My Jaguar Xk8 : let me know what you think!
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Took a quick video of my Jaguar xk8. Sorry for the bad camera phone quality!
Exterior modifications
-Wireless Remote Convertible Top (THANKS WHITEXKR!)
-Wireless Remote Hideaway license plate
-Mina Exhaust
-Dual tails
-Side mouldings removed (wanted to keep the side end clean and keep up with newer cars)
-Front and rear sidemarkers (reflectors) changed to white color leds (red led rear).
-The Jaguar leapers in the side was changed with white indicators
-Mesh grill
-HID setup for headlights
-custom paint (colors were mixed teal, blue, gray)
Let me know what you guys think!
Jaguar Xk8 Modded l Mina Exhaust l Dual Taillights l Remote Top l Hideaway License Plate + more - YouTube
- The wireless remote control top was purchased from Convertible Top Remote Control - TheJagWrangler. This is one of my favorite mods. I love getting out of the car and walking away while the top comes up itself. It really gives a new fun factor in how we use convertibles!
- I chose the hideaway plate for a few reasons. (1) to keep the front end clean while driving for its beautiful appeal! Esp in car shows/meets. (2) i can't park in Chicago streets w/o a plate, so i retract it up when parked! I purchased it from this site Altec Retractable License Plate Holder - 400EU
-The Mina exhaust was purchased rom Performance Exhaust Mina Gallery for Jaguar XKR. There is 3 different choices for tips. I chose oval tips. It seems the dual tips would have gave it a little more stock look as choices was limited . I was going for a MEAN look! This setup was actually modified to retain the V8 roar from the engine. I also opted out of getting louder exhausts as i wanted to keep it from sounding like a helicoptor! haha! This system was paired with a intake system from Jaguar XKR XK8 Performance Air Filter Intake K&N system for Jaguar XK8 XKR.
-The quad tail-light conversion was purchased from Jaguar XKR XK8 Quad Rear Light Conversion. I actually like this look better to improve the rear aesthics of the car and give it a more race inspired look. I was orignally going to puirchase the ones from Mina gallery, but i loved the adamesh ones more! Here is a link to the mina gallery quads Jaguar XKR XK8 Dual Taillight Conversion for Jaguar XK8 XKR. Im sure you will notice the little differenes between the two!
-The side indicators and side reflectors was purchased from chrome accessories | jaguar xk8 | jaguar xkr. I was kinda worried how this will look on the car. But it turned out great! AT night the car really becomes flashy and brings out the styling of my rims and color very well!!
- I purchased the 1 piece mesh grill from Jaguar XKR XK8 Mesh Grille for Jaguar XK8 XKR. I was between the 3 piece and 1 piece. Although i think the 3 piece is meaner!! I chose the 1 piece to give a whole new look compared to tradional xk8s. People have commented on my grill many times. I often get asked if this car is a 2011 or some people even asked if its a Maserati!!
I had the choice to keep my Jaguar or sell it for a newer Jag XK or another exotic car. I decided to upgrade the car instead and have never been happier with my choice!!
Exterior modifications
-Wireless Remote Convertible Top (THANKS WHITEXKR!)
-Wireless Remote Hideaway license plate
-Mina Exhaust
-Dual tails
-Side mouldings removed (wanted to keep the side end clean and keep up with newer cars)
-Front and rear sidemarkers (reflectors) changed to white color leds (red led rear).
-The Jaguar leapers in the side was changed with white indicators
-Mesh grill
-HID setup for headlights
-custom paint (colors were mixed teal, blue, gray)
Let me know what you guys think!
Jaguar Xk8 Modded l Mina Exhaust l Dual Taillights l Remote Top l Hideaway License Plate + more - YouTube
- The wireless remote control top was purchased from Convertible Top Remote Control - TheJagWrangler. This is one of my favorite mods. I love getting out of the car and walking away while the top comes up itself. It really gives a new fun factor in how we use convertibles!
- I chose the hideaway plate for a few reasons. (1) to keep the front end clean while driving for its beautiful appeal! Esp in car shows/meets. (2) i can't park in Chicago streets w/o a plate, so i retract it up when parked! I purchased it from this site Altec Retractable License Plate Holder - 400EU
-The Mina exhaust was purchased rom Performance Exhaust Mina Gallery for Jaguar XKR. There is 3 different choices for tips. I chose oval tips. It seems the dual tips would have gave it a little more stock look as choices was limited . I was going for a MEAN look! This setup was actually modified to retain the V8 roar from the engine. I also opted out of getting louder exhausts as i wanted to keep it from sounding like a helicoptor! haha! This system was paired with a intake system from Jaguar XKR XK8 Performance Air Filter Intake K&N system for Jaguar XK8 XKR.
-The quad tail-light conversion was purchased from Jaguar XKR XK8 Quad Rear Light Conversion. I actually like this look better to improve the rear aesthics of the car and give it a more race inspired look. I was orignally going to puirchase the ones from Mina gallery, but i loved the adamesh ones more! Here is a link to the mina gallery quads Jaguar XKR XK8 Dual Taillight Conversion for Jaguar XK8 XKR. Im sure you will notice the little differenes between the two!
-The side indicators and side reflectors was purchased from chrome accessories | jaguar xk8 | jaguar xkr. I was kinda worried how this will look on the car. But it turned out great! AT night the car really becomes flashy and brings out the styling of my rims and color very well!!
