how many of u like the hood ornament?

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Mar 9, 2011 | 03:23 PM

#21

exrub

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Originally Posted by Gus

A jaguar without a leaper is naked! I like naked but not on a Jaguar!

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Mar 9, 2011 | 03:25 PM

#22

AML

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I love the leaper. I am pretty saddened by the new models not having it anymore, but the new designs are absolutely beautiful and I can live with those cars not having it anymore.

I am saddened by the thought that Mercedes might be losing its star hood ornament, but it might be a while down the road until that happens.

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:58 PM

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dennis black

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From: connecticut

i absolutly love the emblem
it distinguish the jaguar heritage
i was born in birmingham uk ..
as a kid ive always wanted one due to symbolsm of the emblem

Mar 9, 2011 | 08:50 PM

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Kevin 03 xtype s

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From: Alberta, Can

Love it

Mar 9, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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Disco stu55

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From: Red Deer

I used to complain about the new models not having it but, now I love the look. It signifies class, but not bragging about it. But ont he older models, i think its a must

Mar 9, 2011 | 10:17 PM

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Disco stu55

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From: Red Deer

http://www.firstsupercars.com/new-ja...tuned-by-arden

take a look, leaper ont his one

Mar 10, 2011 | 03:46 PM

#27

sidewalkman

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From: Langley, BC

there are a few things that make a Jaguar a Jaguar, one is the leaper, another is the overall styling. Personally the new XJ and XK look nothing like Jaguars, the XK hasn't for a few years now. All in all the new cars I find boring.

Mar 10, 2011 | 10:12 PM

#28

PaulB

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From: Toronto Canada

I forgot to answer the question. Yes I like it, everyone that sees my car always looks at the leaper then says "nice Jaguar"

Aug 19, 2012 | 08:38 PM

#29

Iconoclast

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From: Arizona

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Originally Posted by Jaggyx

I should be very stable. It should only move side to side but it shouldn't be loose at all. Its held on by a nut and some spring if you look under the hood. I haven't looked into it too much, but mine is definitely stable and very in tact. And yes, I do like the leaper.

You should have enough play in the cable to actually reverse the leaper so it faces the other way. I think the cable system is designed to minimize hood damage when it is ripped off by a thief/vandal.

Base held on by large white plastic nut plus the adhesive on the bottom of the base. Leaper held onto base by spring tension & cable.

Search & you'll see many threads on DIY replacing the leaper.

Aug 19, 2012 | 08:43 PM

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Iconoclast

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From: Arizona

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Originally Posted by lilblujag

I had mine stolen in San Diego, but got a new one off of ebay for like 50 bucks... SUPER STEAL!! it came with a base and new hardware. ... if you buy a new base and leaper, be prepared to drill a new hole into the top of the hood. The base has a "pin" that goes into the hole for alignment but the aftermarket had it in a different place slightly further back. .

You bought the WRONG leaper which is why the holes did not line up.
Or a Chinese knock off from an unscrupulous eBay seller. There are a few different leapers. Depends on model & Year of Jag. 5" ones 6" ones, etc.

You can search & find many threads on how to remove & replace your leaper.

Glad it worked out OK for you but, don't want others to think you s/b drilling holes for a simple leaper replacement.