License Plate Frame Thread

Fritzer · 08-13-2021, 01:32 PM

Figured it was about time for a good license plate frame thread. I enjoy collecting license plate frames. Not necessarily just cheap, black plastic white text, eBay ones. Factory license plate frames, vintage license plate frames, dealership license plate frames, vintage dealer license plate frames. Especially things that have gone out of production, like M-Technic, BMW Performance, etc. Vintage dealer frames are quite cool too, also collecting license plate frames from dealerships that are quite far away. Currently trying to figure out which license plate frame would suit my new, white E34. I'm thinking a BMW Portland one for now, because it was sold there new.

Here is what I have on my E90 right now, took me a while to track down actually. Period-correct BMW Performance Carbon Fiber license plate frame. After a few months of calling random dealers, checking inventory lists, finally found one in new condition. The yellow-text version of this plate is even more rare now a days.

What license plate frames do you guys run, if any? Anyone else a nerd like me and find collecting license plate frames interesting? Would actually be kind of cool if we set up a buy/sell/trade thread. Would be easy to get dealer-specific plates from other parts of the country/world, at least haha.

..Rush.. · 08-13-2021, 02:12 PM

That looks really nice.
I've also been looking at vintage license plate holders from now defunct dealers for BMW.

DanG · 08-13-2021, 02:14 PM

I have a carbon ///M frame.

BeEmVe · 08-13-2021, 02:52 PM

When we bought my wife's buggy I got a deal on an M frame. The buggy is technically not a M but lowly M-Sport. It when on the rear as after 8 years the front still has the German plate on it. After 3-4 years the dam paint start chipping off. How hell does paint chip off when it is on the rear? Must be cause of the down drafts from driving so fast. I need to take it off, mask the M and repaint it. POS.

VisualEcho · 08-13-2021, 03:10 PM

I profane of license plate frames with wording, so I chose the OEM ///M.

ShocknAwe · 08-13-2021, 03:12 PM

OE BMW Slimline in black all the way. Goes without saying but, plain no lettering whatsoever. It's got a roundel on the boot lid it doesn't need to say BMW OR M on the plate frame too.

Happy Motoring · 08-13-2021, 03:23 PM

Just a simple "The Ultimate Driving Machine". I have too much cf (is that possible?) on the rear so wanted to change it up a bit since everyone has the cf M or M Performance.

JasonDot · 08-13-2021, 04:34 PM

Name: Plate 00.jpg
Views: 2073
Size: 392.4 KB

No frame.

Fritzer · 08-13-2021, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

Just a simple "The Ultimate Driving Machine". I have too much cf (is that possible?) on the rear so wanted to change it up a bit since everyone has the cf M or M Performance.

I feel you on that, I think that's a really solid choice. I do like the carbon fiber on the BMW Performance one, but it would be cool to have a solid black one. It only comes in the carbon fiber with the white or yellow text, and they're both discontinued for years now - actually almost 10 years I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeEmVe

When we bought my wife's buggy I got a deal on an M frame. The buggy is technically not a M but lowly M-Sport. It when on the rear as after 8 years the front still has the German plate on it. After 3-4 years the dam paint start chipping off. How hell does paint chip off when it is on the rear? Must be cause of the down drafts from driving so fast. I need to take it off, mask the M and repaint it. POS.

What do you mean buggy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

I have a carbon ///M frame.

Classic, simple, I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ..Rush..

That looks really nice.
I've also been looking at vintage license plate holders from now defunct dealers for BMW.

Yeah same, I'm always looking at eBay trying to get some cool ones. Have you found anything cool?

Germanauto · 08-13-2021, 06:46 PM

I have an alma mater plate frame. It adds a splash of individuality without being obnoxious like bumper stickers, decals, etc.

The Libertine · 08-17-2021, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

OE BMW Slimline in black all the way. Goes without saying but, plain no lettering whatsoever. It's got a roundel on the boot lid it doesn't need to say BMW OR M on the plate frame too.

+1.

mgmarsh39 · 08-17-2021, 09:55 AM

I prefer the Future Classic Frame that IND offers. It comes with color matched screws.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...e-hardware-kit

KevinGS · 08-17-2021, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonDot

Attachment 2671751
No frame.

Nice!

What kind of frame is this? Link please.

Torgus · 08-17-2021, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonDot

Attachment 2671751
No frame.

Is that legal?

Th3Walrus · 08-17-2021, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torgus

Is that legal?

https://reviver.com/rplate/

JasonDot · 08-17-2021, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinGS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonDot

Attachment 2671751
No frame.

Nice!

What kind of frame is this? Link please.

It's a digital license plate, not a frame. Legal in all 50 but only distributed for CA and AZ…for now.

Torgus · 08-17-2021, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Th3Walrus

https://reviver.com/rplate/

What a stupid product. I could see how it could evolve into something useful but as is?

cfm56d7b · 08-17-2021, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

I profane of license plate frames with wording, so I chose the OEM ///M.

Have the same frame on both cars. Haven't found a better frame yet.

6oclockshadow · 08-17-2021, 01:09 PM

Wow. Money to burn, I thought, when I saw that $80 license plate frame. Then I saw the digital one- $900 and a monthly subscription. Holy sheet!

