2004 XKR Mod Project
#141
OK this is kind of a cool mod but not for the faint of heart. I've installed a front facing military grade FLIR Infrared camera and new Kenwood 991 head unit (glass screen, full apps, wireless connectivity, in-car hot spot, etc.). In addition I've had Thundercat lighted bins put in the back seat and changed out the backup sensors for an Alpine in camera system (where it actually shows how close you are to things instead of just beeping). The camera alone lists for about $5K. Strangely the car doesn't feel any faster but suddenly I'm wondering where I could get car fired ground to ground rockets (kidding NSA, just kidding). Only downside is I'll likely have to go back to school to learn to use this beast. It was installed by a military tech for me.
Pictures below.
Pictures below.
Seriously I'm happy for ya, spend while your on this side of the dirt on anything that makes ya happy. To be honest other than the cat on the hood I think your doing OK.
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enderle (05-16-2014)
#142
I love anything that lights up in my car but I agree, not sure about all the tech. I'm happy if my audio works and my Bluetooth sincs up!! I know I couldn't deal with my mesh grill having the cutout and camera! Like the rear back up cam. Although I rarely use mine on my XF. I need that BEEP!!
#144
#145
Ok. That's the same one I have but mine doesn't that've the two small humps in the middle. Yours looks like a much better fit. In your opinion do you think a body painted one would hold up? I'm thinking it would not stand up to the closing of the trunk.
#146
Thought
I have the larger carbon fiber one as well and it is showing wear under the trunk. If I were to go paint I'd likely take some black electrical tape and put it over the part the trunk hits or try to just wrap that indent (since that would be a long thin strip it would be a little ugly with wrap but might actually hold up better than tape. I wonder if anyone makes a thin tape like clear?
You're pretty good with wrap and the clear isn't that expensive. In fact it might be wise to clear wrap the entire thing as it will likely chip when off the car and in the trunk if you don't.
#147
Made the Car Guy Channel
My car made it on the Car Guy Channel. About 4 minutes 35 seconds in on episode 89. Also it was a good reminder I need to go on a diet.
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#149
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enderle (05-21-2014)
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#153
#154
New Steering Wheel
Minor Mod this week. Found a new wheel on eBay for $100 and figured what the heck. Think it came out rather nice. Now if I could figure a way to get a mini-gun in the back seat like the James Bond car I'd be really happy.
I actually found one: Vietnam War Guns - Machine guns Toward the bottom of the page. Mounting might be a bitch because on the movie car they put it where the convertible top is.
I actually found one: Vietnam War Guns - Machine guns Toward the bottom of the page. Mounting might be a bitch because on the movie car they put it where the convertible top is.
#155
I actually found one: Vietnam War Guns - Machine guns Toward the bottom of the page. Mounting might be a bitch because on the movie car they put it where the convertible top is.
Looking forward to an entertaining video clip of your first drive downtown, and interesting chat with Dept of Homeland Security.. ;-)
#156
No kidding
If I rigged this I'd leave the gun in the trunk while driving to a car show event and mount it just for the event. We have presidential motorcades out here every once in awhile and driving with this thing visible during that time would likely make me and my car famous and not in a good way.
Though it might be fun to see the face of the Secret Service agent that saw my driving by (for about a second). I doubt I'll do this but I was watching Die Another Day XKR/AM chase again this week and the FLIR camera idea came from that film, still love the roll bars on that car and then figured, hell I think I can do the gun and off my imagination went.
I actually picked up a full sized real Thundercats sword which would fit better with the car theme anyway. Problem is I can't figure out where to mount it (it's huge). Maybe blade up in the back seat... Hmmm. It even lights up.
#157
My car made it on the Car Guy Channel. About 4 minutes 35 seconds in on episode 89. Also it was a good reminder I need to go on a diet.
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#158
#159
#160
Haha I'm starting fresh on tomorrow.... oh wait im getting exhaust work tomorrow... I'm celebrating a few high blasts and cruising to listen to the rumble of the new mufflers with x pipe. Then I'll fill thru dairy queen and get a pecan cluster blizzard! It's next to heaven!
Last edited by Juke; 06-13-2014 at 10:41 PM.