- I purchased the 1 piece mesh grill from Jaguar XKR XK8 Mesh Grille for Jaguar XK8 XKR. I was between the 3 piece and 1 piece. Although i think the 3 piece is meaner!! I chose the 1 piece to give a whole new look compared to tradional xk8s. People have commented on my grill many times. I often get asked if this car is a 2011 or some people even asked if its a Maserati!!
I had the choice to keep my Jaguar or sell it for a newer Jag XK or another exotic car. I decided to upgrade the car instead and have never been happier with my choice!!
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Last edited by hefeweize; 10-23-2011 at 02:22 PM.
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Thanks for the comments! Yes the wheels are difficult to clean!
I checked out the website in ur sig, i might be in trouble! Im loving what i see
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Thanks for the comments!
The license plate is this one. WhiteXkr that flipper site is cool. Maybe i need a rear one like James Bond! lol
Welcome to Altec Products Inc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpFgUY_zqZY
That youtube video is som1s else car with a better view of how it works
You can also get a non remote electric one which is probably better for those who like to hide the lic plate manually (w/o the hassle of a remote control install and possibility of device failure) during meets or long cruises.
I love these rims, it also has the Jaguar emblem in the middle making it look clean and not the "spinner 26 inch look" The Mina exhaust setup was partially customized by a friend who owns a Custom Car shop.
The color of this car is custom. Its a mixture of blue, teal and gray. Might be anotehr color i forgot. But the tone changes during the time of day. On a bright day it looks greener, late afternoon more gray/titanium and nite looks Shiny titanium!
Here is pictures of my car 3-4 years ago before the mods!
![](http://i52.tinypic.com/1ypgtj.jpg)
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/206ls20.jpg)
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/140anx1.jpg)
I miss the black color, but it was time for a change.. my Bmw is already black i wanted to be 'different' lol
If you notice the Jaguar side marker emblems are different now. Jaguar pre-wired it for signals which i have now
The license plate is this one. WhiteXkr that flipper site is cool. Maybe i need a rear one like James Bond! lol
Welcome to Altec Products Inc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpFgUY_zqZY
That youtube video is som1s else car with a better view of how it works
You can also get a non remote electric one which is probably better for those who like to hide the lic plate manually (w/o the hassle of a remote control install and possibility of device failure) during meets or long cruises.
I love these rims, it also has the Jaguar emblem in the middle making it look clean and not the "spinner 26 inch look" The Mina exhaust setup was partially customized by a friend who owns a Custom Car shop.
The color of this car is custom. Its a mixture of blue, teal and gray. Might be anotehr color i forgot. But the tone changes during the time of day. On a bright day it looks greener, late afternoon more gray/titanium and nite looks Shiny titanium!
Here is pictures of my car 3-4 years ago before the mods!
![](http://i52.tinypic.com/1ypgtj.jpg)
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/206ls20.jpg)
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/140anx1.jpg)
I miss the black color, but it was time for a change.. my Bmw is already black i wanted to be 'different' lol
If you notice the Jaguar side marker emblems are different now. Jaguar pre-wired it for signals which i have now
Last edited by hefeweize; 10-10-2011 at 01:02 PM.
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I always thought this myself as well. My friend who was with me told me to blank out the plates. I sorta said the same thing you said and he made some good points why people do it.
People are capable of getting your name and address from the plate. You may ask .. so? Well, anyone who checks out your car on the forums/youtube and see's you have "a super turbo charger" or a "rare gold emblem" can look up your car and either steal parts or vandalize for amusement. Or even som internet stalker who you previously said some "negative" thigns to wants revenge. who knows
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Nice! I use this more for the clean front look. I cant park in Chicago streets w/o the plate or ill get a ticket so i put it up when parked.
Another video for understanding.
Altec Remote Show n Go Retractable License Plate Holder - YouTube
Not sure if any1 will be interested but i do have my interior audio modified. I have a Navigation with a hidden satellite radio and navi antenna. the unit is a JVC which replaced the the stock radio. I also replaced all my stock subwoofers to low profile subwoofers with a AMP. THe amp was installed in place of the original CD changer so the trunk is virtually untouched! Every speaker was replaced. The car audio looks stock, but everything was replacedd! No subwoofer box or modified holes/cuts in exterior!! Only thing is the Radio which i needed for Navi with remote! Best sounding car ive had. Subs dont rattle and its clean! I have pics of the install. if i find it ill post.
Another video for understanding.
Altec Remote Show n Go Retractable License Plate Holder - YouTube
Not sure if any1 will be interested but i do have my interior audio modified. I have a Navigation with a hidden satellite radio and navi antenna. the unit is a JVC which replaced the the stock radio. I also replaced all my stock subwoofers to low profile subwoofers with a AMP. THe amp was installed in place of the original CD changer so the trunk is virtually untouched! Every speaker was replaced. The car audio looks stock, but everything was replacedd! No subwoofer box or modified holes/cuts in exterior!! Only thing is the Radio which i needed for Navi with remote! Best sounding car ive had. Subs dont rattle and its clean! I have pics of the install. if i find it ill post.
Last edited by hefeweize; 10-20-2011 at 03:56 PM.