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Old 01-24-2014, 08:14 PM
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I've always liked the leaper on the hood. Thoughts?
 
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Old 01-24-2014, 08:25 PM
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Must have.
 
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Definitely.
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 02:07 AM
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We've got a local guy who is modifing leaper to make it removable because kids like to slolen it and brake the hood.

 
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No question about it!
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 04:21 AM
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Not allowed by law in the UK, hit somebody with it and it's a law suit.

On 60's Jag's, like the MKII and S type they look perfect, maybe get away with the XJS, but on the 308's and XK's I think they look wrong. I prefer a simple Growler badge.
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 04:29 AM
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On an X308? Of course.
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by poodledoodledude
I've always liked the leaper on the hood. Thoughts?
The Leaper is the quinticential Jaguar emblem.....BUT, looks out of place on XK8's and the latest generation.
I would never own an XJ series without one ;o)
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 07:15 AM
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Unnecessary "add on" adornment, IMHO. If I ever need body/paint repairs I'm taking mine off and having the holes filled!

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Old 01-25-2014, 07:21 AM
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Gotta agree with Doug. For the XJR, at least, I think the car looks sleeker without the leaper. If I ever need front end work I will have the holes filled and go with a growler badge.
 
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Old 01-25-2014, 12:49 PM
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Another vote for no leaper on an "R"
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 06:39 AM
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Leaper on an X308? Absolutely! It is a part of the character and soul of the car.
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean B
Not allowed by law in the UK, hit somebody with it and it's a law suit.

On 60's Jag's, like the MKII and S type they look perfect, maybe get away with the XJS, but on the 308's and XK's I think they look wrong. I prefer a simple Growler badge.
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The first S-Types ("X200" 1999–2002) are distinguished by a U-shaped centre console and optional touch-screen navigation system in the 2003 and later models. The traditional leaping jaguar hood ornament was optional even though it is approved by the US and EU standards and breaks away in the case of an accident.
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 09:11 AM
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I have to vote yes on the Leaper. Every XJ I've ever had had the leaper and I think it finishes the car beautifully.Of course, it looks completely out of place on the sporting models be it E type, XJ-S or XK8/XKR...
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by smtguy
Leaper on an X308? Absolutely! It is a part of the character and soul of the car.

If you think Jaguar soul and character is "frou-frou" in nature, and is enhanced by gee-gaws then, yes, by all means go for the leaper !

No harm intended. Just fueling the fire a little


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Kitty is cool...
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 06:34 PM
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I love the leaper and was crushed when they quit putting them on the newer models.
 
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Old 01-26-2014, 11:19 PM
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Petthesweaty-- I agree. I'm gonna miss the leaper on the newer jags. If I get one, I may have to add a leaper myself to the car, even though some think it looks funny. I don't. To me, that's what sets it apart as a jag!
 
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Old 01-27-2014, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug
If you think Jaguar soul and character is "frou-frou" in nature, and is enhanced by gee-gaws then, yes, by all means go for the leaper !

No harm intended. Just fueling the fire a little


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Doug....I wouldn't have thought of the 'Leaper' as a 'geegaw'....rather as an icon.
But personally, I don't think they look right on models after the X350.
 
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Old 01-27-2014, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by xjay8
Doug....I wouldn't have thought of the 'Leaper' as a 'geegaw'....rather as an icon.
But personally, I don't think they look right on models after the X350.

Ok. It's an iconic geegaw. How's that?

IMHO Jags are gorgeous without them. I think they look "added on" no matter how you slice it. It's like gilding the lilly.

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