[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by crbalch

I have the US Millworks on my 135i and the quality is amazing. Probably overengineered, but nothing wrong with that!

I was planning to do the Millworks for my 235 when it comes, but dont want any issues with the parking sensors if I can avoid it. Are people getting issues just because they moved the plate all the way over?

I have mine positioned so that it sets off the front sensors maybe 1/5 times that I go into reverse, and sometimes it will even "fix" itself while backing up. I'm sure if I spent more time messing with it that I could get it so that it never went off.

[caycep]

My US Millworks plays nice w/ the sportline bumper, I think it is the M-sport one that gives it a little trouble

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by crbalch

I have the US Millworks on my 135i and the quality is amazing. Probably overengineered, but nothing wrong with that!

I was planning to do the Millworks for my 235 when it comes, but dont want any issues with the parking sensors if I can avoid it. Are people getting issues just because they moved the plate all the way over?

Moved all the way over. I have a plate cover and a thin frame. My sensor will go off sometimes, but it is pretty good now. I just need to keep fiddling with it and I am confident I will get it 100%

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by MrBucket

I have mine positioned so that it sets off the front sensors maybe 1/5 times that I go into reverse, and sometimes it will even "fix" itself while backing up. I'm sure if I spent more time messing with it that I could get it so that it never went off.

+1. Exactly

[artinz]

I purchased the bell no hole mount bracket. Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotiv.../dp/B0013HP98C

Maybe once I get my replacement m235i in a couple of months, I'll do a detailed DIY guide. Although if you Google you'll find existing DIY guides for f30 vehicles.

I ended up buying toggle bolts from home depot plus a few other pieces to make it work:
- Toggle bolts
- Large washers
- Strong double side tape (3M)
- Painter's tape

All in all it cost me about $30-$35 I believe. But in the end I mounted with no drilling and in the center (not on the side like a toe hook) and it doesn't affect any sensors.

Basically:
1. You put the toggle bolts into the bottom front grill along with the large washers to stop the bolts from slipping through the grill holes.
2. You mount the flat part of the bell mount to the toggle bolts
3. Cut a license plate length strip of painter's tape and stuck it to the bottom part of the where the front bumper (where the top of the license plate would rest on)
4. Mount the 2nd (movable part) of the bell mount to the actual license plate
5. Stick a strip of 3M double-sided tape to the back of your license plate.
6. Finally mount license plate to the Bell mount on your grill.

By "mount", I mean using the screws provided to screw everything together. My explanation sounds confusing probably, but it's actually pretty easy.

Hope this helps. Attached some pics.

(The vertical tape was for making sure my license plate was centered and yes my license plate is pretty banged up from my old car )

[braindfect]

here you go, OP, since no one ever put up the link....

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

I have the lightened one with quick release on an m235i

[col4bin]

Originally Posted by braindfect

here you go, OP, since no one ever put up the link....

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

I have the lightened one with quick release on an m235i

Thank you. I like the lightened quick release version. I will just buy one and leave it in the back of my car in case I get pulled over. Maybe a cop will cut me a break if the situation arises.

[crbalch]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

Moved all the way over. I have a plate cover and a thin frame. My sensor will go off sometimes, but it is pretty good now. I just need to keep fiddling with it and I am confident I will get it 100%

My sensors go off everytime now pretty much. I have what I consider a thin black frame around it, which may be causing the issue.

What frame are you using? I hate the look of the plate only, so I am trying to think what I can use as another solution that is less bulky. Maybe a black rim protector and run it around the plate?

[shark715]

I had no interest in an installation that causes the sensors to malfunction. A photo of my solution is attached.

I took the front plate bracket that came with the car and used 4 black (so they can't be seen) cable ties to tie the bracket to the grille behind it. The last thing I was going to do was start drilling after having the clear bra installed. I did the same thing to my X5 3 years ago and have never had a problem.

I suppose someone is going to comment that it might interfere with air getting to the radiators behind it.

I've been told by numerous people that here in New Jersey the front plate is required to be a minimum distance off the ground (can't recall the exact distance, I assume for visibility). My guess is that I'm violating that rule, but we used to own a Lotus Elise which clearly violated the rule :-) We never got stopped for the issue.

