My plates finally arrived from the DMV and when I went to install the front it occurred to me there was no existing bracket (or apparent mechanism to attach one). I emailed StoNShow because they didn't have a part number for the 2021 E63. Probably a dumb question but I asked them if the 2018-2020 GTR part would work since it also has the Panamerican.
Has anyone mounted their own front plate holder and can share some advice? Apologies in advance if a drill-less option isn't a thing and I'm making a fool of myself for asking

 

https://stonsho.com/2018-2020-merced...-sedan-sns175/

or

https://www.slybrackets.com/store/

I think slybrackets application is a bit more clean.

 

I have the stonsho on my car and it works and looks great... will scrape on steep drives but not really an issue.

 

Or just don't mount the front plate as many of us do. I've only ever gotten one fixit ticket for not having a front license plate. I mounted one on the cars afterwards that had a front bracket, but so far haven't put one on the AMG. I did European Delivery where I had to have a front license plate, so they mounted one at the delivery center, but the VPC filled the holes and restored the front bumper to factory conditions when the car arrived stateside, so I wasn't gonna drill holes again. San Francisco is notorious for writing tickets if the car is parked on the streets without a front license plate. That's where I got mine, so I just don't drive it into the city anymore unless I can park inside a structure. If I get another ticket, I'll probably just get a towing eye mount to temporarily mount it and get the ticket signed off, and then remove it again.

 

I just don't mount my front plate. I got ticketed once, about ten years ago for it. I just said that the dealer forgot to put it on and I was procrastinating. He gave me a "Fix it Ticket." I zip tied the plate to the bumper, went to court, got the ticket dismissed, and then pulled the plate off when I got home. Annoying, but worth it not to clutter up the front with a plate.

Cops are unlikely to pull you over for such a minor thing.

 

Hmmm that got me curious, does that give an excuse for officers to charge you through redlight cameras and speed cameras because the front plate is missing even though you weren't speeding or running red lights because they "couldn't" see your plate even though I understand they take multiple pictures of the front and rear of the vehicle. For example, my friend told me they did just that and I understand every country has different laws so I am curious how your country handles it. I am not quite sure how it all works and the details though. I don't supposed it makes any sense though. The good news is, my friend's ticket got thrown out because he was not speeding nor running redlights when that is the function of the camera in the first place.

 

Not really. Red light cameras are actually illegal in the USA for the most part. They can largely be contested unless specific laws have been put in place to make them legal. Still a hassle to deal with it, so I don't recommend to blow through a red light with a camera . Regardless of having a front license plate or not, a cop is likely to come after you if they see you barrel through a red light. Red light camera or not doesn't make a difference.

 

BTW, as far as I know a cop also can't pull you over in the USA for just missing a front plate. They have to have another reason to pull you over and then can tack on the lack of a front plate. I've been stopped for speeding and the cop didn't give a hoot about my missing front plate.

 

I see, good to know more about how it works across the border, in Canada they can and will pull you over for not having a front plate, especially in Ontario.

I second that.

 

Ya, in British Columbia they're actually allowed to pull you over just to check your license and/or breathalyze you with no suspicion of being drunk. Ya, you read that right.

I ran no front plate on my c63s for 2 years, got a couple verbal warnings for it for it and two tickets. They're only $109 and 0 points, so it was worth it for me. I wish my e63s didn't come with a front plate mounted already, I'm going to assume there is probably 4 nasty holes in the bumper if I remove the plate holder though.

 

Wow and I thought Ontario was strict. Do police officers in BC just seem to have too much free time? Thanks for sharing the situation over there.

$109 isn't too bad and glad there are no demerits.

Wise decision to leave the front plates off your AMG, it looks so much better and no holes in the front bumper that way.

Sorry to hear that the E 63s AMG did in fact got holes drilled in the front bumper though...

 

I just put the Slybracket on the front my E63 and its awesome. Fits very well, very adjustable, lots of options for fitment.
Basically it has a clamp that secures to a part of the grill or bumper of your choosing

 

It gets worse, a great number of the cities, especially downtown Vancouver, have started pulling cars over if they can spot or hear ANY modification and handing out vehicle inspection notice, which requires you to pass a full vehicle inspection. A car with any part not stock will usually fail these. They have even gone as far started handing out excessive noise tickets and inspection notices for bone stock cars that are using their sport or sport plus modes. They're claiming those modes are illegal to use and only for track use. A brand new BMW press car was over here being used for test drives and it famously got a vehicle inspection notice for the exhaust crackling a bit on decel in sport. You're pretty much looked at like a criminal if cars is your hobby, it feels like these days. There's quite a few videos uploaded to YouTube by random people showing their encounters.

 

oh my.... and I thought California's SMOG laws over the border were stricter than both of ours. The ironic part was that you mentioned even stock vehicles are getting flagged when they went through extensive testing to meet Canadian regulations and got our government's approval.

That is sad, ever think of moving to Ontario instead? Although you will end up paying higher taxes here though. So I guess there is that. Edit: Oh... and plus we get way more snow so unfortunately even less chance to enjoy your vehicle. Edit2: Oh a second thought, I recommend staying in Vancouver because I forgot to mention we have speed and red light cameras too. $5 per 1 KM over (1-19 over) or $7.5 per 1 KM over (20-29 over) or $12 per 1 KM over (30-49 over). Edit3: Found this article: https://www.cbc.ca/comedy/ontario-ch...d-it-1.4032836

 

I have the STO N SHO. It doesn't drill in, you use two bolts that are already hidden under the front splitter. It has a simple, spring loaded lock so it's easy to take it and out.

Here's pictures of my car with and without to show how clean the install and look is.

With STO N SHO

Without STO N SHO

 

Yes. It’s terrible in downtown vancouver BC, the VPD have apparently nothing to do other than concentrating on peoples bumpers and stock exhaust sound. I’ve gotten away with no front plate on a few of my cars but just a couple weeks ago got a ticket for no front plate on my BMW. Im waiting on a StoNshow bracket.

 

Thanks for sharing your perspective as well, sorry for your encounter, hope everything goes smooth for you.

 

I bought Stonsho as well for my E53. Highly recommended! Weird enough, it did not work because the underside of my Cabrio must be different from sedans? They are a great company! I emailed and spoke to them on the phone. Very personable. He asked me if I wanted a refund or he could fabricate one just for me! I took him up on it and he sent me one with special adhesive strip. Their product is a very cool design and in fact it will probably give my air dam some protection from a low curb or driveway because it would scrape first. I did not install it yet though because too busy. I zip tied my plate temporarily on through that honeycomb grill. Looks OK actually.

 

slybrackets.com/store/SLY-BRACKET-FOR-MERCEDES-WITH-HORIZONTAL-AND-OR-VERTICAL-SLATS-LOWER-GRILLE-p295438002 shows a GT43 that looks right. Another rookie question, do we (2021 E63S) share the same front as the 2021 GT43?

 

You should email them to confirm

 

In case anyone else goes down the same journey - 2021 facelift works with the "SLY BRACKET FOR MERCEDES WITH HORIZONTAL AND∕OR VERTICAL SLATS LOWER GRILLE"

 

I like that. But is there any way to mount it so it tucks underneath the bumper lip?

 

i was about to order one but they told me it could not be mounted centered. Only offset. Is this correct? Have any more pics u can share? Thank you.

 

It's centered. I don't wear my hat to the side, nor is my plate.

 

For California cars, and apparently a few other states, there is always this option. https://licenseplatewrap.com