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This is the 1st mod on the 97 740iL. Removed the front license plate holder and replaced it with [BMW part # 51 11 8 150 492] rubber strip. List price was $40.25 but I shopped around and found it for $21.46...no more "Bucky Beaver tooth" look.

(after pics)

(before)

Thanks to Diver posting these instructions (found in the archives at roadfly.org)...it made the job a cinch!

Page 1: 1997 740iL (stock)
Page 2: 1991 735iL (my other Bimmer)
Page 3: 1985 325e (my first bimmer)
Page 4: 1997 740iL...let the mods begin. Replace front license plate holder with rubber strip insert
Page 5: 1st & 2nd attempt to mount M-Parallels
Page 7: Chrome Trunk Strip; Crystal Tail Lights; Quad Brake Lights; Chrome Grill Inserts
Page 8: Exchange arm rest phone cradle for tray
Page 9: BMW rubber winter mats
Page 10: Updated pics of front, side & rear light mods.
Page 11: Chrome-lined headlights
Page 13: My bro-in-laws Cashemere Beige 1997 740iL front end/rear end/interior upgrades
Page 14: 2004 Dodge Magnum (Hemi wagon)
Page 15: OEM Battery vs Duralast 49D
Page 17: Retrofit of a BMW Business Radio CD43 & C43 (from the 1996-up e36 & Z3) into an e34 and e32
Page 18: 1995 525iT (new as of 7/30/04(stock)
Page 19: E38 Central Locking System Details Page

20: BMW Traffic Pro E38 InstallPage

21: Swapping 4-spoke Steering wheel to 3-spoke M-Sport Steering Wheel