Question: what's the consensus on the Arden ground effects modification.
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I called mina and they gave me a great deal for everything. Rear bumper, front and side skirts, rear spoiler, bonnet bulges, and my choice of mesh grilles. I think everything was 1800.00.
Always call them for anything you want from website. They usually give better prices.
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The previous owner was a female hair stylist and somehow got some caustic hair chemical on it and literally melted the vinyl face in two spots. I touched it up but it looks sketchy. So I'm doing the alcantara insets and the speaker covers too. My original covers are very faded. The rear covers may be a pain to remove!
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Bulges are gone!! YAY!! Just waiting for a compound and buff then I'll post new pics!
Leaper is another issue. I didn't drill holes so not a problem, but it's a sentimental nod to my mom. Se had the first jaguar in our town in 1978 and she always loved the leaper (her name was Katherine, but everyone called her Kat) so I've always added a modified leaper with 3m badge tape to all my Jaguars.
If I were to sell the car, I'd remove it, but it makes me smile and think of her every time I see it! She just passed away less than two years ago. (I did paint it black to minimize it!)
Leaper is another issue. I didn't drill holes so not a problem, but it's a sentimental nod to my mom. Se had the first jaguar in our town in 1978 and she always loved the leaper (her name was Katherine, but everyone called her Kat) so I've always added a modified leaper with 3m badge tape to all my Jaguars.
If I were to sell the car, I'd remove it, but it makes me smile and think of her every time I see it! She just passed away less than two years ago. (I did paint it black to minimize it!)
Let me know,
Thanks,
George
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My '99 convertible has the Arden ground effects , and the lowering springs. I get questioned often as to what kind of car it is. I am quick to correct 'em with,"it's not a car, it's an automoble, and it's a Jaguar". I am wrestling with raising my cat with original springs to combat negative camber issues, but can't give up the lowered look!
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But you're right, to each is own. My car has a lot more than just the body kit, suspension / springs, exhaust, cats, cams, all the arden interior appointments etc, plus a set of one off 20" Polished HRE 540 wheels.
Take care,
George
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A body kit (or parts thereof) should be like clothes on a beautiful woman. They should enhance what is naturally there without being a distraction. The same goes for accessories. Too much bling (jewelry) takes away from her good looks and cheapens her.
I think you have reached a point where further attempts at updating the look of your car will only make a caricature out of it. It looks fantastic as you have it and makes a bold styling statement. Finish off the interior mods and enjoy your masterpiece!
I think you have reached a point where further attempts at updating the look of your car will only make a caricature out of it. It looks fantastic as you have it and makes a bold styling statement. Finish off the interior mods and enjoy your masterpiece!
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I think he means blended completely showing no transition. I thought about it but that much filler can crack over time so I decided against it. Mine seems to be less noticeable on black but I like it in any color!
I have noticed that there are several different kits from arden even on their website. Your side skirts are much smoother, but there is another, more aggressive set from them as well. I think that's mine. I had the arden logo removed and the side scoops as well. And I found a photo on their site with the vent bumps. I'm actually thinking I miss mine since they took them off to buff the car. So back they go!
I have noticed that there are several different kits from arden even on their website. Your side skirts are much smoother, but there is another, more aggressive set from them as well. I think that's mine. I had the arden logo removed and the side scoops as well. And I found a photo on their site with the vent bumps. I'm actually thinking I miss mine since they took them off to buff the car. So back they go!
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Well.............
I miss them! Everyone said at the trim shop I use (and its an amazing shop! They only work on high end luxury cars. Not some ricer place, It's in an old airport hanger and its awesome! Spotless!) that they need to go back on. It gave the car a much more aggressive look. I think I decided to take them off due to pressure from guys on this forum but, ya know what, I like them!!
I'm still looking for an XKR hood with vents but the only one I can find is on ebay and its really messed up. All the others are really expensive.
I have found these grantly vents that have to be installed. I like the vents, but hate the front bumper!!
I miss them! Everyone said at the trim shop I use (and its an amazing shop! They only work on high end luxury cars. Not some ricer place, It's in an old airport hanger and its awesome! Spotless!) that they need to go back on. It gave the car a much more aggressive look. I think I decided to take them off due to pressure from guys on this forum but, ya know what, I like them!!
I'm still looking for an XKR hood with vents but the only one I can find is on ebay and its really messed up. All the others are really expensive.
I have found these grantly vents that have to be installed. I like the vents, but hate the front bumper!!
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I think he means blended completely showing no transition. I thought about it but that much filler can crack over time so I decided against it. Mine seems to be less noticeable on black but I like it in any color!
I have noticed that there are several different kits from arden even on their website. Your side skirts are much smoother, but there is another, more aggressive set from them as well. I think that's mine. Attachment 51376
I have noticed that there are several different kits from arden even on their website. Your side skirts are much smoother, but there is another, more aggressive set from them as well. I think that's mine. Attachment 51376
From my understanding, the Arden kit changed a bit over the years specifically in 2001. Me and John have the original Arden kit, the sideskirts with the bulges etc came out later. John has the newer style rear bumper with the Arden script in it, where as I have the original lower add-on.
Oh and Tommy the removable hardtop is made by Arden. It's around 6500.00 last time I checked. Plus shipping to the USA from Germany. A very rare beast indeed.
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So Yeah I think a lot of these cars have a bunch of mixed and matched Arden Parts. I also think John switch his front lip to one from Paramount Performance.
Take care,
George
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