Stripes on an XK8???
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Playing with my cars is my one hobby!! I just don't think they are so sacrosanct not to have fun with them. I always try to make borderline modifications reversible, hence the 3m attached add on's. and a stripe simply peels off!!
I use this forum to bounce off crazy ideas, usually dreamed up after a few drinks!! Sometimes I take the advice, sometimes I say "Sod off, I'm going for it!!"
I will have to say that after taking both my Jaguars to several events and car shows, I've never had anyone say a negative thing, at least not to my face!, usually just the reverse. even my leapers have gotten mostly universal thumbs up! More so because I had them finished in piano black and they look integral to the cat!
So I guess I'm a Bricer! (British ricer) or for the Brits, chavy!! I'll also admit that I far more enjoy the crazy threads with mods than the threads with a beautiful but IMHO bland factory car.
A side note, before I did anything to my XK8, I rarely got a comment or a look unless it was an older man saying "I remember when...." Now I get daily head turning stares and always get comments asking if its a new Jaguar!!
ROCK ON JAGUAR!!!
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Phil,
You are a breath of insanity in a sane world! Cars are to have fun with and you clearly know how to have fun. If I steal one idea out of 100 from you, I'm happy. I you look a my tag line you know I must have been nuts to own a Rover and a Triumph a the same time!
Thanks,
Dave
You are a breath of insanity in a sane world! Cars are to have fun with and you clearly know how to have fun. If I steal one idea out of 100 from you, I'm happy. I you look a my tag line you know I must have been nuts to own a Rover and a Triumph a the same time!
Thanks,
Dave
I make my living by thinking outside the box, so why shouldn't my cars reflect it!! I've made my share of BAD mistakes with a couple cars, but even those turned heads!!
What do they say, even bad press is good press, AND when they stop talking about you, then worry!!
But my personal mantra is "it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission!"
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Well, I'm moving on from the stripe idea. I tried a piece and didn't like it at all. I think the exterior is perfect as is (except the speed humps, still looking for an XKR bonnet/hood) and once I swap out my headlamp lenses to the 06 black interior lenses, I'm done.
I'm moving back to the interior. I have a black suede hide I want the seats reworked with. The center sections and the door panels above the handle. Still looking for a carbon set for the dash but just can't find!! Finally, new custom black ultra suede headliner and pillars. (Mines deteriorated terribly!)
I'm moving back to the interior. I have a black suede hide I want the seats reworked with. The center sections and the door panels above the handle. Still looking for a carbon set for the dash but just can't find!! Finally, new custom black ultra suede headliner and pillars. (Mines deteriorated terribly!)
Last edited by philhef; 08-08-2013 at 08:36 AM.
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I'm thinking about adding a wide racing stripe down the middle of my 2002 XK8 but I can't find any pics of one that's been done, other than a full British flag.
My car is totally blacked out, wheels, grille, even a piano black leaper (don't worry, no holes were drilled, I modified a leaper and used 3m badge tape!)
I'm thinking about a wide flat black with thin outer border stripes in flat black as well. It would go from front to back, all the way to the lower bumper.
If I do this, I'll definitely remove the arden power bulges, also held on with 3m tape.
Attachment 50169
Will it read correctly with the hood bulge in the middle?
My car is totally blacked out, wheels, grille, even a piano black leaper (don't worry, no holes were drilled, I modified a leaper and used 3m badge tape!)
I'm thinking about a wide flat black with thin outer border stripes in flat black as well. It would go from front to back, all the way to the lower bumper.
If I do this, I'll definitely remove the arden power bulges, also held on with 3m tape.
Attachment 50169
Will it read correctly with the hood bulge in the middle?
Thanks,
George
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I'm really torn when it comes to them. I like how they give my car a really aggressive look but I wish they were really functioning!! Something evil under the hood needing the extra room!! Or at least vents facing the windshield!!
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So,,,,,, when are you going to get some of those bumpers to the USA so I can get one for myself!! Shipping one is a bear!!