I read the stock tune off my ECU and sent it off to VelocityAP for "Stage 1" spicy sauce No pulleys or other hardware needed for this, should result in 565hp/517tq at the flywheel.

 

Thanks !

Yep that's the stock rear box I ended up dropping it and sprayed the entire unit , with the x-pipe the tone changes to a higher pitched note as opposed to that beefy V8 sound...think of it sounding more like a flat planned crank sound now.

Mina boxs are pricey!

 

Thanks for the info. I actually had a resonator removed/X-pipe installed yesterday. Even with the stock muffler sounds great....for now!😂🤣
Mina is a bit pricey but, their HQ is only about 60 miles from home so, going to pick it up would be a savings of shipping a European model. Would likely still have it shipped ($45. US) as a 60 mile drive across Los Angeles could take all day....maybe 2 days round trip!😁

 

Can I ask what it cost to have your mid pipe modified? Is the x-pipe section welded in or slip-on? I've been pondering doing the same thing, I already have an XKR rear box on my XK

 

I ordered the X-pipe from Jeg's mail order for about $100. The muffler shop I went to charged $200 to install. Even with the stock XK back box, I like the new sound much better. A little more rumble at idle and raises pitch as rpm increases.
Edit: My X-pipe was welded in. Also, absolutely no drone!🙂

 

Had custom made for mine however can use original mid pipe and have x-pipe welded in

 

Checked out the Jeg's offering; have to check the center to center measurement on the original pipes.

 

Looking to find a used mid-pipe to cut up and add the x-pipe

 

Center to center on X-pipe is definitely bigger. My muffler shop made it fit and it looks & sounds great! Guess they have a big hammer!

 

Replaced the window surround trim on the R today with the polished variety. Now everything matches the chrome Sentas. That also means i have a complete set of anodized R trim to offer. Pm me if interested.

 

Looks GREAT!!👍👊

 

Had 1-step paint correction and ceramic coating applied. Pretty sure it would glow in the dark with the lights turned off!

 

Nothing “sexy” to report. (like that beautiful car @Brachacz ) Gave her a brake service. Cleaned up the calipers (including all pins, etc), used brake klean and a brush, then brembo brake grease liberally and deglazed the rear pads.
While in there, started contemplating the need to drop the subframes and paint them, pretty. The feeling quickly subsided when a buddy called to suggest we meet for a quick pint at the pub.
Also contemplated painting the outer caliper bracket… But I don’t want them looking like everyone else. So I left them alone.
Pads are half worn…. I left them alone for now. (Why do the inner pads wear faster than the outers?)
And the braking feels “new” again.
Car seems solid enough but there is a slight spongy feel as when hitting irregularities in the road. I think new dampers are on the horizon. I did try lowering springs once and did like the look. But the feel was wrong when driving the winding road in a spirited manner… yes, probably just the dampeners…

 

Pretty, @mhminnich !
Surprised to not see these though…

 

Not a car classier looking than a clean balck car!! Love the reflection of the pavers on the door in the last picture! Looks GREAT!👌👍👊

 

That does look nice. My vents are pretty ratty, so maybe...

 

I'm finally coming around to doing small cosmetic items while I prepare to hit some essentials (upper, lower control arms, tie rods, etc.) and decided to add DRL led strips to the headlights. I found the headlight wiring diagram and spliced a few wires in order to give them an OEM function, and it came out exactly as I wanted. I also saw a suggestion on one of the forums to replace the amber side markers with white leds and I couldn't be more pleased! I'm curious on y'all's opinion! I also have some DRL angel-eye fog lights coming in soon

before: I'm sure you all know the classic "egg yolk" look

I made some videos on how I installed it and am considering making it a YouTube video, but I'm still debating...

 

Cool and all, but for a hint, next time LINK to a video instead of attaching it. Now everyone will have to download it before watching. Even YouTube works for linking, or TT, or myriad other online places.

 

YouTube video on the install would be great!

 

Nothing! 'XKPURR' is sitting in my garage at home in NZ while I am in Melbourne, Australia at the F1 grand Prix