License plate bracket

N3M35IS · 03-02-2020, 01:15 PM

Just wanted to give you guys my review on this product.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...tamped-reviews

I attempted to install this bracket for the front plate this past weekend and at the end i decided not to use it. The bracket was sitting extremely close to the bumper which bothering for me a bit. Also to prevent the pdc sensor from going off, they provide you with these circular foam pieces. The instructions says it might take 1-2 pieces to block the sensor from going off. It came with 4 pieces and i used all 4 as i kept adding one at a time to see if the sensor would stop going off and it was a bust. They also said this bracket is built like a quick release for when you want to wash the car and want to remove the plate easily and quickly. The nut you have to break loose to slide the bracket off wasn't easily accessible at all. So at the end of the day i decided to just install the provided bmw front bracket and installed my plate. I actually don't think it looks that bad but that's probably because i have a custom black plate and black frame around it.

BMWZ4 · 03-02-2020, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by N3M35IS

Just wanted to give you guys my review on this product.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...tamped-reviews

I attempted to install this bracket for the front plate this past weekend and at the end i decided to not use it. The bracket was sitting extremely close to the bumper which bothering for me a bit. Also to prevent the pdc sensor from going off, they provide you with these circular foam pieces. The instructions says it might take 1-2 pieces to block the sensor from going off. It came with 4 pieces and i used all 4 as i kept adding one at a time to see if the sensor would stop going off and it was a bust. They also said this bracket is built like a quick release for when you want to wash the car and want to remove the plate easily and quickly. The nut you have to break loose to slide the bracket off wasn't easily accessible at all. So at the end of the day i decided to just install the provided bmw front bracket and installed my plate. I actually don't think it looks that bad but that's probably because i have a custom black plate and black frame around it.

I bought the exact same unit because I couldn't get the good old US Millworks plate to work. This one would also not work with the PDC, so I turned off that setting in iDrive - never used it in previous BMW's so not needed in this one. Thanks for the review though

sf2360 · 03-02-2020, 01:43 PM

I just sent mine back as well. Sensor going crazy no matter what I did.

all8up · 03-03-2020, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the reviews. Prevented me from buying one. I had one that clamped on to the mesh below the grills on the M3 that worked well. I'm hoping for a similar solution for this car (unless there are sensors in there that I'm unaware of).

all8up · 03-06-2020, 02:18 PM

Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/

BMWZ4 · 03-06-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by all8up

Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/

Weird. Just entered the vehicle year, series etc and it says doesn't fit.

sayemthree · 03-07-2020, 11:41 PM

So you all are required to have a front plate out there in that big state of Texas?

pluckydks · 03-08-2020, 10:19 AM

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So you all are required to have a front plate out there in that big state of Texas?

I just got to San Antonio a few weeks ago. Apparently, yes, Texas requires a front plate, but I have seen probably 25% of cars without them.

N3M35IS · 03-09-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

So you all are required to have a front plate out there in that big state of Texas?

It is required by law to have one on the front now. i normally just risked not running it but after getting 2 tickets for not having a front plate on my other cars, i just decided to put it on and not deal with it anymore lol.

sayemthree · 03-10-2020, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pluckydks

I just got to San Antonio a few weeks ago. Apparently, yes, Texas requires a front plate, but I have seen probably 25% of cars without them.

I gues tx is not as free as i thought

teleman609 · 03-10-2020, 08:10 PM

Here is where I mounted my plate. used the factory plate holder and wire tied it to the mesh grill. I didn't know where else to put it. Wished NY didn't require it (yeah right).

crst4s · 03-11-2020, 03:28 AM

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...php?p=25603658

N3M35IS · 03-11-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by teleman609

Here is where I mounted my plate. used the factory plate holder and wire tied it to the mesh grill. I didn't know where else to put it. Wished NY didn't require it (yeah right).

Ive seen couple of people do this and always wondered... wouldnt this effect the cars performance by blocking airflow to the coolers?

teleman609 · 03-12-2020, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by teleman609

Here is where I mounted my plate. used the factory plate holder and wire tied it to the mesh grill. I didn't know where else to put it. Wished NY didn't require it (yeah right).

Ive seen couple of people do this and always wondered... wouldnt this effect the cars performance by blocking airflow to the coolers?

It will definitely disrupt air flow but I really did not want to drill the bumper.
hopefully someone out there will come up with a better solution.

sf2360 · 03-13-2020, 08:57 AM

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It will definitely disrupt air flow but I really did not want to drill the bumper.
hopefully someone out there will come up with a better solution.

If you have the Driving Assitance Plus, you will also block the Radar in the front.

teleman609 · 03-15-2020, 11:09 AM

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It will definitely disrupt air flow but I really did not want to drill the bumper.
hopefully someone out there will come up with a better solution.

If you have the Driving Assitance Plus, you will also block the Radar in the front.

