Hi I have just got a xj8 swb 1998 70000miles lovely, I would like to make contact with other enthusiasts in my area I'm in Enniskillen Fermanagh northern Ireland , I'm also on the look out for a wood steering wheel (oatmeal interior) and a wood gear stick knob, I'm on a budget though ... thanks Trevor

 

Welcome to the forum Trevor,

Not surprisingly, wooden steering wheels and gear knobs are a popular modification and the prices of used items reflect this.

I found several listed on ebay UK and you could also try the specialist Jaguar breakers. Eurojag are one of the largest:

Jaguar Parts and Jaguar Spares from Eurojag

Graham

 

Hi Trevor, Welcome to JaguarForums.com! It is great to have you onboard and you have done well with your choice of Jaguar - and it is very close to the mileage on my 1998 XJ8 Sport so I know you have done well finding your one :-)

Please note it is well worth you popping a post into the New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum section on here to introduce yourself to everyone if you have not already done so.

 

lovely car, got any photos?

 

Welcome to the forum Aiden,

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Hello Trevor,
crikey don't XJ8's come with a wooden steering wheel?
My XJ6-Sport 1997 does not have cruse or traction but does have the wooden steering wheel but you're not having it ;-)

 

My curent XJ8 Sport late 1998 came with black leather steering wheel, but if I remember correctly my previous XJ8 an early 1998 came with a wooden steering wheel - so it might be worth following that possibility...

 

The half wood/half leather was an option on the X308, If I remember, a quite expensive option at £380.00 +vat in 1998.

 

LOL, if I had known I would have whipped it off before she was scrapped :-( But saying that, I personally find the full leather wheel feels more substantial..