Interesting, if I didn't have another car to drive i would push for a loaner. Is your car an 04'? I'm about to finally buy my new crossfire (yey) and their are still new 04's out there, when i ask how the cars have been stored for the last 2 1/2 years I can't get an answer. Hope these rings come in soon, and for gods sake keep those blue oval freaks away from your XF!