hey guys

i would just like to start by saying that this site is just GREAT!!..i couldnt have found a better jagg site!

well i already have met with another fellow jagg enthusiest and he gladly sold me his vertini riviera rims!!

but i have a few questions to ask u guys
i already ordered a set of H&R lowering springs and i was wondering

1-when i install them should i install new shocks and struts too? and if i do that kind of struts/shocks do u guys reccommend?

2- im getting a lil bit of vibration on my steering wheel and a lil bit on my gas pedal..i guess there is a lil but camber wear on the tires from the previous owner...so i was wondering should i install hub centric rings?(to help absorb some of the vibration) or should i get a lil bit thicker tires? if i go getting new tires what size should i get so it wont rub on my fenders?

3-should i start using synthetic oil?

4- i got a whole bunch of other questions reguard my new kitty but i cant think of them right now lol

thx ahead for the advice and here are some before and after pics of the new shoes!

here are the new shoes

1 - Does your vehicle have the CATS suspension? If so, you can disable the system to go with aftermarket struts, but the suspension is designed to work with CATS for optimal ride and handling to be maintained. If not, search this forum for recommendations on replacement struts.

2- Any reputable tyre seller will be able to correctly match the wheel/tyre combinations with your vehicle to minimise suspension wear, allow correct body clearance and provide the comfortable ride for which these vehicles are known.

3 - How many kilometres/miles on the vehicle currently and did the previous owner use synthetic oil? Generally, newer fully-synthetic oils can be used if the engine is free of any major mechanical problems or seal leaks. Some synthetic oil manufacturers recommend the engine be flushed when switching from conventional petroleum-based oils.

4 - Please post your questions as they come to mind.

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well i think i do have the Cats system on my jagg since the previous member i met with told me i did...but i was wondering...if i do have the cats system can i just use the h&r lowering springs and keep the oem struts on there?

and if i didnt have the cats system (which i doubt) could i still lower my kitty without replacing them?

its just that the cost of the rims and the lowering springs and the new akebono brake pads...plus i wanna get some new front rotors...along with the cost of paying a technician to install them ...well its kinda hurting my wallet a bit lil...

its just that i searched a grip of threads with people with lowered jaggs and none of them states they changed out their struts/shocks when they lowered there s types

Welcome Brizco, can maintain the CATS struts with the H&R's. Align her with specs found on this forums search feature, with special attention in achieving "0" degrees total toe for both the front and rear. Use 6.25 quarts of synthetic 5W-30 oil.

I would just go ahead and buy new struts and save the labor...I've owned two S-Types and rear shocks go quick...

Tire wear is from an aggressive but tire eating alignment, Jag updated the specs and there's a sheet you can print out on the S-Type FAQ that is sticked atop this S-Type forum...

Welcome to the board.

This is always a controversial subject on this or any car related board and frequently the discussion deteriorates until the thread is locked. Not good.

Use synthetic if it makes you feel better and be aware that you'll get a huge variety of opinions on either side of the debate. My own 2 cents worth is that synthetics do no harm but also offer no real-world advantages unless an extended change interval is used. Most owners are reluctant to go the factory 10K mile change interval using standard dino oil, never mind going beyond that with synthetics.

I started to use olive oil in my car.....

Your in trouble when Popeye finds out

ROFL!

If you go with extra-virgin olive oil, Popeye won't mess with you....

ok well ill go ahead and see wasup on some new struts?...

any good ones u guys reccommend that would work with that cats system?

and i think im gonna start using extra virgin olive oil instead of synthetic

Forum Search will get you the existing advice

Most go with the NON-Cats bilstein from shockwarehouse.com...You install the shocks, unplug the harness from the CATs module (I believe it's in the spare tire well) then perform a hard reset of the battery...

Bacardi is spot-on. The stock CATS struts are Bilstiens. A non CATS strut will suffice. Go with firm with H&R's.

Ok I think I will go with the bilstens non cat struts in the future...

But for now my wallet has been a bit dented with the last few purchases I just got new shoes along with all 4 new rotors ,akebono brake pads , and the h&r springs...plus I need to get a technician to throw on all these parts then get a alignment ...

I was wondering how long will my stock cats struts last before I need to replace them?

Have you checked in the FAQs for the alignment specs?
These will likely not match with the specs in your alignment shops database.

? what do u mean the specs in the alignment database will not match the ones in the shop?

so i should print out the specs in the faq section then bring it to the technician?

Briz here is the link: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...age-faq-34962/

Alot of reading but you will get to the specs around post # 45 or so as I recall.

thanks for the link!