Apologies if this has already been covered. Barnes & Noble has a new book, "Jaguar XK8 - Modern Sporting Icon" in the magazine section that they claim to have exclusively in the USA. RUN - don't walk - to the store and grab one right now. It's a 148 page book produced by Jaguar World Magazine that goes into great detail about all the things that are discussed here daily. Things like tensioner replacement, bushings, exhaust system upgrades and much more are described in great detail and beautifully illustrated. The sections on replacing the tensioners, bushing and shocks are written as step by step illustrated tutorials. Even if you'll never touch a wrench this is a terrific source of information. They have a '98 "project car" that they put a LOT into and every step is shown.

When it caught my eye the other day while perusing the magazines at B&N, my eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw it. It's the best XK8 book I've seen. At $17.50 it's a bargain but, as a "magazine" it won't be around very long.

 

I ordered my copy last week from the UK. Can't wait to receive it. I was curious about just how good it is so I am glad to hear you found value in the book.

 

I zipped down the road and nabbed a copy. Only 3 on the shelf at my local store, get 'em before they are gone.

Great find....this is a really nicely done, colorful compliation. It even has the article on Avos' twin-screw upgrade!

Thanks brobin for the heads up!!

 

Thank you brobin..... Picked mine up first thing this morning. This books a winner!!!!

 

Thanks a lot from my wife - perfect Xmass gift! I ordered a few back copies of Jaguar world from Kelsey shop http://www.kelseyshop.co.uk - namely July-November 2008 - some maintenance stuff...

 

Just picked mine up at the local B&N. Nice book. I peeled the B&N stickers off of it and the UK Price is listed at 7.99 Pounds (About $12.50 usd) + Shipping. Lots of good info.

 

I'm going to have to go to B&N tomorrow! It really surprises me that there would be a market for a book/magazine like this. I mean, how many XK8/R's were produced? 100,000? Even if they managed to get 10% of the owners to buy a copy, that's only 10,000 copies. But I would never have known that it existed without reading about it here, so I doubt they'll sell even 10K.

 

No luck at the B&N in Federal Way, WA. I wonder if any made it to the west coast.

 

No luck at the B&N in Phoenix either. I ordered it online from http://www.xkec.co.uk/home/xk_books.php £14.99 including shipping from the UK.

 

As of 2pm Tuesday, there were four copies left at the Barnes & Noble Store on Loisdale across from the Springfield Mall.

 

I orderd mine a few months back from the U.K

Jim

 

Lucked out in Ft. Myers, Fl. They had one left. It was in the magazine section. Read in it that no 4.0 were fitted with the metal chain tensioners. I thought I was safe with my 2002, but magazine thinks new tensioners started with the 4.2 engine.

 

Yesterday, I called my local Amherst (Buffalo area) B&N and was told that they had "them." I had one saved for me, and my wife picked it up later that day. I did not ask how many they had, but "them" is plural. A call to (716) 837-7209 would let anyone know how many, and if they will ship it.

ajn

 

Seattle Area Jaggers - Got one at the Lynnwood B&N yesterday. They have 7 left on the shelf. It will only be 6 after I pick one up tonight as a Christmas gift for my brother-in-law. They are nicely done, but it is difficult to get the price tag off of the front cover.

Regards,

 

Use a Razor Blade to help pry the label(s) off. Then use a Solvent (such as Road & Tar Remover) to clean up the Adhesive Residue.

 

Well, nuts. The Federal Way B&N said there weren't any around. Mine's on the way from the UK (For $25 USD after exchange )

Mike

 

Thanks, Paul. I was a little concerned about a solvant damaging the finish on the cover. Mine has a little residue left. I'll try some Goof-Off on it.

 

Hello all,


does someone know where to get this Magazin on the WWW??? Can not find it, thanks!


JAGUAR XK8 modern sporting Icon

 

You are reading a thread that is almost four years old. I think the only place to find a copy now is used book stores or ebay.

 

That's what I'm asking for, can't find it even online...