05-04-2014, 05:47 PM | #1 |
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Front License Plate Options: Which is the Least Awful?
After getting harassed by the local police for no front plate, I may need to finally cave in and put one on my F10 M5. I have always resisted this because U.S. front plates look like shit but it looks like I won't have a choice.
That being said, I'm desperate for alternatives to the traditional ugly front license plate bracket. I Googled around for any type of retractable front license plate kit but couldn't find anything that is designed to work while the vehicle is moving. Other searching led me to a tow hook front license plate bracket, but I'm not sure if it will interfere with the front parking sensors. Appreciate any feedback or advice! |
05-04-2014, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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Someone here has a retractable plate, but simplest version is US Millworks - high quality and they now have a quick release tow hook mount. It does NOT interfere with PDC.
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Heres my recent thread with the video of my show and go retractable plate. http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=975204
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I usually use it when im parked on the street because the meter maids will definitely give a ticket for no front plate, i have deployed it while driving but i really wasnt going that fast so i dont know how it would work if i deployed at high speed. Once it is deployed tho it is pretty sturdy and has soft backings in case it does touch the bumper.
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In Houston meter maids cant give any no front lp tickets. Besides their inky concerned when the time is up on the meter box. I think that's a sad way for the city to get money off of people.
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Funny: being European, I think US plates are wonderful. I live in Texas, where have a ton of choice for colours, designs, etc. And they are small plates. I always think it's odd that there are Americans that despise having US front plates but then slap on a fake German plate which is twice as big!
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