Front Plate Bracket - Tow Hook

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 12:52 PM

Finally, here's pics of the EOS tow hook license plate holder. Thoughts on it will follow.

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 12:59 PM

This plate holder was designed for the G42, I think, but works fine on the G87. It comes with (2) 7mm spacers, I used one.

It seems reasonably secure, except I worry it's going to rotate. There's no keying in the assembly to prevent the plate from rotating over time, and I'm going to keep an eye on it. It has a lock washer, but those don't always work.

It's reasonably adjustable on the yaw axis. The plate holder itself has plenty of mount points so you can position it. Because I'm worried about rotation, I mounted the plate dead center over the tow hook spot. I think it looks fine there, but you could push it leftward if you wanted.

I wouldn't put it in a car wash. It's not a quick-release system, so if you go to car washes, this is probably not the product for you.

Bottom line: IF it doesn't rotate over time, it will be sufficient. Build quality is decent. I'm going to keep it for now, but if it slips I'll get something else.

If anyone can post a similar review on the RHO or any other product, that would be great!

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 01:03 PM

Oh, P.S. Some parts are plastic. I expect this thing has a lifespan of 3 years tops, which is fine for the price.

PPS: Make sure you have a 17mm socket wrench. You cannot screw this into the toe-hook mount by hand, no way you'll get it tight enough.

cmgbk75 · 07-07-2023, 01:06 PM

I have an unopened RHO sitting in my office if anyone in the NYC area is in need. Will save me the shipping back to Cali and you’ll avoid the shipping cost ordering from them.

Hit me up.

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

I have an unopened RHO sitting in my office if anyone in the NYC area is in need. Will save me the shipping back to Cali and you’ll avoid the shipping cost ordering from them.

Hit me up.

Why aren't you going to use the RHO?

cmgbk75 · 07-07-2023, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

Why aren't you going to use the RHO?

I got a Sto N Sho that I believe GregW / Oregon recommended. I personally don’t love the offset look of the Tow Hook.

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

I got a Sto N Sho that I believe GregW / Oregon recommended. I personally don’t love the offset look of the Tow Hook.

OK, neat. I wasn't quite clear on how that product worked, do you still need to drill the bumper?

M2siast · 07-07-2023, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

OK, neat. I wasn't quite clear on how that product worked, do you still need to drill the bumper?

You do, but the holes are underneath the portion you show the plate.
Some do it at the very bottom (black piano), some under the body colour part so it looks OEM (but the holes are hidden in the big gaping mouth underneath).

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

You do, but the holes are underneath the portion you show the plate.
Some do it at the very bottom (black piano), some under the body colour part so it looks OEM (but the holes are hidden in the big gaping mouth underneath).

TY for the explanation. Yeah, I just am so aggravated by the idea of drilling holes that even that sounds bad to me. It's a personal thing.

M2siast · 07-07-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

TY for the explanation. Yeah, I just am so aggravated by the idea of drilling holes that even that sounds bad to me. It's a personal thing.

100% with you.

I’m waiting for my first ticket to get a tow hook like you have (and I had in my 135i).

rons e92 · 07-07-2023, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

Oh, P.S. Some parts are plastic. I expect this thing has a lifespan of 3 years tops, which is fine for the price.

PPS: Make sure you have a 17mm socket wrench. You cannot screw this into the toe-hook mount by hand, no way you'll get it tight enough.

Thanks for the update. I have this one installed on my G42 and was hoping I could just swap it over to the G87. Glad to know it works.

Squidget · 07-07-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rons e92

Thanks for the update. I have this one installed on my G42 and was hoping I could just swap it over to the G87. Glad to know it works.

TY, and I have a question! How long have you been using it? Any problems with it rotating or loosening over time?

bislag · 07-07-2023, 06:04 PM

As an update for mine. The cheap ebay option is still holding up as well. Same reservations as my initial review, but considering its held, I call it a win.

Squidget glad to see yours is working out too. Looks good and with similar fitment to both mine and the RHO, if I properly remember the pic of that I saw when first posted. Looks like we have three solid options confirmed for the g87 with this mounting location.

Sometime in the next few days I’ll update the OP for folks searching with links and pics for all 3.

rons e92 · 07-07-2023, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squidget

TY, and I have a question! How long have you been using it? Any problems with it rotating or loosening over time?

I've had it on since August of 2022. It's tilted a little bit, but nothing crazy. I've always been able to rotate it more easily than I would have liked, but no issues.

When I swap it to the G87 tomorrow I'm going to try to loctite everything.

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07-07-2023, 12:59 PM	#24
Squidget Lieutenant Colonel 3538 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2023 G87, 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	This plate holder was designed for the G42, I think, but works fine on the G87. It comes with (2) 7mm spacers, I used one. It seems reasonably secure, except I worry it's going to rotate. There's no keying in the assembly to prevent the plate from rotating over time, and I'm going to keep an eye on it. It has a lock washer, but those don't always work. It's reasonably adjustable on the yaw axis. The plate holder itself has plenty of mount points so you can position it. Because I'm worried about rotation, I mounted the plate dead center over the tow hook spot. I think it looks fine there, but you could push it leftward if you wanted. I wouldn't put it in a car wash. It's not a quick-release system, so if you go to car washes, this is probably not the product for you. Bottom line: IF it doesn't rotate over time, it will be sufficient. Build quality is decent. I'm going to keep it for now, but if it slips I'll get something else. If anyone can post a similar review on the RHO or any other product, that would be great!
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Squidget Lieutenant Colonel 3538 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2023 G87, 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Oh, P.S. Some parts are plastic. I expect this thing has a lifespan of 3 years tops, which is fine for the price. PPS: Make sure you have a 17mm socket wrench. You cannot screw this into the toe-hook mount by hand, no way you'll get it tight enough.
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bislag New Member 34 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: May 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	As an update for mine. The cheap ebay option is still holding up as well. Same reservations as my initial review, but considering its held, I call it a win. Squidget glad to see yours is working out too. Looks good and with similar fitment to both mine and the RHO, if I properly remember the pic of that I saw when first posted. Looks like we have three solid options confirmed for the g87 with this mounting location. Sometime in the next few days I’ll update the OP for folks searching with links and pics for all 3.
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