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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!
Bigger spoiler?
