09-09-2013, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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Front Plate Holder
Hey the Texas laws just got much more strict. Does anyone know of a good tow hook front plate holder for the M-Sport bumper with PDC? I don't want to drill holes into my bumper.
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09-09-2013, 02:54 PM | #2 |
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Just stick it in the trunk and don't drive after you've been drinking. I've driven in TX and CA without a front plate for 24 years now and never gotten a ticket for it. I've had them mention it and gotten a warning for it, but never had an actual ticket. The TX law just had a loop hole for the last few years where the ticket amount was $0, it was the same as it is now ($200) prior to that.
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09-09-2013, 03:18 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, if that's a factor, then you may want to run a front plate. I'm 40 now, so tend to either do my drinking at home or use a cab to get around. But if you're going to run that risk, better to be safe. I have a friend who's a cop, I'll clarify if it's reason enough for a stop on it's own.
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09-09-2013, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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So here is what I did on our X1 as well as my 1M. I used the factory license plate holder, the bottom clips into some slots in the bumper to hold it secure, then for the top I used some threaded posts with matching SS screws $2 from Lowes, these have low profile and are flat. To the back I used some 3M molding adhesive tape so that the posts are stuck to the bumper.
If I ever need to remove it for a car show, or if I move to a state that does not have stupid front tag laws, I can take it off without a mark. I looked at the aftermarket options and was not happy with any of them. I've had it on my 1M for about a year and a half, after getting a ticket for no front tag, has worked like a charm, and did it right away on the X1. I didn't need to hear about the man hassling my wife for my desire to have a better looking car with no front tag... Pics in the next post... TJ Last edited by tjm129; 09-09-2013 at 08:57 PM.. Reason: updated info |
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09-16-2013, 05:04 PM | #10 |
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I used this instead, and I liked it better than the tow hook solution.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378549 |
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