Hey guys once again im new to the forums and a nooby! I would like to know how much the body kits for the x types are. I am talking about the ones that everyone I see have on their cars but seem to not find it anywhere on the internet??? Its like an apron add on in the front and back with apron side skirts. Prices? I am on a tuff budget here and would probably prefer just getting the front apron.

 

jaglover7, first off, welcome to the forums. I think you will find a lot of knowledgeable people around here. We are also more than willing to help you resolve issues with your car. All we ask in return is when you know something that can help out a fellow member, you post up. Also, do not forget to stop by the "New Member" section and introduce yourself. Not a requirement, but you will find it very interesting and you will find who the movers and shakers are around here.

As for your question about the body kit. I do not want to the be barer of bad news, but "tight budget" and "modifying the X-Type" do not go together. You will find that there are few options for the car and those options are rather pricey. A place to let you see what you can get is Jaguar XK8 XJ8 XKR XJR X-TYPE S-TYPE Performance Parts Upgrades and Accessories. They have a body kit right now on sale for $1150 (plus S&H). That would be all 4 pieces (front, both side skirts, and rear). Keep in mind that you then have to get these pieces painted (add another about $500 for a shop to do this for you). So, once you are all said and done, you will be in the $2000 range. Not sure if that is within your budget or not.

You can do some looking around on the internet. You may be able to find it a little cheaper, but that is about the lowest that I have seen that kit in a long time.

Stop on over in the "X-Type" forum. You will get a lot more information there specific to the X-Type. We are a friendly bunch over there and we will give you more information that you will probably want. He he he he he.

 

Welcome jaglover to the site.

Excellent advice from thermo above. Please stop by the "New Member Area" as stated.

Also you will have better exposer to your posts in the "X Type Section" of this forum. Which I am going to move your posts to.

 

Congratulations on your X and welcome to the forums. If there is something that can go wrong with the X there is probably someone on here that can help you.

As for your question check out Mina Gallery. You can eiether get the whole kit for $1150 or parts of it. The valance is $285.

Jaguar X-Type Sport Bodykit for Jaguar X-Type

 

Welcome! I may have a money-saving tip...

If you have a black car, the kit is great. If not, I would do as Alfadude suggests and just get the front valence (only $285 at Mina). I prefer that with the more subtle and less deep normal side skirts and rear bumper:


But then again, I am an eccentric fool who swaps wheels every three months, so do what you want

 

Haha. Thanks guys. I have noticed kit looks better on black jags I guess because there isnt too much exposure between ghe borderline of the actual bumper and the kit.

 

looks sharp

 

I've been sitting on a brand new front valance since I bought my X used in 2006. I have the Sport edition which comes stock with the whole kit but the front was missing (snow and pot holes have a way of stealing lower body parts). I had the dealer order the valance as part of the sale but never installed it. The streets around here are less than optimal for it so it's sitting in my garage unpainted. I'm torn on whether to sell it or install it and see how long it lasts. I love the look on any color X.

 

C5Pilot, if you are looking to get rid of it, let me know. i might be interested. I could meet you near your place as I only live a few hours south of you.

 

i dont think there are any aftermarket body kits available

only the OEM one, which is really nice. not too much yet adds a nice aggressive stance to the car

 

Three bodykits available as far as I know:
OEM bodykit
Arden bodykit
Adamesh bodykit

The most obvious visual difference is found in the rear valance:

OEM:


Arden:


Adamesh (I dislike the mesh as it so very obviously serves no purpose there):

 

i have a kit im putting together which im fibre glassing ,im using the stock kit but im modding it ,to have a differant look

 

Dennis

I'd be interested to see the results of your kit.

Jaglover

I'd go for the Mina kit as it is the jag original one and keeps your car OEM so easier for resale if you can ever bare to part with it.

The Arden kit already mentioned is in my opinion inferior in appearance to the Mina/jag one.

You can't really go wrong if you follow exexpats advice on styling or thermos technical/mechanical known how.

I've personally mithered them to death but achieved a car I'm very pleased with.

 

can you pls let me know what wheels you have on the jag. thank you!

 

Whose/what wheels are you referring to?

 

Prolly yours, they are the only wheels in the thread ;P

Well, I suppose you can catch a glimpse of rim in the Arden bodykit photo in my post.

 

They are factory XFR Volans wheels in 20x9.5" ET60 with 25mm spacer and 225/30/20 tires.

 

Where can I get the back lower bumper from the last pic you have - really like that look

 

The link to each of them is in the post you just quoted :P
Adamesh bodykit

 

Your JAG looks awesome, where did you buy the decals and the horizontal long piece at the bottom of the decal (I dont't know the name of it sorry) between the door and the wheel it is an incredible detail!!!!!1