Bit of a story .. 2007 XJ 4.2 LWB Sov..
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sjc said:
The XJ is now back from the trimmer,with the drivers seat having new padding in the backrest base, and extra padding in the front under thigh area. Made a huge difference... shame they scratched the cill doing it ffs.
Would you recommend the trimmer - I need the driver’s seat in my AMG smartening up?ClaphamGT3 said:
Would you recommend the trimmer - I need the driver’s seat in my AMG smartening up?
I would, he made no bones about the mark on the cill, and accidents happen. He is going to do my headline on the XJ( only lasted 14 months from the previous guy so I got a refund), and on my MG ZT-T. However he is out of action as of tomorrow for April as he’s having a cataract op’.https://www.bjcartrimmers.com/mobile/
sjc said:
I would, he made no bones about the mark on the cill, and accidents happen. He is going to do my headline on the XJ( only lasted 14 months from the previous guy so I got a refund), and on my MG ZT-T. However he is out of action as of tomorrow for April as he’s having a cataract op’.
https://www.bjcartrimmers.com/mobile/
Many thanks. No great rush, so May will be fine. Great story about the XJ by the way.https://www.bjcartrimmers.com/mobile/
sjc said:
I would, he made no bones about the mark on the cill, and accidents happen. He is going to do my headline on the XJ( only lasted 14 months from the previous guy so I got a refund), and on my MG ZT-T. However he is out of action as of tomorrow for April as he’s having a cataract op’.
How are they doing the headliner, complete new one or retrimming the existing shell? I had mine professionally done, I even helped him and saw that the shell was cleaned as well as humanly possible, and all remnants of glue removed, but it still started to come away again at the rear corners after a few months. Love the story on your car btw, they're great cars.
LeighW said:
sjc said:
I would, he made no bones about the mark on the cill, and accidents happen. He is going to do my headline on the XJ( only lasted 14 months from the previous guy so I got a refund), and on my MG ZT-T. However he is out of action as of tomorrow for April as he’s having a cataract op’.
How are they doing the headliner, complete new one or retrimming the existing shell? I had mine professionally done, I even helped him and saw that the shell was cleaned as well as humanly possible, and all remnants of glue removed, but it still started to come away again at the rear corners after a few months. Love the story on your car btw, they're great cars.
The previous guy used the existing board. I'm not sure how the new trimmer will be doing it, I haven't discussed it at length yet.I'd happlily just get a complete new covered headliner from Jaguar, but of all the configurations available ( SWB sunroof/ non sunroof/ LWB sunfoor/ non sunroof) the only one not available is mine... LWB non sunroof !
sjc said:
Cheers,
The previous guy used the existing board. I'm not sure how the new trimmer will be doing it, I haven't discussed it at length yet.I'd happlily just get a complete new covered headliner from Jaguar, but of all the configurations available ( SWB sunroof/ non sunroof/ LWB sunfoor/ non sunroof) the only one not available is mine... LWB non sunroof !
Hah, when I wanted one for mine, it was the SWB sunroof that was unavailable! Sod's law!The previous guy used the existing board. I'm not sure how the new trimmer will be doing it, I haven't discussed it at length yet.I'd happlily just get a complete new covered headliner from Jaguar, but of all the configurations available ( SWB sunroof/ non sunroof/ LWB sunfoor/ non sunroof) the only one not available is mine... LWB non sunroof !
Well the £150 spent on having the drivers seat re-padded (there was no outer signs it needed doing, was just a hunch)is pound for pound the best I’ve spent in transforming the car.It literally feels like a showroom fresh car now when you jump in, you sink in and feel like you could do 500 miles straight off. A great bi-product is that it now seems to cushion the slightly jiggly ride well know lm on the XJ’s with 20” rims.
Well chuffed, so cleaned it to within and inch of its life !
Well chuffed, so cleaned it to within and inch of its life !
Just realised it’s nearly a year since I updated this.
The propensity of the car to be in the way of things has struck again,3 weeks after moving in to my new house my neighbours son managed to reverse into the drivers door. I think that’s the 4 or 5th time in 3 years that others have damaged it in some way or other.
Car is going on for a service at a local place specialist place on Thursday for a service at 135k miles,diff oil change,new wheel nuts (the normal JLR swelling issue )and for them to run through the car in order to get it bang on.
I’ve just had all four wheels road force balanced abd one tyre us slightly swollen so when the car is back the hunt will begin for the quietest,softest tyres around!
The propensity of the car to be in the way of things has struck again,3 weeks after moving in to my new house my neighbours son managed to reverse into the drivers door. I think that’s the 4 or 5th time in 3 years that others have damaged it in some way or other.
Car is going on for a service at a local place specialist place on Thursday for a service at 135k miles,diff oil change,new wheel nuts (the normal JLR swelling issue )and for them to run through the car in order to get it bang on.
I’ve just had all four wheels road force balanced abd one tyre us slightly swollen so when the car is back the hunt will begin for the quietest,softest tyres around!
What a wonderful thread thankyou. Such a beautiful car. I once drove a slightly ropy X308 that was for sale. And it was still lovely to drive. I have always wanted to own a Jag but sadly I dont think I ever will. But at least I will have the pleasure of looking at them due to the diligent care & attention of people like yourself sir.
Won't bore me. My XJR has gone to the XJR graveyard after hitting an Essex pothole, which wrote it off. With hindsight, I should've insured it for an agreed sum, enough to replace it. Still chewing over going after Essex Highways, as I've found errors/complete lies in their road maintenance document for that section of road. So I'm having to be patient about getting another. Seem to be quite a few in the ads, but the prices are, shall we say, a bit optimistic.
Bloody hell how big was the pothole to write it off?!? What was the damage?
X350 and X358 prices on lower mileage nice spec cars are really very strong, although softening fast at auction now. Best value and condition is probably to import one yourself from Japan, the companies that do it put 100%+ margin on the cars.
X350 and X358 prices on lower mileage nice spec cars are really very strong, although softening fast at auction now. Best value and condition is probably to import one yourself from Japan, the companies that do it put 100%+ margin on the cars.
robinessex said:
Won't bore me. My XJR has gone to the XJR graveyard after hitting an Essex pothole, which wrote it off. With hindsight, I should've insured it for an agreed sum, enough to replace it. Still chewing over going after Essex Highways, as I've found errors/complete lies in their road maintenance document for that section of road. So I'm having to be patient about getting another. Seem to be quite a few in the ads, but the prices are, shall we say, a bit optimistic.
sorry to hear that, if you see back in this thread I feel your pain.
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