Where can I find a Euro Front License Plate Holder for an R56 MCS (2012)?

I can't seem to find one anywhere!

Thanks in advance!

 

I'm sure there are cheaper/better ones out there but this is what I got out of Google.

http://www.customeuropeanplates.com/frames-c-2.html

 

I already have that kind of mount - was curious about the R53 type plate mount they had back then... Like what they have for the US plate front, but for a Euro...

 

I had a euro plate on my first R53...

I just had it attached with doubled sided 3M foam tape. Worked great and looked clean. Held on strong, even was still attached after I totalled the front end of the car!

 

Thanks for that - I run through touchless washes, so I'm concerned about D/S tape holding up with that...

 

I did too...almost weekly. It stays on

 

I just installed a euro plate on my car. I did not want to tap holes in the front of my bumper, I found and installed using this.

http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

It is made of aluminum, you need the extra short for the MINI. The screws come in from under, so if you remove it, you cannot see the holes. It also is very adjustable, and holds the plate about an inch or so in front of the bumper, so it gives it a nice shadow line. You can see the look in the pics in my gallery.

Very happy with it.

 

Thanks everyone - seems like I have a few options to ponder...

 

Bubble and Squeak,

Sorry, I know this thread is dormant, but wanted to say thanks for the skeendesign tip; ordered an "extra short" mount for Punkin this morning...

Tnx, F&P

 

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Like this? It's the same one I use...

http://www.outmotoring.com/platypus-...te-holder.html

 

Nope, it's for centerline mount. It's for wife's car (Punkin) and she doesn't want the plate to be off-center . She wants "PN KN ###" and I'm trying to find a supplier that can include the Possneck district stamp as well as the 2012 inspection sticker between the "PN" and "KN". I might have to go with the Munich stamp though since Possneck probably not available.

Like you, I prefer the off-center location and my plan is to install off-center Euro tag on Flipper next year.

 

Have you had a chance to instlall the Skene holder on your wife's MINI yet? Any need to take the front bumper cover off to install?

I was initially interested in the cravenspeed version but it seems like there are clearance issues with the JCW aero kit.

 

Just for everyone's info, my poor baby was totaled in April of 2012...

 

I'm sorry to hear that. Did you end up in another MINI?

 

biggipper,
Sorry for the delay. Yes, the Skene is installed and there's no need to remove the bumper cover. It was an easy install...

Flipper

 

Thanks. I went ahead and got the skene. I'll install it when I get to Italy and pick up my car. I prefer the centered look and the fact that if I choose to remove it, there will not be any holes visible in the bumper cover.

 

Good choice, the Skene. The kit comes with two double-sided pieces of tape; they temporarily hold the bracket in place while drilling the holes from underneath; just be sure to wipe underneath the bumper with de-natured or rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt and wax. Otherwise the tape won't stick well.

For Flipper, I still plan on getting a tow-hook mount for Euro plate. I think the off-center tag gives an R53 that extra "down to business" look (lets more of the air go where it needs to go).

Have fun picking up your car in Italy! Chow!