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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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Default 2009 XF Carbon side vents and headlight lids

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Just a few days ago i bought my white 09 XF and instantly wanted to replace all the chrome on the car with carbon fiber. Ive been able to find pretty much everything that i have been looking for but i have not been able to find the side vents in carbon fiber (but i have seen them in pictures) and i also have not been able to find the headlight lids in carbon fiber. Ive seen the ones on mina but they do not seem to be the ones that go all the way around the headlights. Any help or suggestions on where to find them would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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I think that Jag sell the cf vents, at least they did for the XK. They would be expensive though, the cf bonnet vents were about $1,000 here. I wrapped the bonnet and brake vents in 3M cf wrap, it looks very nice. The side vents are easy to do. I did it on the basis that if I liked it enough after a while I'd spring for the real thing, but it looks good enough and you cant tell its wrap unless you look really close, so I wouldnt bother throwing more money at it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark239
Hello,
Just a few days ago i bought my white 09 XF and instantly wanted to replace all the chrome on the car with carbon fiber. Ive been able to find pretty much everything that i have been looking for but i have not been able to find the side vents in carbon fiber (but i have seen them in pictures) and i also have not been able to find the headlight lids in carbon fiber. Ive seen the ones on mina but they do not seem to be the ones that go all the way around the headlights. Any help or suggestions on where to find them would be greatly appreciated.
Chris at Mina Gallery has the side vents and a lot of other carbon details. I'm ordering the rear carbon defuser next week.
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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2009 XF Carbon side vents and headlight lids-image.jpg
Once the lids are on, and the bonnet closed, they don't show the edges.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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Best white XF I've ever seen was blacked out chrome, carbon details and graphite wheels. Stunning! It just need the roof black. 😊
 
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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by philhef
Chris at Mina Gallery has the side vents and a lot of other carbon details. I'm ordering the rear carbon defuser next week.
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Philhef...do show the rear diffusser once installed! and is any issues installing. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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i looked on the website but did not see it there for the side vents i guess i have to contact him personally
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark239
i looked on the website but did not see it there for the side vents i guess i have to contact him personally
You'll find with Mina Gallery not all things are listed. Contact Chris, he'll help with what you need.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by philhef
Chris at Mina Gallery has the side vents and a lot of other carbon details. I'm ordering the rear carbon defuser next week.
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Also, id really like to know how much does the rear carbon defuser cost?
And how long does it usually take for your order to come in after youve placed it from mina?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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I got an email saying that the diffuser was in stock and ready to ship. I am ordering the diffuser and the exhaust for my car this week. The rear spoiler that I wanted is not in stock and will take a few more weeks before they expect to ship it to me.
 
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Default Piece of carbon fiber side vent lost on freeway

On a much needed road trip this past weekend, the lower half of my right fender vent/louver fell off and is lost. It was the Mina carbon fiber louver. I have tried to contact them to see if I can get a replacement piece, but have not heard back, and their site no longer lists them.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement piece?
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