Are there other options for the front plate for my xB other than the dealer option of drilling right through the bumper??

 

yes. drilling right through the bumper

 

I saw a posting here of a bracket someone made for their xB. I plan on doing the same thing either later today or next Saturday. I have to mow the back yard first. The grass is 18 inches high (no kidding!). Yes, I will take pictures. (of the bracket, not the lawn).

 

I got you: License Plate Bracket.

 

My neighbor scanned his front license plate and had an adhesive sticker made. He didn't want to drill a hole in his new Ferrari...

 

Prop it up on the dash.

Attach it to a visor and flip it down.

Put it behind the bottom grill so the numbers show through the slot.

Leave it off and see how long you can go without a ticket.

 

The adhesive sticker is a great idea. In California the plates are reflective, though.

I'm half-way thorough the bracket project and should be completed next weekend. But I will be looking into that sticker idea. I like it that much.

 

i just got the eight08customs bracket last week...only problem i dont have a plate to go with it yet.. i just want a decorative front plate but honestly i dont know where to get it yet

 

Our plates are reflective in Washington as well, but the lack of reflectivity would probably never be noticed during the day. At night if the "law" were following you, it's likely the headlights would be shining on your rear plate, which of course would still be the real thing.

 

The dealer massacred my bumper...so i guess ill just have to leave the plates on the bumper

 

I went to home depot and bought two 5/8" by 1 and 1/2" bolts with the corresponding nuts and washers. Took me all of 5 minutes to install. If you need directions, PM me. Cost me $1.00 total

 

I plan on using all 4 holes of the plate. I don't want it flappin' against the bumper as my box screams past 120 mph in the school zones. If I go any slower the crossing guards will read my license number!