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      07-09-2019, 01:11 AM   #23
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I used to rock a tow hook mounted bracket from USMillWorks for my F30, but it doesn't fit my new M340i and they don't sell the new one yet...
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      07-09-2019, 08:22 PM   #24
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How does it look and fit? Any interference with the sensors?

Your link is dead btw. Can you please repost?
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      07-10-2019, 12:07 AM   #25
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How does it look and fit? Any interference with the sensors?

Your link is dead btw. Can you please repost?
I haven't put it on yet but Britney from BMWPARTSPRO tells me that it fits and won't trigger the PDC.

Try this link, https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798
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      07-10-2019, 05:09 AM   #26
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I haven't put it on yet but Britney from BMWPARTSPRO tells me that it fits and won't trigger the PDC.

Try this link, https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798
Thanks. I currently have no official plates (waiting for DMV to mail them, which usually takes 6-8 weeks), but need to buy some front plate solution soon.

Since you’ve received yours, will you please reply back when you’re able to independently install and test to confirm it doesn’t interfere with the sensors?
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      07-10-2019, 09:49 AM   #27
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Thanks. I currently have no official plates (waiting for DMV to mail them, which usually takes 6-8 weeks), but need to buy some front plate solution soon.

Since you’ve received yours, will you please reply back when you’re able to independently install and test to confirm it doesn’t interfere with the sensors?
I'm only about 3 weeks into owning my car, so I got another 3-5 weeks to go until I receive my plates.

Will install it then and let you know. I could install the mount now, but it's much smaller than the plates, so you wouldn't get an accurate answer on whether the plates will trigger PDC or not.
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      07-10-2019, 10:45 AM   #28
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I'm only about 3 weeks into owning my car, so I got another 3-5 weeks to go until I receive my plates.

Will install it then and let you know. I could install the mount now, but it's much smaller than the plates, so you wouldn't get an accurate answer on whether the plates will trigger PDC or not.
Please keep me posted. I'd greatly appreciate it!
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      07-10-2019, 08:40 PM   #29
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I'm seeing this too:

https://skenebrackets.com
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      07-10-2019, 08:44 PM   #30
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not a tow hook bracket but this would work and what I am considering as I see no other viable options. If anyone else has any idea on how to solve this dilemma the info would be highly appreciated.

https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com...ct-description
The more I look at this, the more I like it. US Millworks will hopefully come out with their solution soon, but if not, I may pull the trigger on this before September.
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      07-18-2019, 01:07 PM   #31
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Emailed them and hope to hear back.
No response after more than a week. Crossing my fingers something comes out between now and when my tags arrive in a few weeks.
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What about this?





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      07-25-2019, 11:19 PM   #33
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This is why I joined this forum. I did my own research and found the solution. Here you go!
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...020-bmw-m340i/
You're welcome friends!
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      07-26-2019, 09:14 AM   #34
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This is why I joined this forum. I did my own research and found the solution. Here you go!
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...020-bmw-m340i/
You're welcome friends!
$90!? Too much.
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      07-26-2019, 01:46 PM   #35
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This is why I joined this forum. I did my own research and found the solution. Here you go!
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...020-bmw-m340i/
You're welcome friends!
Thanks for sharing. I'll put this on my list of potentials next to US Mill Works. Tags don't arrive til August-September so will wait until then to decide on ordering, but it's nice to know a reputable brand finally has something on the market for the G20.
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      07-26-2019, 05:07 PM   #36
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As it turns out my State (Nebraska) let's you pay an extra $100 a year to have only one plate.
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      07-29-2019, 01:43 AM   #37
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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
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      07-29-2019, 06:44 AM   #38
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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
I plan to buy this in late August/early September when my plates arrive, unless US Millworks replies to my email or releases one first.

Based on an independent search of this brand on other vehicles, folks seem to have good things to say.
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      08-02-2019, 05:33 PM   #39
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Has anyone tried the cravenspeed mount???
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      08-03-2019, 09:40 AM   #40
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Has anyone tried the cravenspeed mount???
My temporary tags expire 9/7, so that’s what I’m leaning towards purchasing in late August. If I’m the first guinea pig, I’ll be sure to report back.
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      08-05-2019, 05:47 PM   #41
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The more I look at this, the more I like it. US Millworks will hopefully come out with their solution soon, but if not, I may pull the trigger on this before September.
The only downside I see to this is that the chin spoiler is low on the M340 as is. Reducing the height by another inch makes could make for some fun when parking.
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      08-06-2019, 12:44 PM   #42
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There is a near identical thread below:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1599592
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Based on the below online chat I had with the vendor, I'm probably going to give the CravenSpeed solution a try since my plates arrived and I am running out of time on my temporary tags

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...020-bmw-m340i/

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Based on the below online chat I had with the vendor, I'm probably going to give the CravenSpeed solution a try since my plates arrived and I am running out of time on my temporary tags

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-plat...020-bmw-m340i/
Please let us know how they work for you....pics would be great too!
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