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BullDög · Feb 6th, 2005, 03:49 AM

Mini's look AWESOME with Euro license plates! What are the rules for them in the states? I live in NJ if that matters.

twouptons · Feb 8th, 2005, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BullDög

Mini's look AWESOME with Euro license plates! What are the rules for them in the states? I live in NJ if that matters.

AFAIK, in Georgia, there is no law about the front of the car, but then we only have the rear plates normally. I see plenty of people running around with "unofficial" front plates of all sorts, and I honestly can't see how an airbrushed "Tweetybird" would be legal while a Euro-style plate wouldn't be...

I don't know if NJ has fronts, too, but that would obviously put a damper on Euro-style plates...

If you want to buy the plates, you can get them personalized from europlates.com or fancyplates.com, or a number of others (some of whom are probably sponsors - sorry). I ordered ours from fancyplates because they let me get away with an extra space so I could spell out "SGT PEPPER". It wouldn't be legal in the EU, but who cares

The other companies only let me have 9 characters including the space, and leaving out a letter looked funny. They also have tons of custom options for logos, etc. The downside is that they're in Northern Ireland, so be prepared to wait a few weeks. But shipping is pretty reasonable (I paid $34 all up including shipping).

Right now I'm waiting for a frame from europlates, since I didn't order one to begin with, and I think they look better in the frame than not. A friend from England says nobody there uses frames (there may be some differing opinions here), but I like them, so there's another $17.50 (incl. shipping). Oh, well...

Enjoy!
-Eric

lukebuzzy · Feb 8th, 2005, 08:59 PM

If you get one, make sure its a British one. There is noting more silly looking than a mini with german plates on it. Well, unless you are in Germany/

Luke

BullDög · Feb 9th, 2005, 01:23 AM

I found that there is a law prohibiting cars without front plates so I added my name to a petition to get the law lifted. If you guys want to sign it's here- Petition

TYPE36LOTUS · Feb 17th, 2005, 01:31 AM

Here in Florida we can even use euro plates in the rear, as well as old obsolete plates. The only requirement is that you order a personalized plate with the same text. Front plates are not required, so anything goes there.

moonpie19 · Feb 17th, 2005, 02:31 PM

I suspect if your state requires a front plate then it would be illegal. Otherwise I don't think it matters. I got a GB tag for our MINI from www.lisenceplates.tv .

djpk1978 · Feb 17th, 2005, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by moonpie19

I suspect if your state requires a front plate then it would be illegal. Otherwise I don't think it matters. I got a GB tag for our MINI from www.lisenceplates.tv .

I got my plate from there too, i think, well it is http://www.licenseplates.tv. I wasnt creative enough to come up with something nifty for the front plate, so I just copied what was on my State given rear plate. It still looks sharp.

MarkS · Feb 17th, 2005, 03:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TYPE36LOTUS

Here in Florida we can even use euro plates in the rear, as well as old obsolete plates. The only requirement is that you order a personalized plate with the same text. Front plates are not required, so anything goes there.

Wow, that's pretty nice of them to let you use any rear plate as long as it has the same text. I didn't know any state allowed that. Michigan is, fortunantely, front license plate-free but a standard rear plate has to be used.

Mark

staceybassoon · Apr 14th, 2006, 02:19 AM

So I know I'm a little late to jump into this thread, but I have a few questions regarding this subject...

Will the dealer attach the Euro plate for you?

and

Where can you get a Euro-sized MINI frame for the plate???

insane*mini · Apr 14th, 2006, 02:49 AM

In Ohio you must have a front and rear plate, BUT! you can put your front plate in your windscreen, and thus allowing you to still run the euro plate. And same for the rear.

Madeira Jon · Apr 14th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Hey MOONPIE19, thats a GERMAN spacing with the letters you have, despite the GB sticker on the side. even the font is German. For UK it should look like.

retrospace · Dec 27th, 2006, 04:39 PM

Here in NC you can put anything on the front you want.
Here is my tech question:
I bought a Euro plate, personalized, now I find that there is no place or holes to attach the plate. I just got this '06 S Convertible last week. There are a few indentations in the front where one would go but no holes.
Shatzi

rkw · Dec 27th, 2006, 06:23 PM

Shatzi, there are no predrilled holes for the front license. When a dealer mounts a front license plate holder, they drill new holes into the front of the bumper. I would suggest seeing if your dealer can obtain part number 51110141383, which is the Euro plate holder for the aero kit. The aero kit holders use holes drilled from underneath and don't ruin the front of the bumper. However the Euro version may or may not be available in the USA. It is number 9 in this diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=51&fg=95

retrospace · Dec 29th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the help!
My last Mini, an '03 Cooper, had a place on the front for license plates. I'll check that out to get my SHATZI plate attached!!

Feb 6th, 2005, 03:49 AM	#1
BullDög MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Euro License plate in US Mini's look AWESOME with Euro license plates! What are the rules for them in the states? I live in NJ if that matters.

