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Aug 8, 2017 | 08:29 AM

#1241

80sRule

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I actually really liked the Gulf livery!

As much as I liked the old wrap, I think the doors were a little plain and this new design looks like it's got a bit more going on. I'm looking forward to seeing the new wrap

Aug 11, 2017 | 10:02 AM

#1242

Salo

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From: Stockholm, Sweden

Silver XKR cab @ Stockholm, Sweden

share some photo's..

Aug 12, 2017 | 02:44 AM

#1243

chillyphilly

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Pulled the kitty out to clean her up. Only one thing better than a Jaguar in the drive...that would be two Jaguars in the drive. Best cars I have ever owned.

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Aug 12, 2017 | 06:48 AM

#1244

Jon89

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chillyphilly,

You have the same Atlas chrome wheels that my wife's 2006 XK8 Victory Edition has. How is the chrome holding up for you?

Aug 12, 2017 | 08:50 AM

#1245

chillyphilly

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Jon, mine is also a VE edition. It seems like I have gotten wind of other's chrome failing on this type of wheel, but mine looks to be holding up well. The 20" aftermarket wheels on the XJ8 on the other hand are not faring as well, but it undoubtedly has seen more wet weather/winter driving.

How's the chrome on hers?

Aug 12, 2017 | 12:02 PM

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Jon89

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Her chrome is beginning to flake away in spots around the tire valve on the two front wheels, one moreso than the other. The two rear wheels still seem to be holding onto their chrome thus far....

I hate these drug-dealer chrome wheels. She likes them, however, which is fine by me because I do not want to cough up the cash to replace them with something else....

Aug 18, 2017 | 02:42 PM

#1247

simon3166

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From: Toulouse, France

Scotland: driving the North Coast 500

500 miles round the east, north and west coasts, top of Scotland. Amazing scenery, food and welcome plus nice 120 mph sections to stretch your legs

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Aug 20, 2017 | 03:26 AM

#1248

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Originally Posted by simon3166

500 miles round the east, north and west coasts, top of Scotland. Amazing scenery, food and welcome plus nice 120 mph sections to stretch your legs

Admin (JimC64) will be jealous. He's been wanting to do the North Coast 500 for years.

Graham

Aug 24, 2017 | 03:39 AM

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Aug 30, 2017 | 09:19 AM

#1250

reb1999

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From: LI NY

At the Jaguar- MG Concourse d' Elegance Gathering with my Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic XK8 drop top. Surrounding a beautiful setting on the rolling hills of the Vanderbilt Estate overlooking the Center Port Harbor, Long Island- New York.

Sep 6, 2017 | 04:29 PM

#1251

frankc

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From: Malvern, England

The picture says it all.

The original house was built in 560 but has been added to quite a lot since. Originally it was a castle. Makes a lovely setting for the car too.

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Sep 6, 2017 | 05:19 PM

#1252

bcprice36

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frankc

What a nice looking Convertible! Those Montreal's really set it off! I think the Detroit's and the Montreal's are Jaguar's most beautiful wheels!
Billy Clyde

Sep 6, 2017 | 05:42 PM

#1253

wymjym

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From: near Austin

really a gorgeous car and 'nice' surroundings

wj

Sep 7, 2017 | 04:23 AM

#1254

frankc

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Thanks guys, nice of you to say so.

Sep 7, 2017 | 10:08 AM

#1255

roymattblack

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Well, here it is - wrapped in a newer Gulf scheme.
A Marmite thing, but I love it. It's actually not finished yet - another colour to add next week...

Sep 7, 2017 | 10:04 PM

#1256

Jandreu

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From: Goldsboro, NC

Roymattblack, interesting...certainly changes the visual lines on the side. Looking forward to seeing the finished product befor I pass judgement!

Sep 7, 2017 | 10:22 PM

#1257

steve_k_xk

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From: Sydney, Australia

I think if you put a set of eibach lowering springs it would look the part

Sep 22, 2017 | 12:56 PM

#1258

keestanis

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From: nl

Ghost in the garage. Still pretty!

Sep 24, 2017 | 02:45 PM

#1259

RayR

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From: Santa Cruz, CA

2005 XKR Coupe, 4.2 L S/C V8
Racing Green Metallic
Tan leather/Recaro seats
Walnut burl steering wheel (Myrtle Ltd., UK)
Walnut burl shift knob with inlaid “R” logo
20” BBS Detroit alloy wheels, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 5 tires
Brembo cross-drilled brakes with red calipers
Navigation, adaptive CC, Alpine premium ICE system
NavTool mirrors iPhone (Apple CarPlay, backup camera, supplemental gauges)
Daytime running lights
Chrome boot plinth
65,800 miles

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