My Front Plate Solution
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FeralSVR (07-02-2016)
#43
Yes sir, every bit as illegal here in the People's Republic of Maryland as well (and never a ticket either). Running a plate of improper aspect ratio, I suspect, is the least of the traffic sins committed by most members of this forum.
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I've looked and read a lot about the Sto-N-Show plate holder and something about it didn't seem "quite right" from my perspective:
In my opinion, some of the more important features that define the front end of the F-Type are the oval grille surround and the linear front splitter. One of the least is the black bumper bar in the middle of the black grille.
So, to me the license plate mounted on the black bumper bar is a no brainer. It only covers the "unsightly" black bumper bar and a small portion of the black grille behind it while leaving the view of the oval grille surround and the linear front splitter in full view.
I'll readily admit that the Sto-N-Show's primary advantage is that it can be removed revealing the full front end of the F-Type - which is great. However when it is mounted, I find it more intolerable than the factory bracket on the bumper bar which many would like to see removed anyway.
As I said, this is just a different perspective to consider...
In my opinion, some of the more important features that define the front end of the F-Type are the oval grille surround and the linear front splitter. One of the least is the black bumper bar in the middle of the black grille.
So, to me the license plate mounted on the black bumper bar is a no brainer. It only covers the "unsightly" black bumper bar and a small portion of the black grille behind it while leaving the view of the oval grille surround and the linear front splitter in full view.
I'll readily admit that the Sto-N-Show's primary advantage is that it can be removed revealing the full front end of the F-Type - which is great. However when it is mounted, I find it more intolerable than the factory bracket on the bumper bar which many would like to see removed anyway.
As I said, this is just a different perspective to consider...
My plate is always on the car using the Sto-N-Sho, and for me the ability to quickly remove it is not a major attraction, but an undamaged bumper bar is.
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I installed the sho-n-stow but have yet to add the plate since I am in the final days of using my temp plate on the back.
Yesterday we were walking across a large empty parking lot toward the Jag and my wife asked what that ungodly thing was on the front end, referring only to the mounting block.
It's more or less unobtrusive with the exception of the silver mounting bolt and pull pin. Why on earth didn't they color these black?
I think I need to hit both with a few sprays of flat black paint.
Yesterday we were walking across a large empty parking lot toward the Jag and my wife asked what that ungodly thing was on the front end, referring only to the mounting block.
It's more or less unobtrusive with the exception of the silver mounting bolt and pull pin. Why on earth didn't they color these black?
I think I need to hit both with a few sprays of flat black paint.
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I installed the sho-n-stow but have yet to add the plate since I am in the final days of using my temp plate on the back.
Yesterday we were walking across a large empty parking lot toward the Jag and my wife asked what that ungodly thing was on the front end, referring only to the mounting block.
It's more or less unobtrusive with the exception of the silver mounting bolt and pull pin. Why on earth didn't they color these black?
I think I need to hit both with a few sprays of flat black paint.
Yesterday we were walking across a large empty parking lot toward the Jag and my wife asked what that ungodly thing was on the front end, referring only to the mounting block.
It's more or less unobtrusive with the exception of the silver mounting bolt and pull pin. Why on earth didn't they color these black?
I think I need to hit both with a few sprays of flat black paint.
https://www.amazon.com/Amanaote-Meta...iglink21907-20
Maybe he has some left. Otherwise someone could invest the $8 and pass them around to the folks recently buying the bracket.
The bolt can be touched up with black appliance paint.
Last edited by Unhingd; 07-03-2016 at 07:20 AM.
#50
When we first got launched with Sho-N-Sto, BierNut was kind enough to buy a 50 pack of these black rings and mail them out to many of us:
https://www.amazon.com/Amanaote-Meta...iglink21907-20
Maybe he has some left. Otherwise someone could invest the $8 and pass them around to the folks recently buying the bracket.
The bolt can be touched up with black appliance paint.
https://www.amazon.com/Amanaote-Meta...iglink21907-20
Maybe he has some left. Otherwise someone could invest the $8 and pass them around to the folks recently buying the bracket.
The bolt can be touched up with black appliance paint.
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I made a slight Modification to my STO & SHO mounting bracket
I made a slight Modification to my STO & SHO mounting bracket. I replaced the bolt that came with the mount, with a SS flat head screw and counter sank the hole. Don't try this with a hand drill, use a milling machine or the countersink will chatter and walk all over the place because of the 2 small holes beside the main mounting hole. I also used Beirnut's (Thank You) black pull ring. Now the mount is almost impossible to see unless you crawl right under the car. I also used a little Blue Lok Tite under the flat head so it won't vibrate loose.
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Yes it does sit pretty low. If you go back to the original STO & SHO thread, there are lots of photos of it.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...racket-144955/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...racket-144955/
Last edited by WayneB; 07-05-2016 at 06:50 PM.
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Kitesurfer (07-06-2016)
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Also, it protects the front of the car against direct contact with bumper blocks or curbs. It has saved my splitter twice. A little black touch-up paint and the plate frame is good to go for the next collision.
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