Jaguar F-Type Forum

rich7 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:20 pm Hi,

Long-time listener, first-time caller.

I have one of the early V6 Convertibles (2014MY) in black and really like the look of the 400 Sport with the grey trim, so was looking into ways I could perhaps retro-fit a similar look to mine. The Sport Design kit seems to do it, and I've come across a couple of posts on this and the US forums about it, but can't find someone who has actually taken the plunge and fitted it after purchase.

The Jaguar accessories web site lists a price including VAT and fitting, but having been quoted by two local dealers, it's clear that it's going to cost a fair bit more than the price listed there.

If you've had this kit fitted to your car, are you happy you did or do you feel your money could have been better spent?

Or have you done something similar with other parts (Jaguar or aftermarket) to achieve a similar look?

dbv6s wrote: ↑Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:43 am Hi Rich,

I have a 14 black convertible as well, few things;
The 400 splitter wouldn’t fit - different front bumper to our 14 plates, different fixings etc

You can now and again find some of the design pack parts on eBay, certainly some cars at breakers and you could just buy the full bumper for example

if you go aftermarket then some of the maxton parts would be fine - side skirts look great on their website and are cheap

It’s a worth while upgrade but don’t go to JLR or start spending silly money, you could probably sell your car and buy one with the kit and the cost to change would be similar if nothing (dependant on spec/mileage etc)

Here’s mine

rich7 wrote:

dbv6s wrote: ↑Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:43 am Hi Rich,

I have a 14 black convertible as well, few things;
The 400 splitter wouldn’t fit - different front bumper to our 14 plates, different fixings etc

You can now and again find some of the design pack parts on eBay, certainly some cars at breakers and you could just buy the full bumper for example

if you go aftermarket then some of the maxton parts would be fine - side skirts look great on their website and are cheap

It’s a worth while upgrade but don’t go to JLR or start spending silly money, you could probably sell your car and buy one with the kit and the cost to change would be similar if nothing (dependant on spec/mileage etc)

Here’s mine

That, Sir, looks epic. Are those sills painted in grey or are they body-coloured and it's a trick of the light? Are they from the design pack?

Sadly, it looks like I'll have to come up with another plan as it's looking like £3,500+ to retrofit! Maxton may be an option...