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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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I purchased a front lower bumper spoiler on Ebay from a 2000 XJ8 thinking it would fit my 2001 XJR only to find it has three tabs for conection where mine has six. What is the difference and where can I get one?
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 12:37 AM
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Front lower spoiler?
I have no idea what you're talking about, but would've thought they'd be exactly the same through the years.
Can you post a picture?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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here are some photos of the underside of my bumper as you can see I have 6 posts which it appears something attaches to them this boiler I bought only has three posts so it certainly isn't the right one my question is what goes on these posts?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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The 'posts' on the Front Bumper (item 11) are the attachment points for the black plastic Undertray (item 19):




The Undertray has two functions:

1. strengthens the Front Bumper by making it a box section
2. restricts airflow under the bumper forcing more air through the radiator and assisting cooling

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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 07:42 AM
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Here is a picture of the spoiler I bought. I assume it attaches to the undertray.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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it is the item number 16 in the pic above provided by Graham, it's not a spoiler.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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What is it then and does it attach to the bottom of the Undertray?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 02:53 PM
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it's a lower grill blade. your car already has it.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Item 16 is described as a Radiator Grille Vane in the Parts Catalogue and is available in Chrome or Primer.

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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Japthug
it's a lower grill blade. your car already has it.
Also known as the "splitter."
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