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Old 01-23-2012, 01:40 AM
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^That looks the best solution to me. If I did have to replace the original liner with one of Gonzo's, I would most likely choose no decal at all.
 
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The plain black suits my taste also.

I purchased one of Gonzo's liners that I have not had a chance to install yet. My original is sagging and is abrading the supercharger coolers. I ordered the multi-colored XKR decal, but it is a bit much for me.
 
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:47 PM
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I think if I got one it would be sans the decal. Still debating getting the liner or not...
 
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:14 PM
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What is the web address wherre I can buy one of these hood liners?

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Old 01-23-2012, 01:20 PM
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"That looks the best solution to me. If I did have to replace the original liner with one of Gonzo's, I would most likely choose no decal at all. "

The XKR & 4.2 Badges on the PBTW's car are starting to show signs of age,,, and I am thinking of just removing them and NOT replacing them,,, I kinda like the Un-Marked look,,, However the "XKR BADGES" Do look Sharp...

Any thoughts on it one way or the other...
 
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mjlaris
What is the web address wherre I can buy one of these hood liners?

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Aircraft firewall material hood liner insulation pad for Mustang, Corvette, Jaguar, many other cars

Also see this thread with lots more discussion on the topic:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-engine-44163/
 
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I don't doubt that the liner has sound absorbing qualities, but I would wager that one of the primary benefits is to protect the paint finish on the other side of the bonnet from the high heat of the engine compartment.
On a separate note, when I bought my '03 4.2L XK8 last year it had a badly scratched engine cover (I expect it skidded along some abrasive shop floor at some point - I even found the remnants of a birds nest, feathers & all, the first time I removed it). Haven't investigated replacing it - wonder if the thing is very expensive.
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 01:37 PM
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Just received my new hood liner yesterday, with the silver leaper decal. But since I'm going to be doing a full respray at some point, I'll wait and install the hood liner after the car is wearing its new paint.
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by flydutch
I don't doubt that the liner has sound absorbing qualities, but I would wager that one of the primary benefits is to protect the paint finish on the other side of the bonnet from the high heat of the engine compartment.
Quite correct!
 
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Hi guys!

Your liners I sent you are looking great! Thanks for the words!!
 
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