Bonnet vents
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The relocation was functional and necessary to accommodate the front transfer case for the AWD models, which required a higher engine mounting and different hood design. In the US, AWD is the only V8 available for sale. RWD V8R models, which are still available in other markets retain the 14-15 vent location and hood design.
V6 AWD models also have the same hood and vent location as the V8s.
V6 AWD models also have the same hood and vent location as the V8s.
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Tally Ho (07-21-2016)
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I believe all the AWD cars have the louvers lower on the hood, even the V6 AWD cars
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Tally Ho (07-21-2016)
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Yes I too get a little bit of air but on my older XKR which doesn't have an engine cover there is a ton of air coming out. In fact I swapped the vents for the newer style which isn't as open and at Freeway speeds one blew off like it ejected flew well over the car which would have been funny had I not had them custom painted. There were glued and physically attached to the hood. It is kind of cool to see the engine cover's super charged emblem through the grill now though.
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Burt Gummer (07-23-2016)
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It'd be cool to replicate the single-slit vents but in tempered glass so there's still cooling but one could look through it to the supercharged engine cover labels.
I like the way Ferrari exposes parts of their mid mounted engine, or watches include a tourbillion window.
I doubt it's reasonable to manufacture something like this.
I like the way Ferrari exposes parts of their mid mounted engine, or watches include a tourbillion window.
I doubt it's reasonable to manufacture something like this.
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It'd be cool to replicate the single-slit vents but in tempered glass so there's still cooling but one could look through it to the supercharged engine cover labels.
I like the way Ferrari exposes parts of their mid mounted engine, or watches include a tourbillion window.
I doubt it's reasonable to manufacture something like this.
I like the way Ferrari exposes parts of their mid mounted engine, or watches include a tourbillion window.
I doubt it's reasonable to manufacture something like this.
you don't need a tempered glass window, just open mesh like the early base hood grills.
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I was toying with the idea of modifying the cover so the entire center is mesh; getting perhaps most of the benefit of removal while keeping the protection of the parts under the vent (and the supercharged logo).
Maybe someday. I need to get the car back first
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Try E-Bay
They come up on e-bay every once in a while and Mina Gallery has metal mesh replacements which are pretty open. I believe they'll still paint to match as well if you like.
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The viewer is at an angle (unless he's standing on the hood!) so the mesh is not as see-through as you think.
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Here are the part numbers: T2R9767, T2R9765 Left & Right respectively. Unbelievably expensive, but here's the cheapest place to find them: http://www.jaguarlasvegasparts.com/
Used on eBay would be a better bet when available, or you could offer to swap your V8 vent with a V6 owner on the forum.
Last edited by Unhingd; 07-25-2016 at 01:32 PM.
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Shaun, do you have the RWD V8?
Here are the part numbers: T2R9767, T2R9765 Left & Right respectively. Unbelievably expensive, but here's the cheapest place to find them: Genuine Jaguar OEM Factory Parts sold at Wholesale Prices | Jaguar of Las Vegas
Used on eBay would be a better bet when available, or you could offer to swap your V8 vent with a V6 owner on the forum.
Here are the part numbers: T2R9767, T2R9765 Left & Right respectively. Unbelievably expensive, but here's the cheapest place to find them: Genuine Jaguar OEM Factory Parts sold at Wholesale Prices | Jaguar of Las Vegas
Used on eBay would be a better bet when available, or you could offer to swap your V8 vent with a V6 owner on the forum.
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