11-03-2022, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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Has anyone installed front plates on their MY23 yet? I asked the CA about installation and he mentioned they install on the front end with "some required tweaking". Not certain I will fancy any experimental drilling or anything into the grill or any points on the front end. Especially if the sensors may be impacted.
I did some surfing and found two options. Other companies offered for MY23, but have been sold out. 1) RHO-Plate V2. This company only lists compatibility up to 2022 G26. 2) Platypus Mount for 2020-2023 BMW 4/i4 Series. This US based company lists for 2020-2023 BMW 4 & i4. But while many purchasers will not normally provide reviews on the manufacturers site, I could not find any MY23 G26 i4 owner reviews. This is a front plate required state, am thinking of purchasing one of each for the tow hook location in case one does not work out. Both ballpark $100-125 or so new. Need to go to dealership try to compare tow hook locations between 22 & 23 models. |
11-03-2022, 08:10 PM | #2 |
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Sorry everyone, believe it or not, my forum search feature finally started to work. Found a couple of references including on from europeanstyle plates. I doubt it, but if the euro style turns out to be legal here, I may consider that route, if not looks as though the tow hook options will be the choice. Have a good day.
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11-04-2022, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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I got the Rho plate v2 with the drop down extension. Works fine on my 2022 i4 eD40 M Sports. There is no difference on the front bumper for the i4 between 22 /23 MY so it should work fine.
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11-04-2022, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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I have the RHO-Plate V2 on my 2022, and it looks and works great. I have DAPP and PAP and neither are impacted. I can't imagine there being any changes with the 2023 model which would impact the use of this.
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11-09-2022, 12:21 PM | #11 |
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11-14-2022, 03:37 PM | #13 |
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I've gone with the "I'm going to occasionally get a ticket" option.
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TorkLift Central mounting option
I just picked up an i4 xDrive40. Living in a state that requires a front plate, I reluctantly probably should install it. I saw some options in this thread do not require drilling. I did not see this one though, wonder if anyone else has tried it...
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I reached out to the company. They are working on a version that will work with i4's equipped with DAPP. I am waiting to hear availability. They sent me a link to a video showing this new version (not sure if in final form)...
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The company emailed me last night also confirming the latest version is out. The wait time though is 4-6 weeks. I ended up doing the same thing and having the real license plate mount installed.
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I am considering getting something. Been driving 6 months in California hoping I don't get pulled over.
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02-24-2024, 07:16 AM | #21 |
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Bozzmount from Slybrackets
This is what I use.
Does not interfere with DAPP. No drill, does not use tow hook, very secure, almost flush with the car. https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SL...LLE-p544572582 |
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02-27-2024, 10:59 AM | #22 |
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I'm not quite sure why folks are worried about drilling holes to attach the front bumper plate. BMW dealers do this routinely when requested and if I decide to put the front plate on I'd probably go that route.
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