[Christyvax]

Hi All,

Just picked up my Manual G80 in Brooklyn grey and I am struggling with the decision to put on the front plates which really ruins the look, looking for some advice from my PNW buddies , put the plates on or chance it pay the fine if pulled over ?,

Thanks
Chris

[yeetyeet]

Originally Posted by Christyvax

Hi All,

Just picked up my Manual G80 in Brooklyn grey and I am struggling with the decision to put on the front plates which really ruins the look, looking for some advice from my PNW buddies , put the plates on or chance it pay the fine if pulled over ?,

Thanks
Chris

I never run front plates. I am pretty sure its a secondary offense but if I am wrong correct me. As long as you don’t get pulled over for something else you’re fine, and even then its really to the discretion of the officer. I’ve been pulled over for speeding and the officer didn’t ding me for tint or missing front plate. I know we aren’t in the same area but I know many laws are similar across the US. Figured I would say something just in case no one else does.

[Lupeskew]

For me, I bought the Stonsho removable plate. I have not installed it yet though and just going to risk it until I get pulled over or a ticket. Rather not install it as I like the look without it but at least I have it in case.

[Cooperdh]

Yeah I got the Sto-n-Sho as well. You will be fine to not have it on while driving. If you park anywhere on the street in Portland, there is a good chance they will ticket you. Sto-N-Sho is nice because you can just put the plate on when you park.

[bri1042]

I've been running the Rho Plate tow hook mount most of my M3's life. I've lived and worked in the area for 20 years and the Hillsboro and Beaverton police have, off an on, been less than reasonable about plates and other minor infractions. I've had a ton of friends and coworkers have issues with it over the years.

They have, I think, backed off recently, but I'd never trust it that it'll last.

[Christyvax]

Thanks for the feedback gents i like the sto and show approach had not though of that.

[Llarry]

I struggled with the same question. I prefer to run a front plate on my cars but with the G8Xs, it just looks bad. I should also mention that I live out in the sticks east of Salem so mostly avoid downtown Portland.

My first choice was to install Sto-n-Show but keep the plate on all the time. That did not offend my sense of aesthetics, but was awfully low and, careful as I was, it scraped and banged up the plate as well as the mount. I actually went out and got replacement plates -- thankfully not too expensive in Oregon. Then I ordered the Carbonio mount but (1) installation I found was difficult and (2) the plate ended up too far forward, I thought. I gave up after spending $300 on substandard solutions and now run naked up front. I am also a very conservative driver so have not had any conversations with Johnny Law. YMMV.

If you're up for a drive to the Silver Falls area, free $200 Carbonio mount to a good home...

[bri1042]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I struggled with the same question. I prefer to run a front plate on my cars but with the G8Xs, it just looks bad. I should also mention that I live out in the sticks east of Salem so mostly avoid downtown Portland.

My first choice was to install Sto-n-Show but keep the plate on all the time. That did not offend my sense of aesthetics, but was awfully low and, careful as I was, it scraped and banged up the plate as well as the mount. I actually went out and got replacement plates -- thankfully not too expensive in Oregon. Then I ordered the Carbonio mount but (1) installation I found was difficult and (2) the plate ended up too far forward, I thought. I gave up after spending $300 on substandard solutions and now run naked up front. I am also a very conservative driver so have not had any conversations with Johnny Law. YMMV.

If you're up for a drive to the Silver Falls area, free $200 Carbonio mount to a good home...

I also have one that could go to a good home in Cornelius.

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by bri1042

I also have one that could go to a good home in Cornelius.

We'll have to rename this thread the "free Carbonio in Oregon thread"

[MaC-N54-E82]

I’m down south in Eugene, but haven’t run a front plate for over a year with no issue. I have a tow hook mount but much prefer the no plate look on my BGM.