08-04-2023, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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Hey all, just picked up a 2016 m235i and loving it so far. It’s my first BMW in general. It came with a front plate bracket installed already, but I bought a tow hook plate holder to try and decide where I want the front plate. I came from a WRX with one of these that I traded in for this car. I also have an ///M plate that my sister got me. I want opinions on what looks better, and I’m posting this in multiple places.
My options for the front plate are: 1) in the centered bracket that came with the car 2) tow hook off to the side with ///M plate in bracket. I put them both on to see and thought it looked a little too busy. Not sure how I feel about having M on a car that isn’t really a full M car 3) take bracket off completely, patch the holes in the bumper, and just use the tow hook. I do have front parking sensors though which are triggered by this which gets super annoying to listen to Thoughts?
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01-22-2025, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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It's not uncommon for an off-center plate to cause problems with PDC.
You can get bumper plugs from https://bumperplugs.com/
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01-23-2025, 01:45 PM | #6 |
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I vote centered unless you can fully remove bumper center stall for showing car...which, I don't consider a priority if you have stock facia. If it was some sort of build or something maybe.
Also, I don't have pdc on my 2er, if I did like you, I wouldn't consider this at all. That annoying beep gong makes my brain twitch. Bumper plugs...only if there's a park in rear sign...bwahahaha.... |
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01-25-2025, 09:49 PM | #7 |
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A 2 year old thread reopened LOL
Does OP still have the car and what did they end up doing. I like the Tow-hook style I have that on mine. Makes my car look sic and other drivers think I am cool and funny enough if I see a car with same plate I give them a flash and a hearty wave. Funny they just look or ignore that ? any way plate to the side if your region allows it by law, or follow your local law, my advise is not responsible |
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01-25-2025, 09:51 PM | #8 |
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Oh wait I just re-read...
you HAVE to get rid of the pate (keep it in case) you can fit 4 plugs, mine is black so I found 4 trim plugs from Canadian tyre for about 5 bucks inc tax and they just went in, only slightly noticeable I think theres a company who do body coloured plugs but I think there pretty expensive If you can get some black ones and just paint them |
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