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Old May 30, 2025 | 07:45 AM
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Just noticed my XKR x100 n/s front end is low. There is zero height difference between the top of the 20” wheel tyre and the top of the wheel arch, while the other corners all have a ~1.5inch clearance, see pics.
There are no reported faults on the DSC and Icarsoft adaptive damping shows ‘pass’. Recently passed mot at local Jag specialist!
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Bad side - no gap
Bad side - no gap
 
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Old May 30, 2025 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by pcock111
Just noticed my XKR x100 n/s front end is low. There is zero height difference between the top of the 20” wheel tyre and the top of the wheel arch, while the other corners all have a ~1.5inch clearance, see pics.
There are no reported faults on the DSC and Icarsoft adaptive damping shows ‘pass’. Recently passed mot at local Jag specialist!
Thoughts please?
Good side
Good side
Bad side - no gap
Bad side - no gap
Check top mounts, spring isolator at top of spring in wheel well and top damper mount bushes inside mount visible from engine bay.
Look for collapse and crumbs.
Plenty of forum threads regarding improved mount rebuild kits and substandard aftermarket mounts.
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 02:34 AM
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Many thanks
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 10:46 AM
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Almost too much info on threads. Upper mounts appear to be my starting point, with pic 3 being suggested replacement?
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 12:07 PM
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Almost too much info on threads. Upper mounts appear to be my starting point, with pic 3 being suggested replacement?
Short term fix, yes
Long term, search Wayne's mounts or Baxtor's.
WJ
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 02:05 PM
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don't buy those or you will be replacing within a year. Reach out to @cjd777 (Wayne) or @baxtor (Steve) as they have worked to develop a much more robust solution
 

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Contact baxtor in Australia he sends to England all the time.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2025 | 05:49 AM
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Baxter mounts ordered. Thanks all.
 
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