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Howdy All,
I've been an XK8 and XKR owner going back to about 2000. First was an XK8 Coupe then my current bespoke 2003.5 XKR Coupe 4.2.
My wife has a 4.2 S-Type.
I do all maintenance and repair on both cars, mostly because San Diego has a history of problems with Jag dealers--including the one-time only dealer going out of business and leaving us with the nearest dealer about 85 miles away for a few years. I'm also a perfectionist and like things done right the first time.
I've worked on and owned Jags starting in 1962, and so have gained a fair amount of experience with them.
Other than keeping them running well, my primary interest has been developing performance enhancements for the XK8/XKR series. Some of you may already be familiar with the exhaust (MacLeod X-Pipe series) & intake systems (101 mm free flow), twin-screw supercharger (Kenne-Bell) adaptation and limited slip differential (OS Giken) development I've done going back to 2004. My intent has always been to create something for my own car and then share it with others if they were interested.
Some other forum members who've known me for about a decade from the old Roadfly and MaxPerformanceCars forums, made me aware of this forum and encouraged me to join. So, here I am, looking to learn more and hopefully be able to share what I know and support those in need if I'm able.
My other primary interest is flying. I've been a pilot for 50 years and own three aircraft: two WW II--a 450 hp Stearman & an SNJ-5B--and a Lancair IV Turbo.
I've been an XK8 and XKR owner going back to about 2000. First was an XK8 Coupe then my current bespoke 2003.5 XKR Coupe 4.2.
My wife has a 4.2 S-Type.
I do all maintenance and repair on both cars, mostly because San Diego has a history of problems with Jag dealers--including the one-time only dealer going out of business and leaving us with the nearest dealer about 85 miles away for a few years. I'm also a perfectionist and like things done right the first time.
I've worked on and owned Jags starting in 1962, and so have gained a fair amount of experience with them.
Other than keeping them running well, my primary interest has been developing performance enhancements for the XK8/XKR series. Some of you may already be familiar with the exhaust (MacLeod X-Pipe series) & intake systems (101 mm free flow), twin-screw supercharger (Kenne-Bell) adaptation and limited slip differential (OS Giken) development I've done going back to 2004. My intent has always been to create something for my own car and then share it with others if they were interested.
Some other forum members who've known me for about a decade from the old Roadfly and MaxPerformanceCars forums, made me aware of this forum and encouraged me to join. So, here I am, looking to learn more and hopefully be able to share what I know and support those in need if I'm able.
My other primary interest is flying. I've been a pilot for 50 years and own three aircraft: two WW II--a 450 hp Stearman & an SNJ-5B--and a Lancair IV Turbo.
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Welcome, although I'm up in L.A., I'm down in San Diego on a regular basis (and lived there for a year 40 years ago when in grad school), even hosted an event last month for S.D. Jaguar owners at our restaurant in Coronado. I'd be interested in learning about some of your exhaust and supercharger mods. This forum is incredible and has helped me diagnose problems on my XKR throughout the time I've owned it. Again, welcome!
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Welcome to the forum SanDiegoMac,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum and this one S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type forum for advice, information and to post your own input. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum and this one S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type forum for advice, information and to post your own input. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
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.
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Enjoy the forums.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums SanDiegoMac,
Good to have you with us.
Interesting intro! I think we'd all love to see some pics of your mods and of course the planes.
Enjoy the forum.
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Good to have you with us.
Interesting intro! I think we'd all love to see some pics of your mods and of course the planes.
Enjoy the forum.
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Thank you, Graham, and everybody else for the warm welcome. I wish I'd know about this site years ago.
I've been looking back over old posts and see there is much I could have learned or contributed to in the past. I may go ahead and respond to some of them if it looks like I may be able to still add something relevant.
I'm a lot more comfortable with a wrench (wench, too :-) ) in my hands than a computer and will probably be asking for help to navigate through the forum site to learn how to use it.
Please be patient with me.
Thanks,
Bill
I've been looking back over old posts and see there is much I could have learned or contributed to in the past. I may go ahead and respond to some of them if it looks like I may be able to still add something relevant.
I'm a lot more comfortable with a wrench (wench, too :-) ) in my hands than a computer and will probably be asking for help to navigate through the forum site to learn how to use it.
Please be patient with me.
Thanks,
Bill
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Hi Ted,
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Looks like we have a lot of common interests.
I'm very sorry I missed the dinner here in SD.
I have a couple of hangars at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, where I keep the planes and work on the cars. My XKR is currently sitting in one getting a new intake system, gauges in the dash and an upgraded Laser Jammer installation.
Let me know when you next plan on coming south and perhaps we can get together.
Bill
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Looks like we have a lot of common interests.
I'm very sorry I missed the dinner here in SD.
I have a couple of hangars at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, where I keep the planes and work on the cars. My XKR is currently sitting in one getting a new intake system, gauges in the dash and an upgraded Laser Jammer installation.
Let me know when you next plan on coming south and perhaps we can get together.
Bill
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If you lose you way around the forum, post back here for help.
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Bill-
I am delighted that you have joined us here!
Although I came later to the game in 2010, I had read through many of the early postings on Roadfly and Maxperformance. You will definitely be an asset to this great group we have now.
Steve
I am delighted that you have joined us here!
Although I came later to the game in 2010, I had read through many of the early postings on Roadfly and Maxperformance. You will definitely be an asset to this great group we have now.
Steve
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Welcome to this forum. Your name was somewhat legendary by virtue of the other forums you mentioned and I recall frequent posts from others asking "what ever happened to SanDiegoMac"?
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
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There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Welcome to the forum SanDiegoMac! We are glad you are here, and appreciate your contributions to the forum already. We hope you make friends here, and rekindle old acquaintances. Thank you for joining, and good day to you, Louis
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Steve,
Thank you for that. It is most appreciated.
I went to your website and saw some really nice, very desirable and necessary items. I'll be in touch with you in the future about them.
Bill
Steve,
Thank you for that. It is most appreciated.
I went to your website and saw some really nice, very desirable and necessary items. I'll be in touch with you in the future about them.
Bill
you've been missed.