Yeah, that's a fair point. Bah. Why can't I have my cake and eat it too?? Haha. Oh well. Still not sure I can stomach a grand for a pulley, but I can probably stomach that much for the tune. How much extra power are you looking at for the lower pulley? Only says change for V6, not V8 and doesn't state a % size increase

 

The same larger crank/lower pulley is used for both the V6 and V8 (and yes the VAP website is a little all over the shop and doesn't show the larger pulley for the V8).
Eurotoys also make a larger crank pulley which is virtually identical to the VAP pulley - also alu alloy, same diameter etc. Not sure about the belt though, could be the same could be different (eg double sided vs single sided).
I bought a Eurotoys pulley a couple of years ago when they had a sale on, worked out to be about half the price of the VAP pulley, and I think their standard price is still a fair bit less than the VAP standard price.

Edit - Eurotoys F-Type crank pulley here: https://www.eurotoysltd.com/product-...-supercharger/
Same price for both V6 and V8 and yes a little less than the VAP pulley (again same price for both) see here: http://www.velocityap.com/Jaguar-Lan...jagftypecp.htm
But not a helluva lot in it, $800 vs $949.

 

So what about a quote/unquote body kit or some effects? I come from Z4M and M3s in previous lifetimes, love some of their ground effect aftermarket kits. I was taking a look at Piecha (Germany) body type kits - very nice, but very low to the ground as well unfortunately. Talk about curb run or driveway scrape! Anyone have any suggestions with similar or with experience adding effects to their rides? Tuning & Design für Ihren Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar und Cabrio-Center I don't want a ricer look, just a bit of a race inspired kit.

 

Yeah they've got some nice looking stuff on that site. Their front splitter and side skirts give a clean, aggressive look. Personally I'm looking for CF stuff because 1) I think it looks better than body color and 2) I don't want to have to pay to have it painted and blended. Good site though!

 

I agree - but CF vs paint - still comparable looks, but paint may be less price wise. Any knowledge with how low it may hang? F-types sit relatively low period. I may take a look at SVR pieces, but I believe I have that look already with my options except the rear wing which looks a bit over the top.
Where are you looking CF piece wise and looks?

 

I'm going to have to disagree with you that paint and CF look anything alike. I suppose if you paint it black it's similar from a distance, but up close it's very different. But personal preference is just that, so if you like painted better, that's totally your prerogative. As far as sitting low, I don't think they sit that low. I don't scrape anywhere on anything. In my Z06 I can't even look at a speed bump without scraping. If you're at stock ride height you really should have nothing to worry about, but if you are worried about it, just go slow over dips and ramps and worrysome spots and on especially harsh spots, just take it at an angle. You'll be fine. Looking at the pics of all their stuff, looks like about an inch lower, MAYBE 2. Oh, and it looks like they do actually have a CF kit that I'm going to look into. Tuning & Design für Ihren Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar und Cabrio-Center 4th/5th "gallery" down titled JAGUAR F-TYPE R-COUPÉ CARBON EDITION

 

Sorry, maybe I misstated or was misinterpreted - CF vs painted as far as looks or continuity. Each has its place - but I have a brilliantly detailed white Jag, I'm not personally looking for a panda type appearance as my previous M3 with CF roof, black wheels and accoutrements and bits and pieces, but here I am asking for alternatives. CF looks amazing, but with the black pack I currently have, just looking for a bit different or continuous with the body color.

 

But...

 

No one produces a functional ground effects kit for the F-Type. All the kits are for show, including the OEM options.

 

Wait, are you saying this is like CGi or something? http://www.piecha.com/images/f-type-...iche-front.jpg http://www.piecha.com/images/f-type-...-in-carbon.jpg http://www.piecha.com/images/f-type-...sorfluegel.jpg Not trying to be snarky, just confused as to why they would show all these kits they supposedly make if they don't make them

 

I think the bit you missed was "functional ground effects kit"

 

Ohhhhhhh, I see what you're saying. So they're for looks, not actually applying down force. Yeah, that's pretty much any body kit. I am not expecting to get performance from an aesthetic upgrade.

 

Good god! I just got a response from those folks on prices for that kit. Looks like 1900 for the splitter, 1450 PER side skirt (so 2900 total) 3k for the wing, and they don't sell a CF rear diffuser anymore, but they quoted me a poly diffuser at 1300 and then 1500 shipping, so a total of 10,600 EURO which is about $11600. Welp, ain't doing that ****! Probably just going to grab one of those chinese front splitters, side skirts, and rear diffusers for like a grand total and then pay a little extra on the labor side to have them fitted. Having a unique "rare" car is definitely a double edged sword. I could get everything on that german site for my Z06 from any number of american companies for $3k shipped. Oh well.

 

I understand your desire to save money, but F-type is not the car where you can do things on the cheap. Other car brands offer a lot more economical options for mods. Jaguar - no so much. This is because it is niche and expensive - meaning fewer people with a Jaaag and original owners can generally afford the premium.

 

I mean, my Z06 is just as expensive a car but nowhere near as expensive to mod, but we've covered this already. And just because you CAN afford something doesn't make it reasonably priced. I think anyone here could afford to spend $20 on a ham sandwich every day for lunch, doesn't mean your office cafeteria is reasonable for charging that

 

True. If you want to convert existing parts to true CF, you could try OCarbon, I haven't done business with them but another member here has. Maybe they can do a custom fab for you also, or another supplier could.
I was hoping someone would bite the bullet for the rest of us and apply to SpeedKore. I'd gladly buy another F-type to join back in on the fun.

 

Had never heard of Speedkore. Checked out their site and looks pretty crazy. I sent them a message to see what they might be willing to do

 

...this has been covered before.....

 

Yep, that's why I said "but we've covered this already."

 

With $20 of 5” wide garden border a bucket of pop-rivets, I could build you very functional ground effects side skirts and air dam. Oh... you want it to be aesthetic...