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Old 05-01-2011, 01:08 PM
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I parked my XKR in a part of the garden I never usually park it and as I was walking away, I turned round and really saw just how low and wide our XKs are. Awesome

Couldn't resist taking a quick photo:

 
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Old 05-01-2011, 01:56 PM
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Art and perfection painted in blue. C'est si bon.
 
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Old 05-01-2011, 02:25 PM
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phat azz
 
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Old 05-02-2011, 04:46 AM
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Cool shot , thanks for posting
 
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Old 05-02-2011, 03:59 PM
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Compliments on what appears to be a nice yard too!
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 02:26 AM
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Thanks all
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 09:19 AM
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Art and perfection painted in blue. C'est si bon.
I think I want to move to France.
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 09:49 AM
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That pic could easily be in a magazine.
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Reverend Sam
That pic could easily be in a magazine.
Thanks, Sam. On a completely different note, did you get the PM I sent you about the antenna switch install?
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:59 AM
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Apparently not. Or maybe I did and deleted it by mistake. I've been getting a bajillion PMs lately about the antenna switch, window switch, and reistor. It's hard to keep them all straight. PM me again. I promise not to delete it this time.
 
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Do you have lowering springs on your car?
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:02 AM
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Do you have lowering springs on your car?
No, but I believe European XKs ride lower and/or firmer than US models. Apparently, this is because Americans like a softer, more comfortable ride. Plus, you don't need to negotiate as many bends and roundabouts as we do, so handling isn't quite so important.

Some also say that, as Americans can be on the large size, when you get in the vehicle the ride height drops to the same as in Europe. I would never be that rude, of course
 
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looks good... makes me wanna stick my tongue up it's tailpipe..
 
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