Chrome boot plinth XKR
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Chrome boot plinth XKR
Hi guys - does anyone know where i could get my hands on one of these? A lot of the nice XK8s/XKRs i have seen have this feature, but mine if the same colour as the rest of the bodywork. Have tried the 'easy-to-find-on-google' suppliers such as Paragon Design and XK8Parts, but theyre both out of stock.
That failing, i have looked into potentially removing it and having it chrome plated. Anyone had experience of doing this? Either to car details, or more probably, to parts of a motorcyle?
FYI - this would be for a 2005 model XKR.
Thanks!
Norm
That failing, i have looked into potentially removing it and having it chrome plated. Anyone had experience of doing this? Either to car details, or more probably, to parts of a motorcyle?
FYI - this would be for a 2005 model XKR.
Thanks!
Norm
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Welcome to the forum Norm,
Chrome plating is a costly option. A good used part will be a lot less. As you are in the UK, have you tried any of the specialist Jaguar breakers?
When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
Chrome plating is a costly option. A good used part will be a lot less. As you are in the UK, have you tried any of the specialist Jaguar breakers?
When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
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'e's in the UK. SWMBO may require that he run BEHIND the car after a full-English breakfast, bangers and mash.. or just brown beans on toast.
Be grateful for English tolerance.
Ex-wife in the US preferred I run in FRONT of the car when so afflicted.
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Thanks Graham / Frog
Got in touch with EuroJag and found one for quite cheap! Appreciate the advice.
RE why id want to change it to chrome.... nothing to do with making it look older / newer, simply because I think the chrome 'lifts' the back hugely and ends up making the rear a lot prettier!
Got in touch with EuroJag and found one for quite cheap! Appreciate the advice.
RE why id want to change it to chrome.... nothing to do with making it look older / newer, simply because I think the chrome 'lifts' the back hugely and ends up making the rear a lot prettier!
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Don't know whether this is standard for the S / Victory to differentiate between N/A and S/C or the PO has changed mine.
Graham
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I wonder whether I can find one for my 2000 XK8 (i.e. without the boot lock in the middle of the plinth). I couldn't find one amongst the usual suppliers of aftermarket parts (Paragon, Barratt etc.) but may be I should be trying harder.
Any idea ? Many thanks
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Hi guys - does anyone know where i could get my hands on one of these? A lot of the nice XK8s/XKRs i have seen have this feature, but mine if the same colour as the rest of the bodywork. Have tried the 'easy-to-find-on-google' suppliers such as Paragon Design and XK8Parts, but theyre both out of stock.
That failing, i have looked into potentially removing it and having it chrome plated. Anyone had experience of doing this? Either to car details, or more probably, to parts of a motorcyle?
FYI - this would be for a 2005 model XKR.
Thanks!
Norm
That failing, i have looked into potentially removing it and having it chrome plated. Anyone had experience of doing this? Either to car details, or more probably, to parts of a motorcyle?
FYI - this would be for a 2005 model XKR.
Thanks!
Norm
What color is yours? I'm looking for a black plinth for my 2002 and mine is now chrome! I'd be open to swapping!
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Jerome_UKQuote:
Originally Posted by normski
Thanks Graham / Frog
simply because I think the chrome 'lifts' the back hugely and ends up making the rear a lot prettier!
I fully agree, looks great
I wonder whether I can find one for my 2000 XK8 (i.e. without the boot lock in the middle of the plinth). I couldn't find one amongst the usual suppliers of aftermarket parts (Paragon, Barratt etc.) but may be I should be trying harder.
Any idea ? Many thanks
My 2001 XK8 has the chrome as standard, but it does not have a lock in the middle, just the 'growler' boot release button. The lock is located in the XK8 badge. It should be quite easy to locate one of these for a 2000 model.
Originally Posted by normski
Thanks Graham / Frog
simply because I think the chrome 'lifts' the back hugely and ends up making the rear a lot prettier!
I fully agree, looks great
I wonder whether I can find one for my 2000 XK8 (i.e. without the boot lock in the middle of the plinth). I couldn't find one amongst the usual suppliers of aftermarket parts (Paragon, Barratt etc.) but may be I should be trying harder.
Any idea ? Many thanks
My 2001 XK8 has the chrome as standard, but it does not have a lock in the middle, just the 'growler' boot release button. The lock is located in the XK8 badge. It should be quite easy to locate one of these for a 2000 model.
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Normski,
There are a couple of salvage vehicles on ebay that show the chrome plinth on their trunk lids. One of them is offering the entire trunk lid including the plinth for sale. All of these salvage vehicles are being sold for parts, so I'm sure they are available. Below is the link to the one with the whole trunk lid.
Jaguar XK8 XKR Genuine Trunk Lid | eBay
There are a couple of salvage vehicles on ebay that show the chrome plinth on their trunk lids. One of them is offering the entire trunk lid including the plinth for sale. All of these salvage vehicles are being sold for parts, so I'm sure they are available. Below is the link to the one with the whole trunk lid.
Jaguar XK8 XKR Genuine Trunk Lid | eBay
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Have just done a Google search on [Jaguar XK8 + boot plinth + images] and both our cars turn up so very easy to find and lift anything we post.
Scroll down that same results page and renaultvation's vehicle shows up
That's the main reason I never show my full registration in photos on the forum. Already had the number on the XK8 cloned once and ticketed in London.
Graham
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I recognise that it's very tempting to just lift images from Google and use them as you see fit, but Dave Roche has apologised to me this morning when I brought the matter to his attention. He said he would add a credit beneath the photo.
It's not that big an issue really (life's too short...), but I agree with you, Graham, about masking the number plate. I have been doing this for years on forums and your experience with your XK8 just goes to show you can't be too careful.
Thanks again for the heads-up
It's not that big an issue really (life's too short...), but I agree with you, Graham, about masking the number plate. I have been doing this for years on forums and your experience with your XK8 just goes to show you can't be too careful.
Thanks again for the heads-up
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I recognise that it's very tempting to just lift images from Google and use them as you see fit, but Dave Roche has apologised to me this morning when I brought the matter to his attention. He said he would add a credit beneath the photo.
It's not that big an issue really (life's too short...), but I agree with you, Graham, about masking the number plate. I have been doing this for years on forums and your experience with your XK8 just goes to show you can't be too careful.
Thanks again for the heads-up
It's not that big an issue really (life's too short...), but I agree with you, Graham, about masking the number plate. I have been doing this for years on forums and your experience with your XK8 just goes to show you can't be too careful.
Thanks again for the heads-up
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I've got a black plinth on my 2000; no boot lock on mine. I'd be willing to swap, but I gotta check if my plinth is in conditions worthy of sending to you. I won't agree to it if mine isn't one hundred percent perfect. So, I gotta go check it.