You hit the nail on the head with this post. I'm planning to try out something along these lines when I get the set, but unsure how realistic any of this is:
Lower the headlights by 1 stud, figure out a way to fill the gap above (this will probably be the trickiest, unsure how practical it will be without significant mods)
Add a long flexaxle (or combo w/ connectors) underneath the front edge of the hood line
Add 2x1x2 wedge with a cut next to the round plate, replace both with white parts since the wedge doesn't come in trans clear
Here is a very crude photoshop of what I want it to look like. I don't think its perfect but closer to the real car
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After: