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#21
11-30-2012, 10:20 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, Vince.
I just got back from a large loop around the NE part of the state yesterday. On Wednesday I took I90 out to Spokane and then headed north to Colville and stayed the night before cutting in across the 20 and then down the 97. I managed to hit 3 mountain passes in one day. Sherman at 7am, Blewett at noon, and then Snoqualmie around 3pm. I wasn't expecting the compact snow and ice on Sherman (report said bare and dry) so I had some pretty white knuckles by the time I hit 5500'.
(Because it looks like you like to drive as much as I do... Some Jag **** for ya!)
I just got back from a large loop around the NE part of the state yesterday. On Wednesday I took I90 out to Spokane and then headed north to Colville and stayed the night before cutting in across the 20 and then down the 97. I managed to hit 3 mountain passes in one day. Sherman at 7am, Blewett at noon, and then Snoqualmie around 3pm. I wasn't expecting the compact snow and ice on Sherman (report said bare and dry) so I had some pretty white knuckles by the time I hit 5500'.
(Because it looks like you like to drive as much as I do... Some Jag **** for ya!)
I'd be stressin on the white stuff as well.... Especially with these 19-35/275 tires on the rear.
Thanks for sharing!
#22
12-11-2012, 12:35 PM
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All,
I bought this 1967 e type this fall from a dealer in So Cal. he didnt have any history on it except it was from an Estate in Seattle. Im trying to track down some form of history and if any of you kind folks can help it would be great. There is a brass plate on glove box which says it was especially made for Jane Yorke. The hertitage cert states the first owner was Professional Leasing out of Chino California.
many thanks!
I bought this 1967 e type this fall from a dealer in So Cal. he didnt have any history on it except it was from an Estate in Seattle. Im trying to track down some form of history and if any of you kind folks can help it would be great. There is a brass plate on glove box which says it was especially made for Jane Yorke. The hertitage cert states the first owner was Professional Leasing out of Chino California.
many thanks!
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01-01-2013, 09:44 PM
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01-03-2013, 02:59 PM
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#29
01-04-2013, 11:28 PM
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I think you will see the pace pick up here in February. I'll start getting the driving itch (actually just got back from a run to NoCal for Christmas), and see about getting a few members together this spring for some nice roads in our area.
Vince
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02-23-2013, 12:40 PM
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02-24-2013, 09:34 AM
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#37
02-24-2013, 10:52 AM
Thank you, Vince. Good to be "here." Been a member of M-B, Porsche, and BMW motorcycle clubs in the past, thought I'd better check this out for the undoubted wealth of information I'll find here (pretty clueless but getting the idea).
Old McKenzie Highway, huh? You must be talking about the old scenic route that isn't plowed, not 126.
My old car is a good one. Bought several months ago with 96K original miles, and I promptly did the complete timing chain system replacement, fluids, some minor repaint to bumper covers and the like. Next a bit of interior refurbishing.
The one thing that distinguishes the Jaguar compared to the Benzes and Bimmers of that era is the suspension, spring rate and damping. I do not know what kind of wizardry was involved in getting a car to both handle as well as be "cosseting," but there you are. Older German kit ended up being very mechanical and reminded you of what you bought with every vertical wheel movement - not harsh, but always there.
I'd wish for a bit more roll stiffness, a firmer brake pedal, and an X350 I drove at the same time had those, but so would an older XJR(!), or your XK.
Hope the NW region can get together and do some roadwork later this year. I do plan to be at the All British Field Meet on Labor Day weekend though.
Cheers,
David
Old McKenzie Highway, huh? You must be talking about the old scenic route that isn't plowed, not 126.
My old car is a good one. Bought several months ago with 96K original miles, and I promptly did the complete timing chain system replacement, fluids, some minor repaint to bumper covers and the like. Next a bit of interior refurbishing.
The one thing that distinguishes the Jaguar compared to the Benzes and Bimmers of that era is the suspension, spring rate and damping. I do not know what kind of wizardry was involved in getting a car to both handle as well as be "cosseting," but there you are. Older German kit ended up being very mechanical and reminded you of what you bought with every vertical wheel movement - not harsh, but always there.
I'd wish for a bit more roll stiffness, a firmer brake pedal, and an X350 I drove at the same time had those, but so would an older XJR(!), or your XK.
Hope the NW region can get together and do some roadwork later this year. I do plan to be at the All British Field Meet on Labor Day weekend though.
Cheers,
David
#40
02-26-2013, 12:05 PM
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Look forward to seeing you at ABFM!
V