Unfortunately you are correct. I think the best we can hope for at this point is for the market to plateau. For whatever reason, I have a good feeling about the XJR-6. Whether its because of the fact that they were the first in the series or because of their great engine. Also, as the market is showing us there are much fewer nicer examples XJR-6s out there than XJR (X308). I have to admit that I have mulled over the idea of selling my 2001 XJR, finding a nice XJR-6 and pocketing the balance. I haven't really looked into it but given the right opportunity who knows... I would also add XKR Coupes as the ones to keep an eye on. Many convertibles built and sold, but fewer Coupes.

 

So do I, bought this manual gear version, only 106 made. That's rare - solid car, and fun to drive. Nobody want's them in the UK. We're in recession, and gas prices at an all time high.

I can remember the same situation when you couldn't give 1950's XK's, Mark 2's and E's away.

With mint examples, it's a different story, exceptional cars make exceptional money, that's why all my Jaguars are rebuilt with picture/invoice files, they cannot be questioned.

I know the classic Jaguar market inside out. The manual R and 100 are 'neo classic XJ's' not at the point of desire as yet, but given time when the rest are scrap, guess what will sell for exceptional money....

 

Manual XJR-6??!! That would be my dream car!

 

I saw a manual XJR-6 for sale on AutoTrader UK a couple months back,
really wanted it.

I thought the production figure was higher (350ish). Wow, that's rare. The red one on
Youtube, and the zircon one Clarkson drove on Top Gear, and Sean's,
accounts for 3% of all of them.

GerryXJR... Bilstein Green Sports (XJ V8 Sport dampers) would make a suitable
replacement for the VDP Touring CATS setup. XJR f/r sway bars would be good.
Michelin Pilot Super Sports are a must, no questions asked. Or Pirelli P-Zero,
but I cannot aver their greatness like I can with the Michelin (no comfort is
lost with the Michelin, I promise)

Quaife Limited Slip Differential will add to the added rear stability of the sway bar
(someone tell me, XJR sway and VDP S/C bars, same or not?) and
tougher dampers, now that is a setup. Then on the engine front,
upping boost is a popular option, I can take it or leave it, you are
trading off long-term engine life for a few bhp. The only time you
would ever notice it is if you raced another VDP S/C with a similar
record of maintenance. (If it was in better/worse shape, that could
negate the 30hp difference) of course, a sporty exhaust might be
a good idea too.

Ian

 

I read through Avos' thread and one thing stood out in my mind: upgraded exhausts, smaller/larger pulleys and large air filters will cost $$$ and give you a rather limited noticeable hp gain. For few $ more you can get the T/S kit and get a meaningful power gain. I noticed that you mentioned it in your previous post. I'm just mulling over the idea of the T/S kit. I have to wrap up several Alfa projects first before taking on the T/S project for my 2001 XJR.

 

Ian, thanks for the info..not sure what direction i'm gonna go....

Although the T/S kit is the real deal.. it is kinda pricey... dont think thats gonna happen this season, but ya never know.. LOL

Mina gallery, offers a package deal for 1350 for the smaller upper pulley, induction kit, and a borla cat back system... i think that will get me by for the summer... while i pack cash away for the T/S....

And BTW thanks for the tire info too, as i will need a set soon...I have been smoking them alot lately...

This car just makes you drive like an As$#@le now and then...

 

Ian - the VDP S/C does not have a rear anti-sway bar. Installing one makes a huge difference but it is not a simple bolt on as the differential carrier does not have the castings that the bar bolts to. I had a bolt-on plate fabricated that allowed the sway bar to bolt in place. The front anti-sway bar is the smaller bar that is part of the comfort suspension.

I do not recommend replacing the CATS shocks with the the spor Bilsteins. Been there - tried that. The ride was way too stiff especially in the rear. The comfort springs and the sport shocks don't play well together. I re-fitted the CATS shocks.

 

I believe a 3.5 in intake and 2.5in cat back exhaust will get you more HP increase than that Mina setup. Add in a 3lb pulley and you'll really see some pulling power