How to fit a carbon fiber spoiler to your Jaguar XF

[@hallyfella]

Can't believe your XFR is 9 years old ! Credit to the care and attention you give it . Great job on the Spoiler .

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Keith. Yeah, I can't believe it's ate either. It drives like new and still smells new inside. Real quality car this is 😉

[@kirwanjohn101]

I don't even own a Jaguar and I started to look at these videos over Christmas. Nice to see someone taking good car of an older car. The Jaguar XF is a very fine car that holds it's shape.

[@carfanfan]

Hey John, thanks for watching. This car still turns heads and when I pass modern cars on the highway at 180 kph you can just see the envy and pride on their faces. They are both amazed and envious - they want one! LoL

[@nevillefletcher7518]

Wow, the Jag is really looking amazing now! Well done Hilton, really happy for you. Keep the videos coming.

[@carfanfan]

Thank you 🤗

[@carolinerowlands742]

Good morning from a soon to be snowy North Wales. I hope you are well and keeping safe. So updates for the problem we talked about previously is fuel slap.we were advised to allow the fuel to go down again, noise returned. Jaguar technician orated it wouldnt be bearings as there would be certain noises all the time. As we said i am letting you know👍 Kind regards. Caroline x

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Caroline for letting everyone know here on the channel. Yeah, he's right. Wheel bearings will grind on turning, but will howl the moment you get over 45mph. Sounds like you have the fuel slap problem many Jaguar owners have. The fuel tank was upgraded, but I don't know when. They insert metal compartments with holes between them to allow the fuel to move around, but not to slap around. It's poor design really.

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Looks fantastic as always Hilton. Take care, Jeff

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Jeff. It's really turning heads now. 😉

[@jameskirk4911]

Hi Hilton, your car looks fantastic. Black wheels on a white car. Perfection. The carbon fibre rear spoiler is a very elegant addition. Also when removing the old double sided tape, you could use a caramel wheel. Take care. James.

[@carfanfan]

Thanks my friend 😉

[@halimahmatassan1787]

Execelent transformation..

[@JoePineappless]

Your car looks fantastic Hilton, I think you have done wonders with it. For me the black wheels set it off, but I think that only white cars suit them.

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Jeff. My thunder grey XF also looked pretty mean with black wheels. Would have looked even cooler with tinted windows and black chrome. 😉

[@zakhassan]

Looking very nice Hilton

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Hi Hilton , I actually have a spoiler ready to fit in the boot of my ja but is so bloody cold and horrible here in the Uk I’m going to leave it till the spring . So are you going to black out some more of the chrome now ? Like on the wing emblems , the tops of the windows and maybe the boot strip between the rear lights 🤔 you have me thinking now 🤣 looks cool mate well done 👌

[@carfanfan]

Thanks my friend. Yeah, I've definitely been thinking of making the chrome around the windows black. I have much research to do on how to remove it all without damaging it, but instead of wrapping it I'll probably have it hydro dipped for a longer lasting result. I saw a silver XFR for sale which had it done but the wrap was peeling off and it looked awful. 😉

[@carolinerowlands742]

Hi its lovely to see how you treat your cars with respect and love Can i ask you is it normal when the fuel goes low you get a clunk noise on the left of the car when you turn right? Hope to hear soon. Happy driving👍

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Caroline. No, the clunk is not normal. Where is the noise coming from?

[@carolinerowlands742]

@@carfanfan hello when the petrol light comes on there is a clunk from the front left wheel area when you turn right My hubby put petrol in and it went. We left it go to warning light fuel low to see if it did it again. Wellll it did. Its when you turn right. Put fuel in and it hasnt again since. Its by the left front wheel area.

[@carolinerowlands742]

It is a strange on

[@carolinerowlands742]

One. Does not do it only when turning right for instance at a roundabout.

[@carfanfan]

@@carolinerowlands742 my guess is you have a bad front wheel bearing. The reason it changes when your tank is full vs empty is the load in the car. Try letting the tank go to empty and load the trunk with some weight and see if the clunk goes away. That will be a dead giveaway 😉

[@carolinerowlands742]

Good evening. I hope you are tiptop and keeping safe from the dreaded Covid. Whilst i was speaking to you yesterday i forgot to ask the question can you have the aircon on heat on the cars or does it have to be always on cold? Forgive me if i sound dim but i dont know, then i thought but i know some one that will do!😀 Look forward to your reply. Warmest regards. Caroline x

[@carfanfan]

Hi Caroline. My ac is always turned on whether I have it on heat or cool. It's best to keep it that way so the ac is always being used and keeps the seals lubed in the compressor. If you don't use for too long the seals become brittle and it starts to leak and a new compressor is expensive 😉

[@carolinerowlands742]

Good morning.thanks for letting me know. 👍 so we can have it on heat then? I thought it was only that you could have it on cold🙈 Do i press the ac button or go to the menu were the settings are for setting windscreen, head and feet? Its all new to me🤪 Generally in the summer i just press ac,

[@carfanfan]

@@carolinerowlands742 just leave the ac on and adjust your temp controls to the temp you want in the cabin. The car will do the rest.

[@digbykirby7255]

I wonder if this spoiler is truly functional aerodynamically or is it just cosmetic?

[@carfanfan]

At 250 km/h it's definitely functional and so is the defuser. It keeps the car so planted. 😉

[@xedosclau]

Both!

[@xedosclau]

Nice job, i want that carbon fiber spoiler, the shiping cost is a bit higher thogh. There is a carbon fier rear diffuser, and carbon fiber mirror covers. I have ordered sequential led mirror signal lights and mud guards. It is really carbon fiber?

