So I've only posted two items and been told off already by GGG.... thanks :-) At least that's over with LOL.

I'm from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and I currently own my third Jaguar. The first being a 1999 XK8 which was great and I should have never sold it! The 2nd being a 2001 3.0 XType which was OK, but I didn't love it. Now my latest Jaguar is also my favorite. It's a 2004 XKR. Turns out it was also a special edition model that was done with all the toys and upgrades fitted.

Since buying it in July this year I've been busy getting the rattles and sqeeks removed.... which my local garage Essenem have done. Many thanks chaps.

A breif list of the mechanical things done since purchase:
1. 4 new dunlop SP sport maxx tyres
2. Full poly bush kit up front
3. Adamesh quad exit sports exhaust
4. Ball joints and drop links changed
5. New wheel arch liner
6. Inner door plastic mount replacements
7. New brake switch
8. New battery
9. Supercharger renovated and 10% pulley fitted
10. New shock absorber on the rear (R performance model)
11. New bearing fitted into SC idler pulley
12. New SC pulley belt

These are the cosmetic things I've done so far
1. I replaced the SATNAV unit with a garmin unit and hard wired
2. Repainted the weather seal strips on the doors
3. Recovered the A pillars in black leather
4. Fitted a switch to prevent the arial going up
5. Some internal decals on the front seats.

I've included a few pictures of the car and some of the mods I mentioned.

 

Hello, Ben,
Ya gotta watch out for that Graham! He's Such a watchdog!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forum Ben,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It was clearly very effective - great Intro! However, if I can't find that rather dubious sounding garage in the Huddersfield telephone directory, you could be getting another.

I know you've already found your way to the XK8/XKR tech forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum- enjoy!!

 

Haha I never even picked up on the dubious name lol. I checked and they are not in the directory so thought i'd post some physical evidence!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.64...7i13312!8i6656

 

Paid in cash?



That could take some explaining on the credit card bill.

Graham

 

Welcome aboard Ben.

 

Welcome.

 

Welcome to the forum, Graham is the fun police.
He doesn't miss much around here.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ben,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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