what license plate frames are folks using?

Xeno · 12-19-2018, 08:12 AM

BTW, I do not like the OK tag so I use this custom weather tag that seems to look ok on my black sapphire G05.

maczrool · 06-13-2019, 07:43 AM

Anyone have the dimensions for the G05 screws? I’d like to get spanner screws for a little bit of added security. I’m waiting for the frame to come to see what head diameter the screw caps need as well.

MystroX5 · 06-13-2019, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by maczrool

Anyone have the dimensions for the G05 screws? I’d like to get spammer screws for a little bit of added security. I’m waiting for the frame to come to see what head diameter the screw caps need as well.

The frame works perfect and the cover caps are rather hard to figure out how they open so that might be enough security. I like to put a couple strips of black foam weather stripping on the rear of the plate to prevent any vibration buzzing from the audio system or cosmetic damage.

Xeno · 06-13-2019, 07:53 AM

During a month of driving on the open road, one of the car washes ripped one of the black caps off of the frames shown in #23 & #25 posts.

What is the best way to address this?

amphiprion · 06-13-2019, 08:16 AM

Was it a touchless carwash?

MystroX5 · 06-13-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

During a month of driving on the open road, one of the car washes ripped one of the black caps off of the frames shown in #23 & #25 posts.

What is the best way to address this?

Don’t go through automatic car washes.

Seriously, they are evil on your new paint work (I know I preach this a lot on the forum) Regarding the cap being ripped off, my guess is there is too much impact happening with the rollers whipping between the rear tail lights. That’s really bad and could possibly damage the rear wiper and spoiler/over hang. Those caps are really on there tight and don’t protrude enough to be caught on anything unless there is a lot of impact pressure around it. This would be another sign to avoid those car washes with our new G05 body shape.

maczrool · 06-13-2019, 08:27 AM

I have the BMW black slimline laser frame on order.

Xeno · 06-13-2019, 08:27 AM

Actually the top caps are never secure. I have 2 that have to be secured after ordinary driving.

Xeno · 06-13-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by amphiprion

Was it a touchless carwash?

No. It was called Tidal Wave or like vendor in TN

MystroX5 · 06-13-2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

Actually the top caps are never secure. I have 2 that have to be secured after ordinary driving.

That’s a different issue. Have you tried to see if screwing in the screw below the cap harder or less to see if the tension on the changes? Sometimes this helps. Mine snap closed very tightly. I would use double face tape like you would use for emblems and stuff it inside the cap so the top sticks to it. I had to do with on my Power Wagons plate caps. It works well.

Use this tape.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-3614-15/dp...s%2C150&sr=8-3

gpitts · 06-13-2019, 09:17 AM

I'm using WeatherTech's clear cover frames. They cover the plate(s) and provide a gasket seal so that they stay clean, The frames have a nice look as well as offering color options. I highly recommend them.

https://www.weathertech.com/clearcover/

ZuerstBMW · 06-14-2019, 12:12 AM

I've had the BMWCCA one on my last 3 BMWs. I buy a new one each time I got a new car.

ZuerstBMW · 06-14-2019, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

The frame works perfect and the cover caps are rather hard to figure out how they open so that might be enough security. I like to put a couple strips of black foam weather stripping on the rear of the plate to prevent any vibration buzzing from the audio system or cosmetic damage.

Is that the exact size of foam you purchased? thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Frost-King-R7...gateway&sr=8-9

maczrool · 06-14-2019, 07:30 AM

I guess I’m just going to order some M5 x 8 spanner screws and if the heads are too big I’ll file them down while spinning in a drill chuck. That should work as long as the heads aren’t too small.

The frame is taking forever to come. It’s in town but won’t be delivered until Tuesday for some reason.

MystroX5 · 06-14-2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Is that the exact size of foam you purchased? thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Frost-King-R7...gateway&sr=8-9

Yes. I keep this and 1/4” and 1/8” foam around for all kinds of car purposes. Some of the best anti rattle cure you can use everywhere.

maczrool · 06-14-2019, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Yes. I keep this and 1/4” and 1/8” foam around for all kinds of car purposes. Some of the best anti rattle cure you can use everywhere.

I’ll see if I can find that locally. Thanks!

