Jaguar X308 XJR
Discussion
TheLordJohn said:
it's a lovely car, and much different to the Jaguar.
at the end of the day, i have a list of at least 25 must-own cars i've to work my way through, so short of winning the lottery, they each have their turn, then give way to the replacement.
A good plan! I have a list too, but end up getting too attached to the cars and keeping them for too long.at the end of the day, i have a list of at least 25 must-own cars i've to work my way through, so short of winning the lottery, they each have their turn, then give way to the replacement.
giblet said:
Lovely looking XJR, the wheels really suit it. I recently picked up a 1998 X308, will be starting my own thread in here soon where I detail my woes of attempting to run it on a shoestring. Alas mine doesn't have the bbs wheels, will have to save up and find a second hand set.
Cheers! PM me with any questions you have.The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Cheers! PM me with any questions you have.
The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
I can get tyres at very competitive prices. Especially if you're on PH!The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
TheLordJohn said:
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Cheers! PM me with any questions you have.
The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
I can get tyres at very competitive prices. Especially if you're on PH!The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
Ecurie Ecosse said:
TheLordJohn said:
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Cheers! PM me with any questions you have.
The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
I can get tyres at very competitive prices. Especially if you're on PH!The wheels are called BBS Milanos - sometimes listed as BBS Milans on ebay. The prices vary wildly, sometimes they can be really cheap, but the 255 / 40 / 18 tyres are expensive.
The car continues to be fantastic.
Bit of a judder under braking so I had it looked at and it needs new front sub frame mounts. I'm also going to purchase one of the suspension refresh kits and get that fitted at the same time.
http://britishparts.co.uk/products/5035-xjr-suspen...
There is also a slight bit of rust coming through on the front wings and rear arches. So, once the suspension is done I'm going to get new front wings and new rear arches.
Should be about £3k all in, but I think it's worth it as, touch wood, the car should now be great for a number of years (I got the tensioners and transmission fluid changed last year),
Oh, and I treated it to an under bonnet tool kit
The car continues to be fantastic.
Bit of a judder under braking so I had it looked at and it needs new front sub frame mounts. I'm also going to purchase one of the suspension refresh kits and get that fitted at the same time.
http://britishparts.co.uk/products/5035-xjr-suspen...
There is also a slight bit of rust coming through on the front wings and rear arches. So, once the suspension is done I'm going to get new front wings and new rear arches.
Should be about £3k all in, but I think it's worth it as, touch wood, the car should now be great for a number of years (I got the tensioners and transmission fluid changed last year, along with rear suspension, tyres and brakes).
Oh, and I treated it to an under bonnet tool kit
Bit of a judder under braking so I had it looked at and it needs new front sub frame mounts. I'm also going to purchase one of the suspension refresh kits and get that fitted at the same time.
http://britishparts.co.uk/products/5035-xjr-suspen...
There is also a slight bit of rust coming through on the front wings and rear arches. So, once the suspension is done I'm going to get new front wings and new rear arches.
Should be about £3k all in, but I think it's worth it as, touch wood, the car should now be great for a number of years (I got the tensioners and transmission fluid changed last year),
Oh, and I treated it to an under bonnet tool kit
The car continues to be fantastic.
Bit of a judder under braking so I had it looked at and it needs new front sub frame mounts. I'm also going to purchase one of the suspension refresh kits and get that fitted at the same time.
http://britishparts.co.uk/products/5035-xjr-suspen...
There is also a slight bit of rust coming through on the front wings and rear arches. So, once the suspension is done I'm going to get new front wings and new rear arches.
Should be about £3k all in, but I think it's worth it as, touch wood, the car should now be great for a number of years (I got the tensioners and transmission fluid changed last year, along with rear suspension, tyres and brakes).
Oh, and I treated it to an under bonnet tool kit
Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Wednesday 19th June 06:17
The tool kit completes the engine bay, it's a nice touch. Could I be a pain and ask what size bulbs are in the set? My car came with the tools but is missing a few of the bulbs. My engine bay needs a damn good clean to get it looking anywhere near as nice as yours!
Will you be going for brand new front arches? My offside arch needs replacing and it seems nigh on impossible to find one in good condition and in the right colour so I may have to buy a new one and pay for the paint costs.
Will you be going for brand new front arches? My offside arch needs replacing and it seems nigh on impossible to find one in good condition and in the right colour so I may have to buy a new one and pay for the paint costs.
Cheers!
I will check the bulbs next time I am back with the car.
I have decided to bite the bullet with the front wings and get new ones. They are around £450 each and need painted after that, but I want to keep the car for a good few years.
The rear arch kit is a lot cheaper, but needs the old arches to be cut out and the new ones welded in. The front wings just bolt on.
I will check the bulbs next time I am back with the car.
I have decided to bite the bullet with the front wings and get new ones. They are around £450 each and need painted after that, but I want to keep the car for a good few years.
The rear arch kit is a lot cheaper, but needs the old arches to be cut out and the new ones welded in. The front wings just bolt on.
Dropped it off at the garage today for a service, MOT, and I'm getting the following front suspension bits changed, will hopefully freshen it up:
- Top and bottom front ball joints;
- Anti Roll Bar links;
- Anti Roll Bar Mount bushings;
- Upper and lower wishbone bushings;
- Lower shock bushings;
- Subframe bushes; and
- Vee mounts.
Was great driving it again this morning, they are great cars.
- Top and bottom front ball joints;
- Anti Roll Bar links;
- Anti Roll Bar Mount bushings;
- Upper and lower wishbone bushings;
- Lower shock bushings;
- Subframe bushes; and
- Vee mounts.
Was great driving it again this morning, they are great cars.
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