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Wish the sun would come out!! You'd think I live in the UK!!
 
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Went with the new style chrome and black. I want the new Ftype with the Union Jack!
Just ordered mine. Only two sets left. Jaguar Union Jack Wheel Center Cap T2R5513 F Type | eBay
 
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Just ordered mine. Only two sets left. Jaguar Union Jack Wheel Center Cap T2R5513 F Type | eBay
Make that one set left. I hope they look good!!Impeller wheels never looked so good!!-image.jpg
 
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They're nice and will compliment the new wheel colour, though in a understated way.
 
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They're nice and will compliment the new wheel colour, though in a understated way.
I know! Who would have ever thought I do something understated!! Lol
 
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Old 09-21-2013, 02:04 PM
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I know! Who would have ever thought I do something understated!! Lol
LOL thanks for the giggle.
 
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I need someone in the UK to mail these to me for my side markers. They won't ship to USA!
 
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Old 09-21-2013, 02:11 PM
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Wish the sun would come out!! You'd think I live in the UK!!
You certainly would from that pic. Hood up and it even looks like it's been raining!

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I need someone in the UK to mail these to me for my side markers. They won't ship to USA!
You can have them sent to me and I can ship them on to you.

PM me if you want to do that.

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I agree with everyone else, looks much better than the black. Excellent choice!
 
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So seriously, what about these for my side markers. I don't like the oval leapers, and I don't want to wire the passenger side marker. Plus the ones I have on are cheap looking. I need to measure and see if they will work.

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To be honest, not sure.

The body of the car is made up of lovely curves so, from a purely aesthetic view point, they may stand out a bit too much.

It will also depend on the size of them.

Just my opinion though.
 
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Actually this is the one. It's 3 1/4 inches long by about 2" high.
I can order the chrome marker surrounds, trim these to fit so there's a finished edge and voi-la, professional custom markers!
 
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Perfect.
 
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Love the new look! A little less sinister than the all black, but way more classy and appropriate for the car.
 
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You certainly would from that pic. Hood up and it even looks like it's been raining!

Graham
Rains all summer, no rain for last three weeks, and raining all day today!! Killing me I can't drive it!!
And I was oing to work in putting in my 2006 black headlights! Ugh.
 
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Rains all summer, no rain for last three weeks, and raining all day today!! Killing me I can't drive it!!
And I was oing to work in putting in my 2006 black headlights! Ugh.
That's NC crossed off the possible holiday destination list - too much like home!

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Phil, I love the color. Please keep the color code in handy. I might need it some day. How much did it cost to have them painted?

Phil, I think you need new shocks and shock mounts, unless you have had the front lowered already.
 
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Phil, I love the color. Please keep the color code in handy. I might need it some day. How much did it cost to have them painted?

Phil, I think you need new shocks and shock mounts, unless you have had the front lowered already.
300.00. But they were already black.
And I just had new rear shocks when I bought it this spring. It has always looked too high in the rear. What's the chance new shocks didnt fix it?
 

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300.00. But they were already black.
And I just had new rear shocks when I bought it this spring. It has always looked too high in the rear. What's the chance new shocks didnt fix it?
I think new shocks in the rear paired with old shocks up front is why your car looks like that.

Mine is the same. The rear shocks are still good, but the front shocks and shock mounts are worn, which is why the rear seems to be really high up, when in reality, the front is lower than it should be. I think my rear shock mounts are also worn.

Ideally, I'd change the front shocks and shock mounts, and install lowering springs on all four corners and finish it with spacers. Finally, I'd change my wheels for the OEM Apollo style and have them painted Dorchester gray, just like you did. But before I do any of that, I'm going to have to win the lotto. If only I had time for a job, but I digress.
 


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