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Thanks Rob.
I certainly didn't seek out green, but several green cars have found me over the years. I obviously don't hate 'em, but I think that there are a lot of folks who feel like you do, so perhaps green cars tend to sell for a bit less; not like orange or yellow, but less than, say, silver. Fine by me; they drive just as good and perhaps I've saved some money over the years.
I certainly didn't seek out green, but several green cars have found me over the years. I obviously don't hate 'em, but I think that there are a lot of folks who feel like you do, so perhaps green cars tend to sell for a bit less; not like orange or yellow, but less than, say, silver. Fine by me; they drive just as good and perhaps I've saved some money over the years.
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From: Sunny North Devon, England
6 years ago when I was looking to buy an XK, I had no particular colour in mind, and almost bought an azure blue/ivory from Scotland. Black is a personal favourite also, but none around at that time that ticked all my boxes.
Good we aren't all cut from the same cloth....
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Jeager and Redeye and the Green Machines!
Hey now! What's this I love Green thing you two have going? I like BRG and I also like Red but my favorite of all is Black! So I bought a Black XKR and because I like BRG & Red, I added a little to the Rocker Panels just so you Guys can't say you don't like my Black XKR!
Now Redeye, I know you like Black but you are like me, you like Green also...
and Christ. It took 3 days to get used to looking to the Right before crossing the Street...So! I'm still not sure which side of the street they were on but it certainly wasn't the same as in Houston....and Christ; they don't put ICE in your Glass to cool down the Scotch! Never could figure that one out? Then to top it off, they kind of look at you funny when you ask for some! Pretty stingy with it even after all that.....
Here's my Black, BRG and Red XKR Coupe......Just trying to cover all the Bases!
Billy Clyde in Houston
Now Redeye, I know you like Black but you are like me, you like Green also...
and Christ. It took 3 days to get used to looking to the Right before crossing the Street...So! I'm still not sure which side of the street they were on but it certainly wasn't the same as in Houston....and Christ; they don't put ICE in your Glass to cool down the Scotch! Never could figure that one out? Then to top it off, they kind of look at you funny when you ask for some! Pretty stingy with it even after all that.....
Here's my Black, BRG and Red XKR Coupe......Just trying to cover all the Bases!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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From: Berlin
I love the JRG. Maybe a UK thing with the BRG colour racing heritage of old, but regardless, the green/ivory mix gets my blood pumping.
6 years ago when I was looking to buy an XK, I had no particular colour in mind, and almost bought an azure blue/ivory from Scotland. Black is a personal favourite also, but none around at that time that ticked all my boxes.
Good we aren't all cut from the same cloth....
6 years ago when I was looking to buy an XK, I had no particular colour in mind, and almost bought an azure blue/ivory from Scotland. Black is a personal favourite also, but none around at that time that ticked all my boxes.
Good we aren't all cut from the same cloth....
Maybe I´m old style,
a Ferrari has to be red (Rosso Corsa) and
a Jaguar has to be green (British Racing Green).
And now the big question which colour has my Jaguar?
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enderle's Blue Convertable!!!
enderle,
Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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From: Berlin
enderle,
Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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The seats seems to be the best Recaros money can buy.......
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buttons and guages
enderle,
Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Help me understand what all those Buttons are for...The one's on the right-knee cushion of your driver's Seat? Also, what brand are the seats? and what are the 2 gauges for on the windshield Post?
My gauge is a Snow Performance Water/Methanol Controller - Boost Gauge. I use it to set the Boost Pressure where I want the Injector to start-up and it also shows what the Boost Pressure is at any given time....
Thanks!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Jeagar, the Drinking Man!!
Jeagar,
You have to learn to like Scotch! That's how bad that stuff tastes at first...Taste like Medicine or something similar....One Sunday in the 60's, several of us Guys went over to a friends home to watch the "Cowboys"....back then you couldn't buy booze on Sundays in West Texas and our Friend didn't have anything but a Bottle of Scotch in the House...We opened it and as I remember the Cowboy's were losing and we continued to sip on that darn stuff....By the Half, it didn't taste so bad anymore and by the time the Game was over....We were all Scotch drinkers.......but We still drink it with Ice unless of course there isn't any!
