XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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Wow, really? Given its rarity I was expecting to have the only one down here.

Buying yours could have saved me a lot of trouble; I’m having this one shipped from Arizona
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 04:11 PM
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We have two in our little town and they are striking side by side. Both arrived just a month or so apart. I've owned mine since early 2006 and the other gentleman just purchased his a few months ago.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rgrannis
We have two in our little town and they are striking side by side. Both arrived just a month or so apart. I've owned mine since early 2006 and the other gentleman just purchased his a few months ago.
I hope you’re not here in Tampa. I might have sell it. Lol
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 06:43 PM
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HA! No. In the Panhandle. But I heard there was one sold in Jacksonville area in Feb or Mar but I'm not sure exactly where it went. It had about the same mileage as mine - 78K -- Renee
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 06:54 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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Looking good!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Droptopcat

New here but not to Jaguars. Just bought this one on BaT. Hope it gets delivered safely
Very nice colour combo and in addition she's equiped with the rare Recaro seats. Would like to see some interior pics......
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by flatsix
Very nice colour combo and in addition she's equiped with the rare Recaro seats. Would like to see some interior pics......
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 12:54 PM
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Mine are the original seats so they don't look as nice as yours do.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 12:55 PM
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I went out to play hide and seek with my golf ball this morning and when I got back to the car I saw this.




This is only the 5th or 6th Jag I've seen in town. I still think my '97 XK8 looks sexier.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 01:50 PM
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.... I still think my '97 XK8 looks sexier.
Definitely agree yours is prettier.

What is with modern cars, that they all look similar... maybe the modern factory production line process. But class is timeless and effortless ... like your car.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 02:57 PM
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Ya, at first I thought it was a Honda or something. It was definitely the looks of the X100 that first got me.
Low to the ground and those sexy curves, um um. 4 doors always makes me think family car were as the 2
doors makes me think sports car. Still the XF is a nice looking ride as well, just wouldn't be my first choice.
By the way how is it going with your new exhaust system? The PO of mine removed the whole system and
installed straight pipes that split at the end. That and the 255 35ZR 20 Kuhmo Ecsta SPTs on Avarus A2
rims really make her stand out. She roars like a wild cat under load but purrs like a kitten cruising.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 12:00 PM
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Default ​​​​​​​1997 XK8 343000 Km on clock still going strong 2nd owner

 
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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 06:10 AM
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Hello everyone. My first post here and it's going to be VERY PIC HEAVY.

Been lurking here for a while. Bought my 99 XK8 about year ago. It was in great condition and well taken care of. Beautiful car and I love driving it. I fixed the couple of things that needed and then after a little checking out the forum and reading I decided I wanted to go a little bit further in making taking it to it's full potential.

The below pics are for your viewing pleasure:

The pic was last year when I first got it.



Not long later after with a bit of refinement-






And now here it is right now with it's updated look - new wheels, Arden/Mina body kit etc.






The rest of these pics are from the Cal Clubs ReUnion ’19 - a gathering of the Northern California and Southern California Jag clubs and just so happened they decided to have the event right in the town I live in this week/weekend. Lots of fun and good people.

Here are some pics from today - some of the drives rally etc.















And to just keep the pic overload going - here's a few of some of the other participants cars-











Hope that wasn't too much! Thanks for letting me show off - LOL
 
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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 06:15 AM
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Too much Jaguar??? How can that be?

Thanks for the pics!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 11:13 AM
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DNShade….

Wow! Dumping the "Revolvers" for the what looks like BBS"Sepang" 20" Wheels and the "Mesh Grill" make the Little Lady really look good! Looks like a completely different Car! Are the Wheels 20" BBS Sepang's or a knock-off? I always have a bunch of questions!
Now, all you have to do is replace the Side Marker Lights with "Clear Lens" and replace the Leapers with Clear Blinkers Lights and you will have it!!

Billy Clyde in Houston
 
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 06:48 AM
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Billy - the rims look like Coventry Whitley's
 
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 07:14 AM
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Correct - they are Coventry Whitley. I looked at a lot of different ones and these really seemed to fit the look of the car well.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 07:16 AM
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Thanks for the kind words Billy. As noted below the wheels are actually Coventry Whitley wheels.

And yes it is still a work in progress but it's getting there!

Damian
 
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DNShade
Correct - they are Coventry Whitley. I looked at a lot of different ones and these really seemed to fit the look of the car well.
Same here - I went with 18s on mine - didn't want the harsh ride many have experienced with the 20's.
 
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