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I am in the process of acquiring an old XJS, which requires a fair bit of work, as a project.
Much as I am a fan of Pistonheads, a fair bit of trawling and searching does not reveal a huge number of threads or technical info on the XJS.
Can anyone suggest which club or forum I should be joining to get technical advice on the way along.
Much as I am a fan of Pistonheads, a fair bit of trawling and searching does not reveal a huge number of threads or technical info on the XJS.
Can anyone suggest which club or forum I should be joining to get technical advice on the way along.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest, and has a very practicial approach. The club runs model specific seminars and has technicial experts for each model. Even if you're not a clubby sort of person it's worth joining for the access to information.
Google Jaguar forums - there are two or three - and see which one suits your needs best. There's not much practicial DIY Jaguar info appearing on PH and unfortunately some of what does is either incorrect or incomplete.
The most useful thing you can ever do is get hold of some good quality tools, a workshop manual and approach any repair job with the right frame of mind and teach yourself.
Google Jaguar forums - there are two or three - and see which one suits your needs best. There's not much practicial DIY Jaguar info appearing on PH and unfortunately some of what does is either incorrect or incomplete.
The most useful thing you can ever do is get hold of some good quality tools, a workshop manual and approach any repair job with the right frame of mind and teach yourself.
You could try http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/forum.php and http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/. The former is based in the UK and the latter in the US, the US forum is generally busier and has more members but either should give some useful information. I have an XKR so I can't speak for the quality and quantity of info on other models.
Good luck with your project! Be sure and post a thread with some pics somewhere
Good luck with your project! Be sure and post a thread with some pics somewhere
Jaguar steve said:
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest, and has a very practicial approach. The club runs model specific seminars and has technicial experts for each model. Even if you're not a clubby sort of person it's worth joining for the access to information.
The JEC XJS forum seems to be busier than most of the other JEC model forums put together!Thanks Chaps.
Sounds like JEC forum is the one.
I have tools etc, as I have been playing with cars for the last 25 years, but this will be my first Jag.
My boss had an almost identical car in the late 80's, which I drove occasionally and I have fond memories. I stumbled on my intend acquisition a few weeks ago. It is almost identical to the car I used to drive and "far too good to break", although it will require a significant amount of work to return it to its former glory.
Sounds like JEC forum is the one.
I have tools etc, as I have been playing with cars for the last 25 years, but this will be my first Jag.
My boss had an almost identical car in the late 80's, which I drove occasionally and I have fond memories. I stumbled on my intend acquisition a few weeks ago. It is almost identical to the car I used to drive and "far too good to break", although it will require a significant amount of work to return it to its former glory.
BIG DUNC said:
I am in the process of acquiring an old XJS, which requires a fair bit of work, as a project.
Much as I am a fan of Pistonheads, a fair bit of trawling and searching does not reveal a huge number of threads or technical info on the XJS.
Can anyone suggest which club or forum I should be joining to get technical advice on the way along.
XJS forum at Jag-Lovers.org. By far the most technically oriented. And download "XJ-S Help in a Book" from Jag Lovers.Much as I am a fan of Pistonheads, a fair bit of trawling and searching does not reveal a huge number of threads or technical info on the XJS.
Can anyone suggest which club or forum I should be joining to get technical advice on the way along.
Roy C said:
Jaguar steve said:
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest, and has a very practicial approach. The club runs model specific seminars and has technicial experts for each model. Even if you're not a clubby sort of person it's worth joining for the access to information.
The JEC XJS forum seems to be busier than most of the other JEC model forums put together!IMO it's a shame the V8 engined cars have suffered such a bad press -although in plenty of cases they deserved it - as these were a major stepping stone towards modern standards of performance and refinement.
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