Just acquired a 1997 Jaguar XK8 (64,000 miles) which is great except for the radio (antenna needs replacing), cassette (will occasionally work on new cassettes ... yes I have an old collection of about two hundred) and a cd control (Alpine CHM-S611 6 disk changer located in the trunk which also needs replacing). The Jag runs great (I enjoy older cars of value) but the sound is worthless in its present condition.

Need finding used replacement/reconditioned parts or recommendations regarding what I can effectively substitute for the existing equipment. I can live without having the ability to play cassettes and would like to know if I can replace the existing equipment with a later year Jaguar system.

Thank you in advance for any help this forum and its members can provide. Look forward to the experience. Ted

 

Hello, Ted,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for that hinky sound system.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Thank you Elinor for your kind response. Currently, I am simply trying to figure how to navigate jaguarforums.com as I can. I enjoyed your quote "Driven as She Was Intended to be Driven; With Great Enthusiasm and Enormous Panache as Befits Her Racing Heritage." Picked my Jag up in southeaster Texas and 1800 + miles later (24 hours total driving time) I arrived home in California. I agree I "she" is great to drive after you finally get behind the wheel. Thank again, Ted.

 

Welcome to the forum Ted,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. The Audio/Visual Electronics forum (https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...lectronics-23/) could also get you some useful information on possible upgrades.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ted,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome aboard Ted.