In Illinois, they require a front license plate, but the plate ruins the look of the car in my opinion. Has anyone had any experience having the Show N Go retractable front license plate installed on the F-Type?
Show N Go Retractable License Plate Frame - PFYC.com

The car is already so low to the ground, I often scratch the front lip beneath the bumper, so I worry about installing this. Anyone have experience with this?

 

I scrape the front of mine I would say in average once per day. I reckon this wouldn't last a week for me.

 

Don't do it Michael! (Run a front plate). We've had this discussion also several times before and while some States appear to absolutely insist (enforce) on a front plate - all the States I've lived in do - on my sports cars I never have (and simply keep the "front" plate in the trunk/boot. But even that's never come up). I completely agree that it, let's just say, "detracts" from the look of the car (but doesn't bother others here). Worth the risk in my opinion.

And where'd you get that picture attached to your post, my garage? Not sure your "S" is V8 or V6 (mine's a 6) but it sure looks exactly like mine.

 

I use a tow hook mount for my fron plate. No holes required and it twists right off when unwanted. Source was gominigo.com

 

I installed one of these on my XKR as the provincial police around here are fanatics and I got tired of being pulled over.
It worked well on the XKR... I couldn't figure out if it would work on the F type R due to clearance and of course the front splitter. Took it to my trusted master mechanic at the Jaguar dealer and he inspected and said it would not install, without a lot of modification and clearance would be a big issue.
I ended up installing my license plate with Earth Magnets that hold it in place (no holes) and I take it off whenever I cross the border. No hassle in the U.S., likely because I have Ontario plates and they couldn't be bothered.
Lawrence.

 

Lol... yes mine is a V6, so we have identical cars. I love it. I was thinking of debadging the "F-Type" and the "S" from the front and back for a cleaner look. What do you think?

 

Thanks, I appreciate the info!

 

I have a plate holder for the front that has suction cups. The plate stays in my trunk so that if I need it (or need to take the car in for a "fix-it" ticket), then I can stick it to the car temporarily. Cant be used to drive at speed, but if you want to park at a meter or in a public street where the meter people are hanging around, it is a great alternative.

Supplier is-SplayPlate No Drill license plate mount, license plate solution - I have one for my f-type and one for my wife's Mini Countryman (also too pretty to mess up the front)

 

Any and all modifications are always in the eye of the beholder but, as long as you're asking my opinion, I'm not a fan of debadging. Personally, my F-Type - your F-Type - is pretty damn perfect just the way it is. Other than purchasing Union Jack value stems - a subtle and nice touch in my opinion - I love my 2015 V6S exactly like it is; including the propeller wheels.

To each his/her own (from value stems to the skies the limit). My advice: leave it alone (but get the value stems).

My 2-cents.

 

Here is the Minigo tow hook mount for the F-Type. It does block one of the parking sensors on the V8S. That is only an issue when in reverse and I push thew button on the infotainment bezel to turn it off.

 

Sorry but that looks bad
why not put it central

Burnie xx

 

Using the tow hook means you don't have to drill any holes.

 

I agree Inthink that looks terrible I would rather drill the holes centre the plate and be done with it and then you also don't have to worry about your sensors.

 

Interesting that a few of you think it looks terrible. Front plate in general looks terrible as most cars are not designed for them. Yet you go to any car meet and I would suggest that a third of the exotics have their plates off center instates that require them.

 

I prefer it centered, but I don't think it looks terrible that way.

I also think the phobia provoked by fear of drilling little holes in the plastic bumper guard is a bit over-the-top. For anyone who later finds themselves in a location more friendly to no front plates, those little holes can be plugged in about 5 minutes with upholstery fasteners available at Eastwood and many other places. They are no more objectionable than the look of the parking sensors.

 

I think the off center plate brings more attention to it being there. In fact, if you mount it in the center in a conventional manner, you will be able to use a typical black plastic mount which blends in so much better.

 

Exactly, like the one that JLR supplies OEM with the car, which fits perfectly.