Front License Plate

[Un Gato Malodoro]

I'm curious if anyone is mounting a front license plate on their new M5? I live in a state that has a two plate law (front and back) but the M5 doesn't have a front plate bracket installed (it's in the trunk where it belongs) and I would have to drill two holes in the front bumper to mount it anyway (which is absurd). My CA tells me it's just a moving violation and I can't get ticketed for not having the front plate unless they pull me over for something else first. Thoughts?

[Swashplate]

I will be having the same problem with the M5. I currently have no front plate on my M coupe and have not had any issues with the Polizi. I am thinking a gomingo option or something similar. I told my CA specifically when I ordered that the front plate bracket is not to be attached.

[s4awd]

I use a Skene front plate bracket. I orginally had it on my GTR, M3 and now use it on the M5. You still have to drill but it is on the underside of the bumper where you can't see the holes. Not that it matters because of that UGLY YELLOW NY PLATE ugh.... Anyways, here's there link http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

Here are some pics with some different angles of the plate holder

[Swashplate]

I was thinking more like this. I like your idea though. I think grinding down the plate may be in order

http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html

[SleepTight]

I used a Rho-Plate. It mounts into the tow hook receptacle on the front bumper.

No holes to drill. Looks cool.

I'd show you but my car is still in the shop waiting on a new front seat servo module.

[Un Gato Malodoro]

Great, thanks for all the suggestions. I'll research the links and see which option is best for me. Although I'd prefer to have no front plate at all

[AGS]

Originally Posted by Un Gato Malodoro

Great, thanks for all the suggestions. I'll research the links and see which option is best for me. Although I'd prefer to have no front plate at all

We have a requirement for a front plate in NJ as well. That being said, I ran my 2009 E60 M5 for 3.5 years without one and have not been pulled over or ticketed for it. ***KNOCK WOOD***

On the tow hook option, just my personal opinion but I do not like the offset location of the set-up. If you're going to have a front plate I'd put it in the center either with the standard mount or the product mentioned by s4awd.

[PrecisionP]

The skenedesign one is a good option I like. Now if only the local dealer would contact me back so I can find out what type of plate they are going to give me.

[Swashplate]

Hi James,

Yes, our Rho-plate kit for "BMW Z4 (E89) 2009-2012" will also fit on the New M5. You can place the order on our website, http://www.rhoplate.com/Products-BMW-Z4.html

Regards,

Calvin Yeung
www.rhoplate.com

[Bimmer6]

I simple removed the plate from the vehicle during my ED to ensure the dealer doesn't install(:

[NlckyBlack]

don't put a front plate, the ticket isn't a moving violation. I live in NJ and haven't had a front plate on any car i've owned in over 15 years.

[Mporcl]

Who cares if you have to drill holes in the bumper.....In my opinion, It isn't worth the inconvenience of getting pulled over...

[Mporcl]

Originally Posted by s4awd

I use a Skene front plate bracket. I orginally had it on my GTR, M3 and now use it on the M5. You still have to drill but it is on the underside of the bumper where you can't see the holes. Not that it matters because of that UGLY YELLOW NY PLATE ugh.... Anyways, here's there link http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

Here are some pics with some different angles of the plate holder

Luckily, I transferred my blue plates..
You know that you will get pulled over without a front plate...

Nice looking ride - even with the front plate

[Mporcl]

Originally Posted by Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

I was thinking more like this. I like your idea though. I think grinding down the plate may be in order

http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html

Great option for rice burners with cut springs, no mufflers, no insurance and expired registration...

[MasterDank]

Originally Posted by Mporcl

Great option for rice burners with cut springs, no mufflers, no insurance and expired registration...

Its comments like these that give people the impression all bmw drivers are D bags ... No reason to think your better, just different.


Aloha
Alex

[jftoha]

Originally Posted by Un Gato Malodoro

I'm curious if anyone is mounting a front license plate on their new M5? I live in a state that has a two plate law (front and back) but the M5 doesn't have a front plate bracket installed (it's in the trunk where it belongs) and I would have to drill two holes in the front bumper to mount it anyway (which is absurd). My CA tells me it's just a moving violation and I can't get ticketed for not having the front plate unless they pull me over for something else first. Thoughts?

Hey, I also live in DC and have been considering options for the front plate too. One of the issues the M5 has is that the American plate hangs low and overlaps the front lower grill. I think that looks really bad and compromises the design. Clearly the M5 bumper was design for European tags only. I am considering getting one of these tags below even though i do not have an M5. You can get the same plate number as your tags and also select the Washington, DC version. I am not sure if one might get pulled over for this, but it looks like a good compromise.

Good luck and congrats on the M5.

http://www.autoplates.com/_custom/euro/europlates.php

[X5g05]

If you really want to put the plates, use 3M double sided tape.

I used to live in MA for 6 years I didnt have front plates, every time I get pulled over I blame it on the dealer for not installing them and get to leave with a warning. Not a big deal with cops. Keep the plates in the car just in case.

[mhh]

I've mounted mine with double sided tape. The faster I go, the harder it sticks. I use it on all my cars. I hate drilling new paint.

3 demerit points for missing front plate here.

[SleepTight]

Originally Posted by NlckyBlack

don't put a front plate, the ticket isn't a moving violation. I live in NJ and haven't had a front plate on any car i've owned in over 15 years.

I actually received a "no front plate" ticket while parked. Nassau County needs money.

[s4awd]

I've always been given warnings but the sinking feeling of getting pulled over, the waiting, excuses etc made me put on the plate. Just not worth it.

[Swashplate]

Clearly I care about drilling holes in any bumper of any of my cars!

I am trying to explore options and if you aren't going to be constructive in your criticism then keep it to yourself.

[PatrickC23]

I'll just pay the ticket - no chance I drill the bumper. That being said I haven't run a front plate in 10 years on my M3, RRS, or C63 and havent been pulled over.