This got me thinking about the CA raptors and others states that require front plates. Ford must have considered this right? Blocks about as much as the light bar on my truck.
Definitely not optimal but does it make a big negative impact? I register most of my vehicles in AZ as I live there half the year, so no front plate requirement. But ya just a thought
No front plate in Fl. So I don’t have that issue. Many even mount them to the side in the bumper. But in a place where the IC is so buried already, blocking it doesn’t help. They heat soak badly under there.
I’d drive around and test things out. The thinner bar may certainly help.