I've been playing again
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I've been playing again
As some of you know I do the odd XK modification , well I just completed this particular XK.
Jaguar XF rear light conversion and a one off diffuser design, the guy likes square pipes ..... Had fun making them fit
I had to make the fog lights (they are the slightly angled vertical lights you see between the boot/trunk lid and XF light units) from scratch. Could not get the exact same colour as the XF lights, so I tinted the light units to match my fog lights, I also tinted the high level brake light to match.
The diffuser is based loosely on the Aston DBS, the whole rear end of the car does look very Aston like which was not my intention, I just liked the XF lights and the diffuser I have a mould for doing my DB9 to DBS conversions, so I adapted it to fit.
On the whole I am pleased with the outcome
Just to finish off I detailed the engine bay up a little too, aluminium strut braces, strut caps, fluid cap set, dip stick and a few other bits n bobs, it was this XK also I fitted one of Gonzos hood liners and fitted the large R logo to, all looks good.
Just thought I would share, you might even see it in Jag World magazine soon
Jaguar XF rear light conversion and a one off diffuser design, the guy likes square pipes ..... Had fun making them fit
I had to make the fog lights (they are the slightly angled vertical lights you see between the boot/trunk lid and XF light units) from scratch. Could not get the exact same colour as the XF lights, so I tinted the light units to match my fog lights, I also tinted the high level brake light to match.
The diffuser is based loosely on the Aston DBS, the whole rear end of the car does look very Aston like which was not my intention, I just liked the XF lights and the diffuser I have a mould for doing my DB9 to DBS conversions, so I adapted it to fit.
On the whole I am pleased with the outcome
Just to finish off I detailed the engine bay up a little too, aluminium strut braces, strut caps, fluid cap set, dip stick and a few other bits n bobs, it was this XK also I fitted one of Gonzos hood liners and fitted the large R logo to, all looks good.
Just thought I would share, you might even see it in Jag World magazine soon
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Originally Posted by xkracer
Just thought I would share, you might even see it in Jag World magazine soon
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Your work is quite outstanding. Rolling the sheet metal around the new tail-light opening is the work of a craftsman. The fog lights are a simple and clever adaption. The diffuser is finished looking and well executed ...however IMO i don't particularly like the straakes or "plastic" look. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I just wish you were in the US.
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Thanks for all your comments likes and dislikes, it is good we are all different, the world would be a boring place otherwise.
I also agree the rear was a weak point, the X100 has nice tight lines and then at the back it goes all wavey, what was all that about?
And I do like the clean, nothing sticking out look, but of course this is just me, but then again anything can be achieved
Thanks again guys, and I will post up if the car gets into the mag....... Cheers
I also agree the rear was a weak point, the X100 has nice tight lines and then at the back it goes all wavey, what was all that about?
And I do like the clean, nothing sticking out look, but of course this is just me, but then again anything can be achieved
Thanks again guys, and I will post up if the car gets into the mag....... Cheers
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LOL.... From 'go to woe' shall we say, hmmmm let me think.............
OK he has had done
Paragon 08 style front nose cone, 08 style side sill covers, Brembo brakes, Senta wheels, XF light conversion, one off style pack rear bumper and diffuser, Cat back exhaust system, full poly bush set, lowering springs, 05 rear spoiler, side sills and spoiler blended, X150 wing vents and indicators, full body respray, silicone hose set with Mikalor clamps, supercharger and charge coolers painted, charger top plate polished, main water pipe polished, lower pulley up graded, strut caps, strut braces, fluid cap set including dip stick, bonnet under vent mesh grilles........ eerrrrrrmmm there maybe some more
But that little lot has cost him about £20K - £22K (thats about $30K for the US guys)
The price you pay for a bespoke finish I think he got it all quite cheaply
I forgot LED Light rings,
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Last edited by XKRacer; 03-09-2011 at 03:08 AM.