License Plate Frame Thread

MTROIS · 08-03-2008, 06:02 AM

Here in the US, 'frames' are usually used to fix the license plates on the bumpers. Over the years I have seen all kinds of crazy designs, messages, etc... so I am starting this thread to start compiling what you guys have put on your M3s. Let's see...

UltimateBMW · 08-03-2008, 10:56 AM

You don't NEED a frame, only the bracket. The frame is purely cosmetic. As it stands at the moment I am using no frame at all.

GregW / Oregon · 08-03-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

You don't NEED a frame, only the bracket. The frame is purely cosmetic. As it stands at the moment I am using no frame at all.

+1. Not a fan of frames, especially anything embellished.

steve40704 · 08-03-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

You don't NEED a frame, only the bracket. The frame is purely cosmetic. As it stands at the moment I am using no frame at all.

+2. i am even thinking of getting color matched screws or painting them myself for a cleaner look. my wife thinks i have lost my mind. also driving w/out a front plate for now until my first ticket..

Bikerjoy · 08-03-2008, 08:52 PM

On my GTI I had a frame that said "My other car is a Wart Hog". Still debating if I will put it on my M or not.

nusevad · 08-03-2008, 09:01 PM

I picked up black OEM ///M3 frames. I think they look nice.

GregW / Oregon · 08-03-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikerjoy

On my GTI I had a frame that said "My other car is a Wart Hog". Still debating if I will put it on my M or not.

Halo 2 Micro Series M12 LRV Warthog Car

sayemthree · 08-03-2008, 10:23 PM

CHP 11-99

swamp2 · 08-04-2008, 12:27 AM

Repeat thread...

Anyway I chose a thin rimmed, black painted, stainless steel frame directly from the parts counter at BMW. Not out of lack of creativity. I think it is perfect and once my chrome side gill centers are gone (front grills are already black) I will have ditched all the chrome that does not belong in the first place and the license plate frame will match nicely.

MTROIS · 08-04-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Repeat thread...

Anyway I chose a thin rimmed, black painted, stainless steel frame directly from the parts counter at BMW. Not out of lack of creativity. I think it is perfect and once my chrome side gill centers are gone (front grills are already black) I will have ditched all the chrome that does not belong in the first place and the license plate frame will match nicely.

+1 on the slimline black frame. The simpler, the better!

(... and sorry for the repeat thread...I had looked but did not find anything)

swamp2 · 08-04-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

(... and sorry for the repeat thread...I had looked but did not find anything)

Use google to search this forum. Pick a few search terms add in booleans such as AND, OR, etc. then add "site:m3post.com" (without quotes) at the end of your query. Works wonderfully!

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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Repeat thread... Anyway I chose a thin rimmed, black painted, stainless steel frame directly from the parts counter at BMW. Not out of lack of creativity. I think it is perfect and once my chrome side gill centers are gone (front grills are already black) I will have ditched all the chrome that does not belong in the first place and the license plate frame will match nicely.
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