[@carfanfan]

LoL - you will LOVE my next video - it includes both the carbon fiber mirror covers and directional turn signals ;)

[@THA6reat1]

She's so beautiful 🤩🤩🤩 I feel like I'm in love ♥️🙃 and to be honest I am in love from tha first time I laid eyez on her I have been ..😁 💝@ Jaguar 2010-15 xf , xfr , xfs ,) 2016-current Xe ,) 2013 - current F-Type please correct me if I'm wrong ... Lol 😂😆 ps great Job again Hilton

[@carfanfan]

Hey Alpha - thanks man. Sorry I missed your comment. The past few weeks have been very busy. The XF sure is one sexy car. Thanks for watching all my videos and tutorials. I know you've been a regular commenter for many years now and I appreciate it ;)

[@hulltimatecitizen484]

I can see what’s coming matey, carbon fibre dash-wrap !

[@carfanfan]

LoL I haven't thought of that, but now you've planted a seed 🤔😂

[@hulltimatecitizen484]

@@carfanfan Look forward to seeing the vid. You will make a superb job as usual !

[@kelsobarrett1]

Nice.. have you thought about wrapping your chrome items in black?

[@carfanfan]

Yes, in fact I did a video on that as well.

[@mohamedtoufahi4325]

Jou can the window listing black

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

What's the mileage on that beast Hilton? She's gorgeous!

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Henry. She has 48,000kms on the clock now 😉

[@tusharsaini0047]

Hey Hilton Your XFR Looks Just So Perfect Now! 👌🏻 Mine Looks The Same As You, Do You Have Any Platform Where I Can Send You Pictures Of Mine? 🤗

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Tushar. I'm going to be posting a video soon where I'll be asking you guys to send me pictures or videos of your cars to be featured in an upcoming video. I'll probably feature about 10 or so depending on the response I get. But I'll supply and link where you guys can send your pics and vids to at the time 😉

[@xedosclau]

Don't you have instagram or facebook?

[@tusharsaini0047]

Oh So Nice! Will Be Waiting Eagerly! :)

[@Kojnar]

hello brother, for next time when you had this mess under the spoiler, you can use WD-40 and it will be easier to clean it. Tips for your next new XF R ;) Best regards

[@carfanfan]

Thanks mate. The turps made it just as quick. Took surprisingly little time to clean it all up 😉. But thanks for the tip. 🤗

[@mrek2068]

Brilliant.

[@benrichards9003]

Hi I am in the uk . I have the same car in the same colour. Where did you get the carbon spoiler from I am struggling to find one . Regards Ben

[@carfanfan]

Hey Ben, they are available on Aliexpress. Just search Jaguar XF X250 spoiler and you will find a few for sale.

[@benrichards9003]

@@carfanfan thanks mate

[@ManuelPerez-ss6eq]

Hey Hilton I have a 2009 Jaguar XF supercharged and I been looking for rear spoiler for the trunk but can’t find any, any recommendations, I am from NY USA

[@carfanfan]

Hey manual. There are 2 different types they sell on Ali Express. I bought this one on Ali express and it's carbon fiber. Here's a link to mine: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000248973035.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.594428acu2fG0E&algo_pvid=6c514d31-1ffb-4120-a44d-a1b9effbe9d6&algo_expid=6c514d31-1ffb-4120-a44d-a1b9effbe9d6-8&btsid=0bb0623c16188192353602202eb7ab&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

[@MrFabeRick]

👌👌👌

[@xedosclau]

I preffer xfrs big rear spoiler, but it is expensive!

[@carfanfan]

So do I, but the cost doesn't justify the depreciation on my car. I'm happy with this solution ;)

[@RamisAfandiyev]

friend! sell a white spoiler?

[@carfanfan]

Sorry, I already sold the spoiler ;)

[@geordieboy5679]

Great video sad to add looks like my jag is a write off thanks to hitting an open drain hole.

[@carfanfan]

Holy COW! I'm so sorry to hear that. You have to get another one my friend. Perhaps an XFR? ;)

[@geordieboy5679]

@@carfanfan I have reported to the local government on an estimate.from Jaguar they said the total cost makes the car a write off I'm thinking about the F type R or the Ipace

[@carfanfan]

@@geordieboy5679 F-Pace will probably prevent your wheels from getting damaged by open drain holes but and F-Type R is a beast and will excited you every time your drive it 😂

[@JoePineappless]

Real sorry to hear that mate. Like Hilton said, I'd try raising the issue with the council. And I thought I had issues this week when my doors froze shut.

[@geordieboy5679]

@@JoePineappless I raised the issues with them already. We see what happens

[@RamisAfandiyev]

Super. I'm looking for a native white spoiler, if anyone has an extra one I would buy!

[@carfanfan]

Pity I sold mine already, otherwise you could have bought it. I sold it for around $60.

[@Frank290578]

do you sell your old spoiler :-)

[@carfanfan]

I still have it Frank and yes, I've put it up for sale on gumtree ;)

[@nickwest2158]

"Next year"...2022 for the grill? And wouldn't it have been easier to carbon fibre wrap your spoiler and mirrors?

[@carfanfan]

LoL I filmed this just before New Year. The grill and bumper are going to be quite the project. I'm not leaving my car with a body shop because they'll probably go joyriding in it so I'll be taking the bumper off myself and dropping it off with them. Then I can drop the grill off with the guys at Hydro dip at the same time and have both done in the same week. 😉

[@derickslatford5449]

I used my finger to rub the tape off not realizing I had blistered my finger until an hour later don't do that hahaha

[@carfanfan]

LoL - that happened to me with my X260. I then resorted to using turps and it worked a treat. Live and learn :D

[@StE_sufc_1889]

Should have left the old one on

[@carfanfan]

It's a matter of personal taste Steve. I'm currently on a mission to delete all the chrome on my car. So the trunk spoiler adds to the look. Personally, I like the black on white look, but that's my perspective ;)