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Old 04-22-2018, 06:41 PM
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Notice anything different?
It's going less than 100MPH?
 
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Old 04-22-2018, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
Yep, and not sure I can see any parking sensors in it!
They are indeed hard to see (and working perfectly).

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It's going less than 100MPH?
Not for long. Can’t wait for the wrap to go on the quad pipe valance so I can install it. The car looks silly with 4 parking sensors dragging behind it.
 
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Old 04-22-2018, 08:34 PM
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How much weight savings without the crossbar?
 
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Old 04-22-2018, 09:58 PM
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How much weight savings without the crossbar?
3.2 lbs.
 
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:47 PM
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Looks fantastic. Can't see the crossbar or sensors - well done!

Darn it, one more mod to put on the list for after the new rotors.
 
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Old 04-23-2018, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
3.2 lbs.
More than I thought.
 
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Old 04-23-2018, 06:05 AM
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Not sure what is a simple, but upgraded all door speakers and the coaxial in the center dash. Replaced all xpel film with suntek (full front and rockers, mirrors) and new ceramic coat over all areas, including wheels.
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 07:17 AM
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I'm looking at taking the front 'Growler' off my grill to do some modifications. I have read that it is not too difficult, just glued. Can someone give a bit of advice before I start a screw up on my still new to me '17.

Thx.
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
How much weight savings without the crossbar?
What is the cross bar?

I've done:

Pzero to PS4S
Gloss black to Satin wheels (SVR forged)
Black growler wheel centres, changed from red
Black growler front badge, changed from red.
RS30 lipo battery and tyre gunk removed (25kg reduction)
Wortec 2PC suncut rotors (21.5kg unsprung saved)

Also looking for ways to reduce weight and future mods:

- More SC noise
- Try to reduce IAT's or charge temps, maybe link to AC
- SC Pulley or Crank pulley and tune
- Maybe 200 cel cats
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SamtheSham
I'm looking at taking the front 'Growler' off my grill to do some modifications. I have read that it is not too difficult, just glued. Can someone give a bit of advice before I start a screw up on my still new to me '17.

Thx.

Just use a soft pry tool between the chrome portion and the black rib surrounding the badge. It is simply attached with a low adhesive backing. No point in doing it though, unless you are replacing it with a different emblem, as the backing seat is molded right into the grille.

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What is the cross bar?
The term "crossbar" on the F-Type is synonymous with "front bumper".
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Just use a soft pry tool between the chrome portion and the black rib surrounding the badge. It is simply attached with a low adhesive backing. No point in doing it though, unless you are replacing it with a different emblem, as the backing seat is molded right into the grille.

The term "crossbar" on the F-Type is synonymous with "front bumper".
You mean gloss plastic bit across the front of the grill? Or something behind the grill?
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibbo205
You mean gloss plastic bit across the front of the grill? Or something behind the grill?
There is indeed a steel cross member behind the grille, but we're referring to the gloss plastic bar that ties the upper and lower grilles together. That is a very substantial bit of plastic weighing over 3 lbs.
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Finally!
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 06:07 PM
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There is no longer a crossbar on unhinged's car. See photo of front grille in post #33 by FR500GT. A Jaguar project 7 does not have one. All other f types do, unless modified like Unhinged did.
 
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Old 04-24-2018, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
Finally!
Yeah...with the new rotors coming, I figured I should finish off the other projects (exhaust, grille, battery) on which I’ve been procrastinating. I had just too many parts and pieces laying around my office.
 
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Old 04-25-2018, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd

Yeah...with the new rotors coming, I figured I should finish off the other projects (exhaust, grille, battery) on which I’ve been procrastinating. I had just too many parts and pieces laying around my office.
Is the crossbar an NHTSA requirement (not questioning removal... Looks great). But why is it "there", from a design perspective?🤔
 
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Old 04-25-2018, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
There is no longer a crossbar on unhinged's car. See photo of front grille in post #33 by FR500GT. A Jaguar project 7 does not have one. All other f types do, unless modified like Unhinged did.
The actual crossbar/impact bar is still there but the outer plastic cover and foam get pulled:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-179586/page7/





 
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
The actual crossbar/impact bar is still there but the outer plastic cover and foam get pulled:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-179586/page7/
+1. The plastic cover and foam offer a bit of protection in parking situations, but apparently not required by regulation since the Project 7 didn’t have them. Perhaps they weren’t required because of the extremely limited production numbers on the P7.
 
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@OzXFR . really love you custom licens plate..

I just missed JF-007-T ... but these are issued random in the Netherlands.. Ended up on an imported A6 instead..
 
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