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Old May 2, 2023 | 07:20 AM
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Colour coded louvre ..these cars sure do look amazing when lowered ....eibach springs

With the black trim what I have noticed is the window tints look that much darker now

Also colour coded my grill wasn't a huge fan of the charcoal finish previously
 

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Old May 3, 2023 | 01:47 PM
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It’s definitely anodized aluminum on the XKR, removed mine years ago due to the aluminum corroding with white blisters. Had it painted gloss black at a body shop and it’s held up since.
 
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Old May 3, 2023 | 02:59 PM
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Sorry for going off-topic, but I noticed the F-Type wheels and was wondering if they are a straight swap.

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Old May 3, 2023 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon Tan
Sorry for going off-topic, but I noticed the F-Type wheels and was wondering if they are a straight swap.
They sure are providing you have 07-09 (4.2) a straight swap ..the offsets matches


Originally they had diamond turned finish, now they have been dipped in metallic silver with extra flakes and sealed with a gloss

 
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Old May 7, 2023 | 09:58 PM
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next question do the silver side louvres stay or go
 
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Old May 7, 2023 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
next question do the silver side louvres stay or go
You’ll need them for contrast unless you do black wheels. The window trim looks fantastic black.
 
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Old May 7, 2023 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk

next question do the silver side louvres stay or go
Give it a go - looking good so far Steve. Kinda stealth looking.
 
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Old May 8, 2023 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jahummer
You’ll need them for contrast unless you do black wheels. The window trim looks fantastic black.

​​​​​​Totally agree !!!! Was thinking exactly that as well
 
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Old May 8, 2023 | 11:34 PM
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Saw this f-type this morning....I'm sold on all black now 🤤🤤
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 04:58 AM
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Artwork by Priv
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 07:46 PM
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My chromey bits look worn so this might solve that little issue.
 
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Old May 19, 2023 | 06:30 AM
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Had mine wrapped on the car 2 months ago....so far, so good but only guaranteed for 2 yrs. Love the look tho.....
 
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Making great progress with the xk now getting closer to the desired look I'm going for there's still tail lights and perhaps a colour change of wheels (thinking gloss black or something similar to finish of Selena wheel shadow or the satin dark grey from xkrs vulcan)
 

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Old Jun 2, 2025 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk

Colour coded louvre ..these cars sure do look amazing when lowered ....eibach springs

With the black trim what I have noticed is the window tints look that much darker now

Also colour coded my grill wasn't a huge fan of the charcoal finish previously
The front window tints are illegal and invalidate insurance in the UK. You can have the B pillar and back as dark as you want. A dangerous modification that is rare on Jags.
 
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