Isn't there a way where you can ask Audi to help out? I mean, in Europe (not sure if it's everywhere in EU) it's even required, so they sell more with front license plate than not!

 

I just got my e-tron GT yesterday and dealership said they are still trying to find out what to do to mount the front license plate. Here in California it is required but right now there is no bracket for the GT.

 

California does not really enforce the front license plate law. If you watch other cars pass, you will notice about 25% percent of them don't have a front license plate. I been driving my Ford Thunderbird around town for 20 years and I have never had a front license plate on it. No problem. If you do get caught you can put it on and the fine is very small. I will be getting my GT in late October (I hope) and I am not putting the license plate on the front of it.

 

Dealerships in US give you one of two choices. You either sign a form that releases the dealership from mounting the plate, or the dealer drills holes in your front bumper.

 

No such thing in Texas. Here is the deal. Drill plates holes and I don’t buy the car. No issues.

 

I know. They are getting a bracket but aren't sure when or what it will be. They said it may have to be mounted using the tow hook slot since they can't find a part number for a plate bracket through Audi.

 

Anyone figure out how to mount the front license plate and not interfere with the sensors?

 

My dealer just said they will mount the plate directly to the grill by drilling holes. Not sure I want that done just yet. May try using double sided red 3m tape instead.

 

I did a custom order from Cravenspeed. No issue with the front sensor. Contact support at cravenspeed dot com and ask for Danielle.

 

I have similar from Cravenspeed but didn’t have to do custom since e-tron they have. No issue with sensors here!

 

What is it mounted on?

 

It's looks great. I can see how it's mounted to the tow hook, but can the bracket be attached to the tow hook connector off center so the plate can be a bit closer to the Audi rings?

 

They made a custom length post that goes into the tow hitch. That connects to a license plate shaped metal frame that you mount the plate to. There's also a small space bar that moves it all up to get over the parking sensor. No issues so far.

 

The mounting bracket can shift over an inch to the right, and you could use the two inch extender to move or further to the right, but that would also mean it's not two inches higher, which means it would cover the parking sensor. Maybe they could customize a solution...

 

I'm thinking they could do exactly what they did on yours, but use a different back plate. One that can mount from the left instead of the center. I'll check with them tomorrow. Thanks.

 

I know you guys have long been able to avoid front plates, I personally think it would look better mounted under the rings like us over the pond in the UK , offset like this works on my current car an Alfa because it has a massive V in the middle of the front so I have little choice and I know a lot of UK guys don't like having a front plate on their Alfa's either and try everything to minimise it (but we have rules and they are about to get stricter), but when you have nothing in the middle to prevent you from just mounting it straight to th

Sadly on my GT when it arrives it will have been screwed through the bumper on a plinth with the number plate bolted to that, as designed and exactly how it would be in Germany too, it's how they show it on the UK configurator, but our plates are longer and narrower than yours

 

Someone on one of the other topics has a picture of his with UK plates, but these are just stuck on, is this not something you could do too, no bracket needed.

He has a link to the pads he used so I have copied a link to the post below, I hope it helps.

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Update: I've been working with Cravenspeed on testing holders for the GT. They're shipping me a new tow hook stud that will bring the plate closer to the bumper - decreasing the distance from 1 inch to a little less than half an inch. (see pictures earlier with the 1 inch space.) Once we finalize on the right stud length, Cravenspeed will make official part numbers and a kit ready to order for the GT. I'll also ask about a plate mount that can shift slightly closer to center.

 

Hi @EricS, can you please let me know if Cravenspeed bracket is still working well for you? Also, do you know if they created a part number? I will be calling the on Monday. Thanks.

 

Great. I'm interested. Thanks.

 

In California; I never put front plates on. Rather roll the dice.

 

Same here, have never been stopped for not having a front license plate in the last 10 years I've lived in California. My wife doesn't have a front plate on her X7 either, although it's only been about 8 months.

 

Eric

I ordered the Front License plate holder from Craven Speed.
I got it today, but it looks like I am missing the peice that raises it above the parking sensor.
Or it that sonething you made your self?

THank You
Larry

 

Hi Larry,
The spacer is a flat, about 2 inch long metal piece with holes on each end for screws. Did you ask for the special "etron GT package that Danielle is working on with Eric?" The etron kit on their website isn't built for the GT.

They sent me a new, 15mm shorter bolt than i had in the pictures earlier. - I'm installing that today and will take more pics. That should bring the plate in closer by 1/2 an inch. If this new bolt works, Danielle said they'd make an official kit with a solid-piece bolt (vs. the two piece bolt joined together that I've been testing with.)

 

Thanks for the response.
I have contacted Danielle at CravenSpeed and I expect to get it sorted.
When I ordered she mentioned that they were making the shorter peice for you so I thought I got the correct item.
Maybe They got crossed up abd sent the standard Etron kit.
I look forward to seeing your new kit.

Larry

 

In testing last night, the post was a smidge too short - it needs to be just a bit longer so that the screw ends aren't touching the grille cover. I will expect to test a new post later this week.

 

Eric
I got the license plate holder installed and I think it looks fine.
Thank you for the recommendation to Craven Speed
Larry

 

Great news. I just tested final perfect length post for tow hook from CS. It puts the plate exactly 1/2 inch from bumper. They'll have final kit published this week and ideally on website. I'll post here with info when it's up.

 

They haven't placed the GT kit on yet, but rho-plate offers one that appears to work also. https://www.rho-plate.com/products/audi-e-tron-gt-2022-rho-plate-v2. I'm trying to wait for CravenSpeed before I decide.

 

Just bought the RHO-Plate. I'll post pictures when I install.