US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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Mark40
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US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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Any Interest in US Bumper Front Plate Filler?

I know there are / have been a few different ones made out there. I have one of the 3D printed ones and am a bit concerned about long term durability. Have not been able to find any others currently available.

I was thinking of making one for myself and thought I would see if there was interest if I made more.

Would be made of similar rubber to the bumper trim. Could do with BMW and or without.

To gear up for production, I would have a bit of up front cash outlay so it would be kinda good to know if there is interest.

Ohio recently eliminated front plates, so I assume other states will be doing away with them as well in the future and there are not many options that look good at all.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks..
RMP
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Also try the interest of the E24 6 series owners, BigCoupe.com. I have the same BMW filler on the M5 and on the M6.

Thanks,
Roger
Mark40
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RMP wrote: May 23, 2023 8:45 AM Also try the interest of the E24 6 series owners, BigCoupe.com. I have the same BMW filler on the M5 and on the M6.

Thanks,
Roger
Thanks. Not any real interest here, so not sure it's worth the effort.

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Mark40 wrote: May 21, 2023 9:15 AM Any Interest in US Bumper Front Plate Filler?
I'm interested in one without the BMW logo.
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Panici wrote: Jun 08, 2023 6:55 AM
Mark40 wrote: May 21, 2023 9:15 AM Any Interest in US Bumper Front Plate Filler?
I'm interested in one without the BMW logo.
Thanks, I have put the idea on hold for a bit. I will re-post if I get back to it.
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I’d be in for a couple assuming a reasonable price.
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I am reviving this tread because progress has been made.

I am going to list these for sale. Made from a similar rubber to the bumper strips. Held on by Emblem tape. They are flexible so not a stiff plastic piece.

Price will be $30 shipped to a US address Probably $10 - $20 shipping anywhere else.

https://imgur.com/a/MCICCt7
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Mike W.
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Google makes it extremely difficult to insert an image hosted there, they even have right click disabled. I can usually figure it out, but not with google. Which is why most use https://imgur.com/ No registration and it just works.

But if you're going to post a link, just post the link don't add the extra stuff on the buttons above.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCGCwf ... ak/preview
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Dimm6
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Re: US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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I ordered one of these from Etsy. It’s printed with hard plastic and mounts the factory style. It has BMW molded into it as well.

I like the fact that yours is rubber. Do you have any plans of adding the BMW letters on it?



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Mark40
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Re: US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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Mike W. wrote: Mar 01, 2024 1:11 PM Google makes it extremely difficult to insert an image hosted there, they even have right click disabled. I can usually figure it out, but not with google. Which is why most use https://imgur.com/ No registration and it just works.

But if you're going to post a link, just post the link don't add the extra stuff on the buttons above.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCGCwf ... ak/preview
Thanks. I least I got a real link now? Still can't figure out how to just put the freaking picture in the post.
Mark40
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Re: US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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Dimm6 wrote: Mar 01, 2024 3:29 PM I ordered one of these from Etsy. It’s printed with hard plastic and mounts the factory style. It has BMW molded into it as well.

I like the fact that yours is rubber. Do you have any plans of adding the BMW letters on it?
Yeah, I have one of those. Not real crazy about the durability of it. That is why I am trying to do something different.

Not making with the "BMW" at this time. Might add in the near future if there is enough interest.
I got the link to work now.

Thanks for the comment.

https://imgur.com/a/MCICCt7
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Glenn in encinitas wrote: Jun 16, 2023 4:40 PM I’d be in for a couple assuming a reasonable price.
Going to be listing probably on ebay this week.

Thanks.

https://imgur.com/a/MCICCt7
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Panici wrote: Jun 08, 2023 6:55 AM
Mark40 wrote: May 21, 2023 9:15 AM Any Interest in US Bumper Front Plate Filler?
I'm interested in one without the BMW logo.
Going to be listing probably on ebay this week.

Thanks.

https://imgur.com/a/MCICCt7
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OK, that I can work with, the imgur link. Right click to get the image location, copy it, and paste it between the img text, ie the mountain/sun button.

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These are now listed on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/355518719693
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Re: US Bumper Front Plate Filler

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Mike W. wrote: Mar 03, 2024 1:37 PM OK, that I can work with, the imgur link. Right click to get the image location, copy it, and paste it between the img text, ie the mountain/sun button.

Thanks Mike, got it to work in another post. I feel so empowered!! :laugh:
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