Looks great!!!
I see that you have the Sport Pkg type rear valance too.
Did you swap just the original black insert for the XFR type w/ fins?
Also, did you replace yourself? If so how easy/difficult?
Thanks in advance!

 

Yes, I just swapped the xfr panel with the old one. It was fairy easy to do, maybe 20 minutes tops.
I had to pull down on bottom edge of the old panel a bit to get the screw push pins to unscrew. Then I started popping the tabs on the sides first. Reaching behind and pushing them down so they slipped out of the holes. After the side tabs were free, you just kind of yank straight back on the upper tabs and it comes right off. No scratches.
You will see how the tabs work clearly with the replacement panel in hand. That was what I used for guidance. There were no instructions included.
The diffuser is painted. Much nicer than the flat black color of the old panel. The feel in the rear is much more solid with the diffuser. I was amazed at the difference those little fins add to the rear stability when driving.
I can take a picture of the back of the old panel if you would like to see the tabs before buying.

 

Thanks for the thorough description.
Yes, a photo would be a big help in my decision to do it myself or have the dealer do it.
The local dealer has the XFR insert part for $225.
Is that a decent price?

 

That is a decent price. I paid 196.
Jaguar C2Z16212 Valance Valance Panel | eBay

Looks like he is selling another at this price.
Jaguar C2Z16212 Valance Valance Panel | eBay
I'll get you a picture later today.

 

Terrific. Thanks again for all the information and the link.
I definitely know what I want for Christmas.

 

The holes at the top are the forward most part of the panel. They are where the screw push pins go through.

A picture of the three different tabs.

A close up of the lowest side tab. It is very flexible. you just need to reach around and push it for the tab to slip out.

The upper side tabs and the top tab. All of the side tabs should be disengaged from the bumper before attempting to remove the upper tabs from the bumper.

 

Such a huge help. Thank you. Pictures are truly worth a thousand words.
I think I'll try this myself. I placed my diffuser order today and will post before and after pics.

 

Yeah, I did it (about a year ago or so, I think). I posted pix on here somewhere. I actually had a body shop do the work, and had to sort of guinea pig the design with Mina, but I'm very happy with the final result.

 

I also used a mina diffuser. They painted it for me and then I installed it. The install was relatively straightforward. I had to trim one tab slightly, but other than that it went very smoothly. The hardest part was removing the old diffuser.

 

I'm going to rate it a 1 since I had Jaguar put it on for me. I tried at first by myself and I was worried I would crack the carbon fiber. The exhaust is just a bolt on, so not much to it there except for the need to maneuver the bolts/hangars so the tips don't vibrate.

On another note I see you did your tune and exhaust with Eurocharged. I was down there last October and I was the first Jaguar they had seen. It was him and his partner who lived in Boston (who had a 1,000 hp Porsche on the dyno). Anyhow, I had some issues after my first dyno run(smoke, which Jag later identified the root cause) and never finished...or ended up going back. Long story short, are you pleased with it and what did you pay? I was going to pay $975 out the door last October for pulley, tune, and before/after dyno. I see they were offering a group buy for $800 not too long ago. What did you pay?

 

glenonoka,thanks again for all your help! Once I had the old diffuser off, I had to take special care in making sure none of the tabs missed their slot by folding instead of "snappping" in place. Other that that, it was a breeze.

 

Looks fantastic. Always liked the rear valance on the XFR/SC models better.

I have been holding back, but you guys are going to make me spend money.

Daniel, did you paint it yourself? Did you order it painted? What comes painted etc? If you can give some details, that would be great.

 

Here is the eBay store I puchased from:
http://stores.ebay.com/RUSNAK-Pasade...p2047675.l2563

the part numbr is: C2Z16212

The outside (area that shows) came painted gloss black (matches my front grill since I have the Sport Pkg.) the back or inside is standard black plastic, but is ready to install.
Once out of the package, be sure not to lay it on a rough surface, as it will easily scratch. Contact them and I'm sure they'll take good care of you. Great communication and customer service. Good luck.

 

Looks great!

 

I'm assuming if your car is pre-2012 you need more than just that part? I'm pretty sure my rear bumper does not have an insert section.

 

It does, but the tabs won't match up. You would buy both pieces and dremel new slots. I started this thread explaining all this and a member was kind enough to put up a video on how too. Another option we have is Mina, the tabs match up so no cutting into to the bumper. Go to the start of the thread.

 

I went with the Mina on my 2011 and it was a very simple install. They shipped it to my door completely painted to make things even easier. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

 

Nice thanks dude!
Good to know, I was leaning toward the CF mina version. I didn't see the option for MG to paint it for you on their site, should I just give them a call? Thanks for the help!

 

Just give them a call. It seems they offer a lot of services and parts that do not make it to the website. I too was considering the CF version but thought it might not be the best fit aesthetically for this car and me.

 

My XF is a 2012 w/ Sport Pkg, meaning the rear bumper and valance are in two separate pieces like the XFR. I only replaced the original flat black insert with an OEM Jaguar finned XFR diffuser just as glenonoka did in the earlier posts.