Hey guys. Was looking at Mina Gallery Bilstein lowering springs. Has anyone installed a set on their XJR? How much lower are we talking here, as it's a pretty low car to begin with. How does the ride compare to stock? and most importantly, Is it worth it? Thanks!

 

I've heard different stories about Mina Gallery springs. Some stores are they don't make your car sit lever or help thank much. Also this is an aging platform so how much will they actually help. Seeing as though your car doesn't have CATS it may actually help! If you lower are going with bigger wheels? I owned a 01 XJR (NON CATS) before my 03 XJR (w/CATS) and the 01 seemed light in the rear end during speeds over 75mphs. With the 03 it feels more buttoned down at high speeds. I once considered those MG springs
but decided to wait.

 

I just installed Mina's on my 2000, along with new Bilstien Sports and new suspension bushings throughout. I am very happy with both the looks and the significant improvement to handling. The car is actually pretty fun to drive on the twisty now.

I can easily notice the difference in ride height (about an inch all the way around) but to anybody else it just looks a little better. It doesn't scrape anywhere it didn't scrape before, but you do need to watch curbs.

It was a pretty tough job, but doable in my garage. There's plenty of infor out there on exactly how to do it.

 

^^ Pics, please!

 

Can you post some pictures please. I just bought a set of MG springs today. I am in the process of buying a set of BBS 20in Montreal wheels and I'm very curious to set what this car looks like with lowering springs on it. Please post pictures pronto!!!

 

Where did you get the wheels I want some!!

 

Ancient Chinese Secret hehehe... eBay UK.

 

What size wheels/tires do you have on your lowered XJR? Please post pictures!

 

.....he already did......thank him later......


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-my-xjr-59160/

 

Thundercat now that you've seen the pictures of the lowered XJR are you going to get a set of MG springs? I just bought my MG springs for $300 @Mina Gallery.

 

I think i'm gonna stick with what i have. I'm in NH and any lower would be suicide on the roads around here. I am still looking for 20" montreal's though. I WILL FIND THEM!!!

 

was that 300 shipped? i paid 350 shipped

 

$300 shipped!

 

Ok Thundercat here's the deal. I located a pair of 20x10 rear wheel BBS Montreal's @Coventry West in Lithonia GA that I purchased and a pair of 20X9 front wheel BBS Montreal's in the UK that are being shipped! I should have my MG springs by Thursday. I have seen a picture of what the XJR will look like when lowered with the Montreal's on it and I must say it will look SHARP! Very clean looking! Go to: Jaguar XJR V8 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Tell me what you think?

 

Viapa, I'm not sure those 20x10's are gonna fit. Let me know if they do though. I beleive the car pictured is 4 20x9's. Either way you'll figure it out i'm sure. You should also head back to BIP and have some headers put on. Cheap.

 

I seen the staggered setup on Eurotoys and it looks really good! I think the car has springs also!

 

That's awesome. Makes things a lot easier. Can't wait to see it and hear your review!

 

Agreed let us know how it comes out...looking for some options for my toy...upgrades we call it...lol

 

nice! the lowering spings give the x308 a very xj series III look

 

yeh, a worn out one! I'm not one for messing with ride height, but lets see how they look and turn out.
Couple of things to mention, if going to 20" it puts tremendous strain on the suspension bushes, so make sure they're in tip top shape. A proper realignment is in order when stepping up the wheels and suspension. And be prepared for a different ride with less travel and tire.
Post pictures of lowered cars here, pimp them ridez.....