Ghostrider, did you use Spacers to get those rims on your XKR or do they have an OEM fit? If you did use spacers, how do they effect handling?

I'm trying to find rims that fit our XK/XKR models but it seems most websites give you nothing when you enter our vehicle in the search.

Does anyone know any wheel brands or vendors that fit the 2007+ XK/XKR?

 

No spacers for me......I usually find a wheel that I like and then have my local wheel guy call the manufacturer to have them build it to be the widest but still flush with the wheel well. There are also several wheel sellers on the internet who can provide some decent pricing. I just trust my local wheel guy and I go with him.

DPE Super Concave 5 was actually my first choice but DPE didn't have the XKR specs at that time and therefore I wasn't able to order. I'm kind of glad because I like mine now. If anyone is interested in the DPE SC5, I heard they now have the XK/XKR wheel specs and can make them for our cars.

Only downside for making them special order to the specs of your car is it may take a few months to make . I ordered mine in late December thinking I have plenty of time to arrive by Spring but they didn't arrive until early this month. Approx 3.5 months from order to arriving.

I would check with any forum wheel vendors first to see what they have.....if not you can try these guys: EXECstudio.com - Products

They are a vendor for several higher end wheel manufacturers. This way you can see several different types of wheels. I never bought anything from them but they actually quoted me a decent price......... but at the end I went with my local wheel/tire guy. It's really easy if you have a competent wheel guy who knows what they're doing. That was why I wanted to buy an XKR with the base wheels......knowing I was going aftermarket anyways.

These are the DPE SC5 I was about to get:

 

Those DPE are sweet...

Thank you for the great advice, that Exec Studio site has a ton of stuff, I saw some nice Interad Forged wheels that I like.

I really appreciate all the info and insight you provide in the forum.

 

Where did you get the chrome rear blade? I'd like to get one for my Slate XKR.

Thanks!

 

You can get it at any dealer. You can also try Dan at Nalley Jaguar.

Too bad you're not in the Chicagoland area or else I can just give you mine.

 

Ghostrider - have I told you how wonderful you look today?

What if I give you $50 to ship it - any way I could talk you into it???

Pretty please?

 

LOLOL.......

You drive a hard bargain....

I'll give it for free and also throw in free shipping...LOL.

PM me your shipping info and I'll ship it ground by this weekend (I need to find a box)....no need to pay me anything.

 

good. i like. *u have photo of brakes? u forgot to say u have xkrs spoiler. did u remove side bulb? what u doing next? can u paint engine moshena?anyone?

 

i hear ur sound clip on blackberry with earphone and give me jolt. ha it same live? wow

 

rscultho....check your PM.

Thanks,
Tom

 

Send you a reply/email...

 

Ghostrider, did you or Eurotoys notice any fitment problems with the FRP side skirts or rear diffuser from Mina Gallery? Any modifications needed in connection with the install or was the fit *perfect*? Thanks for all your posts

 

I'm not sure all the details but because the kit uses sealer to attach.... there were some challenges along the way. Eurotoys had to remove the rear bumper to bring it to his paint guy and have him install the diffusor onto the bumper and then paint. I think there was warping on one side skirt but Mike and his painter was able to correct it. At the end, it turned out great. You can probably give Mike at Eurotoys a call and also Chris at Mina for additional info.

My suggestions is to find a competent bodyshop to do the work as it may take some time to get it right.

You can email me if you have any other questions......

 

Bill....I'm pretty sure you can just paint the engine covers...you might ask Moe-she-sa how he did his.

I might paint my engine cover on the Jag down the road. I did paint my covers and intake manifold on my C5...just use high temp paint.


Here are the calipers.


As for the XKRS Spoiler...I had that installed last summer so that's why I didn't mentioned it.......and the exhaust note is louder than the video....the mic on the digital cam is small so can't capture how loud it really is.

 

Ghostrider, did you get your front lip spoiler from Mina Gallery yet? Any pics of install or comments on fitment?

 

Not yet.....Chris at Mina called me yesterday and advised the piece didn't turn out perfect from the paint shop so he wanted to have them repaint it. He's hoping to send it to me by Friday or early next week. Will keep you updated......

 

Was looking at some older pics......and did a comparo.....before and after. Very Interesting the transformation......

BTW...the after pic is on the right......

 

Admittedly with your pics I was comparing the look of the brake lights... I've been considering doing the post 2010 tail light upgrade and you have the best pics around for a comparison

Did you get all the bulb out and other issues to go away?

Also, is the before pic without your lower springs?

Anyway big improvement, nicely done!

 

WOW , what a difference it looks as if you bought something else
Lower profiles look cool

 

Thanks Guys....

Mike V: I say do it!!! I still have the ocassional "Brake Lamp Failure" on the left brake lamp. Mike did check everything was tight and consulted with George and so the last step is to replace all the resistors on the left side. I wanted my car back and Mike had more cars coming in and so we decided to wait until next time to have them replaced......all the taillights work...just an occasional bulb out on the dash. All I do is press the "Triangle" on the center display and the error code disappears (until the next time you start the car). The before pic was right after I installed the Milltek exhaust but before the PP lowering springs....only improvement is it doesn't look like a 4x4 now....LOL.....just kidding......now lowered....the gap is now mostly filled in so it looks alittle better.