What are peoples' plans for front license plates?

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I know we saw a California "sticker" option but for the rest of us in states requiring these we will need a front mount (or dare going without).

A quick web search revealed several options out there:

Big Mike's Performance Parts STO N SHO License Plate Mounting Brackets
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...yD3u4kszI4rW5o_Hf0TPjSQU8ZSLtD3UaAqVtEALw_wcB

Tow hook and other options:
https://store.ijdmtoy.com/collections/license-plate-mount-kit

EOS Plates
https://eosplates.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQ...dXjRhdt-sFoTprXGG6Hs5pyuNVaCyF2kaAmgBEALw_wcB

I'm sure there are many more and I know these have been discussed as part of some thread or another. I have a friend who uses one of the tow hook options on his BMW wagon.

What ideas or plans do folks have to deal with this?
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I know we saw a California "sticker" option but for the rest of us in states requiring these we will need a front mount (or dare going without).

A quick web search revealed several options out there:

Big Mike's Performance Parts STO N SHO License Plate Mounting Brackets
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...yD3u4kszI4rW5o_Hf0TPjSQU8ZSLtD3UaAqVtEALw_wcB

Tow hook and other options:
https://store.ijdmtoy.com/collections/license-plate-mount-kit

EOS Plates
https://eosplates.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQ...dXjRhdt-sFoTprXGG6Hs5pyuNVaCyF2kaAmgBEALw_wcB

I'm sure there are many more and I know these have been discussed as part of some thread or another. I have a friend who uses one of the tow hook options on his BMW wagon.

What ideas or plans do folks have to deal with this?
Wisconsin requires a front plate. I plan to use the front plate as required and use the Ford supplied mount. To me (just my opinion) the alternatives identified just look bad. Sure wish Wisconsin did not require a front plate.
 

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I like that wrap option.
 


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Wisconsin requires a front plate. I plan to use the front plate as required and use the Ford supplied mount. To me (just my opinion) the alternatives identified just look bad. Sure wish Wisconsin did not require a front plate.
The nice thing about the alternatives is the ability to remove the plate to show off the vehicle.
 

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I currently use Craig’s Custom Mustang Bracket on my 2017 Mustang. Comes off easily for shows. I sent an email to him to see if he has any plans on making one for the Mach e. Of course, he would need a Mach e to do so. 3rd party vendors will need time once the car comes out to design stuff for it.

UPDATE: Heard back from Craig and he thinks his 2018-20 Mustang bracket might work. He will check it out as soon as his local dealers have one in to measure.

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With plate removed.

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I don't spend much time looking at the front license plate when driving (or really any other time) so doesn't matter to me
 

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Where would you place the license plate wrap? Does anyone know where the front facing radar is placed?

Wrap would be the most aerodynamic but I'd only get if it I had a better looking license plate like the CA Legacy plates.

I actually like the positioning of the stock license plate bracket, but it might look better with EU and not US license plates.
 
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Where would you place the license plate wrap? Does anyone know where the front facing radar is placed?

Wrap would be the most aerodynamic but I'd only get if it I had a better looking license plate like the CA Legacy plates.

I actually like the positioning of the stock license plate bracket, but it might look better with EU and not US license plates.
I'm also concerned about how they mount that front plate bracket. I certainly don't want a hole popped in the front end to mount it.

Note that it looks like the Euro plate holder is mounted into the front: hole in the plastic?

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The US plate holder might be mounted from underneath but not sure.

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Most likely mounted with two screws through two of the recessed holes.
So, that's my point: I don't see any holes and really don't want new once for the plate holder.
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