My 2000 XKR Convertible at Melbourne GP
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My 2000 XKR Convertible at Melbourne GP
Just thought I'd share some exciting news guys and gals.
The XKR is going in the Jag Club of Victoria display at the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix next week.
Will post some pics when I can
Pete
The XKR is going in the Jag Club of Victoria display at the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix next week.
Will post some pics when I can
Pete
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Yep Graham
When they asked who wanted to be part of it , I sat there pondering until they said
"And you get 2 , free, 4 day passes"
Up went both hands
Should I post pics here or in the pics bit you think?
Pete
When they asked who wanted to be part of it , I sat there pondering until they said
"And you get 2 , free, 4 day passes"
Up went both hands
Should I post pics here or in the pics bit you think?
Pete
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Will do them on here then
Spent some time down in the man cave tonight after coming home from a dinner out with the fam of fantastic local Vietnamese.
Any ways , did a spot of front spoiler ,paint chip touch ups.
Ralphie ( that's it's name after his late owner) is not a Garage King.
He gets used daily and cops a bit of stone flicking now and then
I have another question for you officianados .
If I have time I'd like to whip off the wheels and paint the hubs and calipers because they look a bit tatty and have some surface rust visible when you look through the wheel. He sat around for a bit not used while the PO , Ralph was unwell.
So the 2 questions are ;
1. Is there any quirky think I need to be aware of re suspension or something when I lift just one corner to take a wheel off?
2. What color for the calipers and hubs. I have some heat proof satin black ( my thoughts , so they disappear in there)or I also have Brake Caliper grey/silver
Pete
Spent some time down in the man cave tonight after coming home from a dinner out with the fam of fantastic local Vietnamese.
Any ways , did a spot of front spoiler ,paint chip touch ups.
Ralphie ( that's it's name after his late owner) is not a Garage King.
He gets used daily and cops a bit of stone flicking now and then
I have another question for you officianados .
If I have time I'd like to whip off the wheels and paint the hubs and calipers because they look a bit tatty and have some surface rust visible when you look through the wheel. He sat around for a bit not used while the PO , Ralph was unwell.
So the 2 questions are ;
1. Is there any quirky think I need to be aware of re suspension or something when I lift just one corner to take a wheel off?
2. What color for the calipers and hubs. I have some heat proof satin black ( my thoughts , so they disappear in there)or I also have Brake Caliper grey/silver
Pete
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I've never had any issues from lifting just one corner to take off a wheel BUT I've always had Coupes. The convertible may be more prone to flexing. Owners of Convertibles will no doubt have opinions and advice.
For work on the brakes or suspension, I prefer to lift either front or rear to get to both sides more easily. Here's the JTIS procedure:
(click on the image to enlarge it)
As for the brake calipers and hubs, the 'King of Caliper Painting' a.k.a. Admin Jim will surely be along to encourage and advise. I recall him using the word 'disgrace' the last time he saw mine.
Graham
For work on the brakes or suspension, I prefer to lift either front or rear to get to both sides more easily. Here's the JTIS procedure:
(click on the image to enlarge it)
As for the brake calipers and hubs, the 'King of Caliper Painting' a.k.a. Admin Jim will surely be along to encourage and advise. I recall him using the word 'disgrace' the last time he saw mine.
Graham
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I would use the silver paint, if you can see through the wheels. I am a caliper *****, so my calipers are bright red. I'm so ashamed. You do notice them through the wires though. Can't wait for the pics......Be cool.....Mike
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Thanks Jim
I'd say more Satin
Can get a close up if you like
The front bumper has had a respray in a not very good match before my ownership and so you would think they probs did the vert bars at the same time
Pete
I'd say more Satin
Can get a close up if you like
The front bumper has had a respray in a not very good match before my ownership and so you would think they probs did the vert bars at the same time
Pete
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Here's some shots from today.
1. All the debutantes lined up before going in
2. Ralph in his spot
Was in a hurry to get going
Will take some better ones on Sunday
Pete
1. All the debutantes lined up before going in
2. Ralph in his spot
Was in a hurry to get going
Will take some better ones on Sunday
Pete
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The big event has come and gone and what a hoot.
Have hopefully attached some better pics
I managed to slip away from work a bit earlier on Friday arvo and got to watch the last half hour of F1 practice ( Vid 1 ) and then a V8 Supercar race ( Vid 2 )
Took a cousin ( visiting from UK) to watch the historics on Sat morning and then we spent the whole day there yesterday. ( See the other vids)
Our club arranged for 2 x fee 4 day Gen admission passes as part of having the cars there
Enjoy guys and gals
Some vids might be too big so will try another way if so
Have hopefully attached some better pics
I managed to slip away from work a bit earlier on Friday arvo and got to watch the last half hour of F1 practice ( Vid 1 ) and then a V8 Supercar race ( Vid 2 )
Took a cousin ( visiting from UK) to watch the historics on Sat morning and then we spent the whole day there yesterday. ( See the other vids)
Our club arranged for 2 x fee 4 day Gen admission passes as part of having the cars there
Enjoy guys and gals
Some vids might be too big so will try another way if so
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Graham
You might as well speak Greek to me.
What is this link thing you speak of ?
We compressed them to be less than 5MB yesterday but they were MP4 and our site doesn't like them.
They aren't on youtube or facebook yet.
I'm working on that though
My IT expertise goes as far as
You might as well speak Greek to me.
What is this link thing you speak of ?
We compressed them to be less than 5MB yesterday but they were MP4 and our site doesn't like them.
They aren't on youtube or facebook yet.
I'm working on that though
My IT expertise goes as far as
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