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11-10-2020, 09:46 PM | #112 | |
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Interesting... how does the paint handle it when it comes time to remove the velcro on the car side? |
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11-13-2020, 08:45 AM | #113 |
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I've removed them on all of my cars before they are sold and zero issues. Just warm it up with a heat gun and roll them off slowly. I wouldn't go and yank it off abruptly. Doesn't leave any marks.
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12-02-2020, 05:00 PM | #115 |
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based on suggestions here, i got the platypus mount for my X6 M sport. i raided amazon's open box supply of platypus holders. got an open box standard X5 kit and an open box lexus kit, forget which one. used the bolt from the X5 kit and frame from the lexus kit. cost about $50 total and i still have spare parts. nice
i'm happy to report that toll booths and automated garages (that scan the front plate) aren't a problem. |
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01-26-2021, 11:01 AM | #116 |
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Here is a no-drill option that places the plate in the center and does not interfere with the front ACC:
https://carbonio.com/collections/bmw...se-plate-mount |
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02-06-2021, 10:37 AM | #117 | |
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02-09-2021, 06:04 AM | #118 |
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I have the Carbonio for 2021 X6MC. I took it off. Didn't work so well for me. I use a weathertech clearcover and found the cover just to heavy for the bracket. Also a little cumbersome to to install and uninstall. Doesn't feel that solid especially if you are washing the car or occasionally have to go through a touchless car wash here in winter, it has to be removed. I also did not like the angle the plate sat or the fact that I had to put on the small rubber protectors on to stop chaffing the bumper. It ataches to the lower grill and puts a lot of pressure on the grill, I could see the grill stressing. At highway speeds I thought it might just chatter against the bumper. It's well machined just seemed to light weight for my liking. I bought this a month and a half before i took delivery and can not return it. Expensive mistake.
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02-09-2021, 10:53 AM | #120 |
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In Ontario,Canada Front plates are mandatory, so really makes no difference to me. I just had the dealer use the factory supplied plate mount screwed into bumper. Much more secure than the Carbonio. Now I don't need to worry about the hassle of removing the plate at touchless carwashes or when I use a pressure washer here at home. Also no snow build up behind the plate here in winter.
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04-28-2021, 10:47 PM | #123 |
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Thanks for all of the knowledge guys. Living in NY, I needed a front plate solution. On my F16 I had Cravenspeed. But Cravenspeed hasn't figured it out for the G05.
Went with the Sly Bracket solution on my 2021 X5 M Sport. I dont have ACC so I was able to center on the grill. Was able to install nice with no touching without using any of the supplied spacers. Yes, it does angle down a touch, but its a clean centered look, and I dont have to open up the tow opening. I purchased the option with four screw bolt on for the plate. Very snug. Highly recommended if anyone is struggling with a front plate solution.
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05-01-2021, 12:21 AM | #124 |
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Ughh I bought my 2021 X5 car in Maryland but I live in Pennsylvania, which does not require front plates. I’m not a big fan of the front license plate; I’m deciding to have it taken off.
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I was looking at this Sly brackets. People in this thread had concerns about only two screws to hold the license plate. So is it sturdy enough? I see you mentioned in the other post that you used a different screws because you use a frame. What screws did you use? Also, do they ship to Canada? Thanks |
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The longer bolts were only needed due to the cover and rubber washers. IIRC stock bolts were even long enough with cover, but they cracked that first cover on the first drive; the washers worked great for the second cover (I have a custom plate with sentimental value, so I protect it at the front). Still sturdy. Never had to retighten or adjust for 2 years. Yes, they shipped to Canada no problem.
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There's one picture you didn't whiteout the actual plate alphanumerics |
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BUGKILLR would be a great plate and quite appropriate that summer as I believe I was responsible for eliminating an entire species of insects along 401 and 400 with the X5. But no, that's not my plate. I guess my "photoshop" skills are good enough for the forum :-).
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