[ParkerJarvis]

Originally Posted by shark715

I had no interest in an installation that causes the sensors to malfunction. A photo of my solution is attached.

I actually like this, and may give it a try. I simply cannot get my US Millworks solution to work with the parking sensors (which I NEVER would have ordered, but I bought off the lot). Thanks.

[ParkerJarvis]

Originally Posted by shark715

I took the front plate bracket that came with the car and used 4 black (so they can't be seen) cable ties to tie the bracket to the grille behind it.

I like this approach. I can't figure out how you used cable ties (zip ties?) to attach the bracket.

Can you explain or show a photo?

Thanks!

[shark715]

I used zip ties that are large enough so the heads will not go through the bracket holes, but small enough so that the threaded portion of the zip tie will fit through the hole on its way out to the grill, as well as on its way back from the grill ( after wrapping the zip tie around one of the vertical or horizontal bars on the grill )

[bobbeckster]

I am having good luck withe the USMillworks regular with quick release on my m235i. I had to tilt it "down" so that the plate conforms to bumper. Also I don't have a surround on my plate it is "naked" on the mount.

[Xiaoxi]

Been no-front plate for 10 months now and this car gets over 1300 miles every month without any hassle from the police. I've even driven very slowly facing them in the parking lot, etc, and no problem.

[ParkerJarvis]

Originally Posted by shark715

I used zip ties that are large enough so the heads will not go through the bracket holes, but small enough so that the threaded portion of the zip tie will fit through the hole on its way out to the grill, as well as on its way back from the grill ( after wrapping the zip tie around one of the vertical or horizontal bars on the grill )

Thanks! That makes sense. I tried ones that I have here at home, and they work -- will see what I think of this on the car in the morning!

I like the off-set look with the US Millworks plate, but I can't get mine to work with the parking sensors, no matter what I try. Argh.

[crbalch]

Originally Posted by Xiaoxi

Been no-front plate for 10 months now and this car gets over 1300 miles every month without any hassle from the police. I've even driven very slowly facing them in the parking lot, etc, and no problem.

It's not so much about police as it is meter maids. Especially here in Chicago, they enforce front plates by way of the maids. Went to get a haircut the other day and got a ticket while parked.

[merlin3008]

Originally Posted by Xiaoxi

Been no-front plate for 10 months now and this car gets over 1300 miles every month without any hassle from the police. I've even driven very slowly facing them in the parking lot, etc, and no problem.

I'm two months in my m235 in Connecticut and no problem so far. No that I'm paying attention, I can't believe how many high end cars I see around here without one.

[shark715]

Originally Posted by ParkerJarvis

Thanks! That makes sense. I tried ones that I have here at home, and they work -- will see what I think of this on the car in the morning!

I like the off-set look with the US Millworks plate, but I can't get mine to work with the parking sensors, no matter what I try. Argh.

One thing I neglected to mention is that if the zip ties you have are not long enough to go back to the grill and return too, you can "daisy chain" them.

I like the price, and several friends have told me that locating the plate that low makes the front of the car look more aggressive, but of course that's subjective.

I also like the idea that removal is easy...just cut the zip ties with a pair of scissors. I used the double sided tape idea on other cars, which actually worked for a long time but the plate eventually started to come off. And removal of the double sided tape turned out to be a real PIA after it had been on the bumper cover for an extended period of time.

[LimeRockM235]

Originally Posted by ThanMan

Here's an option to consider. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171710624568...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Holy Heat soak batman!!!!! that one blocks the whole intercooler.

[ParkerJarvis]

update: I ignored my level and tried a several more positions today and found one where the US Millworks will NOT trigger the sensors! Yay!

[vexingv]

Originally Posted by ParkerJarvis

update: I ignored my level and tried a several more positions today and found one where the US Millworks will NOT trigger the sensors! Yay!

i wish i had seen your post earlier. i also had a similar problem on my '16 M235. i had one position (upside down and offset) that worked intermittently, but then it always started tripping the sensor. i emailed US Millworks and they responded with a photo showing it offset to the very last position. i had to manipulate the angle a bit (i have the quick release version) before finally clearing the sensors in that position.

[ParkerJarvis]

Originally Posted by vexingv

i wish i had seen your post earlier.

Congrats! I am SO happy I kept at it, and I hope you are enjoying your "beep-free" situation like I am!