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Front License Plate - MSport Bumper
Does anyone know how a front license plate mounts on the MSport bumper? The BMW website doesn't show anything mounted and the videos that I have seen mount it in the black section below the kidney grills. Didn't know what would be my options in a state that requires two plates.
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I believe it sits on a plastic bracket that is drilled into the front bumper like most other BMWs. I've specifically asked the dealer not to mount mine, as I plan to either run with no front plate, or mount it using a front tow hook mount like I did on my previous e90. I've used plate mounts from here, a little more pricey, but they are solidly built and well engineered:
http://www.usmillworks.com I reached out to them, and unfortunately at this time, they aren't developing a kit specific to the X1, but if I take measurements they see if one of their existing kits will fit. It's more of a question on if they have a post that extends far enough to clear the bumper, and if the plate won't block any of the parking sensors.
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Thanks in advance. My plates will come in soon, I can't wait to see the picture of yours. I hope they don't have to drill holes into the front bumper though.
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I don't believe they're going to make any kits for new cars at this time, so unless you measure the factory tow hook and send it to them to see if something else fits you may be out of luck. I think I may go a different route and mount something to the lower mesh grille below the bumper. Looking at all the sensors in the bumper section, I'm not sure a tow hook mount would interfere with any of them.
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I just went out to the car to take some measurements and it'll be interesting to see whether a tow hook mount or a lower grill mounted solution would be better. The lower grill on the M Sport looks like it has an active shutter so clearance could be an issue with one of the brackets I'm looking at. On the other hand, mounting it to the tow bracket could possible mess with the parking sensors if not mounted properly, and I'm not sure if there are more ultrasonic sensors located in the front bumper as well.
I've reached out to two different companies tonight and hopefully can get a prototype from them to test out.
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Thanks in advance. My plates will come in soon, I can't wait to see the picture of yours. I hope they don't have to drill holes into the front bumper though.
The OEM front license plate mount does require drilling into the bumper, which is why I specifically asked they don't mount mine and am reaching out to aftermarket companies for an alternative solution. My temporary registration expires on 3/15 so I hope to have something by then, but if not I'll just run without a front plate for a little while. Here is a photo of the OEM bracket included with the car along with the part numbers for the bracket and hardware kit.
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Unless they've improved their service dramatically over the last 3 or so years, be wary of usmillworks...there are plenty of other tow hook plate mounts available
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It’s funny you say that, I had a great experience with them in 2013 when buying a replacement for the crap one I had on my e90, and I loved how solidly built it was. When I went to inquire a couple months ago for the X1, they weren’t rude but I got the distinct impression they just didn’t care for my business.
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I did exactly what they suggested, I have emails back and forth with 2 different brands right now, one for a lower grille mount and one for a tow hook mount.
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Check out Rho plate for a tow hook mount. Helped me get a custom length kit for my X line (first customer, so no off the shelf kit). They’ll have you measure a few things as they don’t have a M Sport kit yet but the result is great and led to a hole free bumper. Great customer service too
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I’ve test fit it and it fits great. I’ve still got my plate 3M’d to the bumper and am waiting for a warmer day to remove it (don’t have a heated garage and it’s barely gotten out of the 40s here…last 3M plate I took off in the cold messed up the PPF). I don’t think it’ll mess with the sensors too much given the PDC one on the right side of the bumper is pretty far back.
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pictures of the tow hook and the nearest sensor
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Has anyone tried this BOZZmounts
It seems this will work for the X1, since it is compatible with just about any vehicles with Horizontal Slats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2xuJQWv-28 https://www.slybrackets.com/store/ |
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Yes, according to their website, there are 3 measurements to be submitted to them. Since you are already talking to them, we will wait and please keep us posted. |
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we have sold the horizontal slat grille bracket with the leveler for this vehicle. We also have the measurements for the grille to active grille shutters measurements. bracket and leveler links below. BRACKET: https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SL...LLE-p513297312 LEVELER: https://www.slybrackets.com/store/LI...LES-p193906413 if you want to verify and provide the measurements for these it would be a plus. The last customer provided these measurements: A: 8 1/8" B: 3 1/4" C: 1 1/8"
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I personally would rather have the tow hook mount if possible for two reasons:
1) The tow hook mount should be a sturdier bracket that has no risk of possibly damaging the grilles (though the risk is probably really low) 2) Nothing blocking any cooling when needed (though again, the risk of this actually affecting cooling noticeably is probably negligible).
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