Suspension and transmission work complete
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Suspension and transmission work complete
I had the dealership replace the upper shock mounts on my 2004 XK8. Mine were disintegrating and really affected handling. I also have been living with a really HARSH shift from 1-2 (all other shifting seemed fine). The dealer downloaded the latest TCU software, and reset the adaptations. I cannot express how incredibly smooth this transmission is now. I have never experienced an automatic that is this smooth. And the upper shock mounts made a huge difference too. All other components underneath were fine. They did tell me though that I have 1 bad (warped) rear rim - which I suspected. I am wondering if anyone might have available for sale the standard 2004 XK8 rear rim 18x9 seven spooke alloy. If so, please let me know.
I want to say thanks again to all on this forum for your helpful information! I feel much more confident about owning this car than I would otherwise, and the information gained from the forum has definitely helped me and saved me money.
I want to say thanks again to all on this forum for your helpful information! I feel much more confident about owning this car than I would otherwise, and the information gained from the forum has definitely helped me and saved me money.
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Hey steve, if the rear wheel is repairable, any local tire shop usually has a contract with a wheel refurbisher, and they can turn it around in 2 days. Last time i had one repaired, the ding was removed, wheel made perfectly 'round', and refinished the finish for $125...surely much cheaper than buying a wheel and getting it shipped/mounted.
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Hey steve, if the rear wheel is repairable, any local tire shop usually has a contract with a wheel refurbisher, and they can turn it around in 2 days. Last time i had one repaired, the ding was removed, wheel made perfectly 'round', and refinished the finish for $125...surely much cheaper than buying a wheel and getting it shipped/mounted.
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