Vivek. · 08-17-2021, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torgus

What a stupid product. I could see how it could evolve into something useful but as is?

I was interested til I found out there's no override to turn it off. Now THAT would be worth it

My neighbor cut one for my E30 that's a play on "form over function", CNC'd out of an aluminum plate. I've requested one that says "if you're reading this you're losing" for the e92--should check up on that one.

BMWGirlFL · 08-21-2021, 06:40 AM

Close to Cerium:
https://www.cruiserframes.com/licens...-with-caps.asp
Name: rearnew.jpg
Views: 1730
Size: 444.3 KB

TAZ007 · 08-21-2021, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Close to Cerium:
https://www.cruiserframes.com/licens...-with-caps.asp
Attachment 2677310

Very nice. Just received a Carbon Fiber one.

08-13-2021, 01:32 PM	#1
Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 945 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas iTrader: (3)	License Plate Frame Thread Figured it was about time for a good license plate frame thread. I enjoy collecting license plate frames. Not necessarily just cheap, black plastic white text, eBay ones. Factory license plate frames, vintage license plate frames, dealership license plate frames, vintage dealer license plate frames. Especially things that have gone out of production, like M-Technic, BMW Performance, etc. Vintage dealer frames are quite cool too, also collecting license plate frames from dealerships that are quite far away. Currently trying to figure out which license plate frame would suit my new, white E34. I'm thinking a BMW Portland one for now, because it was sold there new. Here is what I have on my E90 right now, took me a while to track down actually. Period-correct BMW Performance Carbon Fiber license plate frame. After a few months of calling random dealers, checking inventory lists, finally found one in new condition. The yellow-text version of this plate is even more rare now a days. What license plate frames do you guys run, if any? Anyone else a nerd like me and find collecting license plate frames interesting? Would actually be kind of cool if we set up a buy/sell/trade thread. Would be easy to get dealer-specific plates from other parts of the country/world, at least haha. __________________ 2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
	Appreciate 2 LogicalApex2025.50 StradaRedlands4937.50 Tweet Quote

08-13-2021, 02:12 PM	#2
..Rush.. Captain 974 Rep 928 Posts Drives: AW E88 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	That looks really nice. I've also been looking at vintage license plate holders from now defunct dealers for BMW.
	Appreciate 3 Fritzer944.50 Germanauto9702.50 Vivek.1366.00 Quote

08-13-2021, 02:14 PM	#3
DanG Major General 10656 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I have a carbon ///M frame.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-13-2021, 02:52 PM	#4
BeEmVe Lieutenant 259 Rep 567 Posts Drives: '14 X1 x28i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: on the road to perdition iTrader: (1)	When we bought my wife's buggy I got a deal on an M frame. The buggy is technically not a M but lowly M-Sport. It when on the rear as after 8 years the front still has the German plate on it. After 3-4 years the dam paint start chipping off. How hell does paint chip off when it is on the rear? Must be cause of the down drafts from driving so fast. I need to take it off, mask the M and repaint it. POS.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-13-2021, 03:10 PM	#5
VisualEcho Banned 6634 Rep 4,145 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I profane of license plate frames with wording, so I chose the OEM ///M. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 ..Rush..973.50 cmyx6go15728.00 cfm56d7b5886.00 StradaRedlands4937.50 Quote

08-13-2021, 03:12 PM	#6
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	OE BMW Slimline in black all the way. Goes without saying but, plain no lettering whatsoever. It's got a roundel on the boot lid it doesn't need to say BMW OR M on the plate frame too. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
	Appreciate 1 shadowfax1289.00 Quote

08-13-2021, 03:23 PM	#7
Happy Motoring Lieutenant 474 Rep 449 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [10.00]	Just a simple "The Ultimate Driving Machine". I have too much cf (is that possible?) on the rear so wanted to change it up a bit since everyone has the cf M or M Performance.
	Appreciate 1 Fritzer944.50 Quote

08-13-2021, 04:34 PM	#8
JasonDot Second Lieutenant 581 Rep 285 Posts Drives: M4, X3 and 330e Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	No frame. __________________ Digital license plates are better...
	Appreciate 5 King Rudi13154.00 Namelss766.00 steveindabmer47.50 Parmus35.00 StradaRedlands4937.50 Quote

08-13-2021, 06:46 PM	#10
Germanauto Major General 9703 Rep 6,084 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I have an alma mater plate frame. It adds a splash of individuality without being obnoxious like bumper stickers, decals, etc. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-17-2021, 09:55 AM	#12
mgmarsh39 First Lieutenant 255 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I prefer the Future Classic Frame that IND offers. It comes with color matched screws. https://ind-distribution.com/collect...e-hardware-kit
	Appreciate 1 eleven11371.50 Quote

08-17-2021, 01:09 PM	#19
6oclockshadow Private First Class 452 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Boston; Clifden, IE iTrader: (0)	Wow. Money to burn, I thought, when I saw that $80 license plate frame. Then I saw the digital one- $900 and a monthly subscription. Holy sheet!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-21-2021, 06:40 AM	#21
BMWGirlFL Colonel 6276 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [9.89] 1989 325is (Retired) [9.00]	Close to Cerium: https://www.cruiserframes.com/licens...-with-caps.asp
	Appreciate 2 ..Rush..973.50 Walker_CW28.00 Quote