Sean, I think I just found an interface for the 2007 XK Convertible I just bought. It's Nav-TV out of Florida. The interface is their GVIF-JAG (NTV-KIT175). I just spoke with their tech support and was told it will fit 2007 and later years. Their telephone number is (561) 955-9770.

 

Yes Dan that's the GVIF box that's used. A couple of things. 1st, their Pricing is ridiculous. You can find it on eBay from Car-Solutions out of Poland for $228 shipped from their Hong Kong warehouse via overnight and it is the exact same kit. They are a reputable company.
The units are made by Korean company called Q-DIS. Here is the link: QDIS

QDIS will tell you NAV TV is the distributor. Many guys have done this on the XK forum.
See this post for details. Again, the focus is on the reverse camera but it goes through the GVIF converter box on the XK's. And you still must connect through the Navigation screen for the back up camera to work.
Nav TV has said theirs is plug and play but when you talk to the right guys, they'll tell you you have to turn on the Nav screen.

You might want to move this over to the X150 forum so not to confuse anyone in the X350 forum as the XK solution we're talking about is unrelated to the title of this thread.

See post 49 on this read:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-138621/page3/

Also for sale on eBay:
Car GVIF Video Interface Adapter for Lexus, Toyota, Land Rover, Nissan, Jaguar | eBay

And there is there website:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...47448319,d.amc

 

The unit I installed on my 2006 was from tadibrothers sku19959. had to add a relay on the reverse lamp to effect the correct functionality. All wiring interface is at The navigation module.

 

Per Sean's suggestion I have moved this to the XK150 forum. If you would like to suggest any revisions to the title I'll be happy to oblige.

Cheers,

Don

 

Hey Don, thanks my friend. I hope all is well. We need you to pitch that XJ beauty of yours and come over to the dark side:-)

 

Trust me, an XK is definitely in my future when the right one comes along. But I'm torn between a coupe or convertible, and there's no way my wife will let me have one of each!

 

Let me help... If you are going to drive it in bad weather ie. (cold weather, rain, etc....) get the hard top.

If where you live has more bad weather days than pretty days get the hard top.

If you are not going to even pull it out of the garage unless it is dry, warm, and pretty outside then get the convertible.

With the convertible top up, the car just squeaks alot making it not seem like a solid car. Take that top down and it is an experience you will never get from the hard top.

I love my convertible but don't like it with the top up. Really has more to do with your climate.

Hope this helps!

 

I love the lines of the coupe but that being said our interest was for a fun open air cruiser. Something to take for a ride when ever it was a top down day. Although we live in the north east part of the US we usually get a 3 1/2 season so we drive from April to december. I've only had 3 convertibles and 1 T-Top car in my life so this being my last fun car it had to be a convert. I got my 2012 with 6666 miles on it and I found it to be the quietest convertible and as quiet as any coupe or hard top car. The double liner top is great. So drive them both and pick the one you want to park in your garage.

 

Don, this is easily settled. One for you and one for the Mrs.

 

I don't know about any of this.... I drive around with my top down unless it is VERY cold (about 40f or lower), raining/snowing, or lots of wind.
Also, I've never experienced ANY squeaking or rattling from the top, under any circumstances. Rock solid and has given me zero problems. I also think theJagWrangler's remote top is uber-cool.
ALSO, I'm not a fan of the shape of the coupe's roof line, I think it looks like a 1965 Barracuda, all slopish and weird looking. I think the Convertible roof line is MUCH better, even if it were a hard top. My opinion, so there ya go.

 

Also, Don, I have seen a 2007 XK coupe with something like 7,000 miles for $15K on the internet.

 

Wow!

I just looked at a 2007 XKR coupe for an asking price of just under $16K. Unbelievable car for the price.

 

That is cheap. High mileage? Salvage title? You know these engines, transmissions and suspension in and out so easy enough for you to check it out but an 07 XKR should typically command a higher price.

btw no air ride to deal with, though I miss the comfort, I don't miss the pia. Still a smoother ride than most cars.

Also, same valley hose risk with the XKR as the SC x350 but a bit less work to R&R the SC on the XKR, and for some reason, not as common. I think that may be due to the # of XK's sold vs. the X350 SC though.

Look for the dash leather to be in place. Do a search here, there are a few threads with pics and you can see what happens.

 

New Gentex Rear view mirror will give you a "Camera View" while drive or switch to standard mirror mode.