[Gfit]

Picked up my 2022 M3 xdrive last night. Currently getting tinted and will post up picks soon. Wanted to share what I did for front plate. I will only be using this when parked on street in the boroughs of NYC otherwise it won't be mounted. I prefer this solution best as obviously we don't want to drill and mount on bumper and I personally think the tow hook mounts look even worse since they are way off center and just look weird. Using existing screws under bumper

[frankiebones]

I had a similar set up on my 2016 F80, but never remembered to actually mount the plates lol. I got about a ticket/year in the boroughs, I can live with that. I'm in RVC, where are you located?

[Gfit]

Originally Posted by frankiebones

I had a similar set up on my 2016 F80, but never remembered to actually mount the plates lol. I got about a ticket/year in the boroughs, I can live with that. I'm in RVC, where are you located?

Westchester. I got a ticket a while back with different car and never forgot again. Those tickets can pile up fast because they get you every time on the street especially at the meters. I only go down to queens once a week. Up here they don't bother me.

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by Gfit

Westchester. I got a ticket a while back with different car and never forgot again. Those tickets can pile up fast because they get you every time on the street especially at the meters. I only go down to queens once a week. Up here they don't bother me.

Yeah if you're parked on the street weekly you'll get hit a dozen times a year at minimum. I park in Brooklyn every day but in a gated lot.

[psylovibe]

Ny here. I am planning to drive around with no plate as well but will opt in for the https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-m3...2~md_m3~pv_all

[chicagoguy0822]

Can Sto N Sho only work when you mounted it low on the grill? Will it work mid-grill?

For Carbanio, does anyone know if the plate release is spring loaded or do I need a screwdriver to attach/remove the plate? Also, does anyone have a picture of what the Carbanio mount looks like when the license plate is not attached? Thanks!

[Gfit]

Originally Posted by chicagoguy0822

Can Sto N Sho only work when you mounted it low on the grill? Will it work mid-grill?

For Carbanio, does anyone know if the plate release is spring loaded or do I need a screwdriver to attach/remove the plate? Also, does anyone have a picture of what the Carbanio mount looks like when the license plate is not attached? Thanks!

Stow and sho mounts on a plate under the bumper so no mid grill mount option but 99% of time my plate is in trunk.

[psylovibe]

Originally Posted by chicagoguy0822

Can Sto N Sho only work when you mounted it low on the grill? Will it work mid-grill?

For Carbanio, does anyone know if the plate release is spring loaded or do I need a screwdriver to attach/remove the plate? Also, does anyone have a picture of what the Carbanio mount looks like when the license plate is not attached? Thanks!

You can watch the video on their main page. I would assume the mechanism is almost identical across all cars.

[Geektechlive]

Originally Posted by Gfit

Stow and sho mounts on a plate under the bumper so no mid grill mount option but 99% of time my plate is in trunk.

Which one did you buy ? I'm looking at sto n show website and they don't have an M3/M4 2021+ model.
I'm sure most could be made to fit. Just curious which one you used.

[Gfit]

Originally Posted by Geektechlive

Which one did you buy ? I'm looking at sto n show website and they don't have an M3/M4 2021+ model.
I'm sure most could be made to fit. Just curious which one you used.

Your right. I just checked and see they still have not added it to the website. Give them a call today and they will explain how to order it. They do have a fitment for it but for some reason haven't listed it. Just make sure you call Sto n sho directly and not one of their resellers because the resellers won't have it. Also, once they explain how to order, sign up for their newsletter for 10% off. Saves another $10.

[merlin3008]

I’m in The Chicago area so I will certainly need a detachable plate option for the airport or parking in the city. Can you explain how the Sto N Sho mounts under the bumper on the G80? Do I need to drill into anything to mount that bracket? Thanks!

[Gfit]

Originally Posted by merlin3008

I’m in The Chicago area so I will certainly need a detachable plate option for the airport or parking in the city. Can you explain how the Sto N Sho mounts under the bumper on the G80? Do I need to drill into anything to mount that bracket? Thanks!

Nope. Nothing to drill. Simply remove 2 existing underside bumper screws and mount the plate by reinstalling those screws. The base plate sits back about 2 inches so you can't see it unless you bend down to look under the bumper.

[merlin3008]

Originally Posted by Gfit

Nope. Nothing to drill. Simply remove 2 existing underside bumper screws and mount the plate by reinstalling those screws. The base plate sits back about 2 inches so you can't see it unless you bend down to look under the bumper.

Exactly what I'm looking for. I'll certainly go this route whenever my Xdrive shows up.

[MannyS]

Is there any up/down adjustment on the plate holder? Thinking about potential scrape on the bottom of the plate when coming close to a concrete parking stop while pulling into a parking spot.

[Gfit]

Originally Posted by MannyS

Is there any up/down adjustment on the plate holder? Thinking about potential scrape on the bottom of the plate when coming close to a concrete parking stop while pulling into a parking spot.

None at all. It only adds about 1/2". People put in front lips that are much lower than this.

[Gfit]

Finally got a video. As you can see it's under 10 seconds to mount and take off.