Kieodadie
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I don't have holes to screw in the front plate. Do I need to go back to the dealership for them to put the front plate?
Front plate
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Help Support BMW i3 Forum:
Do you have a drill?
Just tape the plate in the preferred position with removable tape like masking tape. Once you are happy that it is in the right position and level, pull out your drill and drill the holes and use self tapping screws to attach it. Don't overtighten. Remove the tape and you're done.
Just tape the plate in the preferred position with removable tape like masking tape. Once you are happy that it is in the right position and level, pull out your drill and drill the holes and use self tapping screws to attach it. Don't overtighten. Remove the tape and you're done.
DocRush
Active member
Hi,
My own experience has NO drill and screw, as well !!
When I arrived to our local dealer's delivery location the person who is responsible for this procedure asked me if I preferred an adhesive bant (sth like 3M) rather than screwing. :idea: Normally I chose bant method and during the 14 months of our possession yet NO PROBLEM...
best regards from İstanbul
My own experience has NO drill and screw, as well !!
When I arrived to our local dealer's delivery location the person who is responsible for this procedure asked me if I preferred an adhesive bant (sth like 3M) rather than screwing. :idea: Normally I chose bant method and during the 14 months of our possession yet NO PROBLEM...
best regards from İstanbul
Kieodadie
Member
Yes , my concern is interfering with the front sensors or that i am drilling into something.
, my concern is interfering with the front sensors or that i am drilling into something.stumbledotcom
Well-known member
The dealer should mount the front bracket at no charge. At least mine always have.
If you mount the plate in centre, I don't think you can hit anything like front sensors or wiring.
How do I know? I mounted my i3's number plates myself. The car was freighted in from interstate and I had to get it inspected, registered, buy and mount the plates.
It's not difficult:
Park the car on a level surface and use a small spirit level to make sure you have it level. A tape measure to make it central.
How do I know? I mounted my i3's number plates myself. The car was freighted in from interstate and I had to get it inspected, registered, buy and mount the plates.
It's not difficult:
Park the car on a level surface and use a small spirit level to make sure you have it level. A tape measure to make it central.
Kieodadie
Member
Awesome! Thanks, I have a project this weekend
TheNickGuy
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Here's a better idea... Don't put big useless holes in the bumper that you can't undo.
The risk getting pulled over is so low it's actually worth the delayed sacrifice of the bumper. And the fix-it-ticket is what, $15 in California, probably the same elsewhere, just rock that clean bumper au-natural until the pigs sweat you on it!
Or whatever language you speak or relate to, just don't drill your bumper.
The risk getting pulled over is so low it's actually worth the delayed sacrifice of the bumper. And the fix-it-ticket is what, $15 in California, probably the same elsewhere, just rock that clean bumper au-natural until the pigs sweat you on it!
Or whatever language you speak or relate to, just don't drill your bumper.
I'll probably call the devil with this, but I've been driving a car without a front license plate for about 15 years, and I've been stopped a few times for other infractions (like expired registration/inspection sticker, speeding), and nobody's said anything about the missing license plate even though it is the law in my jurisdiction.
I think, in general, they just don't care.
I think, in general, they just don't care.
Kieodadie
Member
I've given it a lot of thought and i decided to not put on the plate for now. I agree with everyone it looks very nice without it.
depechemode
Member
twoside tape is the solution