Feb 8th, 2005, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 553 Offline	If you get one, make sure its a British one. There is noting more silly looking than a mini with german plates on it. Well, unless you are in Germany/ Luke UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Feb 17th, 2005, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
moonpie19 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ossipee, NC Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 38 Offline	I suspect if your state requires a front plate then it would be illegal. Otherwise I don't think it matters. I got a GB tag for our MINI from www.lisenceplates.tv . Attached Thumbnails Rick

Feb 17th, 2005, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 70 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by moonpie19 I suspect if your state requires a front plate then it would be illegal. Otherwise I don't think it matters. I got a GB tag for our MINI from www.lisenceplates.tv . I got my plate from there too, i think, well it is http://www.licenseplates.tv. I wasnt creative enough to come up with something nifty for the front plate, so I just copied what was on my State given rear plate. It still looks sharp. 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Apr 14th, 2006, 02:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
insane*mini polizei -NAM and Focaljet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 555 Offline	In Ohio you must have a front and rear plate, BUT! you can put your front plate in your windscreen, and thus allowing you to still run the euro plate. And same for the rear. "Gizmo" - 03' IB/B MCS!

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Feb 8th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
twouptons What's this button do? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Our Own Little World Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BullDög Mini's look AWESOME with Euro license plates! What are the rules for them in the states? I live in NJ if that matters. AFAIK, in Georgia, there is no law about the front of the car, but then we only have the rear plates normally. I see plenty of people running around with "unofficial" front plates of all sorts, and I honestly can't see how an airbrushed "Tweetybird" would be legal while a Euro-style plate wouldn't be... I don't know if NJ has fronts, too, but that would obviously put a damper on Euro-style plates... If you want to buy the plates, you can get them personalized from europlates.com or fancyplates.com, or a number of others (some of whom are probably sponsors - sorry). I ordered ours from fancyplates because they let me get away with an extra space so I could spell out "SGT PEPPER". It wouldn't be legal in the EU, but who cares The other companies only let me have 9 characters including the space, and leaving out a letter looked funny. They also have tons of custom options for logos, etc. The downside is that they're in Northern Ireland, so be prepared to wait a few weeks. But shipping is pretty reasonable (I paid $34 all up including shipping). Right now I'm waiting for a frame from europlates, since I didn't order one to begin with, and I think they look better in the frame than not. A friend from England says nobody there uses frames (there may be some differing opinions here), but I like them, so there's another $17.50 (incl. shipping). Oh, well... Enjoy! -Eric

Feb 9th, 2005, 01:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
BullDög MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 66 Offline	I found that there is a law prohibiting cars without front plates so I added my name to a petition to get the law lifted. If you guys want to sign it's here- Petition

Feb 17th, 2005, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
TYPE36LOTUS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Here in Florida we can even use euro plates in the rear, as well as old obsolete plates. The only requirement is that you order a personalized plate with the same text. Front plates are not required, so anything goes there.

Feb 17th, 2005, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Blanc Michigan Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 201 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TYPE36LOTUS Here in Florida we can even use euro plates in the rear, as well as old obsolete plates. The only requirement is that you order a personalized plate with the same text. Front plates are not required, so anything goes there. Wow, that's pretty nice of them to let you use any rear plate as long as it has the same text. I didn't know any state allowed that. Michigan is, fortunantely, front license plate-free but a standard rear plate has to be used. Mark

Apr 14th, 2006, 02:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
staceybassoon It'll be here soon!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ferndale, MI Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 72 Offline	So I know I'm a little late to jump into this thread, but I have a few questions regarding this subject... Will the dealer attach the Euro plate for you? and Where can you get a Euro-sized MINI frame for the plate???

Apr 14th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Madeira Jon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madeira Island Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 394 Offline	Hey MOONPIE19, thats a GERMAN spacing with the letters you have, despite the GB sticker on the side. even the font is German. For UK it should look like.

Dec 27th, 2006, 04:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
retrospace MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 115 Offline	Here in NC you can put anything on the front you want. Here is my tech question: I bought a Euro plate, personalized, now I find that there is no place or holes to attach the plate. I just got this '06 S Convertible last week. There are a few indentations in the front where one would go but no holes. Shatzi "give me my potato chips and no one gets hurt"

Dec 27th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Shatzi, there are no predrilled holes for the front license. When a dealer mounts a front license plate holder, they drill new holes into the front of the bumper. I would suggest seeing if your dealer can obtain part number 51110141383, which is the Euro plate holder for the aero kit. The aero kit holders use holes drilled from underneath and don't ruin the front of the bumper. However the Euro version may or may not be available in the USA. It is number 9 in this diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=51&fg=95

Dec 29th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
retrospace MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 115 Offline	Thanks for the help! My last Mini, an '03 Cooper, had a place on the front for license plates. I'll check that out to get my SHATZI plate attached!! "give me my potato chips and no one gets hurt"

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