Anyone has XJ without the hood leaper
#1
11-25-2013, 03:29 AM
#2
11-25-2013, 05:20 AM
#3
11-25-2013, 07:12 AM
It loooks GREAT! your wheels are nice too, what size are they(oem?). I like, I like..... I really like the body kit on the 08' & up... only ifit was an easy upupdate on an 04-07.
Last edited by The_Ikon; 11-25-2013 at 07:35 AM.
#4
11-25-2013, 07:59 AM
It's a relatively easy update mate.. that's a 2003 Super V8 your looking at ;-) It's been upgraded to an x358 by me, then downgraded (if you want to call it that) to 2006 Portfolio wings. If you dont change the wing mirrors its pretty quick, and you can of course do it step by step.
The wheels are 20" Orona's - (Genuine Jaguar, they come on the x351 - 4x fronts)
The wheels are 20" Orona's - (Genuine Jaguar, they come on the x351 - 4x fronts)
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11-25-2013, 10:30 AM
#6
11-25-2013, 01:02 PM
It's a relatively easy update mate.. that's a 2003 Super V8 your looking at ;-) It's been upgraded to an x358 by me, then downgraded (if you want to call it that) to 2006 Portfolio wings. If you dont change the wing mirrors its pretty quick, and you can of course do it step by step.
The wheels are 20" Orona's - (Genuine Jaguar, they come on the x351 - 4x fronts)
The wheels are 20" Orona's - (Genuine Jaguar, they come on the x351 - 4x fronts)
Did you need new fenders for the front? Let a brother know... lol
#7
11-26-2013, 04:42 AM
@Muddybear - No, it was parked on uneven ground. It does actually need lowering as the ride height is currently way too high. Which parts are you referring to?
@Ikon - There's a full thread of mine on jaguarforum.co.uk (herculesuk1) with all the parts, where they came from and the cost. And no - you dont have to replace the fenders when you replace the bumpers.
Link to my upgrade thread - My x350 Upgrade Project
@Ikon - There's a full thread of mine on jaguarforum.co.uk (herculesuk1) with all the parts, where they came from and the cost. And no - you dont have to replace the fenders when you replace the bumpers.
Link to my upgrade thread - My x350 Upgrade Project
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#8
11-26-2013, 06:17 AM
I really LIKE the Leaper on the XJ! I don't think it would look good on the XK series but it has a timeless appeal to me on the sedans.
The local dealer salesman told me that it was discontinued due to "pedestrian safety" concerns. Are you kidding me??? If I can't see or hear a frigging CAR that I'm about to walk in front of then I have bigger problems than getting cut by the hood ornament!
If for no other reason, mine will stay on for spite. Lawyers......
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The local dealer salesman told me that it was discontinued due to "pedestrian safety" concerns. Are you kidding me??? If I can't see or hear a frigging CAR that I'm about to walk in front of then I have bigger problems than getting cut by the hood ornament!
If for no other reason, mine will stay on for spite. Lawyers......
2X
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11-28-2013, 05:39 PM
I really LIKE the Leaper on the XJ! I don't think it would look good on the XK series but it has a timeless appeal to me on the sedans. t
The local dealer salesman told me that it was discontinued due to "pedestrian safety" concerns. Are you kidding me??? If I can't see or hear a frigging CAR that I'm about to walk in front of then I have bigger problems than getting cut by the hood ornament!
If for no other reason, mine will stay on for spite. Lawyers......
2X
The local dealer salesman told me that it was discontinued due to "pedestrian safety" concerns. Are you kidding me??? If I can't see or hear a frigging CAR that I'm about to walk in front of then I have bigger problems than getting cut by the hood ornament!
If for no other reason, mine will stay on for spite. Lawyers......
2X
Dealer sounds like he's dumb..for even allowing something so ridiculous to roll off his tongue.
#13
11-28-2013, 10:00 PM
@Muddybear - No, it was parked on uneven ground. It does actually need lowering as the ride height is currently way too high. Which parts are you referring to?
@Ikon - There's a full thread of mine on jaguarforum.co.uk (herculesuk1) with all the parts, where they came from and the cost. And no - you dont have to replace the fenders when you replace the bumpers.
Link to my upgrade thread - My x350 Upgrade Project
@Ikon - There's a full thread of mine on jaguarforum.co.uk (herculesuk1) with all the parts, where they came from and the cost. And no - you dont have to replace the fenders when you replace the bumpers.
Link to my upgrade thread - My x350 Upgrade Project
And your posts on the other forum is soooooo informative and detailed.
Last edited by The_Ikon; 11-28-2013 at 10:03 PM.
#14
11-29-2013, 03:21 AM
Guess you referring to this:
It's by a company called Wald, link here: JAGUAR XJ X350 SPORTS LINE BLACK BISON EDITION ~'07
The wheels are actually 21".. So, yeah.. im planning to install rear bumper, bootlip spoiler and side skirts. Actually, the bootlip spoiler arrived yesterday and is being fitted next week.
It's by a company called Wald, link here: JAGUAR XJ X350 SPORTS LINE BLACK BISON EDITION ~'07
The wheels are actually 21".. So, yeah.. im planning to install rear bumper, bootlip spoiler and side skirts. Actually, the bootlip spoiler arrived yesterday and is being fitted next week.
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11-30-2013, 10:07 AM
#17
11-30-2013, 10:12 AM
I'll rather source used parts from an 08 and maybe buy their spoiler and side skirts. Hey does anyone have better pix of this grill or have it on their car?
http://www.minagallery.com/jagxp/Jag...yle-grille.htm
http://www.minagallery.com/jagxp/Jag...yle-grille.htm
#20
12-12-2013, 09:30 AM
Right, so just picked the car up... So my hybrid portfolio\x358\Wald rear spoiler looks like this...
Got to say it's well made, I thought it was going to be a flakey bit of plastic, but is harder, more solid. Much deeper and taller than the standard XJR spoiler as you can see from these shots..
So overall i'd recommend it, certainly looks different and perhaps not quite so gaudy as the arden spoiler - given its a third of the price of the arden one, I made the right decision ;-)
Got to say it's well made, I thought it was going to be a flakey bit of plastic, but is harder, more solid. Much deeper and taller than the standard XJR spoiler as you can see from these shots..
So overall i'd recommend it, certainly looks different and perhaps not quite so gaudy as the arden spoiler - given its a third of the price of the arden one, I made the right decision ;-)
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