Thinking of putting on 07+ XJ/KF/XK chrome side vents on my STR...Pix
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They're stick on and clearly non-functional; doing some research, all the OEM Jags that come stock with them are also all non-functional.
The main problem appears to be exactly where to place them...If I could remove the fender marker lens and place the stick-on vents over holes, I'm not sure if they'll fully cover the holes. Also which would you recommend?
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They're stick on and clearly non-functional; doing some research, all the OEM Jags that come stock with them are also all non-functional.
The main problem appears to be exactly where to place them...If I could remove the fender marker lens and place the stick-on vents over holes, I'm not sure if they'll fully cover the holes. Also which would you recommend?
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oh god please noooo!!. Anything not already factory "stuck" onto your car should not be added.. just my opinion but I think its one of the worst offenses. I live in an area that has quite a bit of shall we say "culture" and this has to be one of the most prevelant attrocities. Anywhere from a corolla to a buick to a BMW. Everyone is sticking these side vent things on their fenders and even other places. I just looks so ridiculous. SO many manufacturers are doing this now..even kia and hyundai...most factory ones dont even look good to me.. but thats just me.
its kind of tantamount to buying a BMW 318 and putting M3 badging allover it.
enough of my rambling.......
its kind of tantamount to buying a BMW 318 and putting M3 badging allover it.
enough of my rambling.......
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Bacardi 151,
What if you wanted to remove these later? Would there be any risk of paint coming off with the sticky tape?
Also, think longer term - do you really foresee these being on the car 5 years from now? Do you think that the novelty is going to wear off?
Just some things to consider. I've done stuff like this to my cars and I've always come back full circle to removing. The short term excitement and novelty eventually wears off and you yearn for going back to basics and originality.
- Michael
2007 Jaguar S-type 3.0 Golden Cat
What if you wanted to remove these later? Would there be any risk of paint coming off with the sticky tape?
Also, think longer term - do you really foresee these being on the car 5 years from now? Do you think that the novelty is going to wear off?
Just some things to consider. I've done stuff like this to my cars and I've always come back full circle to removing. The short term excitement and novelty eventually wears off and you yearn for going back to basics and originality.
- Michael
2007 Jaguar S-type 3.0 Golden Cat
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Doesn't have to even be a bolt on addition. My buddy has a stock Toyota Tacoma that came with a non-functional hood scoop. Never got that really.
Jeremy over on the X Type forums put XJ vents on his X. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rpc-jag-34484/
I think he bent them a little to curve with the surface.
Again I'm not a fan of it and I think you made the right call, but if you were gonna do it here is some info.
Jeremy over on the X Type forums put XJ vents on his X. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rpc-jag-34484/
I think he bent them a little to curve with the surface.
Again I'm not a fan of it and I think you made the right call, but if you were gonna do it here is some info.
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Doesn't have to even be a bolt on addition. My buddy has a stock Toyota Tacoma that came with a non-functional hood scoop. Never got that really.
Jeremy over on the X Type forums put XJ vents on his X. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rpc-jag-34484/
I think he bent them a little to curve with the surface.
Again I'm not a fan of it and I think you made the right call, but if you were gonna do it here is some info.
Jeremy over on the X Type forums put XJ vents on his X. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rpc-jag-34484/
I think he bent them a little to curve with the surface.
Again I'm not a fan of it and I think you made the right call, but if you were gonna do it here is some info.
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