Tow Hook License Plate

paulymu · 04-28-2020, 06:55 AM

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

lito · 04-28-2020, 08:37 AM

http://www.usmillworks.com/

dmaxdmax · 04-28-2020, 08:45 AM

I drilled mine as I, too, thought the tow hook ones looked meh.

It took a beer or two, but I did it. Pretty painless. The bmw front cover plate slips into guide holes, so you don't have to worry about measuring.

I think it looks better than the tow hook...clean, finished, balanced.

Joeypdx · 04-28-2020, 09:21 AM

I tried the Platypus License plate mount...as I didn't want to drill into my bumper.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/2018-22/

However part of the mounting rubbed on the clear mask on my front bumper and wore part of it off. Plus it just looked silly, offset and sticking out. I found the BMW front license plate holder in the trunk (didn't know it was there since I bought the car back in September and installed that instead. BMW has indentation on the bumper to guide the install and it was a cinch.

dan of montana · 04-28-2020, 10:14 AM

US Mill Works on my F31 msport.

John in VA · 04-28-2020, 06:15 PM

https://skenebrackets.com/

Busa1 · 04-28-2020, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com/

jcortez75 · 04-28-2020, 08:03 PM

iJDMTOY No Drill Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket

https://amzn.to/2LhpaIl

Rhyzen · 04-29-2020, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

I had this issue a while back. I looked into options and found the company's others listed. I chose Cravenspeed.

I do like the option to quickly remove the plate from the toe hook if desired. It looks a bit silly but I'm not drilling holes in my bumper.

I also saw a hide-away license plate but found it would be scraped and fall off due to the F30 stance being low. I've attacked a video that helped me make my decision. Hope you find what works for you.

Solidjake · 04-29-2020, 06:44 AM

I have the ECS one. Very very tough holder. Other cars backed into mine many times and no issues.

paulymu · 04-29-2020, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeypdx

I tried the Platypus License plate mount...as I didn't want to drill into my bumper.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/2018-22/

However part of the mounting rubbed on the clear mask on my front bumper and wore part of it off. Plus it just looked silly, offset and sticking out. I found the BMW front license plate holder in the trunk (didn't know it was there since I bought the car back in September and installed that instead. BMW has indentation on the bumper to guide the install and it was a cinch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhyzen

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

I had this issue a while back. I looked into options and found the company's others listed. I chose Cravenspeed.

I do like the option to quickly remove the plate from the toe hook if desired. It looks a bit silly but I'm not drilling holes in my bumper.

I also saw a hide-away license plate but found it would be scraped and fall off due to the F30 stance being low. I've attacked a video that helped me make my decision. Hope you find what works for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lito

http://www.usmillworks.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaxdmax

I drilled mine as I, too, thought the tow hook ones looked meh.

It took a beer or two, but I did it. Pretty painless. The bmw front cover plate slips into guide holes, so you don't have to worry about measuring.

I think it looks better than the tow hook...clean, finished, balanced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeypdx

I tried the Platypus License plate mount...as I didn't want to drill into my bumper.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/2018-22/

However part of the mounting rubbed on the clear mask on my front bumper and wore part of it off. Plus it just looked silly, offset and sticking out. I found the BMW front license plate holder in the trunk (didn't know it was there since I bought the car back in September and installed that instead. BMW has indentation on the bumper to guide the install and it was a cinch.

Do you have parking sensors?

paulymu · 04-29-2020, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcortez75

iJDMTOY No Drill Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket

https://amzn.to/3cVSDU7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhyzen

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

I had this issue a while back. I looked into options and found the company's others listed. I chose Cravenspeed.

I do like the option to quickly remove the plate from the toe hook if desired. It looks a bit silly but I'm not drilling holes in my bumper.

I also saw a hide-away license plate but found it would be scraped and fall off due to the F30 stance being low. I've attacked a video that helped me make my decision. Hope you find what works for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lito

http://www.usmillworks.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaxdmax

I drilled mine as I, too, thought the tow hook ones looked meh.

It took a beer or two, but I did it. Pretty painless. The bmw front cover plate slips into guide holes, so you don't have to worry about measuring.

I think it looks better than the tow hook...clean, finished, balanced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeypdx

I tried the Platypus License plate mount...as I didn't want to drill into my bumper.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/2018-22/

However part of the mounting rubbed on the clear mask on my front bumper and wore part of it off. Plus it just looked silly, offset and sticking out. I found the BMW front license plate holder in the trunk (didn't know it was there since I bought the car back in September and installed that instead. BMW has indentation on the bumper to guide the install and it was a cinch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

I have the ECS one. Very very tough holder. Other cars backed into mine many times and no issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcortez75

iJDMTOY No Drill Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket

https://amzn.to/3cVSDU7

This the one i have now

Bruser · 05-06-2020, 04:01 PM

Bump, since this has been the most helpful thread on tow hook mounts I have found after looking for an hour.

