[Turbo Squid]

Just wondering what you guys in VA do about your front LP's. I can't possibly imagine drilling holes into the front of my baby when I get her (e92 335). Just thought I'd ask around to see what other people are doing about it. As I recall Virginia is one of those retard states in which you need front and rear LP's.

[BK]

Suck it up, drill the holes. It's not so bad because the license plate covers up the holes so you can't see them.

Seriously, the cops around here look for any excuse to pull you over. My recommendation is just to put on the front plate.

[Turbo Squid]

:mad: Ok, if I must. WOOO, this gives me an excuse to mount the K40 on the LP!

[shimshimhada]

Don't listen to BK.

I haven't been pulled over yet. Knock on wood.

[sstarch1]

I wonder how long i could wait and keep my Indiana Plates, if i move to VA.

[BK]

shim is just too busy detailing to get any actual driving in.

[Turbo Squid]

Lets say I do get pulled. Do you have to keep a non-mounted license plate visible behind the windshield? Does anyone know the rules/loopholes? Good excuses maybe...

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by Turbo Squid

Lets say I do get pulled. Do you have to keep a non-mounted license plate visible behind the windshield? Does anyone know the rules/loopholes? Good excuses maybe...

Well, since I have an E46, I can just pull off the front trim and attach the front license plate holder that I keep in the trunk. Keeping the front license plate is like advertising that you don't have one mounted. I'd just keep one in the trunk just in case.

Originally Posted by BK

shim is just too busy detailing to get any actual driving in.

lies.

[Turbo Squid]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Well, since I have an E46, I can just pull off the front trim and attach the front license plate holder that I keep in the trunk. Keeping the front license plate is like advertising that you don't have one mounted. I'd just keep one in the trunk just in case.


lies.

What front trim?

[BartMack]

DON'T DRILL HOLES!!!!!!!!....!!!!!

I've wrestled with this 10 ways to Sunday, including just not putting it on (eventually a state trooper will take issue with you) and my ultimate solution is this:

industrial strength velcro available at Home Despot. It will not separate unless you pull really hard, which you can do for cleaning, and you have not marred the vehicle at all should you ever sell or move or decide to go bare and risk it again.

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by Turbo Squid

What front trim?

For E46 sedans, we have a molding piece that detaches in the front. E46 coupes and all e90/2s you can't do this.

[Turbo Squid]

Originally Posted by BartMack

DON'T DRILL HOLES!!!!!!!!....!!!!!

I've wrestled with this 10 ways to Sunday, including just not putting it on (eventually a state trooper will take issue with you) and my ultimate solution is this:

industrial strength velcro available at Home Despot. It will not separate unless you pull really hard, which you can do for cleaning, and you have not marred the vehicle at all should you ever sell or move or decide to go bare and risk it again.

Hey that's a really great idea. I was thinking of some sort of magnetic setup so as to give the un-LP'ed mode a cleaner look.

[Turbo Squid]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

For E46 sedans, we have a molding piece that detaches in the front. E46 coupes and all e90/2s you can't do this.

Ahh, I see. Lucky you.

[pseto]

Originally Posted by BartMack

DON'T DRILL HOLES!!!!!!!!....!!!!!

I've wrestled with this 10 ways to Sunday, including just not putting it on (eventually a state trooper will take issue with you) and my ultimate solution is this:

industrial strength velcro available at Home Despot. It will not separate unless you pull really hard, which you can do for cleaning, and you have not marred the vehicle at all should you ever sell or move or decide to go bare and risk it again.

Pretty good idea. Exactly how hard do you have to pull to get it off? Also, I assume that you just tape the velcro to both the LP (frame?) and bumper? I would hope that the tape, when removed, doesn't take any paint with it

[yu]

I know some members use double-sided tape. Sounds like it would work well.

[BartMack]

Originally Posted by pseto

Pretty good idea. Exactly how hard do you have to pull to get it off? Also, I assume that you just tape the velcro to both the LP (frame?) and bumper? I would hope that the tape, when removed, doesn't take any paint with it

My MCS has a license 'backer' plate- a plastic piece designed to fit the bumper. I used the industrial velcro on that (the plate screws into the backer, so I can still use a frame). The adhesive is strong enough not to come loose from rain/water exposure, but it wouldn't take paint off a car.

I had a Mustang GT that I just sold- did the same thing but Ford had no backer plate available, so in that case I did just velcro the plate itself to the bumper.

You do need the super velcro though- the adhesive on the normal stuff is probably not strong enough. I can't imagine even double sided tape being a better solution, and it's far, far better than permanently marring the front bumper of a nice auto...

[WxSquid]

On my 06 MCS I use a front plate holder that screws into the tow hook hole. Can I take it off and use it on the 335 sedan? Afraid that the gates I'll be going through will demand a front plate...

[Turbo Squid]

Originally Posted by WxSquid

On my 06 MCS I use a front plate holder that screws into the tow hook hole. Can I take it off and use it on the 335 sedan? Afraid that the gates I'll be going through will demand a front plate...

Hey! Another Squid. And it's a MCS driver as well! Haha.

Ooo, tow hook! Great idea dude. But I'm afraid the hook's hole would be positioned right in front of one of the air-vents. In the Jetta the hook hole was in front of the intakes vent. If it was on the other side it would be in front of the side-mount intercooler. I guess we'll hafta wait and see.

[fatalglitch]

I have a custom Euro Plate that says "Got Boost", and I was bothered ONCE in Bethesda, by a cop doing random DUI stops.

He went through the routines, came back, and said, "I'm giving you a verbal warning, cause quite frankly, I love the plate. But it is illegal, and you should put your real plate back on."

Really cool cop! But...I still have my custom plate on. The dealer drilled the car before I got it, and I hate normal front plates, so I just went with a euro plate....Depends if you can get away with it.

Tom