Is it at Brooks? If so, I'd trust the quality of the work, especially the finish. If done right, it won't won't be cheap regardless of the shop.

 

I finally got around to installing the Sto N Sho front license plate bracket today, it's only been on my bench for four weeks

 

I installed a Sto N Go front license plate bracket, this way if I get stopped for no plate I can say I took it off for show and forgot about and left it in the trunk.

 

Did you have the factory mounting plate already on the front of your bumper? Were there holes left after removing it? Can you add a photo of the bracket install, I like this idea a lot.

 

damn thats sucks hope youre ok and btw where did you purchase those side vents they are beautiful

 

I did not have the factory mounting plate on the front of the bumper. The install is super easy as you only have to remove a T-30 Torx screw to facillitate the install of the mounting plate which uses a 10 mm stainless bolt along with a washer and lock washer.
Below is an install vid I found, I don't know what the "destroyed front end" is about LOL

 

Currently helping my buddy joe do a carbon fibre wrap to wing mirrors and front splinter

 

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   I did not have the factory mounting plate on the front of the bumper. The install is super easy as you only have to remove a T-30 Torx screw to facillitate the install of the mounting plate which uses a 10 mm stainless bolt along with a washer and lock washer.

While I’m waiting on the new plates from the state, I only have a rear temp tag on. So today I decided to remove the front bracket and found five drilled holes in the black section that spans the cowl. I’m not happy about that and will try to find some black plastic plugs to fill those unsightly holes. One of these new removable plate brackets will be on order later today.

 

I actually took mine out for a spin and went to lunch. She needed to get out of the garage. I think I am waiting a bit for the heat to diminish a bit in AZ and I think she will come out more often.

 

I hate to sound like I have Automotive OCD, but I wonder what it would cost and what it would take to replace that section of the cowl to eliminate the five drilled holes (now plugged with black plastic plugs)?

 

1. The cover for the bar is $216.00, I'd get a new one.

https://www.jaguarparts.com/v-2020-j...and-components

 

Thanks for the find. I just went out and looked at mine and I do plan on ordering this one. The question I couldn't figure out the answer to is how the current one is mounted and how to remove it to replace it.

 

Why not look into the P7 mod? Eliminates the entire debacle and looks aggressively terrif!

 

Unfortunately, I will have to admit that I have no idea what the P7 mod is and what would I do with the parking sensors built into this piece?


UPDATE: I now know what the Project 7 update is, thank you.

 

"damn thats sucks hope youre ok and btw where did you purchase those side vents they are beautiful"

Rimmerbros. They are a steal at $128 a pop. Save me a right side one!

 

Here's the bumper install.
Jaguar F-Type (X152) Bumpers - removal & installation.pdf

 

The entire front end of the car (bumper) has to be removed to replace the plastic center beam area of the grill?? Wow, that seems like a lot of work to remove a very small sub-component of the grill structure.

 

I'm thinking if you can't get to the fasteners from the top you might be able to if you remove the lower radiator protector. It also can't hurt to get a price from a body shop.

 

While I'd love to replace that section, spending the money on a body shop and/or removing the bumper and all that entails is not in the cards. I will wait for the replacement section to show up and see exactly how it is fastened to the grill. If it requires disassembling the car too much, I will just send it back. I'm hopeful that once I see how it is attached, I can work out a far easier plan than major surgery.

 

Never done it myself but from all reports (eg Unhingd) it's nothing like "major surgery" to remove and refit the front bumper.
Time consuming yes but fairly straightforward.
I removed and refitted the front bumper on my old XFR three or four times and it wasn't at all difficult and it's much the same procedure on the F-Type.
Each time I did it on my lonesome but it would be easier with a helper to hold the other end of the bumper.