2004 XJ8 38000 miles
just want to give my conversion experience ,I decided to do the Arnott coil conversion,paid $1100 for the kit and had a independent install for $400,i am very happy with the results,the ride is very close to the air system and no more dash lights and worrying,i was getting lights everyday and didn't want to start putting $$ in a failing system instead I put the money in the kit,would like to know anyones experience that did the conversion

Albert

 

Hello goldgun,

Glad for you,

I did my own job recently for 2 front air suspension and rear right w/"Bilstein" original struts
just in order not to have all errors from cat's computers as it's not a genuine struts, from one hand, and
to keep and enjoy the air suspension as BMW, MERC., BENTLEY, ROLLS etc. from the other.
(https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-122199/page5/)

You can also follow the photos attached...

And... a week ago I completed the 4 yrs necessary action and place 4 x Pirelli" P-ZERO 255/40R19 AO XL 100Y
and now I can definitely tell you that heaven is right here !!!

And :
Happy Friday the 13th all...

 

I did the conversion on my old car and was very happy with it as well. The only issue I had was losing the self-leveling rear feature. On the rare occasions that I had rear passengers, the rear of the car would sag and sometimes bottom out over bumps.

 

Hello XJ8JR,
I too am happy with the conversion. Mine sits slightly higher than original but has settled down. What did you do with the connecting air and electric lines that supplied/controlled the original shocks? Thanks.

 

I think I just tied the lines and such out of the way. Can't recall exactly.

 

just tied them out of the way and leave them

 

Jagman Dan, I have continued to replace air suspension parts on my 2004 Jaguar XJ VDP. I am looking for the pigtail with the plug that inserts into of the front air strut. It is a 2 conductor plug made by tyco with #1394263-1 visible on end. Mine is cracked and I read you were looking for some thing to do with your loose wires. I could splice one of yours in and show that plug a good home.

Please PM me if you can help a fellow Jaguar enthusiast out

 

I had the coils done and the car drives like a dream. My mechanic told me in the midwest it is the best decision I could have ever made. I have all new suspension parts and brand new Sumitomos which I am very happy with so far and I am super picky about tires--I put some on a work van that had michelins and couldn't believe the ride quality so for $500 bucks I said why not. I don't usually leave the tire shop without spending a grand. Happy New year and happy jagging!

 

I have all new suspension parts and brand new Sumitomos which I am very happy with so far and I am super picky about tires--I put some on a work van that had michelins and couldn't believe the ride quality so for $500 bucks I said why not. I don't usually leave the tire shop without spending a grand. Happy New year and happy jagging![/QUOTE]

My car had 19 inch Sumitomos on it when purchased. After rebuilding the entire suspension I was bragging on them.
Then after about 3,000 miles I looked and all four were worn slick. No edge wear, cupping, or other issues. Just no tread. It scared me to think all were almost down to the belts.
I decided to spend a little more on replacements.

 

Did you remove the air compressor fuse from the fusebox after converting?

 

no I didn't remove it,dont think you have to,when you unplug all the plugs from the box behind the rear seat I believe it disables everything