Hello.
I'm a new member from Ottawa Canada. I recently bought a 1982 XJS from a quite savvy 2nd owner. I was an Audi fan for 12 years then I needed trucks (lifestyle not preference). I still need trucks, but felt a requirement for a more exciting ride when occasion permits.

My Jag, as I bought it was:

Jaguar XJS v12

Early Canadian Model

- CIBIE Cats Eye glass headlights, no EGR, metric speedo, two catalytic convertors
- Y2K manual conversion with factory Jaguar pedal box and hydraulics
- Toyota Supra W58 5-speed transmission / upgraded HD input bearing
- Rebuilt 3.31 LSD independent rear suspension, differential & over-spec driveshaft
- conversion kit from Dellows Automotive in Australia (V12 to Supra bell housing, billet flywheel, PBR clutch and pressure plate.
- Stewart Warner Speedo calibration gearbox (corrects speedo and odometer)
- digital 16CU ECU from an early 89 (pre-Marelli XJS)
- 92+ front grill
- upgraded non-cracking black cooling fan
- polyurethane steering rack bushings.
- upgraded engine hoses & most fasteners upgraded to SS (as uncovered)
- sport anti-roll bars
- upgraded throttle pot
- Optima Red Top Battery
- K+N air filters
- 17” 95 XJR rims

The body needs some work (driver side door, passenger rear lower quarter) with parts that came with the car.
Extensive exterior resto and full paint happens next month.

Leather, Wood and carpet resto's happen at leisure.

Cheers,

Steve

 

Welcome to the forum Steve,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. I've moved your Intro from the end of YYZ's to a new one of your own so everyone sees it.

Follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the Canada Region section by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your country.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Steve,

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.

 

welcome to the forum

 

Hi Steve-

Welcome to the site from a fellow Canadian and (almost) neighbour from Perth.

Graham has already given you the link to our own regional section. Stop by to let us know of events or to see what's going on.

Did you happen to see the show at the Aviation and Space Museum in July?

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the search facility etc, can be found here within the following link
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Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Hi Mikey,

I'll definitely spend some time in the Regional area.

I was at the show at the Aviation Museum - also at the All British Car Day at Britannia

I didn't participate in either as my ride is paint/trim challenged until next month.

Cheers,
Steve