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Front coil spring color codes

Old May 5, 2021 | 02:51 PM
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Default Front coil spring color codes

I have scanned the threads but haven’t seen what I am looking for....
Q: does anyone know the color codes and their meaning/purpose/interpretation for the front coil springs ?

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Old May 5, 2021 | 03:30 PM
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I have wondered about that having seen photos of other forum members cars. My 2005 XKR with “super sport suspension “ (Fortis printout) are Red.
 
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Old May 5, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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Thank you,

my 05 XKR has a red right and I can’t see a color left however the replacement springs are different colors...?...

any input is appreciated...

 
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Old May 5, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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OE springs were black with bands of colour to distinguish between the various ratings. Here's a thread from X250 forum on the topic:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...prings-241969/

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