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12-09-2013, 08:14 AM
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Triggered by the remark of putting makeup on Mona Lisa, I would like to know what you guys think of the minor modification that the original owner put on the hood of my '97 XK8 convertible; Have seen at least 1500 pics of similar cars, but never with this extravaganza...
Anyone ever seen it? Should I keep it on? (will removing it leave damage?)
Anyone ever seen it? Should I keep it on? (will removing it leave damage?)
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12-09-2013, 09:19 PM
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12-14-2013, 06:10 PM
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#104
12-14-2013, 07:26 PM
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Just got it back from detailers! It looks black in this photo but its really dark metallic bronze/brown.
Just got it back from detailers! It looks black in this photo but its really dark metallic bronze/brown.
#106
12-15-2013, 09:03 AM
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Have you changed it already? That leaper just doesn't belong there. It negatively affects aerodynamics, fuel consumption, weight, and just doesn't work with the XK8s sloping hood.
#107
12-15-2013, 09:39 AM
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OK, I know Phil does this from time to time just to start the debate again, but must be a lot of work putting on the tape, making sure it is aligned right, etc., etc. Then reversing the whole process and cleaning any residue off the hood, etc. Ad nauseam, ad infinitum.
So Phil, do yourself and the forum a favor…install this.
So Phil, do yourself and the forum a favor…install this.
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12-15-2013, 10:21 AM
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#109
12-16-2013, 06:37 AM
OK, I know Phil does this from time to time just to start the debate again, but must be a lot of work putting on the tape, making sure it is aligned right, etc., etc. Then reversing the whole process and cleaning any residue off the hood, etc. Ad nauseam, ad infinitum.
So Phil, do yourself and the forum a favor…install this.
Rolls Royce disappearing hood ornimate - YouTube
So Phil, do yourself and the forum a favor…install this.
Rolls Royce disappearing hood ornimate - YouTube
#110
12-16-2013, 06:39 AM
Yes but I've since found out its a coolant leak. My mechanic changed brands to a better one and it has a pee smell when I burns off. And I've got a freaking hidden leak! Nothing making it to the ground, no evidence of a drip but lost almost whole expansion tank in less than 2 months. ARGH!!!
#111
12-17-2013, 06:20 PM
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Just had to buy this car to have something to fiddle around with. 2000 XK8 driven by a little Ol Lady from Tallahassee, 50k on the clock and I just replaced the secondary tensioners, thanks to the help from this forum it was a piece of cake. She runs great, smooth and quite and gets a lot of attention. Happy Holidays to all.
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12-21-2013, 04:14 AM
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12-22-2013, 01:38 PM
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#117
12-22-2013, 02:22 PM
Some old fart who owned my '97 XK8 before I did put one of those ghastly things on the hood. To me, that's right up there with putting a fake convertible vinyl top and wire wheel hubcaps on a Cadillac CTS. I promptly removed the still kitty and sold it on eBay for $50 bucks to somebody with an S type. Just plain wrong on an XK8/R, but hopefully that trend is dying off with the old generation who can't separate themselves from the olden days of the XJS.
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#118
12-23-2013, 03:44 PM
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yo rezzz
Hey Rezz - Thanks for the compliment. Wheels on the pic are 19". As far tires they are 265/35 - 19 in rear and 235/40 - 19 on front. When I bought the wheels they threw in a set of used tires so I am getting them replaced soon with the following:
235/40-19 in front
275/40-19 in rear
Also I recently put the growler center cap on the wheels making it look somewhat stock now. Gives it a more modern look I think... heres the post if you wanna take a look.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...wheels-106953/
235/40-19 in front
275/40-19 in rear
Also I recently put the growler center cap on the wheels making it look somewhat stock now. Gives it a more modern look I think... heres the post if you wanna take a look.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...wheels-106953/
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12-23-2013, 09:24 PM
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#120
12-24-2013, 10:35 PM
Some old fart who owned my '97 XK8 before I did put one of those ghastly things on the hood. To me, that's right up there with putting a fake convertible vinyl top and wire wheel hubcaps on a Cadillac CTS. I promptly removed the still kitty and sold it on eBay for $50 bucks to somebody with an S type. Just plain wrong on an XK8/R, but hopefully that trend is dying off with the old generation who can't separate themselves from the olden days of the XJS.