07-05-2021, 12:17 PM | #1 |
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Front license plate delete?
I live in a state that does not require a front license plate, but a lot of g20s i'm looking at already have the frame mounted. Is there a good way to remove the frame and cover the holes that doesn't look terrible?
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For new ones u can pick an incoming VIN and request dealer not to install front license plate. |
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07-05-2021, 12:35 PM | #3 |
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Yes, used market. I was wondering if maybe they had color matched grommets. Seems like i remember having these on an e36 m3 or Civic hatchback I had when I was younger, but they would likely look pretty bad on the g20 m sport bumper.
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Put a European tag on the front.....
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I would get the front bumper refinished. Most likely if buying used, it probably will have scrapes and rock chips anyway.
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I live in Oklahoma where we do not need front plates. My M440 has just finished assembly and I'm getting it delivered to the Performance Centre. Would I need to tell anyone not to drill the holes in the front or is it too late for that?
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The ones i'm looking at have less than 3k miles, and i haven't noticed any chips. Ideally, i'll find one without the front plate bracket. I'm already paying COVID markup, and adding another 1k for paintwork + the hassle would be tough to swallow just out of principle.
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Like bavarianride said. The dealer installs the late holder after signing for the car (atleast that was the case at two dealers here I bought cars from). So you can ask them to not install the plate. Some dealers will agree without any issues. Others will make you sign a waiver saying you asked them to not install the plate (in states where front plates are required by law). Not sure how PCD works but it should be similar.
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