DadzBmer_N2o · 05-08-2020, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

Go to Rennline.com and check out their front license plate mounts. I know for the F30's its about $125, but the mounts look solid material..

jmg · 05-09-2020, 03:11 PM

Everyone recommends us Millworks but honestly this is the best one because of how it quick releases and how adjustable it is for parking sensors and aftermarket bumpers.

http://www.pedalhaus.com/quickrelease.html

Korvo · 05-12-2020, 09:04 AM

US Millworks. Excellent quality with the option to quick remove. I was very impressed with the quality and will buy for any future cars needing it.

jeffb006 · 05-16-2020, 05:50 PM

When using the tow hook license plate mount, how do you avoid the PDC going off non stop

clemsonf31 · 05-18-2020, 04:55 AM

To the OP: I have one for sale from ECS Tuning for cheap. Pm me if you’re interested

Max

kuradile · 05-18-2020, 05:20 AM

I won't bother copy-pasting everything here again, just going to link my post in another thread about this same topic: Click here.

John in VA · 05-18-2020, 03:28 PM

Here's a used US Millworks unit for sale - don't know if F22 app works for F3x:
https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...8#post26192478

rlmesq · 05-20-2020, 08:00 PM

I got three 1.5 inch magnets from Amazon and held them in place with duct tape while I was test fitting. After I was sure it worked, I glued them in place with JB Weld Putty.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B000UCVARK

And this is the rubberized magnet that I put on the back of the license plate.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B071X5P3FM

I centered the rubberized magnet on the outside of the bumper shell, then used painter's tape to hold it in place. That made it easy to find the right location for the neodymium magnets on the inside of the bumper shell and keep them there while I attached them.

With three magnets, it centers itself on the front bumper shell. The magnets hold pretty firmly, but a preschool kid could probably remove it.

Icecph · 05-21-2020, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulymu

Need help. Don't want to drill the bumper on my 16 340 x-drive manual but need front license plates. Tried some tow hook license plate from Amazon but they suck. Any suggestions?

Depends on how much you wanna spend lol

Https://www.skenebrackets.com

Https://www.slybrackets.com

04-28-2020, 06:55 AM	#1
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Joeypdx Private 15 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2018 330 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0)	I tried the Platypus License plate mount...as I didn't want to drill into my bumper. https://www.cravenspeed.com/2018-22/ However part of the mounting rubbed on the clear mask on my front bumper and wore part of it off. Plus it just looked silly, offset and sticking out. I found the BMW front license plate holder in the trunk (didn't know it was there since I bought the car back in September and installed that instead. BMW has indentation on the bumper to guide the install and it was a cinch.
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jcortez75 Private 16 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 428i xdrive F36 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	iJDMTOY No Drill Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket https://amzn.to/2LhpaIl Last edited by jcortez75; 05-08-2020 at 09:02 AM..
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Solidjake ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 947 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: '13 328i Msport 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC/SNJ iTrader: (2)	I have the ECS one. Very very tough holder. Other cars backed into mine many times and no issues. __________________ Tensioner/belt DIY \| Side skirt extension DIY Apex SM-10/DWS06+ \| 400m/X-ice Xi3 \| Injen Exhaust \| Stoptech SS Lines \| 335 Front Brakes Hawk HPS 5.0 \| RBF600 \| ER Charge Pipes \| Wagner Evo Comp 2 FMIC
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Korvo Respect My Authoritah 368 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (2)	US Millworks. Excellent quality with the option to quick remove. I was very impressed with the quality and will buy for any future cars needing it. __________________ 2014 335xi M-Sport 6MT: Estoril Blue II, MHD Stage 2+ , Dinan Exhaust, Dinan CAI, ER Catted DP, ER Chargepipe, AA FMIC.
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05-18-2020, 04:55 AM	#18
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John in VA Colonel 996 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Here's a used US Millworks unit for sale - don't know if F22 app works for F3x: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...8#post26192478 __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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rlmesq Lieutenant Colonel 1039 Rep 1,509 Posts Drives: 2018 440i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chico, CA iTrader: (0)	I got three 1.5 inch magnets from Amazon and held them in place with duct tape while I was test fitting. After I was sure it worked, I glued them in place with JB Weld Putty. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B000UCVARK And this is the rubberized magnet that I put on the back of the license plate. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B071X5P3FM I centered the rubberized magnet on the outside of the bumper shell, then used painter's tape to hold it in place. That made it easy to find the right location for the neodymium magnets on the inside of the bumper shell and keep them there while I attached them. With three magnets, it centers itself on the front bumper shell. The magnets hold pretty firmly, but a preschool kid could probably remove it.
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