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Well I'd preface this by saying that I have little or no class. But I look at my missus' XE (which is just a truly awesome car, so great to drive, she loves it so much she wont even drive the f type) and the back of it in particular, and I think "what this car needs is a slightly bigger spoiler".
From the rear 3/4 view it is nearly got it all - short boot, set back cabin, long snout - it looks the goods, but then what I think it misses is a bit of pizazz with the booty. Maybe with the spoiler just a half inch higher, and set further back (oddly enough, they position the spoiler about a cm in from the edge). And a better rear valance.
Let's hope that they do something for taste-challenged people like me.
Last edited by BruceTheQuail; May 11, 2016 at 04:50 PM.
Well I'd preface this by saying that I have little or no class. But I look at my missus' XE (which is just a truly awesome car, so great to drive, she loves it so much she wont even drive the f type) and the back of it in particular, and I think "what this car needs is a slightly bigger spoiler".
From the rear 3/4 view it is nearly got it all - short boot, set back cabin, long snout - it looks the goods, but then what I think it misses is a bit of pizazz with the booty. Maybe with the spoiler just a half inch higher, and set further back (oddly enough, they position the spoiler about a cm in from the edge). And a better rear valance.
Let's hope that they do something for taste-challenged people like me.
Nice car and nice angle for the picture.. I ordered a XE sport with Italian Racing red and 20" wheels.. assuning it looks like yours, I will be very pleased.
I don't have any opinion yet concerning the spoiler, will have to wait until I see the car in July, when it is supposed to arrive.
Lawrence.
I am contemplating a spoiler upgrade as well. I did have my stock rear valance modded and now have quad exhaust tips, which gives the car a more aggressive look. I went with the modding the existing rear valance since I would not have to worry about fitment issues and I want the car to look all Jag, no aftermarket.
I'm contemplating the diffuser pictured here. I think the piece is mounted really low, and the CF matches the color of my paint until you get right up on it, so I prolly won't paint this rear diffuser or the side rocker panel extensions (if i get those).
As I enjoy those higher speeds, I'm interested in the extra aerodynamic advantage of a rear valence with diffuser fins integrated. Definitely not stock unless you look at the project 8. They put those there for a reason...
They also ventilated the diffuser on the 8, for reasons I have not nailed down yet. Maybe another fluid cooler back there for some reason? Looks pretty impressive.
Yeah, I LOVE the Project 8! It's the pinnacle 4-door for sure.
I've been known to joke my car is a "Project 6", especially now that I've ordered the pulley upgrade.
450HP ain't no Project 8, but the rwd makes my car fun to drift, although I hate drifting on good tires like my Michelin Pilot 4s, they are built for sticky!
I saw this car below (a Ferrari 430 Scuderia if I'm not mistaken... I even love the rims and the colours!) at Exotic Power and Performance, where I bought my Velocity AP Pulley Kit, which is currently in the mail. This 430 is pretty close to my dream 2-door! The OP was getting the suspension fine-tuned for firmer grip on the track. Cool stuff!
Beautiful car for sure and i agree the colors are perfect. Not the cliche' Red Ferrari! ! my eyes are drawn to the calipers, I can't wait to see how Stwsam makes out with the "XE brake upgrade project!
Essentially strike a line across from the existing cutout to towards the sides of the car (blue tape and marker works). Make a template of the side of the cutout you are moving. Align that template to the top line at the desired width. great care to keep it straight at the current orientation. Draw that line. Now the trick is with a dremel and some bravery cut the line. You will want to cut the existing cutout to portion you are moving behind the face, all the way back freeing up a curved sliver. the rest of the "scrap" you will need as well.
Glue the the curved sliver on the newly cut edge (I used JB Weld). Be sure the orientation is correct. Then take the scrap and rip pieces to form a new top. You will want to over lap for more gluing surface. Once the glue sets I used a JB Weld gap filler to make it prettier. Sanding and paint.
Honestly, it was a LOT of work.
There is an OEM style for an XF on ebay, but I have no idea if it would fit. someone smarter would need to answer that.
Essentially strike a line across from the existing cutout to towards the sides of the car (blue tape and marker works). Make a template of the side of the cutout you are moving. Align that template to the top line at the desired width. great care to keep it straight at the current orientation. Draw that line. Now the trick is with a dremel and some bravery cut the line. You will want to cut the existing cutout to portion you are moving behind the face, all the way back freeing up a curved sliver. the rest of the "scrap" you will need as well.
Glue the the curved sliver on the newly cut edge (I used JB Weld). Be sure the orientation is correct. Then take the scrap and rip pieces to form a new top. You will want to over lap for more gluing surface. Once the glue sets I used a JB Weld gap filler to make it prettier. Sanding and paint.
Honestly, it was a LOT of work.
There is an OEM style for an XF on ebay, but I have no idea if it would fit. someone smarter would need to answer that.
Ah, thank you for the detailed explanation. Lots of room for error! I'll see about installing the quad diffuser first, and if that doesn't fit correctly (Chinese-made), I'll have to tackle it as you did.
Bigger spoiler?
