How can I tell what suspension I have
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How can I tell what suspension I have
I have a 2003 S-type R SC. The last 6 digits of my VIN are M68736. How can I tell if my car has the CATS or not? Definitely needs replaced in the rear but would like to kind of know which set of shocks I need to get.
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Well thanks for the reply bfsgross I appreciate the information. Is there any way I can use just a standard sport suspension shock instead of those high dollar CATS shocks? This is just a daily driver for my wife and I really don't want to spend that kind of money if I can use the standard sports suspension shocks. Anyway I can disconnect the CATS and use the standard sports suspension shocks? As for 'modding that sucker', if it was more than just a daily driver I would but for her it is merely transportation.
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This particular issue has been covered a lot before on this forum
Read post number 22 in this thread,
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ilstein-89046/
probably some worth while reading in this thread as well:
S type R non-CATS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
How to tell if your STR is cats equipped, will have these connectors at the strut towers,
http://www.pictrace.com/i/wCATSjaguar.jpg
If it is not CATS equipped, it will have no connectors at the strut towers, as such:
http://www.pictrace.com/i/noCATSjaguar.jpg
Read post number 22 in this thread,
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ilstein-89046/
probably some worth while reading in this thread as well:
S type R non-CATS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
How to tell if your STR is cats equipped, will have these connectors at the strut towers,
http://www.pictrace.com/i/wCATSjaguar.jpg
If it is not CATS equipped, it will have no connectors at the strut towers, as such:
http://www.pictrace.com/i/noCATSjaguar.jpg
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How to tell if your STR is cats equipped, will have these connectors at the strut towers, http://www.pictrace.com/i/wCATSjaguar.jpg
If it is not CATS equipped, it will have no connectors at the strut towers, as such: http://www.pictrace.com/i/noCATSjaguar.jpg
If it is not CATS equipped, it will have no connectors at the strut towers, as such: http://www.pictrace.com/i/noCATSjaguar.jpg
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Are you sure they are bad? Is there any oil leaking or is the body of the strut oily? I have 90K miles on my 2005 STR and the struts are still in good condition.
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Ok, since my wife's car is nothing more than a daily driver, I plan on using the Bilstein B4 Sports shocks. How difficult is it to use these non-CATS v CATS? If it were something that she used for more than a daily driver I would consider making the investment in the CATS but as it is I am going Bilstein sports. This is on the rear of the car btw.... any helpful replies would be appreciated?
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