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Old 08-08-2023, 05:09 AM
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Every possible combinations of the rear plinth for me it's option 1 & 2




 

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Interesting to see all the combos together, Steve.
If you’re sticking with the stock taillights, I think there’s some integrity to the look with the stock #3 (chrome / blacked out leaped) appearance that I like.
If you were to upgrade to the newer LED taillights, then I’d go to #1 (black) for a clean look.
 
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Surprised to see the chrome option being quite popular
 
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Me too.
Matte silver or colour matched for me.
 
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The 4.2L XKR did not come from the factory with a Leaper above the plinth. #3 is stock, without a Leaper; it has not been blacked out because there never was a Leaper

I prefer stock.

Each to his own. Your car, your money, your choice.




 
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Nor did it come with a 4.4 , performance seats or the larger aero pack rear spoiler

Personally I'm not a fan of the rear leaper at all however I have read there's two alignment pins on the rear of it hence why it hasn't been removed wrapping would be the next best option.

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I'm really liking this one at moment just touch of chrome looks good !
 
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk

I'm really liking this one at moment …
^^^ That, is the only vote that counts in this poll.
 
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looks like I went back to the OEM chrome
 
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looks like I went back to the OEM chrome

Window surrounds next ????
 
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Think I’d leave the windows as is, for now. If they start to show wear, fading, finger nails, claws, etc. Then I’d revert to the original.
 
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Yes. Do the windows.
Such a car is not meant to be transformed into a german car...
British cars are chrome, colors, clear interiors and wood.
Leave the all black stuff and "tuning" styling to german production.
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looks like I went back to the OEM chrome

Window surrounds next ????
 
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