I don't have the feature that's why I but it there for now.

all8up · 03-21-2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by all8up

Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/

Weird. Just entered the vehicle year, series etc and it says doesn't fit.

Not the best pic but wanted to show it doesn't hit the bumper or any other parts like some of the tow hook options

teleman609 · 03-26-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by all8up

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

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Originally Posted by all8up

Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/

Weird. Just entered the vehicle year, series etc and it says doesn't fit.

Not the best pic but wanted to show it doesn't hit the bumper or any other parts like some of the tow hook options

Is that a special bracket or custom.

all8up · 03-27-2020, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by teleman609

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Originally Posted by all8up

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

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Originally Posted by all8up

Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/

Weird. Just entered the vehicle year, series etc and it says doesn't fit.

Not the best pic but wanted to show it doesn't hit the bumper or any other parts like some of the tow hook options

Is that a special bracket or custom.

It's the one from my old F80

Transfer · 03-27-2020, 11:06 AM

https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com...ontrol-sns236/

Not exactly secure, but looks like a decent option.

aw305 · 04-24-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sf2360

If you have the Driving Assitance Plus, you will also block the Radar in the front.

is that sensor the radar only for cruise control? if so i can live with blocking it

crst4s · 04-25-2020, 06:57 AM

Driver assistance plus package: In addition to Extended Collision Mitigation and Active Driving Assistant contents, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go maintains your selected speed. This radar-based system keeps your preselected distance from the vehicle ahead with autonomous braking, if needed.

I found a way to fit the stock plate bracket without drilling the bumper.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...light=no+drill

03-02-2020, 01:15 PM	#1
N3M35IS Team Nemesis 48 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M COMP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	License plate bracket Just wanted to give you guys my review on this product. https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...tamped-reviews I attempted to install this bracket for the front plate this past weekend and at the end i decided not to use it. The bracket was sitting extremely close to the bumper which bothering for me a bit. Also to prevent the pdc sensor from going off, they provide you with these circular foam pieces. The instructions says it might take 1-2 pieces to block the sensor from going off. It came with 4 pieces and i used all 4 as i kept adding one at a time to see if the sensor would stop going off and it was a bust. They also said this bracket is built like a quick release for when you want to wash the car and want to remove the plate easily and quickly. The nut you have to break loose to slide the bracket off wasn't easily accessible at all. So at the end of the day i decided to just install the provided bmw front bracket and installed my plate. I actually don't think it looks that bad but that's probably because i have a custom black plate and black frame around it. Last edited by N3M35IS; 03-02-2020 at 03:53 PM..
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sf2360 Second Lieutenant 321 Rep 242 Posts Drives: G06-2021,718 GTS 4.0, Raptor Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Suffolk, NY iTrader: (0)	I just sent mine back as well. Sensor going crazy no matter what I did. Attached Images
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all8up Ironchef 92 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 22 M4 C Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ashburn VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M4 C [0.00]	Thanks for the reviews. Prevented me from buying one. I had one that clamped on to the mesh below the grills on the M3 that worked well. I'm hoping for a similar solution for this car (unless there are sensors in there that I'm unaware of). __________________ 20 X3MC AW 15 F80 BSM M3, BM3 09 C63 AMG, Eurocharged Flash, Klassen Monoblocks - sold 07 E90 335, UR Exh, Helix IC, Bav Sport Coils, iForged Swift- sold E46 M3 - gone and always missed
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all8up Ironchef 92 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 22 M4 C Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ashburn VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M4 C [0.00]	Decided to try the bracket from my F80 and it fits! Basically this is mounted to the mesh and does not interfere with parking sensors. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-carbonio...-bmw-m-na~crb/ __________________ 20 X3MC AW 15 F80 BSM M3, BM3 09 C63 AMG, Eurocharged Flash, Klassen Monoblocks - sold 07 E90 335, UR Exh, Helix IC, Bav Sport Coils, iForged Swift- sold E46 M3 - gone and always missed
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sayemthree Major General 602 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	So you all are required to have a front plate out there in that big state of Texas? __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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teleman609 New Member 17 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X4M Comp Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X4M [0.00]	Here is where I mounted my plate. used the factory plate holder and wire tied it to the mesh grill. I didn't know where else to put it. Wished NY didn't require it (yeah right). Attached Images __________________ Frank M 2018 Bmw x4 M40i Alpine White (former) 2020 Bmw X4M Competition Phytonic Blue Metallic (current)
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Transfer Major General 5260 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com...ontrol-sns236/ Not exactly secure, but looks like a decent option.
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crst4s Private First Class 230 Rep 191 Posts Drives: BMW iX M60 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Driver assistance plus package: In addition to Extended Collision Mitigation and Active Driving Assistant contents, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go maintains your selected speed. This radar-based system keeps your preselected distance from the vehicle ahead with autonomous braking, if needed. I found a way to fit the stock plate bracket without drilling the bumper. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...light=no+drill
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