I plan to replace all of the fluids and the spark plugs soon after getting my XKR, just for the peace of mind. Are there any particular upgrades that I should use (colder plugs, or a different coolant for example), or is it best to stick with factory Jaguar fluids and plugs? What about brakes? Any specific pads or rotors that you would recommend?

 

I would look at the latest service record and based on the mileage would bring it up to latest level. I wouldn't go overboard .

 

2010, so 5.0 S/C? I would stick with standard stuff. NGK ILKAR7C10 / 94940 plugs, ATE discs and 573150J-AS Jurid 310 GG/Jaguar C2D3801 pads. Particularly the pads. It is hard to find an equally speced never mind better road pad (in Europe at any rate).

 

What do you recommend for rotors and brakes on a 2010 Jaguar xkr

 

Stoptech rotors + EBC yellow stuff

 

I only have good things to say about the R1 Concept rotors and pads that I installed on my 2010 XKR. They're beautiful, drilled and slotted, reasonably priced, and silky smoothe. Great customer service too.