I used zip ties so I did not have to drill holes. I got it from http://www.europeanplates.com/

 

That looks great. Now all you need is a spiffy grille badge. You are lucky you live in a state with no front plates. I wish I didn't have to run a front plate here in OH.

 

 

Looks good but you know the people in Europe want US style plates

 

Does anyone know where to get the front plates that say MINI Cooper S?
Like the ones in the pictures.

 

My GF put one on her MC but they actual fit really nice on the MC's. Although, she dos have an 'S' hood so it looks very nice. nice purchase!

 

I like it, and I want one! But, I think that I could get a ticket in Jhonson County.

 

So how exactly was it mounted using zipties ??!?! I have the plate along with the plate holder from my MC when I owned it and now b/c I have the MCS I've just kinda been hanging on to it.

 

Yeah. Same here.
I've been reluctant to drill out the holes on the MCS.

 

I had a plate theft on my Ghia back in the day because of zipties. Watch out! But then again, that would imply leaving the MC out of sight for longer than ten seconds. I wonder if you could install something coming at the plate from behind the grill, that couldn't be removed from the exterior. Here in California, my only bearable choice is the tow-hook mount. GAH

 

I always wondered how you'd choose between a GB plate or German. Technically which is it considered now?

 

both?

 

Just be illegal. In Texas we are supposed to have them....I just decide to break the law on a daily basis.

 

That looks very clean I like the Euro Tag's.

 

In the first photo you can see some Pepper White tabs under the middle fake grill trim. Thread 2 zip ties around these. I pre-bent them to hock them and used needle nose pliers to pull thru.

Second photo shows the bracket mounted with out the plate.
Hope this helps

 

Nice!

Thank ya!

 

Kick a$$, THANKS!!!!!!!!

 

That looks really cool!

Wish I could do that....stupid Wisconsin....

 

Nice!

Front plate states SUCK!

is there an echo in here..??

 

I wish I could do that.. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't pass as a required front license plate

 

It's funny that they must not pay any attention here in Texas to that law when you get the car inspected. About every European car in Dallas NONE have a front plate.

 

Jibeho,

Your awesome install inspired me. I had originally tried to install the Euro Plate using a tow hook mount but it blocked the fog lights. Your idea worked great. I modified it slightly by adhering a piece of heavy fleece to the back of the frame with double sided tape. Now I can still use the tow hook mount for my CA required front plate when I get it. Way to go.

By the way, I got my plate and frame from Autogeek

Phil

 

LOOKS GOOD!! I'm glad I was some help.

 

so this site is it a real metal tag? like good quality? Im looking to get one you cant beat that price

 

Stamped aluminum plastic mounting bracket. Took about 3 weeks to receive. I made a mistake in my original post here is the company I bought from.
http://www.europeanplates.com/