Well, thanks to Jeff in Tucson, thanks Jeff, I've now replaced my regular 2002 jewel tail lights with the tinted victory edition smoked lamps. And can I just say "WOW"!
Now I want the 2006 black lined headlamp lenses to replace my chrome 2002 lenses. I called Gaudin Jaguar parts but they said I really need the vin number from an actual 2006 car with these lights to assure I get the correct lenses.
Anyone out there have either the correct vin or actual replacement part number??
Oh, here's the new rear lamps with the victory tinted!

 

Hi, philhef!
I don't have neither, but WhiteXKR gave me this link once when I was asking about the headlight lenses such as the ones below



WhiteXKR pointed me to 2004 JAGUAR XKR Parts - Direct JPLV Porsche Parts.com ...04 and newer xenon lens came in blk I believe.
Hope this helps in some way

 

I have an '03 with black lens surrounds and I'm pretty sure that is the first year for that change. I had to order a replacement lens last year from Gaudin. As you know, they are glass and a bit expensive!

 

I have PM'ed you my VIN number.

 

The core part Number for all 2003 onward Headlamp Lens is the same. The suffix is different for Non-Powerwash or Powerwash Headlamps.





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Frog and I both have Final Series 'S' models with Powerwash. If your vehicle has Non-Powerwash, be careful about the VIN you quote to Gaudin.

Graham

 

Good point, well spotted. Now I know why you're a Mod and I'm just a lowly RC

 

.............. but I don't have as much time to keep my car as well polished as yours.

Graham

 

My car does have the headlamp washers, I thought they all did. Wen I looked up the parts on gaudin website, they seemed to be about twice e price of the tail lamps and that was just for the lenses! But the older chrome style are the same price so I guppies I I want to stop the fog in the lenses, and update the look, it's worth it.

On a side note, just how many times do you polish that car Frog??? I'm up to about twice a month!! I found a black wax and it makes my car look brand new!!! It's addictive!!! Lol

 

Hey, on another note, does anyone have an assembly laying around? I'd like to order the led rings for the outer headlamp side, I already have the high beam rings.
It'd be sweet to have them here when I change the lenses so I can do it all at once. I should have measured when I did the larger ones but hindsight is 20/20!!

 

I need the outer ring diameter.
Crap!! It just dawned on me I'll have to swap these to the new lenses too!! I attached to the lense not the bulb reflector! Ugh!!!!

 

Were you able to get the blacked out headlight lenses? I've been dealing with Matt at Gaudin and he is say that Jaguar only has chrome lenses.

Also where did you get the Halo lights? I'm in the process of upgrading my headlights and would like to get a set of them


Thanks

 

Having the same issue. I'm wondering if the black is only available for the HID equipped headlights. I've read on this site that they are a supposedly a simple swap out.
This is frustrating. I'm actually upgrading to hid bulbs also.
Maybe someone here can confirm if the black hid lenses will fit halogen bulb headlamps.

 

I purchased a blacked out rt side headlight lens (w/ washer) for my 03 XKR last Fall from Gaudin....pn C2N2468

 

Thanks.
I have ordered that part number and the other side. Gaudin is making is complicated.

 

Stumbled upon this thread last night and really like the angel eye upgrade and the VE taillight upgrade. Walked out to my car this morning wondering what those updates would look like on my 2005 XKR, VIN A40625.....then I laughed when I saw my headlights are blacked out already. Got even better when I walked to the rear and realized that my kitty also had the VE taillights! The post about Jag assembling whatever parts were in the factory in 2005 and 2006 was dead on. Looks like my kitty got a lil something for free on the isle of Britain before arriving in sunny San Diego.

 

Phil,

Have you looked at these?

Lighting | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories

 

I tried these lights, didn't fit well and one set of LEDs started to fail. Plastic lenses and they kind of looked cheap.

I had no problems swapping the HID and standard lenses and actually used the new HID lenses from my XK-R with the standard backs from my old XK-8 to do my light mod. The outfit that did it was Audio Design, here is their Yelp page: Audio Design - San Jose, CA Ask for Marcos (he managed the job).

 

I agree, I saw them on a car and thought they looked cheap. Looked like bent plexi and not good quality IMHO.

I also just received the led drl rings and the 60mm are a bit small. Really needs a 65mm. The later model black interior HID lenses have a chrome ring in the low beam tunnel. I took them out of mine but to use the 60mm rings, I have to put them back in. I'm concerned I may loose a bit of headlight coverage with the smaller opening once ring installed.
I'll post pics as I work on them.
I'm also going to install HID bulbs as well.

 

I replaced both projectors upgrading to current models.

 

I think that a very economical solution to this quest would be to consider an industrial
level black wrap over the chrome. 3M materials have advanced this technology to deal
with severe elements for many years. Heat may be an issue, but hundreds of expensive cars here in Dallas and other cities like Vegas have survived 60 day stretches of 100+ degree days with no issues. I've seen some of the best technicians in the business wrapping the tightest of curves and crevices. This type of film can be wrapped around the edges, decreasing the chances of separation from the visible surfaces. This would be a simple job for an experienced techinician. I imagine the cost to be under $200 if you bring the light fixtures (lenses removed) to their location.

Here in Dallas, they wrap a large number of Lambos, Ferraris and Porsches in black. I'm sure these owners are as picky as you are. Might be worth a visit with a pro to discuss the possibilities. Go to skinzwraps.com to see examples of some excellent work. These guys also wrap many smaller parts on motorcycles, which spend a lot of time in the sun and get 130+ degree temperatures being thrown off by Harley motors on a hot day. Good luck.