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Old 05-20-2016, 01:21 PM
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List the first MODS you made when you got your new f type? And if happy or not with them. Help newbies like myself in the selection process.
 
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Aftermarket stereo. Window tint. Couldn't be happier.

Performance mods coming once there's a tuner here who is able to consistently demonstrate success over a fairly long time period.
 
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1. Installed the pigtail for a Battery Tender, for easy connection during winter storage. Some folks connect theirs more often, but that's the only time I use mine.
2. Added a SmartTop convertible top controller. However, as you have a coupe, that won't do much for you.
 
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My car is bone stock except for a battery tender pigtail (which I use anytime the car isn't being used for more than a few days).

Next up is my P7 Grill install and some mild de-badging on the rear.

After that who knows? future thoughts are replacing the P Zeros with Michelin PSS's. Beyond that maybe some lowering springs and perhaps a tune at some point.

Pretty happy with the car as-is.

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Battery tender, first thing.
De-badging
Tint.
Hard wire Radar detector, I'll install ALP as soon as I hear of a proven Laser in Florida.
There's a great place for a holster behind your right elbow access panel, if you carry.
 
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Originally Posted by Grumpy Finn
Battery tender, first thing.
De-badging
Tint.
Hard wire Radar detector, I'll install ALP as soon as I hear of a proven Laser in Florida.
There's a great place for a holster behind your right elbow access panel, if you carry.
Oooh, pics of the holster location? I've just been putting my concealed piece in my glove box and I don't like it sliding around in there.
 
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Originally Posted by DPelletier
My car is bone stock except for a battery tender pigtail (which I use anytime the car isn't being used for more than a few days).

Next up is my P7 Grill install and some mild de-badging on the rear.

After that who knows? future thoughts are replacing the P Zeros with Michelin PSS's. Beyond that maybe some lowering springs and perhaps a tune at some point.

Pretty happy with the car as-is.

Dave
Tell me about the P7 grill. I also plan to do some debugging if not blackening out the chrome.
 
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Battery tender pig tails,
Custom dead pedal

And PSS on order!
 
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Springs and spacers.

Wheels next
 
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cQuartz, Xpel, debadge (except leaper and S badges), matte black wrap on front bumper bar and rear diffuser, 20" Gyrodynes, PSS tires, sto-n-sho front plate holder, spacers, H&R springs, upper pulley and tune,growler valve caps.

Scheduled: lower pulley and tune, short shifter, P7 bumperless grille.

When available: Fricken Jag CF engine cover.
 

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Here's the prototype, it's gotten a bit nicer since then with real straps and I can fit a Glock26 with a holster. This is for Ruger LCP. I have no clue where the pictures went.....
 

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Here are the pictures..... it's Friday.






Converts have a compartment here




Cut off some of the ribs to fit your holster




I used tie wraps, replaced them later with straps, and now I can have my Glock26 in there




First time, and it fits. Added a pull tab on top and trimmed the fasteners for easier opening....
 

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Originally Posted by polarisnavyxj
Tell me about the P7 grill. I also plan to do some debugging if not blackening out the chrome.
....OK but remember; you asked!

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-160279/page3/

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-grill-140474/

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...grille-161550/

Cheers,
Dave
 
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-Ditched the 18 inch stock Vela Wheels
-Installed powdercoated gloss black 20 inch Gyrodyne Wheels
-Ditched the OEM Pirellis and went with Micheline Pilot Super Sport tires
-Tint
-Vinyl wrapped the side mirror covers gloss black for a more streamlined look
 

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Side vents vinyled gloss black to match hood
Plastidipped grill surround and wheels.
Michelin PSS

Happy with all of that.

Less happy with the tail light vinyl job, the leading corner peeled back so much I just tossed it.
 
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DJS in reverse:

1) Smart Top
2) Battery Tender
 
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Xpel, cquartz, growler valve caps, sto-n-sho front plate holder. I will consider carbon fiber under hood panels but not for awhile. Also will likely get white license plate frames with special issue white plates.
 
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whats a battery tender and is it worth it
 
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Originally Posted by myironlung
whats a battery tender and is it worth it
It's a trickle charger, designed for long-term storage. It keeps the battery topped up without overcharging. Worth it? If you don't drive the car regularly, absolutely. The current drain when off in modern cars is more than in the old days, because the electronics need to hold memory. Some report that their batteries drain after a few weeks in the garage.
 
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Originally Posted by myironlung
whats a battery tender and is it worth it
It's worth it. Inexpensive, easy to install. Piece of mind and cheap insurance to avoid a dead battery.
 


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