2003 XKR rear 'R' badge/emblem
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Is it just curiosity or are you concerned some of the vehicles you're viewing may have had accident repairs?
Graham
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Johnken (10-27-2020)
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Yes, the possibility of having been in accidents is the main concern. Additionally, (I guess you cant "fake" an R without the supercharger), yet some adverts dont show the engine & I see some online sites selling that R badge (i.e. Jagbits). Perhaps early 03s had then on right while later 03s on the left?
AJ
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For what it's worth, my left side R '03 is an early car.
It would take quite a punch to push the bumper in far enough to deform the quarters and cause replacement of both the badges (and mix them up). I'd expect you would be able to tell from more than the badging that it was hit that hard.
It would take quite a punch to push the bumper in far enough to deform the quarters and cause replacement of both the badges (and mix them up). I'd expect you would be able to tell from more than the badging that it was hit that hard.
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Yes, the possibility of having been in accidents is the main concern. Additionally, (I guess you cant "fake" an R without the supercharger), yet some adverts dont show the engine & I see some online sites selling that R badge (i.e. Jagbits). Perhaps early 03s had then on right while later 03s on the left?
AJ
AJ
Fitting louvred bonnets and 'R' badges is not unknown but, as you say, the engine can't be faked.
I didn't know the answer to the LH or RH badge position and hadn't really taken much notice before you raised the question so I looked it up:
For both the XK8 and the XKR, the badge with the keyway for the luggage compartment always goes on the RH (see items 1, 3 & 5 in the drawing). The badge without the keyway always goes on the LH (see items 2, 4, 6 & 7)
XKR badge 3 fits on the RH but XKR badge 4 fits on the LH.
There is a transition with a minor design change at VIN A36873 but LH and RH options were available throughout the entire production run.
Graham
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SlateXKRcoupe,
My 2005 XKR came with the XKR with a Keyhole on the Right rear.....The Left (Driver's Side) had 4.2 on it.....But I changed it to 4.2S as I liked that better....If you want a new Badge look up Adamesh...they have them all but watch-out....they cost around $80.00
Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch
My 2005 XKR came with the XKR with a Keyhole on the Right rear.....The Left (Driver's Side) had 4.2 on it.....But I changed it to 4.2S as I liked that better....If you want a new Badge look up Adamesh...they have them all but watch-out....they cost around $80.00
Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch
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