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1997 XK8 Owner - Pre LS3 engine swap

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Default 1997 XK8 Owner - Pre LS3 engine swap

Working on a unique XK8 project. Currently have a low milage (64K) convertible. So far I've changed out the headlights with after market LED units then updated them to HID, tailights to full LED, rear bumper, wheels and tires (20"), stereo (single din motorized display), speakers front and rear, amp, antenna (with manual antenna switch), seat covers w/ seat heater retrofit (front), and pulled the rear most mufflers and replaced them with the european straight pipe kit (that was fun). Working on motorized concealed fron license plate and the big project is an LS3 6-speed auto engine swap (Ca smog is a bitch). As soon as I get through the 10 post limit I'll starting putting up pictures of the project.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us.
I'll be looking forward to the pics, and your write up.

You should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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That's some upgrade work you've got through.

Be interesting to see pics of the motorised head unit. Only one more post to go before you can post pics.

Graham
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Took the car out to lunch today and hit traffic. Just sitting minding my own business and a Toyota tries to drive into my trunk. Kind of impressed in that the Toyota is a mess but then so is my brand new fiberglass bumper. Sigh...
 
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