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XK8 Jaguar Boot / Boot Top Cover for convertible NEW | eBay
XK8 Jaguar Boot / Boot Top Cover for convertible NEW | eBay
Last edited by Norri; 06-28-2012 at 03:41 PM.
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Mine are nice and tight. If the studs are worn any, you could replace those and see if it helps. I've been well over 100 without them coming lose. I get more concerned about some of the cross breezes that tend to lift it from the side. I live in a very windy area so I get all sorts of experience with it.
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Ended up with these guys primarily due to the feedback and "We are the only aftermarket manufacturer who offers the original factory fasteners with the finger ring, everyone else uses a fingernail breaking fastener that has no finger ring. our fasteners are black chrome and cost twice as much.." and "Our boots use a compound curved ribbed stiffener, built into the leading edge of each wing, just like the original equipment, if this ribbed stiffener is left out, or just a flat piece of plastic, (like some of the cheaper built ones have), the fit will be poor and the boot may flap in the wind. "
XK8 Jaguar Boot / Boot Top Cover for convertible NEW | eBay
XK8 Jaguar Boot / Boot Top Cover for convertible NEW | eBay
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As asked by Mitchell
A couple of years ago one of the members added stiffeners to the wings that tuck in the side on the quarter panel. I couldn't find the thread. I can't remember what he used but I cut the pattern out of lite cardboard. Then cut them out of acrylic,glued them to the inside. With the acrylic I was able to use a heat gun and match the curve of the body, this leaves a nice shape to the cover. When I get home tonight I'll post a picture of it.
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what do you mean stiffen the Wings?
How did you do that?
what do you mean stiffen the Wings?
How did you do that?
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As asked by Mitchell
A couple of years ago one of the members added stiffeners to the wings that tuck in the side on the quarter panel. I couldn't find the thread. I can't remember what he used but I cut the pattern out of lite cardboard. Then cut them out of acrylic,glued them to the inside. With the acrylic I was able to use a heat gun and match the curve of the body, this leaves a nice shape to the cover. When I get home tonight I'll post a picture of it.
A couple of years ago one of the members added stiffeners to the wings that tuck in the side on the quarter panel. I couldn't find the thread. I can't remember what he used but I cut the pattern out of lite cardboard. Then cut them out of acrylic,glued them to the inside. With the acrylic I was able to use a heat gun and match the curve of the body, this leaves a nice shape to the cover. When I get home tonight I'll post a picture of it.
Here is the thread:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lexible-53952/
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I am looking to purchase a boot cover. I have seen the vinyl cover from Jagbits, Topsonline and the like. Also if I could find the old ¾ cover, which covers everything except the driver’s seat would be cool.
But I am starting to lean towards the Mina gallery hard convertible boot cover. Is there another brand of hard cover out there? Has anyone had any issues with this type of boot cover (pro or con)?
Brian
But I am starting to lean towards the Mina gallery hard convertible boot cover. Is there another brand of hard cover out there? Has anyone had any issues with this type of boot cover (pro or con)?
Brian
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I am looking to purchase a boot cover. I have seen the vinyl cover from Jagbits, Topsonline and the like. Also if I could find the old ¾ cover, which covers everything except the driver’s seat would be cool.
But I am starting to lean towards the Mina gallery hard convertible boot cover. Is there another brand of hard cover out there? Has anyone had any issues with this type of boot cover (pro or con)?
Brian
But I am starting to lean towards the Mina gallery hard convertible boot cover. Is there another brand of hard cover out there? Has anyone had any issues with this type of boot cover (pro or con)?
Brian
I would highly recommend the link posted in post #9. I talked with that guy once or twice and he took obvious pride in the quality of his boot covers and went into great detail about the ways he improved over the OEM.
Doug
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I second that if you opt for the soft cover.
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Most paths have been charted before...it is always worth searching or asking the forum!
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Great price on a used boot cover
I just happened on this boot cover at about half the typical price. No affiliation.
Jaguar XK8 Convertible Boot Cover 2005 Tan Leather Ned | eBay
Jaguar XK8 Convertible Boot Cover 2005 Tan Leather Ned | eBay
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