I just completed this project and Phil’s instructions were spot on. There are definitely a few snags along the way, in particular having to modify the new trim to fit the grille opening. That said, Phil’s video gave me the confidence to cut away and make the fit!
SUPER KUDOS...two time F-Type owner. A white 16' Coupe and now I own a Black 2019 R-Dynamic P-380 Convertable. Owning a Convertable in California was on my bucket list. Know, she's a keeper!
I would be terrified to do all that just to change the front grill, my front bumper will end up falling off lol, i must say that change made a HUGE difference even just blackening the red part of the jag logo, finish is a lot classier yet aggressive just like the Ftype . It blows my mind how most car manufacturers can't get these subtle changes right to max the cars looks/power/exhaust sound, people are constantly making after market changes to make their cars look, sound and perform better. The Ftype did something different and gave the consumer a car that actually sounds like a sports car, i swear most peoples decisions in buying an Ftype has to a great extent been influenced by the sound, yet so many other sporty cars out there sound average.
So cool. As for the Grill I’m assuming there aren’t any different types? Just a “standard” E Pace Grill? I’m planning on still using my chrome plate. Would you anticipate the fit would be less of a hassle than you had with the after market carbon fiber one? Again, really fantastic work and thanks for sharing so the rest of us can learn!
Wow, you’re so talented. Nice job!! My 2019 F is stock and the “crash bar” doesn’t bother me at all. That being said, yours looks fantastic. I’ve got the blackout, but I like the red surround on the growler logo and I’ve kept my leaper logo chrome too so they pop.
Would I be able to remove the plastic bit behind the two vertical vents on the front for more airflow to the wheels and the side ones in ye side to let out more heat from the engine
Nice upgrade with the “E-Pace” on your “F-Type” Phil The thing is ours comes with sensor holders which we made sure were installed when we developed the P7 grille Great informative video btw 👍
Hi Phil....great video! I've got a minor issue... After watching your video, i went and bought all of the component parts you used, but having done all that, I now cant find a bodyshop willing to modify the e-pace grill in order to make it fit flush! I know you've done a DIY job, but i dont have the tools (or the skills 😅) to do this myself! Any recommendations for a brave bodyshop in the North? Im not above driving to you with a wad of cash and a prayer! 😂
Hi, as I am not a professional, I don’t like working on any cars that I don’t own, sorry, I don’t think you need that many tools for this job, if you follow my video to the letter I bet you could do it! The worst part was getting the parking sensors in but you could always miss that bit out but you would get false alerts from them. The rest was just trial and error until it fitted! I doubt any body shop would take this on, but, if you are close to Doncaster, you could try Automotive Finesse and tell them to call me to find out what’s involved as I know Rudi very well
The e-pace front badge is the same as comes on the later (post facelift) model f-types (the ones that do not have the front bar across the grille). I got a new f-type all black one from Jaguar dealer, but they’re not exactly cheap…
I just completed this project and Phil’s instructions were spot on. There are definitely a few snags along the way, in particular having to modify the new trim to fit the grille opening. That said, Phil’s video gave me the confidence to cut away and make the fit!
So glad I could be of help!
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SUPER KUDOS...two time F-Type owner. A white 16' Coupe and now I own a Black 2019 R-Dynamic P-380 Convertable. Owning a Convertable in California was on my bucket list. Know, she's a keeper!
I would be terrified to do all that just to change the front grill, my front bumper will end up falling off lol, i must say that change made a HUGE difference even just blackening the red part of the jag logo, finish is a lot classier yet aggressive just like the Ftype . It blows my mind how most car manufacturers can't get these subtle changes right to max the cars looks/power/exhaust sound, people are constantly making after market changes to make their cars look, sound and perform better. The Ftype did something different and gave the consumer a car that actually sounds like a sports car, i swear most peoples decisions in buying an Ftype has to a great extent been influenced by the sound, yet so many other sporty cars out there sound average.
yea, I agree, but that then makes it interesting to do mods like I like to do to make my car just that bit different! Checkout my F-Type SVR videos!
Hey Phil, fantastic upgrade. That bar always bothered me. I can hardly wait to do this same mod. Thank you for being such a great pioneer!
Thank you and good luck with yours!
So cool. As for the Grill I’m assuming there aren’t any different types? Just a “standard” E Pace Grill? I’m planning on still using my chrome plate. Would you anticipate the fit would be less of a hassle than you had with the after market carbon fiber one? Again, really fantastic work and thanks for sharing so the rest of us can learn!
