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Jul 6, 2011 | 09:36 PM

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Manofsteel

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Originally Posted by NJXFSC

Man of Steel, The murdered out look is sick! I have been looking into options - went to Jag and inquired about the black Kallimnos wheels too. I like the 20" Volans and don't want to part with it - Did you paint your wheels black or powdercoat it? I have been looking into both options - Powdercoat lasts longer than pain but i heard that the process weakens the wheel.

Any thoughts will be appreciated! Thanks!

I also looked at the Kal wheels, with the different offset, they woulda stuck out an inch. Calchrome.com is where I got my Volans "fusion coated". They do a swap out for your wheels, cost me $1230 for wheels and shipping both ways, also had to put a $1600 core deposit down which they refunded when they received my wheels.

Jul 7, 2011 | 06:11 AM

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Thanks Man. I have been on their website looking at the black chrome color for the wheels before. However I noticed that they charge $150 per wheel. Did you end paying more than $600 in shipping and tax? Also, have you seen any chipping/wear and tear (other than the scrapes from sidewalks

Jul 7, 2011 | 07:52 AM

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Greenhornet

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Looks good, I like the way the BLK looks on your car, good job.

Jul 7, 2011 | 05:05 PM

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duke_dallas, whose caliper paint was used, it looks beautiful on that car...miss my vette now

I knew you'd appreciate the picture

. I have no info on the car though, just found it through a google search to illustrate blue calipers on a blacked out car.

Jul 7, 2011 | 09:28 PM

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Manofsteel

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Mine were $750 plus shipping... I'm gonna call tomorrow and ask why. Maybe the width? Only had for a cpl weeks, but no probs thus far (knock on wood).
I didnt like the black chrome cuz they appear grey more then black. I'm happy with them, but kinda wish I went with the Kalimnos. I was just worried about the wheels sticking out a lil.

Jul 22, 2011 | 08:34 AM

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Nice car!!! I'm also a big fan of black/black/tint etc and man does that look nice. I'm contemplating trading my black/black CTS-V for a 2009 XF S/C... this puts one more slash in the yes column... lol

Jul 30, 2011 | 07:03 PM

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jaglover922

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had one come in the dealer the other day. It was flat black on the flat black rims. Factory wheels painted flat black. It was nice, but the windows should have been tinted and lamps should have been smoked. Other then that it was pretty nice looking.

Aug 9, 2011 | 10:18 AM

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stlavsa

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Damn that car Is amazing looks like murdered out James bond status

Aug 9, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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Your car looks great. Can you tell me about the springs? I cannot find a listing on Eibach's web page for the XF. Thanks.

Aug 9, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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Aug 9, 2011 | 09:48 PM

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I am interested. My xf is an 11. I wonder if your springs will fit my car. I called Eibach, and they did not know if they would work. Why are you selling yours?

Aug 10, 2011 | 12:09 AM

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I am interested. My xf is an 11. I wonder if your springs will fit my car. I called Eibach, and they did not know if they would work. Why are you selling yours?

I'm not aware of a change for '11 that would make them not fit but don't know. Maybe a tech will chime in. Don't want to hijack this thread so I'll send you a PM.

Aug 10, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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Your car looks great. Can you tell me about the springs? I cannot find a listing on Eibach's web page for the XF. Thanks.

I bought mine from tirerack.com, they were $100 cheaper... Tbh, Ebaich recommended me to buy them there to save the $$$!
I love them, and don't notice any diff in the ride like I did when I lowered my Lexus GS with Tanabi's. Well worth the $$$!

Aug 10, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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Damn that car Is amazing looks like murdered out James bond status

Bought the Jag factory black mesh front grill too, just added last week. I'll have to take a pic and post. I like how all the mesh is black now as opposed to the top grill chrome and the lower grills black.

Nov 26, 2011 | 01:49 PM

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toofastforyou

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Wow

Looks great man! I live in Toronto and was wondering who installed your springs for you? Are you going to drive this in the winter?

Nov 26, 2011 | 04:11 PM

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mtravis

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Praise the lowered!

Nov 28, 2011 | 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duke_dallas

I'm not aware of a change for '11 that would make them not fit but don't know. Maybe a tech will chime in. Don't want to hijack this thread so I'll send you a PM.

Duke, What was your experience with the springs? Did you go back to stock?

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:02 AM

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Duke, What was your experience with the springs? Did you go back to stock?

I never installed the springs. Nothing to report.

Nov 29, 2011 | 08:24 PM

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Very sweet looking cars you have there folks.

I do like the blue calipers, they stand out, and to me are just that bit different from the norm.

What colour Calipers look good on Lunar Grey XF?

Nov 8, 2012 | 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteel

Here are a few pics of my XF: the 1st is when I was test driving.. the 2nd after wheels, tint and smoked out tail lights... and the last is after the Eibach lowering springs.
Springs look GREAT (in my opinion) and car still rides smooth and seems to handle just as well.

ManofSteel-was wondering how your car was handling and riding with the lowering springs you put on a while back. Does the 09SC have the dynamic suspension? Any problems?