Rear Bumper Lower Valance Change
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Rear Bumper Lower Valance Change
I want to replace my rear bumper lower valance with parking sensors with the one without parking sensors. Will I need to replace the whole bumper cover or it will fit in my original bumper. The rear valance without parking sensors is much sportier. 2.5l Auto 2002 X Type.
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on the other hand, i like the parking sensors at the back because then that plastic piece has a purpose on the back of our cars. without the parking sensors there is just a random piece of plastic that looks like crappy build quality on jaguars part. just my opinion.
but if you want a really sporty rear bumper, how about going for the oem rear apron? You can purchase it from mina much cheaper than from jaguar.
but if you want a really sporty rear bumper, how about going for the oem rear apron? You can purchase it from mina much cheaper than from jaguar.
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on the other hand, i like the parking sensors at the back because then that plastic piece has a purpose on the back of our cars. without the parking sensors there is just a random piece of plastic that looks like crappy build quality on jaguars part. just my opinion.
but if you want a really sporty rear bumper, how about going for the oem rear apron? You can purchase it from mina much cheaper than from jaguar.
but if you want a really sporty rear bumper, how about going for the oem rear apron? You can purchase it from mina much cheaper than from jaguar.
The best for me would be non-parking sensor unit, sanded smooth and painted to match. I actually use my parking sensors to park though, so despite the annoyance of false alarms, I will keep mine.
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Im doing mine in a nice clean flat black for now (why they made them gray I will never understand). I have a buddy in LA who does custom carbon fiber aero, I'm going to have him wrap mine in CF later on down the line. I like the contrast it gives, the sport package rear apron is gross if you ask me. Those exhaust cutouts are busch league.
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In fact I think a painted and sanded version of the parking sensor valence would look sweet on the x type. Therefore we will have the best of both world; Sensors and looks.
Last edited by Jaggyx; 04-07-2010 at 12:05 AM.
#7
yes I agree the sanded and painted would be the best option, BUT I am just saying in my opinion the parking sensor rear valence doesn't look bad or make the rear end ugly.
In fact I think a painted and sanded version of the parking sensor valence would look sweet on the x type. Therefore we will have the best of both world; Sensors and looks.
In fact I think a painted and sanded version of the parking sensor valence would look sweet on the x type. Therefore we will have the best of both world; Sensors and looks.
ok, I'll stop arguing. it actually comes down to personal preference. there is no right and wrong in these things.
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I had my rear apron made smooth and painted flat black when i had to have it modded for my exhaust cut-outs. i have pics posted somewhere but cant find the post right now. I beleive the non-parking sensor apron will be able to be put in place of the one with parking sensors w/o any modification. Just connects to the bumper cover which i believe is the same for both (may be different if someone can confirm).
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After about the third or fourth application of Meg's Endurance, it just stays black. You need to be persistent though. The nice thing about this piece is that if dressing drips off, it doesn't roll down any paint.
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[quote=exexpat;192603]Painting it would accentuate the sensors more. The black mutes them.
That's the problem I have. Mine is painted to match (platinum), which by the way was a bit of a challenge because we left the slight texture, and now I have these black "spots". I'm still looking for Jag or Ford silver sensors that I could replace them with without having to cash in my kids' college funds to do it.
That's the problem I have. Mine is painted to match (platinum), which by the way was a bit of a challenge because we left the slight texture, and now I have these black "spots". I'm still looking for Jag or Ford silver sensors that I could replace them with without having to cash in my kids' college funds to do it.
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But I'll try some Meg's too, I have about 10 miles of molding and bumpers to do on my Rover, so I'll be looking to get more very soon, thanks for the tip.
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