You can’t use the original surround as you will have cut outs in it where the bar used to be!
great job, so much cleaner up front.
Glad you like it!
Great video’s & very informative, helping me with my F type mods, I am collecting all the parts to carry out similar 😎
Thanks and good luck with the install!
Love it👍
Thank you!
Wow, you’re so talented. Nice job!! My 2019 F is stock and the “crash bar” doesn’t bother me at all. That being said, yours looks fantastic. I’ve got the blackout, but I like the red surround on the growler logo and I’ve kept my leaper logo chrome too so they pop.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Very nice modification Phil !
Thank you!
Great result, appreciate the creativity as well, I wonder if I rather go with the tailor made solution…despite the cost.
yea, I just like having a go myself to see if it turns out OK and I was pleased with the results
nice mod, have only two questions how did you deal with tow hook screw in place ? and is e-pace grille same or similar to f-pace grille ? thanks
hi, yea, that is one of the downsides, you lose the tow hook position, e-pace grill is very similar, hence why its used
Would I be able to remove the plastic bit behind the two vertical vents on the front for more airflow to the wheels and the side ones in ye side to let out more heat from the engine
I can’t remember if that was possible sorry
good job amazing video man i was really looking for this one. u really did gods work
thanks for your support!
Nice job Phil.
looks much nicer, sure that will generate lots of interest 👍
Hope so!
What year is the e-pace grill from? This is brilliant and I'm in love with the project 7 look. You did amazing thank you for the guide!
The one I used was from a 2018 e-pace and thanks for your comments
Nice upgrade with the “E-Pace” on your “F-Type” Phil
The thing is ours comes with sensor holders which we made sure were installed when we developed the P7 grille
Great informative video btw 👍
Thanks and yea, the sensors were the hardest part to fit!
Looks great, nicely done
Thank you very much!
looks great! do you have a link for the grill surround?
It was a generic one purchased off Aliexpress, I dont usually put in Aliexpress links as they change often and so would disappear!
Thank you for sharing that
My pleasure
very nice up grade
I think so too!
Looks great!
Thanks!
Nice work. Is there a problem to use the tow hook with the new front grill?
possibly, I havent bothered with sorting that.
Amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
I will try that thanks for sharing your idea man! @@philscars
Owesome job!
Fantastic!!
Great taste!!
P.s.
I think i'll copy your exact mods.
🤝💯
Be my guest! That's the idea behind my channel is to get you guys doing this stuff yourself!
looks great Phil 👍 😊 ..was the e pace grill a good fit. and l bet it was cheaper.
Thank you, yep, as you see in the video, with a couple of little mods the E pace grill fit nicely! I got it second hand for £100 including the badge
Looks great but much more work than I thought, I would like the same
yea, but its all doable if you just. take your time
Great job! It does look great also. Thanks for sharing! Are you still going to de-chrome?
Yes I am!
Hi Phil....great video!
I've got a minor issue... After watching your video, i went and bought all of the component parts you used, but having done all that, I now cant find a bodyshop willing to modify the e-pace grill in order to make it fit flush!
I know you've done a DIY job, but i dont have the tools (or the skills 😅) to do this myself!
Any recommendations for a brave bodyshop in the North? Im not above driving to you with a wad of cash and a prayer! 😂
Hi, as I am not a professional, I don’t like working on any cars that I don’t own, sorry, I don’t think you need that many tools for this job, if you follow my video to the letter I bet you could do it! The worst part was getting the parking sensors in but you could always miss that bit out but you would get false alerts from them. The rest was just trial and error until it fitted! I doubt any body shop would take this on, but, if you are close to Doncaster, you could try Automotive Finesse and tell them to call me to find out what’s involved as I know Rudi very well
where did you buy the jaguar front badge?
It came on the E-Pace grill, they are larger that the F-Type badge
right, mine didnt come with one@@philscars
The e-pace front badge is the same as comes on the later (post facelift) model f-types (the ones that do not have the front bar across the grille). I got a new f-type all black one from Jaguar dealer, but they’re not exactly cheap…
hi Phil rvu saying there pace grill fits the f type ?
It does!
What year is your F type?
It was a 2015
Who did you buy the carbon surround from?
It was an aliexpress special which I took a chance with, the fit wasn’t great but I managed to make it work!