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SSBB said:
Can someone explain to me what these plate frames are for?
Because many European countries change the plates regularly, few people actually screw the plates to the car. Instead, they screw a plastic frame on, which the plate clips into. Because the plates are government-issued, the dealer can't slap their advertising on them - so they advertise on the frame instead.The OP thinks it's cool to have a random German dealer's advertising on the plastic tat that our long-term widely-supplied plates render irrelevant.
TooMany2cvs said:
Because many European countries change the plates regularly, few people actually screw the plates to the car. Instead, they screw a plastic frame on, which the plate clips into. Because the plates are government-issued, the dealer can't slap their advertising on them - so they advertise on the frame instead.
The OP thinks it's cool to have a random German dealer's advertising on the plastic tat that our long-term widely-supplied plates render irrelevant.
Is that it?????The OP thinks it's cool to have a random German dealer's advertising on the plastic tat that our long-term widely-supplied plates render irrelevant.
V6Pushfit said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Because many European countries change the plates regularly, few people actually screw the plates to the car. Instead, they screw a plastic frame on, which the plate clips into. Because the plates are government-issued, the dealer can't slap their advertising on them - so they advertise on the frame instead.
The OP thinks it's cool to have a random German dealer's advertising on the plastic tat that our long-term widely-supplied plates render irrelevant.
Is that it?????The OP thinks it's cool to have a random German dealer's advertising on the plastic tat that our long-term widely-supplied plates render irrelevant.
sleepera6 said:
rallycross said:
sleepera6 said:
Very funny,
Seriously are there ANY god quality wheel covers?
No.Seriously are there ANY god quality wheel covers?
E91 Door bins anyone?
And where's Jinkster?
Don't bother messing with tacky covers.
lostkiwi said:
sleepera6 said:
rallycross said:
sleepera6 said:
Very funny,
Seriously are there ANY god quality wheel covers?
No.Seriously are there ANY god quality wheel covers?
E91 Door bins anyone?
And where's Jinkster?
It's his wife's car; it's 'white goods' for Christ sake. He doesn't want to be spending £120 on something that is all form over function!!!
It doesn't f
king matter now anyway! He needs to find a plastic surround for the numberplate; it's a fking emergency?!&!£&!?!!!!!AND DOOR BINS FFS?!!!!!!!!
bishbosh66 said:
It would be worth checking that the standard UK plate fits the German frames. I imported an Opel some years ago from Germany with dealer frames on, but I cannot remember if the UK plate fitted, they are certainly thicker than the pressed metal plates from Europe. Also don't rely on the clips around the edge of the frame to hold the plate in place, you will still need to screw the plates on.
I would also check the legality of it. It is entirely possible that the German garages may not be permitted to sell their plate holder to be fitted on a non-German car. Of course, a translation of the OP's German email would help.Also, it is possible that fitting a German plate-holder to a UK registered car would result in the police taking an interest in the car. Is that something you want for your wife?
KevinCamaroSS said:
I would also check the legality of it.
It's a bit of plastic that fits around the plate. Of course it's legal.KevinCamaroSS said:
It is entirely possible that the German garages may not be permitted to sell their plate holder to be fitted on a non-German car.
It's a bit of generic plastic, but which just happens to have their branding printed on it. No other magic powers.KevinCamaroSS said:
Of course, a translation of the OP's German email would help.
BMW Munich via Google Translate said:
Dear sleepera6, thanks for your inquiry.
I am happy to derive your concerns to the competent colleagues. Please expect timely feedback. We would be pleased to welcome you at our dealership in person soon! For any questions I will be happy to help. You can call me at (number)
Sincerely
BMW Munich branch
Generic "I'll see if anybody in the office understands wtf you're on about or cares."I am happy to derive your concerns to the competent colleagues. Please expect timely feedback. We would be pleased to welcome you at our dealership in person soon! For any questions I will be happy to help. You can call me at (number)
Sincerely
BMW Munich branch
It's a bit like the reaction a German would probably get from writing to a UK Jag dealer and asking for a dealer sticker for their rear window.
