Have decided to swap out my '97 XK8 for a 2004 XKR. Only thing I don't like about the R is the nav. Has anyone every swapped out the XKR nav for XK8 guages? Or replaced the nave with aftermarket guages? Thanks!

Any other suggestions on the XKR appreciated.

 

For the swap you're after, this is the place to go:

http://www.thejagwrangler.com/

It's the website of resident expert WhiteXKR.

Graham

 

Have the part on order now just need to find the guages and the new center dash panel.

 

OK I love eBay about $200 for both guages and center panel (Mina Galleries is working on a graphite cover for the entire dash which should fix my dash match problems, I could also do a piano black finish on the entire dash).

 

You certainly don't waste any time.

Graham

 

Graham...thanks for the reference.

Rob...I'll get your harness kit out ASAP.

 

Hello, I did the 3 gauge exchange for navigation in my XKR Via Steve and/or White XKR.
Steve's directions were very easy to follow and his connector harness is great all wires properly color coded with factory wires.

A daunting task made simple and easy by Steve.

I love the 3 gauges and can't wait until he completes his upgrade for them and make the gauges work like real gauges instead of dummy or placebo gauges.

You be happy changing gauges.

One thing to remember is that all the veneer pieces are different in grain and color (lighter and darker)so make sure you study the color and pattern of grain before you buy and try to get the seller to offer a return policy in case you are un-happy when it arrives.
Same with used gauges, many times the plastic has minute scratches that may or may not create a problem for you. Top down and sun makes the minute scratches, POP!
good luck,
Mitchell

 

The clock gauge on my last XK8 was covered in circular scratches, presumably from careless cleaning by the PO. I polished the scratches out using a liquid metal polish product we have in the UK called 'Brasso'.

Something like 'Meguiars Swirl X' or 'Scratch X' would be an alternative.

Graham