[Theycallmetrey]

Any ideas on how to mount my front license plate? I bought the car in Florida and there's no holes in the front bumper because the state doesn't require a front plate. Right now my plate is zip tied to the front grill because I kinda don't want to drill holes lol

[K8_M235i]

Us mill works tow hook mount!
Flush to the bumper, super sturdy

[Theycallmetrey]

Originally Posted by K8_M235i

Us mill works tow hook mount!
Flush to the bumper, super sturdy

Does it work well with European plates?

[MapleZHP]

New member, first post. I'm picking up my EB II on Oyster M235i this afternoon! Had to solve this problem since the cops in my area are a complete pain. Here is what I've ordered. It's been very well reviewed elsewhere and I chose to go this route since I hate the offset plate look and do not want to drill my bumper anywhere.

https://carbonio.com/collections/bmw...nt-msport-cell

Good luck. Will post some pics when I have my new ride.

[hwntime]

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

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by Theycallmetrey

Any ideas on how to mount my front license plate? I bought the car in Florida and there's no holes in the front bumper because the state doesn't require a front plate. Right now my plate is zip tied to the front grill because I kinda don't want to drill holes lol

Use body mounting tape on the plate directly on the painted part of the bumper, ensuring there is tape in the middle to stop the back of the plate touching the bumper where it is curved. Remove it in the future using dental floss to cut the mounting tape, allowing both the bumper and plate to be returned to pristine condition.

[K8_M235i]

Originally Posted by Theycallmetrey

Does it work well with European plates?

Wouldn't work well with a euro plate.

I would go with carbonio or adhesive, as suggested above

[aaaaah]

Another vote for US Mill Works. Only flags the parking sensors if there is too much ice build up on the plate. Hasn't shifted at all since I installed it.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by K8_M235i

Us mill works tow hook mount!
Flush to the bumper, super sturdy

you didn't blur your plate number! I'm going to steal your horsepower!

[K8_M235i]

Originally Posted by zentanker

you didn't blur your plate number! I'm going to steal your horsepower!

It's okay. M235 isn't the fast car haha!

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by K8_M235i

It's okay. M235 isn't the fast car haha!

[Maynard]

If you are going to keep the plate on all the time, then bite the bullet and use the factory mount in the center - it looks good and n/t else is as secure. I hate the idea of drilling, but the majority of cars have had this done and it isn't really damaging things for resale unless you know you'll be selling to a 1-plate state. I personally don't run a front plate much unless I'm going to be street parking or travelling through a lot of jurisdictions, so the tow hook mount works well (Millworks). If Millworks make a euro-sized backing plate that would work fine - it is a very sturdy aluminum plate, but it might block parking sensors.

That Carbonio mount is interesting, but I wonder if it will torque on the grill too much at high speed. There are other mounts that tape-mount to the underside of the vent hole if this one won't go on a 235 (and I think a lot cheaper).