MystroX5 · 06-14-2019, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by maczrool

I’ll see if I can find that locally. Thanks!

Lows, Walmart, Home Depot, etc.. has it. It’s cheap so get many sizes and keep it around. They sell it in a light grey color and black. Don’t get the felt, rather stick with the rubber foam.

Xeno · 06-14-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

Actually the top caps are never secure. I have 2 that have to be secured after ordinary driving.

My local dealer parts department wanted to sell me another new frame to replace the one plug that was decapitated. He then said search online and I am clueless about the correct keyword or part number.

Any help on that score?

maczrool · 06-14-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

My local dealer parts department wanted to sell me another new frame to replace the one plug that was decapitated. He then said search online and I am clueless about the correct keyword or part number.

Any help on that score?

Here are the part numbers for just the caps for the BMW frames.
82120440441 satin
82120150562 polished
82120150564 black

Here is the part number for the M Sport frame in your pic above.
82120010404

Xeno · 06-14-2019, 11:52 AM

Thank you.

ZuerstBMW · 06-15-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Yes. I keep this and 1/4” and 1/8” foam around for all kinds of car purposes. Some of the best anti rattle cure you can use everywhere.

Thank you

Tclancy77 · 06-16-2019, 09:03 AM

I was on eBay this morning looking at G05 accessories and found license plate hardware with anti-theft fasteners and screw covers. Has anyone tried these?

In VA we are required to have front and rear plates. I’m planning on going with Carbon fiber M bracket for rear and BMW CCA bracket for the front. Sound good?

I have arctic gray, Msport 40i with Tartufo Marino. Picked it up on Tuesday and Love it!

12-19-2018, 08:12 AM	#23
Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BTW, I do not like the OK tag so I use this custom weather tag that seems to look ok on my black sapphire G05. Attached Images __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8 Last edited by Xeno; 12-26-2018 at 11:36 AM.. Reason: Updated with photo of actual plate
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maczrool Captain 154 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 22 M50i Carbon Black Join Date: May 2019 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	Anyone have the dimensions for the G05 screws? I’d like to get spanner screws for a little bit of added security. I’m waiting for the frame to come to see what head diameter the screw caps need as well. Last edited by maczrool; 06-13-2019 at 08:18 AM..
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06-13-2019, 07:53 AM	#26
Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	During a month of driving on the open road, one of the car washes ripped one of the black caps off of the frames shown in #23 & #25 posts. What is the best way to address this? __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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amphiprion Second Lieutenant 195 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e MSport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Was it a touchless carwash?
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06-13-2019, 08:27 AM	#29
maczrool Captain 154 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 22 M50i Carbon Black Join Date: May 2019 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW black slimline laser frame on order. Attached Images Last edited by maczrool; 06-13-2019 at 08:39 AM..
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06-13-2019, 09:17 AM	#33
gpitts Captain 247 Rep 684 Posts Drives: 2023 G07 X7 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I'm using WeatherTech's clear cover frames. They cover the plate(s) and provide a gasket seal so that they stay clean, The frames have a nice look as well as offering color options. I highly recommend them. https://www.weathertech.com/clearcover/ __________________ 2019 G05 X5 40i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merino Leather Interior
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	I've had the BMWCCA one on my last 3 BMWs. I buy a new one each time I got a new car. Attached Images __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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maczrool Captain 154 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 22 M50i Carbon Black Join Date: May 2019 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	I guess I’m just going to order some M5 x 8 spanner screws and if the heads are too big I’ll file them down while spinning in a drill chuck. That should work as long as the heads aren’t too small. The frame is taking forever to come. It’s in town but won’t be delivered until Tuesday for some reason.
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thank you. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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06-16-2019, 09:03 AM	#44
Tclancy77 New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2019 G05, Arctic Blue, Tartufo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: VA, USA iTrader: (0)	I was on eBay this morning looking at G05 accessories and found license plate hardware with anti-theft fasteners and screw covers. Has anyone tried these? In VA we are required to have front and rear plates. I’m planning on going with Carbon fiber M bracket for rear and BMW CCA bracket for the front. Sound good? I have arctic gray, Msport 40i with Tartufo Marino. Picked it up on Tuesday and Love it!
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