Jaguar Super V8 Project
Discussion
I thought I would finally share my latest project with you, having bought the car in May.
This is my third car and my 2nd Jag.
The thread for my old jag was HERE
I bought this off a friend I made on the Jaguar forum, who spent a fortune on getting it to how it is today. It is still work in progress to get it cosmetically where I want it to be though.
2003, 92,000 miles
Main upgrades are:
-X358 Facelift conversion
-Portfolio Alloy Vents + Gear Surround
-Respray in Black Cherry (Portfolio Colour)
-Wald spoiler
-Interior swapped for Ivory/Charcoal
-Louder exhaust
-Supercharger Pulley
-'Caldoofy' Intake
-LPG Conversion
-DAB radio with USB/AUX
Spec:
-Adaptive Cruise
-Rear door blinds & electric rear blind
-TV (Analogue)
-Heated seats all round
-Rear DVD headrest screens
-Brembo calipers
ect.....
To do:
-Respray front & rear bumpers to start
-Fit & refurbish reclining rear seats
-Refurbish Arden Sportline centers in Bronze
-Refurbish OEM wheels Anthracite/ Shadow Chrome
-Refit walnut trim
-Respray calipers
etc...
This is my third car and my 2nd Jag.
The thread for my old jag was HERE
I bought this off a friend I made on the Jaguar forum, who spent a fortune on getting it to how it is today. It is still work in progress to get it cosmetically where I want it to be though.
2003, 92,000 miles
Main upgrades are:
-X358 Facelift conversion
-Portfolio Alloy Vents + Gear Surround
-Respray in Black Cherry (Portfolio Colour)
-Wald spoiler
-Interior swapped for Ivory/Charcoal
-Louder exhaust
-Supercharger Pulley
-'Caldoofy' Intake
-LPG Conversion
-DAB radio with USB/AUX
Spec:
-Adaptive Cruise
-Rear door blinds & electric rear blind
-TV (Analogue)
-Heated seats all round
-Rear DVD headrest screens
-Brembo calipers
ect.....
To do:
-Respray front & rear bumpers to start
-Fit & refurbish reclining rear seats
-Refurbish Arden Sportline centers in Bronze
-Refurbish OEM wheels Anthracite/ Shadow Chrome
-Refit walnut trim
-Respray calipers
etc...
Finally a update, current jobs in progress are:
-Interior refit & refurbish, convert car to 4 seater with separate rear memory seats.
-Retrim headliner in black suede material
Just done:
-Respray all brake calipers & new lettering
-Install 20" Jaguar Cremona Wheels and tyres (255 front, 285 rears)
-Interior refit & refurbish, convert car to 4 seater with separate rear memory seats.
-Retrim headliner in black suede material
Just done:
-Respray all brake calipers & new lettering
-Install 20" Jaguar Cremona Wheels and tyres (255 front, 285 rears)
I hate to say this, but those 20" wheels look truly awful. They just look really cheap but I suspect they weren't.
The car looked much sexier on its standard alloys or possibly on those ones you posted earlier in the thread.
But I have to say, the car looks absolutely superb, is a stunning example, and is an absolute credit to you
The car looked much sexier on its standard alloys or possibly on those ones you posted earlier in the thread.
But I have to say, the car looks absolutely superb, is a stunning example, and is an absolute credit to you
NinjaPower said:
I hate to say this, but those 20" wheels look truly awful. They just look really cheap but I suspect they weren't.
The car looked much sexier on its standard alloys or possibly on those ones you posted earlier in the thread.
But I have to say, the car looks absolutely superb, is a stunning example, and is an absolute credit to you
No worries, I appreciate diamond cut wheels are not everyone's cup of tea, yes they were not cheap The car looked much sexier on its standard alloys or possibly on those ones you posted earlier in the thread.
But I have to say, the car looks absolutely superb, is a stunning example, and is an absolute credit to you
I was not too sure before they were fitted, but in real-life they look much better than the old 5 spokes as pictured above.
I think the shiny front goes with the polished alloy and the black goes with the, well black.
The 21" Arden wheels went to my friend who traded wheels with me, as they needed re-building and more expense.
They are inspired by the XFR-S wheels:
Edited by alec.e on Saturday 30th January 20:41
NinjaPower said:
I hate to say this, but those 20" wheels look truly awful. They just look really cheap but I suspect they weren't.
The car looked much sexier on its standard alloys ......
disagree completelyThe car looked much sexier on its standard alloys ......
the original ones look like they are from the dark ages of alloy wheels when you could get 3 spoke or 5 spoke painted in silver and that was it
the new ones look right at home on the car
love the car
superb
JJ
problemchild1976 said:
disagree completely
the original ones look like they are from the dark ages of alloy wheels when you could get 3 spoke or 5 spoke painted in silver and that was it
the new ones look right at home on the car
love the car
superb
JJ
Cheers, JJ! Good to hear other peoples opinions. Like your Brabus, bet it's a real pocket rocketthe original ones look like they are from the dark ages of alloy wheels when you could get 3 spoke or 5 spoke painted in silver and that was it
the new ones look right at home on the car
love the car
superb
JJ
how much are these now?
my father in law just had to get rid of his XJ Sport (cam chain tensioner sheared and was a BIG job to fix) but it was soooo nice to drive and visibility was fantastic
V8 and supercharger has to be the perfect mix
the BRAB is pretty nippy and great fun to own and my only mechanical issue in 8years has been 1 x thermostat failure - a real joy
JJ
my father in law just had to get rid of his XJ Sport (cam chain tensioner sheared and was a BIG job to fix) but it was soooo nice to drive and visibility was fantastic
V8 and supercharger has to be the perfect mix
the BRAB is pretty nippy and great fun to own and my only mechanical issue in 8years has been 1 x thermostat failure - a real joy
JJ
problemchild1976 said:
how much are these now?
my father in law just had to get rid of his XJ Sport (cam chain tensioner sheared and was a BIG job to fix) but it was soooo nice to drive and visibility was fantastic
V8 and supercharger has to be the perfect mix
the BRAB is pretty nippy and great fun to own and my only mechanical issue in 8years has been 1 x thermostat failure - a real joy
JJ
A facelift 2007-2009 XJR is about upwards of £10k.my father in law just had to get rid of his XJ Sport (cam chain tensioner sheared and was a BIG job to fix) but it was soooo nice to drive and visibility was fantastic
V8 and supercharger has to be the perfect mix
the BRAB is pretty nippy and great fun to own and my only mechanical issue in 8years has been 1 x thermostat failure - a real joy
JJ
The 2003-2007 can be a bit of a bargain, someone on the forum only paid £4.5k for his Super V8.
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