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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I just bought this car and have some questions.... For a throatier sound can I remove the resonator?, I see a computer chip advertised that adds 60 hp. I did that to my 911 turbo and got great results. Will it help the 6cyl xjs? I need an owners manual, convertible top boot and floor mats-any suggestions? Thanks
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Owner's manual you can usually find on eBay. The other parts there too. Paul's Jaguar usually has hard to find upholstery. You have to call them. They are not for web based transactions beyond their eBay store.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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LOL at the 60hp chip.
its scamtastic.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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No, the computer chip won't fit an 85 XJS, and are you sure it's an 85? I didn't think they came with 6 cylinders that year?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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AFAIK '85 was the first year for six cylinder cars. Extremely rare to see one in the USA....probably grey-market


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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken Higgins
I just bought this car and have some questions.... For a throatier sound can I remove the resonator?,


Yes.

You might not like the sound, but you can do it. :-)

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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i would sooner remove the muff and keep the resonator than the other way around. rasp sounds like ****.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Oh I dunno, I personally like a good muff.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jameyxj6
oh i dunno, i personally like a good muff.
lol
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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sorry my car is a 1995
 
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