Shifter Plate Trim Plate in the works for this summer
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J-Gate Shifter Plate Trim Aftermarket Cover Plate in the works for this summer
For those of us with the "J-gate" style shifters, there may be an aftermarket fix coming this summer to address the paint nicks and chrome peeling that the factory shifter gate areas seemed to be plagued with.
I did a little sleuthing on eBay hoping against hope to find an attractive cover plate for my 08 XK as an alternative to dropping $300 - $750 on purchasing a new (or gently used) transmission shifter assembly. My issues are cosmetic only - as are most of ours based on the topic threads on this forum - so the following email exchange with a current solutions provider for the older X100 style models was encouraging:
My initial message to the vendor (solar_signa):
Good Afternoon:
I have a 2008 Jaguar XK (X150) in need of a different look for the shifter plate. I noted that you have an attractive billet aluminum trim plate for the older models of the XK/XKR (X100) and wondered if you had or knew where I could locate one to fit the newer models. As an example, the updated shifter model is shown on the following link:
Automatic Transmission Gear Shifter & Cable C2P5184 C2P10656LEG Jaguar XK 07-15 | eBay
Thanks!
Kurt
The vendor's immediate follow-up:
Hi Kurt,
We are in fact working on this model. It should be ready some time during summer.
Thank you for your interest in the product
Malcolm
My follow-up exchange with him (and permission to post on this forum):
Malcolm-
That is excellent news. I m down for one for sure, and I'd be happy to introduce you to the members of the Jaguar Forum (if you re not already on there). I'm certain there will be interest in your product within that community. Thanks again for your timely reply.
Kurt
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Thank you very much, that would certainly be appreciated
Malcolm
They currently produce the following "Billet Aluminum Trim Plate" for the X100 models, so my hope is that they'll have something attractive for our X150 models this summer. Fingers crossed, lads (and lassies).
Jaguar XJ8 XK8 XKR 5 SPEED Billet Aluminum Trim Plate | eBay
I did a little sleuthing on eBay hoping against hope to find an attractive cover plate for my 08 XK as an alternative to dropping $300 - $750 on purchasing a new (or gently used) transmission shifter assembly. My issues are cosmetic only - as are most of ours based on the topic threads on this forum - so the following email exchange with a current solutions provider for the older X100 style models was encouraging:
My initial message to the vendor (solar_signa):
Good Afternoon:
I have a 2008 Jaguar XK (X150) in need of a different look for the shifter plate. I noted that you have an attractive billet aluminum trim plate for the older models of the XK/XKR (X100) and wondered if you had or knew where I could locate one to fit the newer models. As an example, the updated shifter model is shown on the following link:
Automatic Transmission Gear Shifter & Cable C2P5184 C2P10656LEG Jaguar XK 07-15 | eBay
Thanks!
Kurt
The vendor's immediate follow-up:
Hi Kurt,
We are in fact working on this model. It should be ready some time during summer.
Thank you for your interest in the product
Malcolm
My follow-up exchange with him (and permission to post on this forum):
Malcolm-
That is excellent news. I m down for one for sure, and I'd be happy to introduce you to the members of the Jaguar Forum (if you re not already on there). I'm certain there will be interest in your product within that community. Thanks again for your timely reply.
Kurt
*******
Thank you very much, that would certainly be appreciated
Malcolm
They currently produce the following "Billet Aluminum Trim Plate" for the X100 models, so my hope is that they'll have something attractive for our X150 models this summer. Fingers crossed, lads (and lassies).
Jaguar XJ8 XK8 XKR 5 SPEED Billet Aluminum Trim Plate | eBay
Last edited by LoudHogRider; 03-02-2017 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Added pic of current X150 trim plate
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Stuart S (03-01-2017)
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Mine started to peel a while ago, and I put some clear epoxy over that spot. I know it's there, but it's hard to see. I'd like to keep the same look and just replace the chrome plated J gate, without replacing the black surround. Hopefully, some aftermarket source will come up with a polished stainless steel replacement that will never peel.
P.S. See: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...r-shift-72891/
P.S. See: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...r-shift-72891/
Last edited by Stuart S; 03-01-2017 at 09:16 PM. Reason: Added P.S.
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Thats what I would have thought 3 1/2 years ago. I have had wrap on my car for at least that length of time and its still like new. I would have no issue with wrapping interior trim if any were to get scratched. The wrap material used nowadays is super strong and resilient.
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Mina Gallery Has replacement Bezels
I just noticed that Mina has replacement bezels for the gear shift are for $105. See the url: Jaguar Performance Parts and Accessories
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I just noticed that Mina has replacement bezels for the gear shift are for $105. See the url: Jaguar Performance Parts and Accessories
I saw the bezel for the X100 but couldn't find any for the X150.
Stuart