New old user with new old XJ6 Sport! - and a few questions :D
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New old user with new old XJ6 Sport! - and a few questions :D
Hi there!
I decided to replace my Volvo C30 with an XJ6 Sport... Loving the looks and style but some things need replacing or at least an "overhaul". The headliner is hanging a tad, but nothing wild. Nothing urgent.
Before someone says anything, yes, I know, the XJ6 is a cruiser and no bruiser... But I'd like to lower it. It already is I think 7 mm lower (from factory as it is a "Sport"). But I'd like it a tad lower. Has anyone had any experience with some lowering springs? If so, what ones? All I can find are H&R...
The boot/trunk switch doesn't seem to work. Is it a common problem or is there something which can cause it to fail to work (cracked wires???)?
Otherwise the car is great. Love it to bits! Here a few pics (don't be surprised, we have a few cars and the drive is getting more Jags in it ):
[img]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7482/16078120650_1aaed9d801_b.jpg[/img
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Cheers
Damien
I decided to replace my Volvo C30 with an XJ6 Sport... Loving the looks and style but some things need replacing or at least an "overhaul". The headliner is hanging a tad, but nothing wild. Nothing urgent.
Before someone says anything, yes, I know, the XJ6 is a cruiser and no bruiser... But I'd like to lower it. It already is I think 7 mm lower (from factory as it is a "Sport"). But I'd like it a tad lower. Has anyone had any experience with some lowering springs? If so, what ones? All I can find are H&R...
The boot/trunk switch doesn't seem to work. Is it a common problem or is there something which can cause it to fail to work (cracked wires???)?
Otherwise the car is great. Love it to bits! Here a few pics (don't be surprised, we have a few cars and the drive is getting more Jags in it ):
[img]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7482/16078120650_1aaed9d801_b.jpg[/img
]
Cheers
Damien
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Headliner is an easy job. The trunk/boot is more my issue. Mostly a broken wire you say... Is the hinge easy to access or a PITA?
Cheers Doug! I like it too It is "only" the base 3.2l Sport but enough for my daily needs The lowering issues you state are quite common nowadays. My C30 had a totally inadjustable camber. Only way to do something was to buy different camber arms. I never did and had a really bad negative camber at the rear (though with in the Volvo specs).
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Ah hah, see, I knew some of the XJR/Sport interiors had the rear cigar lighter stock!
You can see my quest to find that part here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ighter-123392/
Also, should all X300s have that "tool kit" under the engine compartment fuse block door? I don't have one of those kits (USA spec XJR). Is mine lost, or did NA/USA spec cars never have that kit?
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You can see my quest to find that part here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ighter-123392/
Also, should all X300s have that "tool kit" under the engine compartment fuse block door? I don't have one of those kits (USA spec XJR). Is mine lost, or did NA/USA spec cars never have that kit?
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Re the boot switch, does the boot release ok from the switch in the dash? If so, the most likely culprit is the microswitch behind the button on the boot lid. The dealers sold "dozens" of these button/switch assemblies back in the day, and they are still available new for £65 ish. ebay has used ones between £10 and £20, but if you can use a soldering iron, replace just the microswitch, which is a common microswitch size. A very simple job, and very obvious what to do when you have the button off the bootlid, which is a 15 minute job. Cost me £2.49 from Maplins for the switch.
If the dashboard switch doesn't release the bootlid, it may point to a wiring fault at the hinge, but I bet it does work.
If the dashboard switch doesn't release the bootlid, it may point to a wiring fault at the hinge, but I bet it does work.
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What? No sport button on the Sport model? I like the growler button though.
Did Sports always come with the PowerLok LSD the XJR did?
I drive my XJ6 in a very sporty manner, I have to wonder what the LSD feels like going back and forth on tight turns.
Great pics. Adding those to my screen saver.
Did Sports always come with the PowerLok LSD the XJR did?
I drive my XJ6 in a very sporty manner, I have to wonder what the LSD feels like going back and forth on tight turns.
Great pics. Adding those to my screen saver.
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