About 35 years ago I was given a classic driving cap from my sister and her husband returning from a trip to England. After much wear and tear over the years, including over 20 years in a 1963 Corvair Spyder Convertible, I took it with me to Hong Kong last year where for the cost of 2 or 3 new caps I had it refurbished to look almost new. Now, finally, I have the appropriate car to wear that cap in, for I'm the proud 2 day-old owner of a beautiful 2001 XK8 convertible.

I've browsed in your forum for the past couple of days and have gleaned much useful information already, and noted especially the kindness and courtesy shown here by the members. I'm looking forward to participating in this community, and although I'm only a new Jaguar owner I hope that I can soon contribute to the knowledge base here too.

I want to make sure my XK8 remains in the same fine condition that it's in today, but there are already issues that need correction so I have a host of questions. But I'll leave those to post in the appropriate forum areas after I complete some more searches and leave this post to only serve as my introduction.

Steve

 

Steve, nice introduction and welcome to the forum. Congrats on your purchase of an XK8, a really fine automobile. I hope your classic driving cap stays in place when you're into the wind with the new rag-top. Best of luck with your car and hope the issues are minor. Also, great to have another member here from Cali. Have fun here.

 

Hello Steve and welcome to jaguarforums.com. I know that you are anxious to get started and we are anxious to meet you and talk about your car. We have a baseline / criteria that must be met before full access can be granted. Please enjoy the forum and be patient once the baseline has been satisfied full access will be granted. Please continue to post and accept my welcome to the forum.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Than you for the kind welcomes. I am already finding many answers to my questions, but as usual many answers lead to ever more questions! I'm having much fun already.

Steve

 

Hi Steve welcome aboard
good to have you here. with us
The XK section is excellent, loads of great info and some good guys

You might find the off topic good for fun, maybe check out the mug shot thread and add yours?
Some really good guys and great techs, top vendors offering good pricing levels and great service, and more to come....all good

In the meantime I've upgraded you manually to full forum access so you can better view the site

 

Thanks for the upgrade! I've already found some answers, and also some new directions of enquiry. Having a blast getting to know more about my new car.

 

Welcome Steve, One of my favorite cats the XK8's and R's Hope you get all of the bugs out of it, Good Luck

 

Welcome, Steve. XK8s ROCK. And you will find out that the guys and gals on the XK8/R forum are the greatest!!
Enjoy the ride!

 

Welcome to the forum Steve,

You really went above and beyond for that cap!

Great choice of car!