Hello guys,

ever since I bought my XJ (X308 series) I wanted to get rid of these orange indicators and side reflectors and replace them with modern looking clear/white units.

As you will know, there are no aftermarket parts available. I have even contaced Hella, the German manufacturer of these parts to learn, that they could produce these parts in "clear", but have no permission to do so from Jaguar. It`s a little ironic, that they ad the orange colour as a last and final step to the products …

So I took some time and contacted moulding companies only to hear that they could produce clear parts, but only at a horrific price. This means some thousand Euros for a small batch series.
Finally I found a small german moulding company that offered a reasonable price for a very limited series. Since every mould allows only 20-25 pieces to be casted and it takes 3 to 4 days to harden for each part, production is slow and time consuming.

I removed the orange glasses carefully from the indicators and side reflectors and sent them to Germany. A few days ago I got the first delivery. After some fitting, rasping and glueing the parts were finally ready for installation. What shall I say: a complete new look, just take a look at the pics.

The bad news is that all sets have been sold, sorry.

So, this is a short story that with patience and endurance even impossible tasks can be achieved, even if it takes 1,5 years like in ths case.

Regards,
George

 

thanks for that. I would have had a set, can you order more?

 

I up for a set as well if you are going t order more. Those look great.

 

When I first learned to drive I got my mothers 10 year old MB W108 -- they all came with clear lamps next to the headlights ............ Everyone wanted the colored ones from Germany and the yellow "city lights" from France.

"Modern" is relative Like chrome/ britework -- comes and goes

 

that looks awesome but it is sort of sad that you have teased us

 

A set of these would look awsome on my Silver X308. I'd be interested if there were more sets available. Seriously if you and your moulding company contact could produce many of these you could make a small fortune!

 

Not to be a kill joy, but IN MY OPINION.... they look plain and unfinished.
But I do admire how you had them made and fitted.

 

please put me down on the waiting list

 

I worked in the Concept and Specialty Car business for 15 years and one of my old associates can duplicate any lamp lens in any color right here in the Detroit area.

His prices are very reasonable and he uses the highest quality materials.

Feel free to call me at two four eight 943-5928 or PM me for his contact info.

 

I think they look great. Adds a modern touch, especially if you combine it with LED lights.

In case you hear of another run being made, please post!
(Based in Denmark, so almost as close to Germany as you are)

 

Interesting, I would be on the fence if they were still for sale. But they aren't. They look nice, good job. They would look good on a silver car I'm sure. Agreed with Stu

 

hy all there


i have a question, is there a front indictator set available?? i am from upper austria and need it for my xjr. pleasseeee!!!!

the side reflectors i have already cleaned ;-)

many greez
michael

 

These look great! I too dislike the standard orange colour. I have replaced the repeater lenses with clear, but have never found the fronts. I would be very interested if any more sets were available? How much did it cost? (and for how many?) Maybe we could get enough of us to get some more moulded?

 

@ michael: Sorry, I just had a handfull and they are all sold.
Unfortunately I do not have a possibility to get some more produced.

Regards
George

 

dear george

thanks for your answer

do you can tell me the company where you let it produced? or whats the problem that you can not order a new charge?

many greez from upper austria
michael

 

Hello Michael, pls. contact me at gb212@gmx.at for further details
George

 

put me down for a set they will look awsome on my black cat please let me know

 

What is the 308 series? I have a 2004 XJ8 and my side markers are either coming off or cracked and I would like to replace them at a "reasonable" price. The clear lenses look very nice, however, I think mine are a different shape (FRONT MARKERS have a straight front edge and a rounded back) and (REAR MARKERS have a rounded front and straight back) Does anybody know where I can get replacements at a reasonable price in the US?

 

Stephen you have an X350, the XJ model after the X308, you're in the wrong forum.

 

hello were can i get those clear lights