Some Changes To My XJR
So, I've been threatening to black out the brightwork on my XJR for some time now - going for the stealth look. I finally got around to actually doing it. I still have a set of Mina Gallery springs to put it in the weeds, but I haven't gotten around to them yet. Anyway, I thought I'd post some before and after pics to get your thoughts. Enjoy...or not...
Before - These were taken by the dealer... http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...011/8b38_3.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...011/84ce_3.jpg After - I know I'm not much of a photographer... http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...1/DSC00029.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...1/DSC00031.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...DSC00026-1.jpg |
Very nice, looks alot better.
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Originally Posted by bigcat
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So, I've been threatening to black out the brightwork on my XJR for some time now - going for the stealth look. I finally got around to actually doing it. I still have a set of Mina Gallery springs to put it in the weeds, but I haven't gotten around to them yet. Anyway, I thought I'd post some before and after pics to get your thoughts. Enjoy...or not...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...011/8b38_3.jpg |
I have them in boxes in my garage. I wouldn't mind selling them, but here's the thing...the chrome is rough looking and peeling. They look fine from a distance, but certainly not close up. They're sharp looking wheels and I liked them on the car. If I had kept using them, I would've either had them re-chromed, or media blasted and painted them. If you want them, let me know what you have in mind.
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Looks nice.
Black just doesn't look that great with the chrome usually. |
Thanks. I like black and chrome but I really wanted a stealth look for this car.
I didn't feel the car's lines were modern enough to go with an all black wheel, so I tried to use the polished lips to play off of the little bit of brightwork that I left bright. I like the bright moldings on most XJs, but I like my R better with blacked out trim. If I had to do it again I would probably go with 19 inch wheels instead of the 18s, but the Mina lowering springs should help me fill the wheelwells a bit. This weekend, I had to do the brakes, so I took the liberty of replacing the rotors with plated, slotted, vented replacements. They look great through the mesh wheels, but they really call attention to the fact that I need to paint my calipers. Some other weekend, I guess... |
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Lookin good bigcat:) What about a mid tint on the rears? As for the calipers - Red, black or silver......what do you think? You could also add the XJR decals to the calipers if you're so inclined as that finishing touch |
The tint on my car now is 35%. It's the darkest allowed in Maryland. I agree that darker tint would look better.
I'm thinking silver calipers with XJR decals. I also thought that leaper decals would work well, but I haven't found a vendor to supply them. I did red calipers on the Porsche, but I think they'd be too distracting on the Jag... http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...86-grizzly.jpg |
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Nice lookin Porsche there bigcat:) and the RED calipers really suit it, but, you're right IMO......Silver for the XJR and maybe the decals as a finishing touch! leaper_decals leaper_decals_gloss_black Jaguar_type_R_decals these look great against the silver!!!!! Hope the links work ok......let me know what you think? Cheers |
Hey! Thanks for the links! They're exactly what I was looking for!
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Take a look at my XJR link is in the signature.
All XJR have the black around the windows in Europe if not special ordered with chrome. Your car looks like a beuty |
Beautyfull blak cat!
Greetings George |
the car looks more aggressive, I like it!
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The black wheels really make it look great. There is a real craze here for black cars, so much so it can be like being stuck in a funeral cortège.
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Honestly, I'm not a fan of the new rims, but the blacked out chrome looks great. Reminds me of a 2002 Xjr 100.
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bigcat:
how was the blackout of the window trim done? |
The black trim completely changes the car and I think makes it look much more purposeful and muscular. Nice! Did you use trim tape or...????
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Black on black was a huge improvement, good choice.
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Nice! Now if you can get the bumper trims done in black and a shorter antenna...
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very nice:icon_beerchug:
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