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Hi all,
just introducing myself.
Although my address is in NSW, we a situated very close to The Victorian border so much of my interaction is with Melbourne rather than Sydney. I certainly use Jagdaim in Melbourne.
i am a long time British car owner and have just acquired a Series II Daimler Double Six (not yet arrived).
I hope to be assisted by fellow members in my work on this slightly daunting carriage.
regards all
I'm in Melbourne and decided to become a Jaguar owner after spending some time travelling in the UK last year and borrowing a couple from friends.I'm an expat who grew up in the UK with MG and Triumphs, through I did have a Porsche for a bit. I had a Triumph here but it became a bit difficult to look after, so the Jaguar is my reconnection with English sports cars.
I had a couple of issues with the car, and so I've used the forums to find an ODB reader (best 15 bucks I have ever spent) and to narrow down a fault that turned out to be a hose leak. I also used the forums to find a recommended mechanic - although they are on the opposite side of Melbourne to me, my car is now very well loved after visiting Matts Automotive in Kilsyth. I couldn't be happier with their service (and they have a really cute dog).
Hi Gimlet , welcome to the forum. Glad to hear that you are getting some practical use out of it. Feel free to get involved in one of the runs if you fancy socialising as well.
Hi Guys - Roger here from Brighton.
Current drives are 2010 75 Anniversary XK 5 litre (one of 10 in Australia), 1996 4 litre supercharged XJR. Also have a 2014 Aston Martin V8 manual Vantage, just sold a 1994 Porsche 928GTS.
Past Jags have been a 2008 XKR, 1998 XJR 1963 Mk2 2.4 manual, 1969 XJ6, 1975 XJ6. Had a few Maseratis, Porsches, BMWs etc.
Look forward to hearing from like-minder Jag owners.
Cheers
Roger
Only new to this Forum
Hi every one Peter From Maffra Vic
I have Just only Purchased a 1982 Sovereign Daimler Yellow in Colour
I also have a 1981 Holden Statesman Deville Gold in Colour , 1984 Holden statesman Deville Green in colour
Red Toyota Prado
Gday all, Scratcha from Ferntree gully, I am caretaker of an 82, 4.2 Van den Plas, It belongs to my wife's uncle, we had borrowed it a couple of times and Id always referred to it as my Jag.
He has sold his house with the big garage and asked if I could look after it for him.
It'd not been driven for 3 years and the old girl idles terribly, I suspect temperature sensor telling ECU its too cold.
We also farm cattle in Bonnie doon Vic and as a result, my other toy is a 74' Mercedes 1418 tray truck
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and a proud new owner of my first Jag. Its a 2003 X type 2.1 V6 FWD, and I love it. Though I am having trouble thinking of a name for her.
Yes I know, but I name all my cars and this one is special.
I'll be needing a good mechanic soon to service her and give her the once over. Though I think she's in good nick as the previous owner was an older lady (very nice she is too), who serviced the car and looked after her. Though she didn't have the owners manual, any help?
I'm in the Mornington, Frankston area of Vic, so if you can recommend someone that would be great.
Cant help with the service thing. The place I use is in Ringwood at the other end of Eastlink.
If you see a run come up in the VIC Tas forum please feel welcome to come along. We have a small group of regulars who are all pretty relaxed and welcoming. New faces always welcome.
Greetings - Roger Holding is my name, currently in Brighton., Victoria.
I've had lots of Jags, including (in order) 1963 Mk2, 1969 XJ6, 1975 XJ6, 2008 XJR, 2008XKR, 2010 XK 75 Anniversary model, a 1996 XJR and my current drive is a MY 2015 XKR.
Also had lots of other cars including many Porsches (sold a 1994 928GTS last year), 3 Maseratis, an Aston Martin, Austin Healey to mention a few.
Great to read about other members' experiences with our great cars.
Cheers, Roger
Cant help with the service thing. The place I use is in Ringwood at the other end of Eastlink.
If you see a run come up in the VIC Tas forum please feel welcome to come along. We have a small group of regulars who are all pretty relaxed and welcoming. New faces always welcome.
Cheers, Steve
Well, it is a bit of a drive, but if he's good......
My better half would love a meet and chat, I'd love to look at the cars, hahaha.
How often do you have runs?
Firstly Hi to Scratcha from FTG, upthread a little. I missed that arrival. We used to live in FTG but moved out to the Alexandra region.
Mike367, the shop is Graham Ratcliffe Motors, in Eugene Terrace. Very competent honest shop in my experience.
Runs usually happen about 3 times a year , there is no real plan/formality to it. When we last spoke I think Mike and Sophie (MikeyB10 on here) where going to reactivate a run up to Castlemaine that didnt happen last year as it got pushed up against everyone Christmas rush. You would be most welcome , its a pretty easy going group and there is certainly lots of chat to be had. Just keep an eye out on the VIC/TAS forum (subscribing to it is the easiest way then you get an email when something pops up)
Firstly Hi to Scratcha from FTG, upthread a little. I missed that arrival. We used to live in FTG but moved out to the Alexandra region.
Mike367, the shop is Graham Ratcliffe Motors, in Eugene Terrace. Very competent honest shop in my experience.
Runs usually happen about 3 times a year , there is no real plan/formality to it. When we last spoke I think Mike and Sophie (MikeyB10 on here) where going to reactivate a run up to Castlemaine that didnt happen last year as it got pushed up against everyone Christmas rush. You would be most welcome , its a pretty easy going group and there is certainly lots of chat to be had. Just keep an eye out on the VIC/TAS forum (subscribing to it is the easiest way then you get an email when something pops up)
Thanks Steve, I'll make a note of that mechanic and subscribe.
Cheers,
Mike.
just joined the forum and just posted 3 questions in my thread titled "xj6 newbie with questions".
Hopeing you can help me.
Jay can I come by and show you my jag, ask your help with some repairs etc.
Rex
Hi all,
Having been a classic Mercedes owner (1980 450SLC) for near on ten years, decided to try something a bit more modern - enter the XKR.. First drive scared the hell out of me. (old daily drive was a diesel 1.5 litre turbo). The Merc now sits in the drive with the XKR in the garage. Only problem is my wife has the keys.. (or is it transponder?) and having problems getting them off her . BTW anyone want to by a Merc?
Hi new to thread - just got an 1995 x300 xj6 Daimler. Still working on getting her purring. Anyway I have a question about fuel trim. I have an obd2 which shows LTFT and STFT for 4 banks. I only have 2 o2 sensors so does anyone know which LT and ST are active? I would have assumed that banks 1 and 2 would be the real values but what is the OBD reading to gain LT and ST in bans 3 and 4? All 4 values seem to be changing so makes it a bit difficult to diagnose? Thanks Matt
01-30-2018, 10:06 PM
Almost Victorian
First Jaguar
