NOW SOLD - Carbon Fibre, Fixed Rear Spoiler.

[Aitch]

Not a fan of the 'I'm speeding' flag' at the rear of the coupe, I bought this to finish the car to how it should have left the factory.

Looking at the US thread, where a fixed wing has been fitted, it's a fairly straightforward job to fix the wing and disable the flap mechanism. The mounting posts locate within the area of the flap so repair or replacement is confined to the flap itself. There looks to be two styles of fixed wing available. This one resembles the F Type SVR whereas the other, with drooping, plain ends put me in mind of the later Ford Escort boot spoiler.

Bought from the Chinese manufacturer, through ebay, this really is a very nicely made piece of carbon fibre engineering that was intended for my coupe but never fitted. It weighs just 2.25kgs. Approx. dimensions. Length: 1.3M (44") Blade width; 17cms (6 3/4") Stand offs, centre to centre 58.4cms (23")

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Jaguar-F-TYPE-Coupe-2-D-14-18-Rear-Racing-Wing-Spoiler-Kit-Carbon-Fiber/254211542317?fits=Car+Make%3AJaguar%7CModel%3AF-Type&hash=item3b30304d2d:g:eDgAAOSwoRBaenau

Don't be put off by the mention of 'self tapping screws included' There are 2x threaded inserts in each mounting post, as you'd expect with threaded screws supplied.

It cost me £600 and would like at least half that for it + postage or collect. Other than me offering it up to the rear of my coupe to check for fit, appearance, etc. it's been sat in its box.

 

[Gasman2]

nothing wrong with chinese carbon tbh i had a black series replica c63 one from china and it was 600.00 and the orig side by side no diffferent except for 2400.00 pounds

i have soft top but i think it suite the coupe well and worth 300 all day long

 

[Aitch]

nothing wrong with chinese carbon tbh i had a black series replica c63 one from china and it was 600.00 and the orig side by side no diffferent except for 2400.00 pounds

i have soft top but i think it suite the coupe well and worth 300 all day long

Thank you Gasman2. I must admit to being a little concerned as to what might show up but was pleasantly surprised at the quality.

 

[Anonymous]

TIMBO!!!!!!

 

[Aitch]

TIMBO!!!!!!

Good idea Darren. You seem to have influence over Timbo. Have a word

 

[Nick]

Lovely always liked the fixed spoiler must resist

Aitch, do you have the link to fitting by any chance.

 

[Aitch]

Hi Nick, Resistance is Futile

There are no instructions tat I'm aware of, only the findings of people on the US site.

I'll look it out later today.

Meanwhile just tell yourself it's as new AND half price.

 

[Aitch]

Instructions on disabling the spoiler, below, as posted by OzXFR on the US site Post no. 133 of a long and rambling thread here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-x152-72/any-way-disable-spoiler-ftype-121672/page7/

Relevant bit:
Spoiler disabled without cutting any rods or cables, and can be re-enabled if I want in 20 minutes or so (now that I know what to do).
Step 1 - raise the spoiler and remove the two black plastic covers on the underside where the "arms" are (a gentle push from the side, inside to out, with a trim removal tool and they pop off).
This reveals two spoiler lid mounting bolts each side, Torx T30.
Step 2 - lower the spoiler all the way.
Step 3 - raise the hatch.
Step 4 - remove the two plastic covers on the underside of the hatch that sit directly under those spoiler lid mounting bolts, oval shaped with cross-hatching. I first thought they were for nothing but water drainage, but noooo, removing them gives you access to the spoiler lid mounting bolts with the spoiler in the closed position - that bit is vital.
They are not at all easy to remove, I did it by using a thin plastic trim removal tool to lever up the rubber edges all the way around, sort of "untucking" them from where they are tucked in all around the mounting holes. Only then could I get a trim removal tool in and under, create a gap, then pull them down and off using my fingers.
Step 5 - remove the four T30 bolts holding the spoiler lid on, and remove the spoiler lid (carefully!).
Step 6 - close the hatch.
Step 7 - remove the spoiler mechanism black plastic cover, around 12 "star security" 5 point TS27 screws. Once you have removed those screws grab the spoiler "arms" and tug upwards, and the whole thing lifts off, held on by some wiring.
Step 8 - disconnect the spoiler power plug, a grey/white plug a bit left of centre. I just left it loose in the cavity, no tape or zip tie, it wasn't going anywhere and it wasn't going to rattle.
Step 9 - check that the spoiler no longer works. Turn the ignition on and use the spoiler button - it should light up but do nothing, and you should get a message in the message centre between the speedo & tacho saying something like "spoiler inoperative".
Step 10 - refit the spoiler arms / black cover.
Step 11 - raise the hatch, and refit the spoiler lid (the four T30 bolts). The two plastic covers that previously went over these under the spoiler are now surplus to requirements. Before you tighten those bolts right up check the fit of the spoiler, by lowering the hatch, and adjust the fit as necessary. Fact is, per the repair manual this whole procedure is purely for aligning/adjusting the fit of the spoiler!
Step 12 - refit the two plastic covers on the underside of the hatch. Again not easy, I found the best way was to angle each of them in on one side, press that side until you got a faint click, then push the other side in, then thump it tight with a closed hand. Then using the trim removal tool tuck the rubber surrounds back.
Step 13 - go for a spirited drive and grin at the fact that the pesky spoiler no longer raises it's ugly head!

 

[chicb]

Any idea why it won't fit the convertible. Went into ebay listing & it said it would not fit the convertible

 

[cj10jeeper]

Any idea why it won't fit the convertible. Went into ebay listing & it said it would not fit the convertible

As a start I'd say the chances of the mounting strut bases having the same profile on a roadster and coupe are slim.
I can imagine boot gas struts won't be capable of holding the boot open and the profile will not be designed to be correct to the roof and boot shape
For me personally if I wanted it, it would be made to fit with whatever fettling was required. SVR front end, steering wheel, 400 sides all fitted

 

[powerhouse]

Aitch, I missed your grill, have sent you a PM if you want to reply, cheers

 

[Aitch]

Hi powerhouse. PM replied to.

Thanks.

 

[powerhouse]

sound

 

[Aitch]

Still available if anyone's interested.

 

[ajpetty1]

Still got it? Pm sent

 

[Aitch]

Still got it? Pm sent

Hi, I do still have it but not received your PM. Not sure if there's a number of posts you need to have made before you can use the PM system.

I've sent a PM to you with my email address just in case.

Cheers

 

[ajpetty1]

I'm currently selling this spoiler now if anyone is interested in this? I literally stuck the spoiler on with sikaflex and it was easily removed with zero damage to the spoiler.

 

[chicb]

Still thinking of putting it on convertable :?: , idea is to fit to std automatic spoiler & allow it to do its thing. Can you give me a price please. pm if you prefer
Chic