Has anyone come up with a workable way to mount a front license plate on a facelift XJS without drilling holes in the bumper for a mounting bracket (e.g., Genuine Jaguar License Bracket HHC6458BB)?

Is it possible to attach the plate (with or without bracket) to the lower grill? I know there are some specialized under-the-bumper devices, but haven't found one specific for the XJS.

Don't need it to be easily removable, just secure and non-destructive to the car.

Appreciate any suggestions.

 

Don't attach it to the grill, the radiator needs the airflow. There may be some way, but screws are the most reliable way of holding a license plate to a car.

 

Any kind of universal license plate holder will work. I used zip ties to attach it to the lower grille.

 

What I did was rivet an L shaped piece of plastic ( cut from a square bucket) to the underside of the bumper. I think I’m going to replace that with a piece of aluminum though, so it doesn’t jiggle as much.

 

I use EZ-pass tape or 3M dual lock. Done right and affixed to a clean surface it works great and can be removed and leave no trace.
P/N SJ4580 is specified for in and outdoor use.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40068924/

 

...and used some bungee cords for now. Two on top, one on the bottom, through their relative grills. A piece of carpet padding behind the plate prevents it from moving around and keeps the hooks away from the bumper.



If/when I decide on getting personalized plates I'll either fabricate an under bumper L-bracket or give in and attach the correct mounting plate with screws.

 

I wouldn’t call that old school…

 

Im from the old skool, and I’ve never seen that done before. Get some 3M tape and adhere it to the bumper.

 

Poor choice of words on my part, forgot who I was dealing with here! Maybe if I had used duct tape?

The goal was to get the front plate on quickly without any damage to the bumper, so I could pull it off when traveling to those states I frequent that don't require it. I actually did the attachment last Thursday evening in preparation for a long weekend of interstate travel. Unfortunately, the Cat developed an issue that night that required it to stay home. Took my less exciting but reliable SUV instead.

Of course all this will likely change when vanity plates happen - why get them and not display them coming and going?

 

This is how it looks when you attach the license plate to the lower grille. I used a universal license plate holder with some zip ties.

 

Was thinking of attaching mine in a similar manner, but had two concerns:

• If plate visibility was hindered enough to cause the authorities to hassle me
• if plate location blocked airflow sufficiently to possibly cause an overheating issue

Have you experienced either of these issues?

 

No to both questions.

I live in Virginia, where front plates are required. I drive this car everyday, 4 season, all the time. I've never had a cop question the placement.

 

attaches under the bumper.




I only wish the front end sat up this high!

 

I can still read your plate with see through tape on it😆