XJR - New owner :)
Discussion
This morning I was casually surfing the internet, browsing cars as per usual. Then I noticed a lovely looking XJR X300 for sale. It was unusual as it had low miles, full history, plus a decent colour combo. So... I was driving home in my newly purchased XJR and phoned the other half: "Hi, I bought a Jaguar". She was a little suprised
Tomorrow morning I am taking it to a Jaguar specialist and will ask them to make it nice and mint. My to do list so far is:
1. Try and make supercharger belt more quiet.
2. Respray front and rear bumpers to make them perfect.
3. Have a small mark in the leather repaired.
4. Replace or repair small mark on one rear light.
5. Have the whole car professionally detailed inside and out.
Anything else to look for / get checked / replace?
Maybe suspension rubbers? Ideas welcome...
Congratulations! 
When the specialist removes the front and rear bumpers get them to check the mounts underneath. I was told that they can corrode which in extreme cases can lead to the bumper falling off (happened to me).
The suspension should get a thorough examination.
IME these cars are sensitive to tyre quality and tracking/alignment. Getting that sorted out can make a massive difference.
Out of interest which specialist are you using?
When the specialist removes the front and rear bumpers get them to check the mounts underneath. I was told that they can corrode which in extreme cases can lead to the bumper falling off (happened to me).
The suspension should get a thorough examination.
IME these cars are sensitive to tyre quality and tracking/alignment. Getting that sorted out can make a massive difference.
Out of interest which specialist are you using?
AmitG said:
Out of interest which specialist are you using?
I see he is also from Surrey like myselfI use TLJaguar RG40 4TS phone 0118-976-2899 www.tljaguar.co.uk
I know just outside Surrey but Top man when it comes to Jaguars
Hi guys,
The car will be collected by Alan Collins early this week. He has worked on Jaguars owned by the family for decades. He works out of a shabby industrial estate, but the cars hidden inside are often amazing works of art. So the money is spent on talent rather than posh premises.
Anyway I asked him to check it over mechanically, respray it, polish the alloys, improve some cosmetics here and there. Generally do whatever needs doing.
Hopefully I'll post some pics in a couple of weeks
The car will be collected by Alan Collins early this week. He has worked on Jaguars owned by the family for decades. He works out of a shabby industrial estate, but the cars hidden inside are often amazing works of art. So the money is spent on talent rather than posh premises.
Anyway I asked him to check it over mechanically, respray it, polish the alloys, improve some cosmetics here and there. Generally do whatever needs doing.
Hopefully I'll post some pics in a couple of weeks
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