Has anyone fitted the accessory Chrome hood louvres to their F-Type? I think I'd like the contrast on the Stratus grey hood, but not sure if reflections would be an issue. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of chrome (especially not fake plastic chrome), but I do like small detail touches that highlight shapes on the car. If all the trim were satin, or brushed aluminum I'd get them in a heartbeat. If you have them, I'd love to see pics!

 

I would like to see the same. I am trying to figure out what way to go with my Black Amethyst vert.

 

No doubt they are the same material as the side vents. Not sure why they didn't fit them as standard to match the side vents really.

Someone here must have them by now...

 

I agree's it's odd on those cars with the chrome side vents. I'd prefer matching chrome hood vents on my car too.

 

There's a set on EBAY for $450 ish!

As an aside, I have a problem with the 'money for nothing' options - the black trim no doubt costs the same as the chrome trim (Coupe window trim, side and hood vents, plus the front chrome piece), yet if you want the black its $1000 (on the base) on TOP of the cost of the std chrome bits. You should just get the choice. Irks me...

 

I wonder if glare would be an issue...

 

I have chrome hood louvers, side louvers and window surround on Ebony exterior. Wasn't sure it was the right move at first, but quickly learned to love the change.

To my design eye, the front Hood Louvers and side Power Vents are complimentary design elements on the F-Type -- like earrings and a matching necklace is to a woman's outfit -- never could understand why they didn't match the finish of both elements in production.

There is no problem whatsoever with glare.

I'll post a few photos showing both elements in the same frame a bit later.

 

+1

 

Sorry guys. Black pack all the way.

 

I wonder if the vents look as good on left hand drive?

 

They do but you have to mount them on the opposite sides.

 

Hey, how come nobody has jumped on him about calling it "fake plastic chrome"?!!

 

Easy for you to say, but then yours have to be mounted upside down as well. Best to label when removing from the box...

 

Its OK, once he's got the matching "chrome" bits on, he'll probably paint them.

 

Good one! Like it!

 

Good point: I'd rather have real plastic chrome. BTW: what's the difference?

 

I'm generally not a fan of chrome but on the photo w/ the dark vert it looks great the contrast and the chrome side mirrors as well.

 

He obviously meant plastic fake chrome.

 

Real chrome involves adding metal to the plastic during the plating process, which I'm sure Jag does.

Was just kidding cause we got into this already..

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-72/black-leaper-badges-131944/

 

Oh, so I just didn't word it right before

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-72/black-leaper-badges-131944/