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Old 05-16-2017, 11:59 PM
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a must on red

on any other colour = meh
 
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Old 05-17-2017, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mpowerr
lol!! Great idea! How long has it been on for? How does it look up close?

Been on for about a couple of months and have got pretty hot.

Here's a close up for you:




I'm sure with more patience, the cut around the pipe could be better, but you get the idea...
 
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Old 05-18-2017, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tel
Been on for about a couple of months and have got pretty hot.

Here's a close up for you:




I'm sure with more patience, the cut around the pipe could be better, but you get the idea...
Thanks for the pic, I may have to give this a try...
 
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I have just replaced my tail lights with the new smoked version. My car is white and in my opinion the contrast enhances the appearance. In order to access the light units it is necessary to drop the rear bumper.
Mine goes in for 2nd service soon so I asked the dealer about retro-fitting the later smoked lenses. Here's their response:

Unfortunately we wouldn’t look to fit these as they are not an approved accessory. The lamps are only on the 18 model years, so fitting these to your 2015 F-TYPE would be a gamble and may not even be possible. If it were possible, it could also have an effect on your warranty.
I particularly love the bit about having an effect on my warranty...
 
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Old 09-02-2017, 11:41 AM
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I particularly love the bit about having an effect on my warranty...
Typical dealer response from someone who has no idea what they're talking about. I also am amused by the warranty bit; its hilarious that they think replacing one jaguar part with another jaguar part would somehow void your warranty. I'm guessing you got someone with little actual knowledge or experience.
 
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Old 09-02-2017, 11:58 AM
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Total BS, no issues whatsoever. I suggest you order the rear lamp units from Parts, you will probably get 15% discount if you ask nicely and then take them to a competent body shop and get them fitted.


I suggest a body shop as they are more conversant with dropping the rear bumper section than a mechanical shop. It is then a straightforward plug out and plug in job. Simples!
 
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Originally Posted by myer
Total BS, no issues whatsoever. I suggest you order the rear lamp units from Parts, you will probably get 15% discount if you ask nicely and then take them to a competent body shop and get them fitted.


I suggest a body shop as they are more conversant with dropping the rear bumper section than a mechanical shop. It is then a straightforward plug out and plug in job. Simples!
You'll get a 45% discount from these folks:https://www.jaguarlandroverrenoparts.com
 
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