Hello.

I've been using Jag-Lovers for years and now look for more chat to sustain my addiction. Some of you will "know" me. There's never too much information about Jags.

I have a S1 XJ6 I've owned for 25 years, with 3/SU's, T700 trans, brake and suspension "upgrades".

I lucked into a 1999 VDP supercharged a year and a half ago, with 40,000Km. What a great car for a family man, although some days I want the XJR suspension when driving by myself.

I wasn't looking a for an XJS, but when a nice 1989 coupe became available from a collector, I grabbed that too.

Perhaps the S1 XJ6 will be sold this summer as it needs paint and leather, so it's a question of spending big and keeping it, or letting it go. I always thought I'd be buried in it, but we'll see what happens.

I'm gathering the parts to do the timing chains and tensioners on the VDP. Folks think the tensioners on the SC engines last much longer than those with VVT, but I'm going to do them anyway so I can sleep at night.

The XJS will need attention to the fuel tank venting or EGR system as "oil canning" of the tank is suspected. I'll be switching to the newer single ign coil too, and a check of the dizzy function. Boy, those old Pirelli's are hard! The 235 size tires are not available from many suppliers, so may have to get 215's.

I'm looking forward to visiting this site more.

Thanks,

Rob

 

Welcome to the forum Rob,

Thanks for the interesting intro.

Seems like these cars are seeking you out! Glad to have you with us.

 

welcome aboard Jaguarforums Rob, great to have you here with us .....always room for another real enthusiast here.

Jaglovers is a cool forum too with lots of good tech info
There really are some amazing and friendly guys here....you're in really good company to discuss anything Jag related or even just to have a few laughs!

A really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun
I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features so jump on in and enjoy

All the best Rob

 

Welcome Rob-

There's lots of Canadians on this board scattered across all the different models and generations. What part of Ontario are you in?

 

I'm in Niagara on the Lake, near The Falls.

Another fun thing I'm into is Chump Car Racing. Some of the Ontario Jag club have got an XJS V12 and a 1990 XJ40 all stripped out for this cheap racing. The others in the group do most of the work with me bringing good food to eat at break, and parts from some of the wrecks I have lying around.

I also operate Leatherique Canada wwwleatheriquecanada.com . If you look you will see most of the pictures are of Jaguars as that's my passion.

Cheers,

Rob

 

If you ever see a guy in your area with a maroon '65 Corvette coupe, say hi. That's (another) Mike, one of my Corvette buddies. We're in the Montreal area for now but expect to be moving to Perth in the next few months if everything works out.

Sounds like you're having fun with the racing!

 

Welcome to the forum.

Always good to greet an enthusiast such as yourself.

Good to see you.