Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
User avatar
srhutch
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 26959
Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:22 pm
Location: East Sussex, UK
Contact:

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by srhutch » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:31 pm

kis wrote:
srhutch wrote:
kis wrote:Is that your one mate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xZ-FgUJXU

I saw that video too, have you got magnets on the inside of the bumper?
Of course, exactly the same ones as on the plate. Been on for about 12 months and 4K without issue.

I think they are about 8mm diameter and 3-4mm thick.
And you run yours symmetrical? i.e. one magnet on the top and one on the bottom? Or have you doubled up on the bottom to adjust for some of the angle?
Six magnets, one each corner and then top and bottom in the centre. Think the ///M from bumper might be more vertical than non ///M.
Image

User avatar
mr wilks
Legend
Legend
Posts: 21894
Joined: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:02 pm
Location: Lancashire

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by mr wilks » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:50 pm

My current roady came with the front plate holder removed & painted smooth .
Plate is fixed with these self adhesive velcro pads
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322351372289? ... EBIDX%3AIT
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo

User avatar
Argenta
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1051
Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:49 pm

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by Argenta » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:26 pm

mine here, not-that-legal sticky tape plate. :)
Very happy with it, just need to stick the original plate for the MOT.


Image

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by kis » Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:42 pm

srhutch wrote:
kis wrote:
srhutch wrote:
Of course, exactly the same ones as on the plate. Been on for about 12 months and 4K without issue.

I think they are about 8mm diameter and 3-4mm thick.
And you run yours symmetrical? i.e. one magnet on the top and one on the bottom? Or have you doubled up on the bottom to adjust for some of the angle?
Six magnets, one each corner and then top and bottom in the centre. Think the ///M from bumper might be more vertical than non ///M.
I think so, non M has more of a diagonal slant :headbang:
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by kis » Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:44 pm

mr wilks wrote:My current roady came with the front plate holder removed & painted smooth .
Plate is fixed with these self adhesive velcro pads
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322351372289? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Already running the old Velcro! Holding up well (ran for a year or two on the e46), but either the hook or loop pad is left on the car... so trying to look into other options. Looks like it's magnets FTW! Thanks tho! :)
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by kis » Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:46 pm

Argenta wrote:mine here, not-that-legal sticky tape plate. :)
Very happy with it, just need to stick the original plate for the MOT.


Image
Not sure I follow buddy! Do you use tape? Or just something sticky? Any links?
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

User avatar
Argenta
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1051
Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:49 pm

Front Number / Reg Plate Fixing Discussion

Post by Argenta » Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:20 pm

Sorry to be unprecise, it's a "sublegal" reg.plate in reflective tape.
Bought here:

https://www.dekal-dekor.se/21-klisterskylt-dekal

Another pic in sideview, I really like how the profile of the bumper change without that huge plate holder!

Image

Post Reply