Hi Everyone,

I would like to submit this thread about a very little project of internal chromed finish upgrade I have in mind since days.

I would like to update my superv8 seat swithces (front+rear) with those from the later x358, which are chromed.
Back few years ago I remember that I saw somewhere on the web some chromed switch "caps" which I think would do the job just right: I can't find them anymore!

As reference, I post a picture, from a thread found in this forum, with shows the parts I'm talking about. I'm sure other owners here wondered if it is possible this kind of upgrade.

Furthermore, is there somewhere on the market for sale some backpanel of the switch assembly in some much better looking and classy materials like burr walnut? (I refer to the back panel that in the picture has the piano black finish).
That would give a great an overall improvement to the already somptous interior trim.

Last but not least: is it possible to replace the turning light + wipers/washer switch with those of the x358 which come with a chromed button and "rings"? I believe there is no reason they wouldn't fit in a x350 and of course they are much better looking...



Thanks to all.

 

If you find the chrome seat switches, please let us know...

thanks
mag

 

Have you thought about checking out any local junk yards?

 

These cars are extremely rare in junkyards! I've been looking for Bumpers, fenders & trunk infill for about 8 months from an x358, & can't find much to anything in salvage yards. Plenty of x350's, but not much on 58's...

 

I know, they are very rare, that's why i tried to ask you guys out there. But I'm damn sure I saw a couple of years ago on sale, along with other chromed common parts you can easily find nowdays, those switches's chromed caps. As for the turning/wiper swithches I know I can Always rely on genuine Jaguar replacement parts either on the web or to an actual shop..
Thanks anyway. If I get to something I'll post any useful infos.

 

The blinker stalk, you can find easily because those started on the 07 models. They're on eBay all the time. It's just those seat switches that's hard to come by...

 

The chrome wiper stalks will work with the x350, as they fitted the exact same to the x358.

Been looking for the chrome seat controls too, the closest I can find are these x351 style chrome edged covers from china:
New Seat Adjustment Switch Knob Cover Trim For Land Rover Discovery 4 | eBay

The ones in your picture are from Arden, with wood inlays, mega $$$!

 

I don't know if it is too late but e-Bay has ones that are all chrome for Volvo, look as could make a make-shift

 

At first it sounded like a good idea. But after driving today with the sun out, you may get alot of glare from the chrome rings on the stalk. Just my 0.02.

 

I was meaning seat adjuster switches, you would be in a funny driving position for the sun to blind you with them hahaha

 

I'm guessing you could have the parts hydro-dipped locally if nothing else.