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Old May 23, 2020 | 10:12 PM
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Toyman....Ha! Good to hear you didn't have anything missing. Now, about that tire. The phrase is "That's a DAMN HEAVY tire!" LOL.

Bob, I have thought about a front plate only to display a Jaguar emblem. The sponge
idea and zip-ties are better than putting holes into the front end, but I'm glad the license display requirement here in Georgia is back only.
Not that it's of any interest to anyone, but I always disliked the front license plates(as this photo of someone's Jag shows). It just messes with the overall, pleasing front end design on most cars.
Anyway, thanks for the front plate attachment ideas.


 

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Old May 24, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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The missing parts are the threaded rod and connector, wing nut and the plate. Does anyone know the thread size of the rod?
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 02:25 PM
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Here in New Zealand we are required to have front tags or license plates, but we call them number plates, even though they have letters on as well. When I got my car the front plate, which is not the same size as US, Japan, UK, was mounted with horrible unsightly screws. The plastic plinth or mount had also pulled the aluminium / aluminum rivets through the thin skin of the front bumper.
I used 4mm alloy rivnuts in the bumper. That gave good support for the plinth, and I was then able to secure the front plate with better looking screws.


Looking a bit tidier and more secure

Mmm, rust stains, ugly screws, loose fitment.
 
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Not sure if you already figured it out, but I was in my trunk and snapped a photo of those modules. One mounts on top of the other. I believe they are the Parking Aid Module and the TPMS module.





 
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mhamilton
Not sure if you already figured it out, but I was in my trunk and snapped a photo of those modules. One mounts on top of the other. I believe they are the Parking Aid Module and the TPMS module.



Hi, no I haven't but I came across something in parts that looked like it; so little to go on, with no identification I can see.
I have a load of things to do, but I'm waiting for a little rib injury to pass(ouch), and then tackle a list of things that should take care of some error messages. Or not. lol.
As a side note, I wonder if the dealer-added on Xenon HID lights I have (as shown on the original window sticker) is associated with this part? Anyway....
Thank you.


Original vin search shows no Xenon/HID lights were ordered...added later at dealership(but no power wash
 
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