KevinCamaroSS said:
Also, it is possible that fitting a German plate-holder to a UK registered car would result in the police taking an interest in the car. Is that something you want for your wife?
Seriously?KevinCamaroSS said:
bishbosh66 said:
It would be worth checking that the standard UK plate fits the German frames. I imported an Opel some years ago from Germany with dealer frames on, but I cannot remember if the UK plate fitted, they are certainly thicker than the pressed metal plates from Europe. Also don't rely on the clips around the edge of the frame to hold the plate in place, you will still need to screw the plates on.
Also, it is possible that fitting a German plate-holder to a UK registered car would result in the police taking an interest in the car. Is that something you want for your wife?t right here.KevinCamaroSS said:
I would also check the legality of it. It is entirely possible that the German garages may not be permitted to sell their plate holder to be fitted on a non-German car. Of course, a translation of the OP's German email would help.
Also, it is possible that fitting a German plate-holder to a UK registered car would result in the police taking an interest in the car. Is that something you want for your wife?
...and declare non standard spec on the insurance? Also, it is possible that fitting a German plate-holder to a UK registered car would result in the police taking an interest in the car. Is that something you want for your wife?
sleepera6 said:
Fox- said:
I don't know why a true enthusiast would appreciate an advert from a dealer you've never bought anything from let alone the car itself and a leather steering wheel cover is going to look fairly nasty.
Instead, don't bother with any of the cheesy crap and look at fitting a new steering wheel - it's not a difficult job and Ebay is full of used M Sport examples. You could even seek out a particularly tatty one for cheap and then send it to one of the guys who does leather retrims - net result, a brand new feeling M Sport wheel.
You'll appreciate that much more than a fake cover and a plastic frame from a random German dealer.
I'm not looking for any M Sport wheels, had them before and loved them but don't want to fork out £200+ as my wife wont understand why it is worth £200... just want some genuine leather covers for her as she finds it too thin.Instead, don't bother with any of the cheesy crap and look at fitting a new steering wheel - it's not a difficult job and Ebay is full of used M Sport examples. You could even seek out a particularly tatty one for cheap and then send it to one of the guys who does leather retrims - net result, a brand new feeling M Sport wheel.
You'll appreciate that much more than a fake cover and a plastic frame from a random German dealer.
For £260 I can buy some 17" M Sport wheels on Potenza run flats (she wants to keep the runflats!!)
The plate frames are a well known thing on e90post and bimmerforums... think Jinkster on here has succeeded... Frankfurt has so many requests they just list it up for sale on the BMW-Original Teile.
MikeLowry said:
sleepera6 said:
Fox- said:
I don't know why a true enthusiast would appreciate an advert from a dealer you've never bought anything from let alone the car itself and a leather steering wheel cover is going to look fairly nasty.
Instead, don't bother with any of the cheesy crap and look at fitting a new steering wheel - it's not a difficult job and Ebay is full of used M Sport examples. You could even seek out a particularly tatty one for cheap and then send it to one of the guys who does leather retrims - net result, a brand new feeling M Sport wheel.
You'll appreciate that much more than a fake cover and a plastic frame from a random German dealer.
I'm not looking for any M Sport wheels, had them before and loved them but don't want to fork out £200+ as my wife wont understand why it is worth £200... just want some genuine leather covers for her as she finds it too thin.Instead, don't bother with any of the cheesy crap and look at fitting a new steering wheel - it's not a difficult job and Ebay is full of used M Sport examples. You could even seek out a particularly tatty one for cheap and then send it to one of the guys who does leather retrims - net result, a brand new feeling M Sport wheel.
You'll appreciate that much more than a fake cover and a plastic frame from a random German dealer.
For £260 I can buy some 17" M Sport wheels on Potenza run flats (she wants to keep the runflats!!)
The plate frames are a well known thing on e90post and bimmerforums... think Jinkster on here has succeeded... Frankfurt has so many requests they just list it up for sale on the BMW-Original Teile.
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