law most likely states something like you must have a valid state supplied license plate or somethign similar. |
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03-10-2008, 12:03 PM | #22 |
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Problem solved. As a matter of policy my dealer does not install nor drill holes for the front plate.
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