Questions from a new member and owner
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Questions from a new member and owner
I am sure if I did a search I could find the answers but I am trying to get my 10 posts in. These questions are in no particular order of importance.
1. I really like the wood dash, however the gearshift knob is much lighter shade of wood and I want to replace it. I found a replacement on ebay. Does the knob just unscrew? I don't want to force it off and break the lever or something like that
2. I have the stock 5 spoke OEM wheels but in chrome. On at least one of the wheels the chrome is shot and not sure why it's still on the wheel. Is there a name out there for this wheel or is it just called the 5 spoke OEM wheel? I have found some used chrome wheels on ebay. I have no interest in finding another 17" style of wheel or going larger.
3 I have what I believe is the Harman Kardon stereo. there are two speakers one on each side near the mirrors, triangle in shape with the H K logo on the speakers. The radio just has he word "Jaguar" on the face plate. The car was missing the owners and the sound system manuals which I have on order. It also has the six disc CD player in he trunk but I know that could be ordered separately with the standard stereo. Which radio do I have?
4. What is "Sport mode"? Does this allow you to use the select ship function or something else?
5. I also own a MG and Moss Motors has a great deal of parts available for the MG, Triumph, Austin Healy but not the Jaguar. Is there any company out there that has a catalog available, not the on line type for the XK8?
More questions later!
I have watched the Jaguar new owners video and have gotten much information by watching that.
Thanks in advance.
1. I really like the wood dash, however the gearshift knob is much lighter shade of wood and I want to replace it. I found a replacement on ebay. Does the knob just unscrew? I don't want to force it off and break the lever or something like that
2. I have the stock 5 spoke OEM wheels but in chrome. On at least one of the wheels the chrome is shot and not sure why it's still on the wheel. Is there a name out there for this wheel or is it just called the 5 spoke OEM wheel? I have found some used chrome wheels on ebay. I have no interest in finding another 17" style of wheel or going larger.
3 I have what I believe is the Harman Kardon stereo. there are two speakers one on each side near the mirrors, triangle in shape with the H K logo on the speakers. The radio just has he word "Jaguar" on the face plate. The car was missing the owners and the sound system manuals which I have on order. It also has the six disc CD player in he trunk but I know that could be ordered separately with the standard stereo. Which radio do I have?
4. What is "Sport mode"? Does this allow you to use the select ship function or something else?
5. I also own a MG and Moss Motors has a great deal of parts available for the MG, Triumph, Austin Healy but not the Jaguar. Is there any company out there that has a catalog available, not the on line type for the XK8?
More questions later!
I have watched the Jaguar new owners video and have gotten much information by watching that.
Thanks in advance.
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Saw your post in the photo sticky, great looking car. I love the Alpine Green.
As for your questions:
1 - it just screws off
2 - they are called Revolvers and chrome was not factory, very common for dealers to chrome the wheels and sell as an add on.
3 - Someone else with more knowledge will answer this
4 - Sport changes the shift point to allow the transmission to make the car feel like it has more power
5 - SNG Barrett is our sponsor and has a great parts catalog free for the asking. As for aftermarket accessories it's hit and miss but there are several good companies but none that I know of with a print catalog.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with a great car.
As for your questions:
1 - it just screws off
2 - they are called Revolvers and chrome was not factory, very common for dealers to chrome the wheels and sell as an add on.
3 - Someone else with more knowledge will answer this
4 - Sport changes the shift point to allow the transmission to make the car feel like it has more power
5 - SNG Barrett is our sponsor and has a great parts catalog free for the asking. As for aftermarket accessories it's hit and miss but there are several good companies but none that I know of with a print catalog.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with a great car.
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JimC64 (04-10-2015)
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You don't have to get 10 posts. It's the minimum for full forum membership but there's no time limit or even requirement to do this.
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Hey, congrats on your jag. I have a shift knob from a 2000 xkr, brown I will give to you for free if it meets your color desires. If you know how to post a picture of yours, I can tell you if mine is darker than the one you have. just let me know.
frank in fl
ok, I just looked at yours in your profile pics and mine is probably a little darker than that one. i'll dig the one I have out and let you know.
frank in fl
ok, I just looked at yours in your profile pics and mine is probably a little darker than that one. i'll dig the one I have out and let you know.
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Saw your post in the photo sticky, great looking car. I love the Alpine Green.
As for your questions:
1 - it just screws off
2 - they are called Revolvers and chrome was not factory, very common for dealers to chrome the wheels and sell as an add on.
3 - Someone else with more knowledge will answer this
4 - Sport changes the shift point to allow the transmission to make the car feel like it has more power
5 - SNG Barrett is our sponsor and has a great parts catalog free for the asking. As for aftermarket accessories it's hit and miss but there are several good companies but none that I know of with a print catalog.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with a great car.
As for your questions:
1 - it just screws off
2 - they are called Revolvers and chrome was not factory, very common for dealers to chrome the wheels and sell as an add on.
3 - Someone else with more knowledge will answer this
4 - Sport changes the shift point to allow the transmission to make the car feel like it has more power
5 - SNG Barrett is our sponsor and has a great parts catalog free for the asking. As for aftermarket accessories it's hit and miss but there are several good companies but none that I know of with a print catalog.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with a great car.
The chrome wheels were a $1000 factory option. If they were not installed at the factory then my guess is it was done at POE. I can't see Jaguar trusting a dealer to get a quality finish on the wheel for possible warranty work on them down the road.
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