Chin Spoiler Dings
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Chin Spoiler Dings
Ok, I know there is a parking assist but I have still managed to scrape the bottom edge of the lower front chin spoiler on my F-Type V8S backing out of my driveway, etc. I have not checked but imagine that replacing this piece of plastic will cost a pretty penny if purchased from Jag. Anyone try using a black plastic U-channel to repair the bottom edge and give it a clean look? Seems like it should work.
#5
I'm of the opinion that they are going to be consumables or one-use disposables. Mine drags on the garage ramp every day, and I just grit my teeth, knowing it's going to crap out eventually. Anything that lowers it, such as a clip over, or stiffens it further, such as carbon, is likely going to increase the drag and therefore the damage. Ideal solution would be a retraction mechanism, but perhaps a black soft rubber option would take more abuse.
Oh well, I for one bought a sports car, not a concourse queen...
Chris
Oh well, I for one bought a sports car, not a concourse queen...
Chris
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#6
Scuffed up chin spoiler
Jim jones
2014 F type V8S
#7
A member on another forum mentioned that the replacement part is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to replace.
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
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#8
A member on another forum mentioned that the replacement part is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to replace.
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
"Inexpensive and easy to replace" is a pleasant surprise since its bound to get scraped sooner or later. Good work Jaguar.
As for ultra-flexible air dams, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of channeling fresh air into the intake?
#9
Fair point on flexibility. The spoiler itself does indeed have to be somewhat inflexible, or it cannot transmit downforce to the car. The usual intent of the lowest part of the setup (under the spoiler) is more to deflect air away from the undercarriage, thereby reducing drag, and improving economy a fraction, not to generate more downforce or to direct air into the engine or brakes. I think a bit more flex there would be a fair trade-off.
Chris
Chris
#10
Chin spoiler repairs
Fair point on flexibility. The spoiler itself does indeed have to be somewhat inflexible, or it cannot transmit downforce to the car. The usual intent of the lowest part of the setup (under the spoiler) is more to deflect air away from the undercarriage, thereby reducing drag, and improving economy a fraction, not to generate more downforce or to direct air into the engine or brakes. I think a bit more flex there would be a fair trade-off.
Chris
Chris
#11
A member on another forum mentioned that the replacement part is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to replace.
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
#12
Chin spoiler woes
A member on another forum mentioned that the replacement part is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to replace.
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
Front Air Deflector - Jaguar F-Type Forum
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#14
Wrong part
This is not the right part. The part for the V8S is long and curved on the ends. This part is short and almost straight.
#16
Bad Part
That is the wrong part. The price is about $270 for the right one that fits the V8S. I have the one everyone keeps mentioning which I bought based on the responses I received to my original inquiry on this thread. It is definitely the wrong one! If anyone has actually ordered and received in their hands the front air deflector (chin spoiler) for a F type V8S and paid $45 or anything like that for it I would love to hear from you with the part number you ordered.
#18
front air deflector (air dam) F Type V8S
The $45 one mentioned in this thread with a part number is a front air deflector but not the one for the F type V8S (don't know if its different for the V6). The correct deflector comes in three pieces. The correct deflector is available from a Florida Jaguar dealer advertising on Ebay but each of the three pieces, after shipping costs, is around $50 so $150 total. Better than $270 the local dealer quoted but not $45. I ordered it. Mine at 6k miles is pretty much destroyed.
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#19
Rather than a "chin spoiler" it is indeed called a "front air deflector" as eventually pointed out by jjones
It seems to come in three pieces as follows about $40 USD (+ shipping) for each piece:
IMHO it seems to be the same part for the V6, V6S, and V8S, but I am not absolutely sure - so check with your dealer first. I think following the link above you will go to EBAY site for Naples Luxury Motors - so you cold check with them at there main web site www.naplesluxuryimports.com
I plan to do replace my "front air deflector" set as they are starting to look ratty - I might just order 2 complete sets! FYI I have no affiliation with Naples Luxury Motors at all.
Hope this helps.
It seems to come in three pieces as follows about $40 USD (+ shipping) for each piece:
- JAGUAR FTYPE RIGHT AIR DEFLECTOR FRONT BUMPER OEM FACTORY C2P22211
- JAGUAR FTYPE CENTER AIR DEFLECTOR FRONT BUMPER OEM FACTORY T2R4160
- JAGUAR FTYPE LEFT AIR DEFLECTOR FRONT BUMPER OEM FACTORY C2P22212
IMHO it seems to be the same part for the V6, V6S, and V8S, but I am not absolutely sure - so check with your dealer first. I think following the link above you will go to EBAY site for Naples Luxury Motors - so you cold check with them at there main web site www.naplesluxuryimports.com
I plan to do replace my "front air deflector" set as they are starting to look ratty - I might just order 2 complete sets! FYI I have no affiliation with Naples Luxury Motors at all.
Hope this helps.
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