Hi, I joined this list a day or so ago after finding that most of the searches for information I wanted kept leading me here to the Jaguar Forum. The reason for this sudden burst of curiosity on my part is driven by my recent acquisition of a 2006 XKR Victory Edition coupe shown here:





While it is in very nice condition it needed a few details like fresher wheel center caps, a side "R" emblem one of which was peeling and there is that transmission "bark" or "chirp" everyone seems to have solved with the transmission fluid change or additive. Oh, and the programming for a second keyless remote device,too. Anyway, I needed the information and the Jaguar Forums.com had so much information that it just made sense to join in.

I also have a 2000 XJR and I've been doing vintage british for about 30 years. MG's (TC, TF'S,MGB,MGBGT) and a LOTUS SUPER SEVEN, and XK120 Fixed Head Coupe, E type 2+2 are also in the family. Heres one in the "stable" at present



Have done most of my own work and the garage at home is pretty well equipped for the mechanically simple square riggers, but not so for these computer driven machines.

Most of the vintage MG's are/were driven all over...the TC was driven from San Francisco to Whistler BC and back for a GOF West in 04. But in recent hers long range trips were done in enclosed trailer. Now it seems I don't have the desire to go long distance in trailer so I sold the tricked out air conditioned trailer to some guys in the local MG club (Sorry Safari Touring Society) and then sold the Lincoln Aviator tow vehicle. What to do? Well, my wife knowing I am hitting a milestone b'day in September was extremely cooperative with her "acquiescence" to my wanting to get the last of the 1st generation XKR's and when the 2006 Victory Edition XKR came into range...Pow!

I just think the lines of the coupe are dynamite and if the looks are still as alluring as they have stayed it is going to be beautiful in my eye for many years to come.

Okay, this little introduction is getting out of control, so I'll stop here, but I am pleased to be here and to be able to participate and learn.

TCSYD

 

Hey were you by chance driving on Race street near San Carlos ave in San jose? thought i saw that exact car the other morning......

 

Twasn't me. I've been in North Carolina since the 1st. Killing me that I had to leave after only being able to drive it for about a week before leaving. Daydreaming about it and the things it needs is what caused me to hang out on the Forum! Doing so made it possible for me to be able to source the proper Victory Bonnet badge which was lost in a minor bumper bender years ago. Keep your eyes open though and you'll see me over in San Carlos in September!

 

Welcome to the forum,

Good intro and a nice car, glad to hear we could help with the niggles.

 

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Thanks for the pointers. Hopefully this reply will include the items asked for above.
Syd

 

Great pics and welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome. We would like pictures of EVERYTHING in the stable please.