New Hood Vents
#2
My first thought was NO, but then I looked at them on the Mina site. Hmmm, that might look sharp.
I'm not much for modifications, but that could look good. Would like to see some in place, rather than without the car (as shown on the vendor site).
Oops, just clicked your pic. Mmmmm, I don't think so. The bright R-line detracts, for me. Especially on your black hood. I think it would be less distracting on my silver, but still not sure I'd do it. I like the mesh, but not crazy about the added line.
Just my opinion, worth price charged.
I'm not much for modifications, but that could look good. Would like to see some in place, rather than without the car (as shown on the vendor site).
Oops, just clicked your pic. Mmmmm, I don't think so. The bright R-line detracts, for me. Especially on your black hood. I think it would be less distracting on my silver, but still not sure I'd do it. I like the mesh, but not crazy about the added line.
Just my opinion, worth price charged.
Last edited by Abby's Guy; 04-08-2012 at 09:20 PM. Reason: update info - looked at pic - duh.
#3
#4
Hi ccfulton,
Congrats on having such a desirable car!
Put me down for a "no" vote on the chrome strips too.
As an option, you may like to consider stainless mesh under the existing louvres, discussed recently in this thread >>>https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-anyone-48423/
That's a mod I will be considering when I eventually get my XKR. XKRacer might still have some in stock.
Regards
Stuart
Congrats on having such a desirable car!
Put me down for a "no" vote on the chrome strips too.
As an option, you may like to consider stainless mesh under the existing louvres, discussed recently in this thread >>>https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-anyone-48423/
That's a mod I will be considering when I eventually get my XKR. XKRacer might still have some in stock.
Regards
Stuart
#6
The bright strip is a bolt in part, so is easily removable. I was (still might be) on the fence about it, and waffled a few days before taking the plunge. There are a few other chome bits, such as the door handles, so they do "fit in" in that respect.
I think I'll let it steep a few days and see if I fall off the fence decidedly on one side or the other.
When I repaint the car puke green I will definitely need more chome.
I think I'll let it steep a few days and see if I fall off the fence decidedly on one side or the other.
When I repaint the car puke green I will definitely need more chome.
#7
Regards
Stuart
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Well, my vents were also sun faded. I went to a car show and the location was at a detailer supply shop. It was called Classic Motors Detail . My hood had so much acid rain damage and sun faded I thought I was looking at a respray. But the shop had a new product. It was a small bottle of car polish. Now I want to said that I did try two other types of car polishes and did not work. You can see that this worked great just look at the pictures. I used a 7 inch power polisher with a foam pad. For under $15.00 it was worth every penny.
You can see that I used a big blanket underneath the the hood to protect the fenders and windshield. Also this kept the engine bay clean.
You can see that I used a big blanket underneath the the hood to protect the fenders and windshield. Also this kept the engine bay clean.
#11
Well, my vents were also sun faded. I went to a car show and the location was at a detailer supply shop. It was called Classic Motors Detail . My hood had so much acid rain damage and sun faded I thought I was looking at a respray. But the shop had a new product. It was a small bottle of car polish. Now I want to said that I did try two other types of car polishes and did not work. You can see that this worked great just look at the pictures. I used a 7 inch power polisher with a foam pad. For under $15.00 it was worth every penny.
You can see that I used a big blanket underneath the the hood to protect the fenders and windshield. Also this kept the engine bay clean.
You can see that I used a big blanket underneath the the hood to protect the fenders and windshield. Also this kept the engine bay clean.
#13
Now, on the Dodge Charger R/T I rode in today...
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