Wow us with your XK8/R photos
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this one's mine
this was taken at the port in Rockport ME. 4 days, top down,500 miles, temperatures in the low 80s. Life doesn't get any better. BTW great lobster and scallop rolls 
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So much time, so little room.
About 1970 we tried it in my 1964 Austin Healy 3000 Mark III with the top up and it was a no go, so youth may not be the answer. The secret is taking the top down I think. Either that or a moon roof. A moon roof with a Thule rack bar above can work very well.
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The Rockport/Camden area is one of my favourite places to visit. We try and get down there 3-4 times a year. It's worth the trip just for the Owls Head Museum and the excellent craft beers.
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time for a picture on this thread
I had a facelift on the XK8; If the fuzz see it, it will cost me 180 Euros.
What cosmetic improvement could that be....?
What cosmetic improvement could that be....?
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p.s. those are the nicest curtains I have ever seen in a garage.
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btw the strip does not get you a 180 Euro fine in my little homeland country, guess again?
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Aside from anything, I'd have to mask those over riders and chrome strip and hit the bumper bar behind with some flat black paint. Whole area inside the opening actually. That's the first thing I did to mine.
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spot on!
Very astute, Phil, It makes a world of difference imho, just fits the line soo much better!
The fact that not everyone on the forum noticed it immediately gives me some hope the busy policemen will neither; The real stupid thing is that plenty of US cars are allowed a smaller plate, but not the XK's. Anyways, worth the risk I'm sure
The fact that not everyone on the forum noticed it immediately gives me some hope the busy policemen will neither; The real stupid thing is that plenty of US cars are allowed a smaller plate, but not the XK's. Anyways, worth the risk I'm sure
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one of the most radiant pics I've seen lately!; Wanna share your detailling secrets?
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Looks like a cut and polish. Hard work indeed!!!
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[QUOTE=keestanis;995641]Very astute, Phil, It makes a world of difference imho, just fits the line soo much better!
The fact that not everyone on the forum noticed it immediately gives me some hope the busy policemen will neither; The real stupid thing is that plenty of US cars are allowed a smaller plate, but not the XK's. Anyways, worth the risk I'm sure
Around here, they're too busy looking for texting and speeding to notice anything like that. I've had a tinted plate cover for years and only got a warning when stopped for speeding. Probably the same for your plate. Unless stopped for something else and they notice then.
The fact that not everyone on the forum noticed it immediately gives me some hope the busy policemen will neither; The real stupid thing is that plenty of US cars are allowed a smaller plate, but not the XK's. Anyways, worth the risk I'm sure
Around here, they're too busy looking for texting and speeding to notice anything like that. I've had a tinted plate cover for years and only got a warning when stopped for speeding. Probably the same for your plate. Unless stopped for something else and they notice then.
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I used a Turtle Wax Jet Black finish kit. It comes with black tinted pre cleaner, wax, and detail spray. Honestly, it was nearly this good just after using the clay bar prior to the wax kit.
