I just wanted to post up pics of my '05 XJ8-L. The pics below are basically how I purchased it back in October 2014. I recently upgraded to the OEM mesh grill inserts, just haven't had a nice day to snap nice pics. I also have a new set of rims for the car, but I haven't had a chance to clean them up and dip them the color that I want. Other than that, I have just repaired a few issues with the car, and replaced a lot of the lighting. It runs and rides great, and is a lot of fun to drive.

 

snapped a quick pic to show the grill inserts:

 

Nice looking car you have there. If you want a bit more bling, you can buy LH and RH leapers from Adamesh that stick on very nicely behind the lower rear of the front wings. This means you can have a 'leaper' there just like the old XJ saloons had.

 

Thanks Fraser! Not sure if I will be doing any additional changes to the exterior beyond switching the wheels(wife is not thrilled with the black wheels). I do like the Adamesh headlight trim, but would need to see them on a car in person, to see if I would be happy with them on my car.

As for the leaper emblems, I have actually been looking at them on eBay. The older rectangular style. I have a few car related items in my office, and thought a set of those on my wall would fit in nicely!

 

The Adamesh leapers are very similar in size to those on the rear of the XF saloon. but are available left and right handed. I'm on my second set, because their position means they get all the salty water in winter so the chrome doesn't last too long.