Looking for No Drill Front License Plate Options

PacShakur · 03-13-2022, 04:14 PM

Seems BMW changed the tow hook diameter and the length front the tow hook to the bumper cover is long.

Any know a front license plate maker that works? US Mill Works does not currently have a product.

redpill · 03-13-2022, 04:26 PM

Carbonio ...

https://carbonio.com/collections/license-plate-mounts

Ryan_R_f80f8m4 · 03-13-2022, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PacShakur

Seems BMW changed the tow hook diameter and the length front the tow hook to the bumper cover is long.

Any know a front license plate maker that works? US Mill Works does not currently have a product.

Cravenspeed. Rock solid, doesn't trigger sensors.

You'll electrical tape or black paint to paint around where it screws in. It will be raw white in the pocket and the license plate doesn't cover at all angles.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...SABEgJr7fD_BwE

-Vanguard- · 03-13-2022, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan_R_f80f8m4

Cravenspeed. Rock solid, doesn't trigger sensors.

You'll electrical tape or black paint to paint around where it screws in. It will be raw white in the pocket and the license plate doesn't cover at all angles.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...SABEgJr7fD_BwE

Careful, M and M sport arent the same thing. Very different bumpers. They don't make one for the real M as far as I know.

1Mors · 03-14-2022, 02:18 AM

I bought the slybracket MG for my X5. It's awesome and utilizes space around the grill to connect. 100% no drill and I like the placement of the license plate.. it's different and effective. I also got the license plate leveler to make installation perfect.

https://www.slybrackets.com/

There are 2 month old threads buried on the forums on this subject.. probably just 100's of posts in the past..

nZtiZia · 03-14-2022, 06:22 AM

I also got sly brackets + leveler. here's what it looks like installed without the plate. no sensor issues whatsoever in over a year

-Vanguard- · 03-14-2022, 10:25 AM

If you have an actual X5/X6 M, the bottom grille is actually bigger than the license plate.

You can buy low profile zip ties and just tie the plate in all 4 corners to the honey comb grille. It actually looks good and the plate is rock solid strapped to the grille.

I personally dont have my front plate on until I know I have to park outside in NYC. Ill just zip tie the plate on that morning and be good to go.

Cops in general dont care about front plates, but meter maids salivate when they see it.

1Mors · 03-14-2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

I also got sly brackets + leveler. here's what it looks like installed without the plate. no sensor issues whatsoever in over a year

Which front lip you go with ? I have the exact car from color and extended shadowline.

nZtiZia · 03-14-2022, 11:16 AM

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Which front lip you go with ? I have the exact car from color and extended shadowline.

AC Schnitzer style front lip

mswaz · 03-14-2022, 01:04 PM

I placed the plate in a black stainless steel slimline frame and used black zip ties to the left of the cruise control sensor on the lower mesh grill. Works great. Is solid and does not move.

Ryan_R_f80f8m4 · 03-15-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan_R_f80f8m4

Cravenspeed. Rock solid, doesn't trigger sensors.

You'll electrical tape or black paint to paint around where it screws in. It will be raw white in the pocket and the license plate doesn't cover at all angles.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...SABEgJr7fD_BwE

Careful, M and M sport arent the same thing. Very different bumpers. They don't make one for the real M as far as I know.

I bought this and it works. 100%

Also bonus… look at their return policy if it doesn't.

Poleposition · 03-15-2022, 04:42 PM

Unfortunately, they dont make for current X6M. I also have the US Millworks from my F86 and it doesnt fit the F96. Wish they just made new circumference tow hook attachment.

PacShakur · 03-17-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Mors

I bought the slybracket MG for my X5. It's awesome and utilizes space around the grill to connect. 100% no drill and I like the placement of the license plate.. it's different and effective. I also got the license plate leveler to make installation perfect.

https://www.slybrackets.com/

There are 2 month old threads buried on the forums on this subject.. probably just 100's of posts in the past..

Any issue with blocking one of the front air inlets? Just got mine installed today and noticed the inlet(s).

1Mors · 03-18-2022, 12:21 AM

It didn't change any car behaviors.. works great

nZtiZia · 03-18-2022, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PacShakur

Any issue with blocking one of the front air inlets? Just got mine installed today and noticed the inlet(s).

No issues after a year. air still gets through there

Stealth7 · 05-18-2024, 11:23 PM

https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...controlsns353a

Need to check for x5mc 2025

03-13-2022, 04:14 PM	#1
PacShakur Private First Class 106 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Looking for No Drill Front License Plate Options Seems BMW changed the tow hook diameter and the length front the tow hook to the bumper cover is long. Any know a front license plate maker that works? US Mill Works does not currently have a product.
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redpill Private 51 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2021 x5mc SB, 2022 x5mc WM Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Carbonio ... https://carbonio.com/collections/license-plate-mounts
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1Mors Lieutenant 440 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i msport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 XDrive40i [10.00]	I bought the slybracket MG for my X5. It's awesome and utilizes space around the grill to connect. 100% no drill and I like the placement of the license plate.. it's different and effective. I also got the license plate leveler to make installation perfect. https://www.slybrackets.com/ There are 2 month old threads buried on the forums on this subject.. probably just 100's of posts in the past..
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03-14-2022, 06:22 AM	#6
nZtiZia Major General 4753 Rep 8,867 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	I also got sly brackets + leveler. here's what it looks like installed without the plate. no sensor issues whatsoever in over a year Attached Images
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03-14-2022, 10:25 AM	#7
-Vanguard- Lieutenant Colonel 1179 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2021 X6M Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	If you have an actual X5/X6 M, the bottom grille is actually bigger than the license plate. You can buy low profile zip ties and just tie the plate in all 4 corners to the honey comb grille. It actually looks good and the plate is rock solid strapped to the grille. I personally dont have my front plate on until I know I have to park outside in NYC. Ill just zip tie the plate on that morning and be good to go. Cops in general dont care about front plates, but meter maids salivate when they see it.
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mswaz Captain 300 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kirkland, Washington iTrader: (0)	I placed the plate in a black stainless steel slimline frame and used black zip ties to the left of the cruise control sensor on the lower mesh grill. Works great. Is solid and does not move.
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03-15-2022, 04:42 PM	#12
Poleposition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 525 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: very well Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Unfortunately, they dont make for current X6M. I also have the US Millworks from my F86 and it doesnt fit the F96. Wish they just made new circumference tow hook attachment. __________________ 2022 Individual M5 Comp Venetian Violet 2021 X6M Comp 2024 i4 M50 on order IG @purpleM5Comp_NY
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03-18-2022, 12:21 AM	#14
1Mors Lieutenant 440 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i msport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 XDrive40i [10.00]	It didn't change any car behaviors.. works great
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Stealth7 Lieutenant 156 Rep 406 Posts Drives: No BMWs Right Now! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...controlsns353a Need to check for x5mc 2025
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