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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Thanks for the great input...

The Phone/mp3 input seems to me a must have.. I saw some step by steps on the removal and shaping of the ashtray area that I liked, and since I need to take that apart anyway to get it to close correctly... that'll have to be #1.

Also saw how spacers on the wheels push them out to the fender's endge... that looked great... and the top mod

Since the remote that came with the car was literally gutted (black plastic no buttons) and I will replace at some point, I'll be looking into that Top Mod.

Was also looking to do something to improve the GROWL...

All good things in all good time
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Hi
Mine is big 20 inch deep dish rims, 120db hi fi with a decent sub woofer.
White XKRs remote hood and rear windows.
Pulley mod, now doing the top pulley.rad and reservoir ready for a whiff of NOS later in the year. Can't afford a twin screw. :-(
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 9mileskid
Thanks for the great input...

The Phone/mp3 input seems to me a must have.. I saw some step by steps on the removal and shaping of the ashtray area that I liked, and since I need to take that apart anyway to get it to close correctly... that'll have to be #1.
DJ

Please make a tutorial or provide pictures when you install the AUX cable. This is something I am very interested in.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 9mileskid
Thanks for the great input...

The Phone/mp3 input seems to me a must have..
Originally Posted by giandanielxk8
Please make a tutorial or provide pictures when you install the AUX cable. This is something I am very interested in.
Here you go guys: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e4/#post430953
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I haven't done anything too radical to mine, but I particularly like these mods:
1. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ter-40s-37811/


2. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-do-%3B-51779/


3. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...le-swap-69782/
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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How can I find the process to the throttle cable adjustment. I have a 2000 xk8. Also my keyless remote barely worked. I cleaned it now it doesn't work at all. Anyway to upgrade it or should I just replace it. I would like a new look to the remote.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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one of my favorite mods is replacing all the cars interior bulbs with white LED's

you have no idea the elegant difference it makes over the standard yellowish glow of the other bulbs. especially if you have a black interior.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Yellowish glow? My car has the standard blueish glow.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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im not talking the interior cabin/dome/map lights

maybe the XK is different? but all of the Jags ive owned had ugly yellow hue interior lights.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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jersey 86r:
For throttle cable adjustment use the "search forum" at the top of the page.
 
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