Billy Clyde in Houston
You have to learn to like Scotch! That's how bad that stuff tastes at first...Taste like Medicine or something similar....One Sunday in the 60's, several of us Guys went over to a friends home to watch the "Cowboys"....back then you couldn't buy booze on Sundays in West Texas and our Friend didn't have anything but a Bottle of Scotch in the House...We opened it and as I remember the Cowboy's were losing and we continued to sip on that darn stuff....By the Half, it didn't taste so bad anymore and by the time the Game was over....We were all Scotch drinkers.......but We still drink it with Ice unless of course there isn't any!
Billy Clyde in Houston
Jaguar XKR Arden tuned - Friday drive around the hood - enjoy ;)
Hi Guy's - sharing a video from last Friday's drive round the hood with my Arden tuned Jaguar XKR - enjoy & have a nice weekend 
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Hi Guy's - sharing a video from last Friday's drive round the hood with my Arden tuned Jaguar XKR - enjoy & have a nice weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf867kJhJ-0&t=7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf867kJhJ-0&t=7s
Can I ask what 'Arden tuning' entails?
I've an upgraded exhaust/intake/interior and (looking on the Arden de website) I can't find anything except the 3 above and removal of the speed limiter.
Do you know how many BHP your running above stock as I'm at 26, which I hope to improve upon slightly with a custom made exhaust manifold this year which may take it to 35. I'd not take it beyond that as IIRC the gearbox wouldn't be able to cope
Mark
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Enderle, the Chilller Killer
Enderle,
I read about your Chiller Killer and just wanted to know if in fact you feel it is worth the Money to HP gain! Have you done any Dyno work with it? and if so, What kind of results are you getting?? About all the You Tube stuff shows is someone measuring the Temp in a Water tank. That makes me assume that cool water is being pumped into the Intercooler system, which I know helps, but how much Help.....After spending how much money?
It appears to take up quite a bit of space....How about sending a Photo showing your set-up? I'm interested in how much space it takes up....Also, do you have a provider that you used to get those Recaro Seats? I've noticed several on the internet and they seem to be mostly Japanese! Where did you find yours?
Billy Clyde in Houston
I read about your Chiller Killer and just wanted to know if in fact you feel it is worth the Money to HP gain! Have you done any Dyno work with it? and if so, What kind of results are you getting?? About all the You Tube stuff shows is someone measuring the Temp in a Water tank. That makes me assume that cool water is being pumped into the Intercooler system, which I know helps, but how much Help.....After spending how much money?
It appears to take up quite a bit of space....How about sending a Photo showing your set-up? I'm interested in how much space it takes up....Also, do you have a provider that you used to get those Recaro Seats? I've noticed several on the internet and they seem to be mostly Japanese! Where did you find yours?
Billy Clyde in Houston
Arden tuning details?
Hi Mark
I'm not 100% sure, besides from the obvious body kit, she has lowered springs and the speed limiter is removed. I also modified the exhaust, gonna share it soon how I modified it. Regarding the engine itself, I only modified the air intake, opening up the orginal air filter box with an extra 3" tube and remove the original silencers on the stock air intake tube. I regard the original air intake setup to very good, so no need to mess more with that
My view is; If You want serious gain in BHP on this car, best way fwd is to swap the Eaton supercharger to a Kenn Bell type, but this is expensive !
I'm not 100% sure, besides from the obvious body kit, she has lowered springs and the speed limiter is removed. I also modified the exhaust, gonna share it soon how I modified it. Regarding the engine itself, I only modified the air intake, opening up the orginal air filter box with an extra 3" tube and remove the original silencers on the stock air intake tube. I regard the original air intake setup to very good, so no need to mess more with that
My view is; If You want serious gain in BHP on this car, best way fwd is to swap the Eaton supercharger to a Kenn Bell type, but this is expensive !
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From: Lexington, KY
After seeing the great threads for the XF and F type, I thought we needed a similar one to just post your pics on! Before, during, or after mods, painting, or just plain great pics of your cars!! It's would also be fun to see a few with the proud parents of our cars in the pics too!! Anything interesting with your car in the pic!
It's always fun to run across the occasional photo in a thread but this one is just for our photos!
Maybe if it goes well, it can be a sticky! It would be a great place to remember former and lost members before its too late, as well as the new owners to come!!
It's always fun to run across the occasional photo in a thread but this one is just for our photos!
Maybe if it goes well, it can be a sticky! It would be a great place to remember former and lost members before its too late, as well as the new owners to come!!
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