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      08-06-2019, 10:34 PM   #45
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I got the cravenspeed one installed today and it works great so far
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I got the cravenspeed one installed today and it works great so far
You beat me to the punch. Mind posting a pic of it installed, and commenting on if you have any issues with the parking sensors?
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      08-07-2019, 09:22 PM   #47
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I got the cravenspeed one installed today and it works great so far
You beat me to the punch. Mind posting a pic of it installed, and commenting on if you have any issues with the parking sensors?
No issues with the sensors in the one time I drove/parked it since install
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No issues with the sensors in the one time I drove/parked it since install
You, sir, are a hero. Thanks for replying back. Looks clean and thrilled to hear it works with the sensors. I'll be buying mine within the next 1-2 weeks and will also report back with pics.
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Hi.
Just recent got my m340xi and looking for the tow hook license plate mount.

Has anyone successfully installed one without tripping the PDC sensor?

Thanks
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      08-10-2019, 10:45 AM   #50
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Figured it out , ended up having to go with a Sly Bracket , Folded the license plate as well to reduce the width on it.

https://www.slybrackets.com/

Tow hook mounted brackets will not work if you have PDC.
Hey Prose1,

How difficult was to amount sly bracket? How do you like it so far?
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Hi.
Just recent got my m340xi and looking for the tow hook license plate mount.

Has anyone successfully installed one without tripping the PDC sensor?

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Read:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1599592&page=2
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got my craven speed bracket, works just as expected
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I just bought this item and I confirm it doesn't fit ... someone said that the F30 hooks can fit the G20 but turned out not true

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHERJJ4..._.T.uDbNJ3TH0N

Looking for suggestion thanks!
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I just bought this item and I confirm it doesn't fit ... someone said that the F30 hooks can fit the G20 but turned out not true

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHERJJ4..._.T.uDbNJ3TH0N

Looking for suggestion thanks!
I don't see that the product description supports G20, and the ratings look very average at best.

If you read my post above, you will see a related thread where folks have discussed another product that appears to be successful.
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      08-14-2019, 12:34 PM   #55
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I just bought this item and I confirm it doesn't fit ... someone said that the F30 hooks can fit the G20 but turned out not true

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHERJJ4..._.T.uDbNJ3TH0N

Looking for suggestion thanks!
I don't see that the product description supports G20, and the ratings look very average at best.

If you read my post above, you will see a related thread where folks have discussed another product that appears to be successful.
Thank you... I got the Cravenspeed one ... IT seems it's the only one available in the market now
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Has anyone tried the new one from Platypus?
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...i/#description

Still no word from USMillWorks
So I bought this one and installed it today ... The reality is it triggers the sensor. It has one installation hole so not much you can do it is a very expensive product and I'm really not happy ... Every time the car comes to a stop, the sensors beep too bad :
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So I bought this one and installed it today ... The reality is it triggers the sensor. It has one installation hole so not much you can do it is a very expensive product and I'm really not happy ... Every time the car comes to a stop, the sensors beep too bad :
Really? Others have posted its working fine in the other thread.
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      08-17-2019, 12:41 PM   #58
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So I bought this one and installed it today ... The reality is it triggers the sensor. It has one installation hole so not much you can do it is a very expensive product and I'm really not happy ... Every time the car comes to a stop, the sensors beep too bad :
Really? Others have posted its working fine in the other thread.
Yes, I have seen the other posts ... Here's mine! What could possibly be wrong
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      08-17-2019, 02:01 PM   #59
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Can you post a picture from the top looking down into the mounting - that might be more helpful.
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Here's my cravenspeed which is still having zero sensor issues after a couple weeks on the car
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My cravenspeed arrived yesterday. I was able to install and after about 5 mins or so of adjusting, was able to get it to work without triggering the sensor. I did want the plate to be a bit more front facing, so I then bought a washer and am using the larger hole to move the plate a bit more center and more front facing. This worked pretty well and no sensor issues.

The only bummer is that while I was adjusting it, the plate did lose its hold and rotated - slicing a small gash in my PPF. I’ll get it fixed, but annoying for sure.

The other note is the cravenspeed uses imperial screws to fashion the plate to the holder. I ran to Home Depot to find the bolts in black, but they did have them. Going to get them from a local hardware store or amazon on Monday.
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Finally got mine installed too:



Didn't drive it around a bunch yet, but pulled in and out of a parking spot and turned on the parking sensor/cameras, and no sensor went off. I think it's safe to say this solution works on the G20 without tripping sensors.

EDIT: Photo link died so had to re-upload

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I installed the same one yesterday. I was alittle nervous about the plate/the screw hold touching and scratching the bumper so I taped some adhesive to the back of the plate. After adjusting around, it seems to work pretty well.
However, it will throw off PDC when I am closer objects (close to the car in the front or when parking). I am not sure which part is throwing off the sensors. I noticed there is a sensor by the fog light in lower grill as well.
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Finally got mine installed too:



Didn't drive it around a bunch yet, but pulled in and out of a parking spot and turned on the parking sensor/cameras, and no sensor went off. I think it's safe to say this solution works on the G20 without tripping sensors.
I installed the CravenSpeed mount last Saturday. Initially noticed the front sensor was triggered occasionally, but I played with the mount's positioning and stopped having issues.
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I installed the same one yesterday. I was alittle nervous about the plate/the screw hold touching and scratching the bumper so I taped some adhesive to the back of the plate. After adjusting around, it seems to work pretty well.
However, it will throw off PDC when I am closer objects (close to the car in the front or when parking). I am not sure which part is throwing off the sensors. I noticed there is a sensor by the fog light in lower grill as well.
I'm not sure why yours touches your bumper. Mine doesn't, and others that have posted pics don't have it touching their bumper either. This may contribute to your difficulties.

As an FYI, when my vehicle approaches a close item (gate at my parking lot is an example), the sensors are tripped. However, this happened prior to this bracket and is a function (or flaw?) of the car's design itself.

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I installed the CravenSpeed mount last Saturday. Initially noticed the front sensor was triggered occasionally, but I played with the mount's positioning and stopped having issues.
If helpful, my bolt is installed all the way to the right side of the hole in the bracket. I haven't had any sensor issues and will report back if I do.
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      08-21-2019, 10:04 AM   #66
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Just want to update you guys...

I removed the license plate holder and removed the small padding in the back that I have placed. The padding was less than 0.5cm thick.

Reinstalled everything and it's no longer tripping the PDC sensors. I think the system may be too sensitive and picking up padding for some reason. It will go off when I pull into a parking spot and if I am closer to an obj but seems the plate does make the system think that there is something closer.

Overall, seems like it's working well now.
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