No-Drill Plate Mount for 22 M340i with Adaptive Cruise Control?

jp0319 · 02-03-2022, 02:27 PM

So, I've been doing research preparing for the delivery of my 22 M340i xDrive at some point in the future...

One thing I absolutely have to have is a way to mount my front license plate that does NOT involve drilling holes in my bumper.

I've done some searching on the forum and generally on Google and I've come up with a few options. On my Golf R I had the U.S. Millworks tow hook mount and it worked with no issues. On my upcoming M340 there are parking sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC) sensor so I need to find a mount that will allow all of these sensors to work. Only a couple of the below mounts actually allow you to pick if you have ACC, so I'm not sure if the others will work.

Craven Speed Platypus
U.S. Millworks, Lightened, Quick Detach
Rho-Plate
Sly Brackets/BOZZmounts**
Carbonio**

** Specifically states works with ACC

For any of you awesome humans that have parking and ACC sensors on your 3 series, could you post up what mount you are running and if possible a picture of the mount on the car?

I appreciate all your assistance.

JP

bmtespar · 02-05-2022, 08:59 AM

I have adaptive cruise control and have a vanity front plate. My trick is to use double-sided tape. I've used this on several cars now over the last 10 years and have never had a plate fall off.

ToThePublic · 02-05-2022, 10:42 AM

From NJ here - I don't mount my front plate, it's sitting in my trunk. I have both the front factory plate mount and one that is drill-less that goes in the bottom mesh, but honestly don't like either, or any other options I've seen for that matter. I like the look of no plate more than I care about the off chance I get hassled for it.

Nai1ZuTe · 02-05-2022, 06:17 PM

I use Craven Speed Platypus. I haven't tried other ones so can't say it's the best, but it's easy to install/uninstall and doesn't interfere with sensors at all

jp0319 · 02-05-2022, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ToThePublic

From NJ here - I don't mount my front plate, it's sitting in my trunk. I have both the front factory plate mount and one that is drill-less that goes in the bottom mesh, but honestly don't like either, or any other options I've seen for that matter. I like the look of no plate more than I care about the off chance I get hassled for it.

I’d normally do the same as I think most local LE have better things to do than worry about the presence of someone’s front plate. Unfortunately my issue is that I work on a military base and the police on base have nothing better to do than pull you over for not having a front plate… I was pulled over on base in my old Golf R for no front plate, three cop cars came… So I really have to have a front plate mounted.

ToThePublic · 02-06-2022, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jp0319

I’d normally do the same as I think most local LE have better things to do than worry about the presence of someone’s front plate. Unfortunately my issue is that I work on a military base and the police on base have nothing better to do than pull you over for not having a front plate… I was pulled over on base in my old Golf R for no front plate, three cop cars came… So I really have to have a front plate mounted.

Understood, that makes sense. The screwless bracket I have is the BOZZmount MG with the leveler. Best one I could find, but still wasn't into it.

https://www.slybrackets.com/store/BO...-etc-p80520617

Aethelson · 02-07-2022, 03:14 AM

A bit unusual solution but I am using velcro adhesive (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/produc...?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
It holds very well - I had it 4 years on my Mazda 6 and it sustained 220 kmph, heavy snow and no issues at all. Only once I changed two pads as they seemed to be a bit loose in the corners.
I expect my M340i in a few months and already discussed the same mount with the car dealer.
But I am from the EU so we probably have more convenient license plates.

EngineCo345 · 08-28-2022, 04:12 AM

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Mirage_77 · 08-29-2022, 08:45 PM

I am currently running the one that attaches to the tow hook mount, but I don't like it because the front sensors don't work right. Not debilitating, but the sensors go off every time I reverse and it is annoying. Is there a magnetic solution anyone has found? The meter maids here have a hard on for issuing no front plate tickets.

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jp0319 Private First Class 62 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	No-Drill Plate Mount for 22 M340i with Adaptive Cruise Control? So, I've been doing research preparing for the delivery of my 22 M340i xDrive at some point in the future... One thing I absolutely have to have is a way to mount my front license plate that does NOT involve drilling holes in my bumper. I've done some searching on the forum and generally on Google and I've come up with a few options. On my Golf R I had the U.S. Millworks tow hook mount and it worked with no issues. On my upcoming M340 there are parking sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC) sensor so I need to find a mount that will allow all of these sensors to work. Only a couple of the below mounts actually allow you to pick if you have ACC, so I'm not sure if the others will work. Craven Speed Platypus U.S. Millworks, Lightened, Quick Detach Rho-Plate Sly Brackets/BOZZmounts Carbonio ** Specifically states works with ACC For any of you awesome humans that have parking and ACC sensors on your 3 series, could you post up what mount you are running and if possible a picture of the mount on the car? I appreciate all your assistance. JP Last edited by jp0319; 02-03-2022 at 03:12 PM.. Reason: Forgot to add the plate mounts I knew of...
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bmtespar Major 712 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 19 X3 30i, 18 230iX Vert Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	I have adaptive cruise control and have a vanity front plate. My trick is to use double-sided tape. I've used this on several cars now over the last 10 years and have never had a plate fall off. Attached Images __________________ Current: 20 M340i Sold: 19 x3 30i X drive, 18 230i X drive Convertible 18 x3, 30i X drive 16 428i Convertible, 16 X1 X drive, 14 i3 Rex, 14 328i, 14 x1 28i X drive, 08 328i, 03 M5, 99 323i Convertible, 00 z3 M Roadster, 99 328i, 00 323i
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ToThePublic Enlisted Member 23 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340iX Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW M340iX [0.00]	From NJ here - I don't mount my front plate, it's sitting in my trunk. I have both the front factory plate mount and one that is drill-less that goes in the bottom mesh, but honestly don't like either, or any other options I've seen for that matter. I like the look of no plate more than I care about the off chance I get hassled for it.
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Nai1ZuTe Private First Class 42 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M550i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I use Craven Speed Platypus. I haven't tried other ones so can't say it's the best, but it's easy to install/uninstall and doesn't interfere with sensors at all
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Aethelson New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M340i G21 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Luxembourg iTrader: (0)	A bit unusual solution but I am using velcro adhesive (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/produc...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It holds very well - I had it 4 years on my Mazda 6 and it sustained 220 kmph, heavy snow and no issues at all. Only once I changed two pads as they seemed to be a bit loose in the corners. I expect my M340i in a few months and already discussed the same mount with the car dealer. But I am from the EU so we probably have more convenient license plates.
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Mirage_77 Enlisted Member 55 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2023 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I am currently running the one that attaches to the tow hook mount, but I don't like it because the front sensors don't work right. Not debilitating, but the sensors go off every time I reverse and it is annoying. Is there a magnetic solution anyone has found? The meter maids here have a hard on for issuing no front plate tickets.
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