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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 08:51 AM
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I brought this beauty off Ebay, it cost £18 which was more then the other buttons but it was the one that felt would look the best with my trim. Well worth it IMO as it covers the old knob where the previous owner had scratched it with I assume a wedding ring.


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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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I have a similar one, but is just the Leaper, and doesn't say Jaguar. Looks really good
 
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 01:55 PM
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Is it just the top piece? Something that screws on? Or is it the whole assembly?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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It's basically just a metal raised emblem sticker. I just peeled the back off, having already ensured it fitted and stuck it down. About 15 seconds fitting time and it makes quite a difference for the better IMO. It's like a final touch they forgot to add or the original had peeled off.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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I really like that piece. I couldn't find one on ebay. Could you post a link?
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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Sure, here you go: Leaper Badge For Jaguar XF XE XJ or XK Rotary Gear Selector Knob | eBay

I offered 18 and they accepted.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Dang. Won't ship here to the USA. Nice piece, though. I'm hoping to find it eventually.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 06:22 PM
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There are others that do ship to the USA, i like the first one, was going to get that cause it matches the steering wheel but decided against it. The second one is a bit to bling for me
Black Gear Rotary Selector Knob Topper trim Cover for Jaguar F-Pace XF XJ XE XK
Gear Shift Rotary Selector Knob Diamond Top Cover for Jaguar F-Pace XF XJ XE XK | eBay
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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found the growler with jaguar logo. https://www.ebay.com/i/282354122782?chn=ps&dispItem=1
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Nice, I like that too! May swap over at some point.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pastorman
Dang. Won't ship here to the USA. Nice piece, though. I'm hoping to find it eventually.
I'd be interested in one as well.. Hopefully they can come back with this one. I like the leaper with the lettering with it.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 07:51 PM
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The issue I've always had with these stick on things is that they are either centrally aligned with the car when the shifter is down, or aligned when it is up. Due to the fact the shifter rotates I think it looks weird to see that it is only centrally aligned when it is in one of many positions. Thoughts?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 10:03 PM
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Aligned when in Park. Crooked when driving. Never even think about it being askew when driving and it looks a lot more interesting than the blank shifter.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Not for me. My ocd would kick in everytime i drove the car and looked down at the emblem to see it on the ****. Pity the shifter rotates.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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You need to invent one with a gyro that self aligns.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:39 PM
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Not for me. My ocd would kick in everytime i drove the car and looked down at the emblem to see it on the ****. Pity the shifter rotates.
It still looks great, even when you rotate it, but there is another type that won't trigger you OCD, like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XF...r/152647856356 or a pure black one.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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to me that looks worse then the leaper. I have the leaper without the "jaguar" lettering and it being turned sideways doesnt bother me one bit.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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FYI all, i contacted the ebay seller in UK and he shipped me the leaper with the lettering to the US. listed says no, but....
costs a bit, but i think worth it!
 
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leet were did you get the badge from none of the links work would like one for my xe prestige houghy
 
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Originally Posted by houghy
leet were did you get the badge from none of the links work would like one for my xe prestige houghy
Here you go....................https://www.ebay.com/itm/38305340287...EAAOSwpqhhgvWy
Go to Returns:30 days returns | Buyer pays for return shipping | See details
Click on See details & go to Change Country & choose United Kingdom for shipping.

 

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