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Old 12-15-2020 | 10:09 PM
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Hello everyone,

About two months ago I got my first Jag, I have been wanting to get one (especially since my Grandfather used to have one I had very fond memories of it) for quite some time but many deals fell through and many cars disappointed. Nonetheless, I managed to find an X358 that got really close to my perfect spec. Black on Black, southern car with the cooled seat option and no accidents the only thing I wanted that I did not get was the supercharger, sadly every XJR I looked at disappointed. My XJ8 was not only extremely clean but it also had an Arnott coil spring conversion already done and it was very well priced. So I pulled the trigger and I have been happy ever since.

I must say so far my ownership has not been without issue, but I have been able to solve every little problem (but one) by myself and I would lie if I said that I didn't enjoy fixing things here and there,

Anyway here are a couple of pics of my 2008 XJ8














 
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Old 12-15-2020 | 10:39 PM
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Welcome to the Forums.

Looks good.

That Arnott conversion is possibly way more important than a blower.

Good luck.
 
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Old 12-15-2020 | 11:46 PM
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Welcome aboard Christian.
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 03:16 AM
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Welcome to the forums Christian,

Looks great. Having had one black XJ, I know they can be hard work.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x351-53/ to the X351 forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old 12-16-2020 | 06:04 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Christian,
Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 06:55 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 10:17 AM
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Hello, Christian,
Congratulations on your new BLACK Jaguar! (I *Love* BLACK cars!)
As for disappointment not getting a Supercharged car, I can tell you from personal experience that all the extra power in the world is Useless if the suspension is the least bit hinky and you can't control it at a whim; a mere thought; like the car reads your mind. Of the two options, I think you have the right one.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old 12-16-2020 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Grant Francis
Welcome to the Forums.

Looks good.

That Arnott conversion is possibly way more important than a blower.

Good luck.
Thank you, definitely the most sensitive of the 2 options. especially considering how bad XJRs around were. Hopefully, in the future, I can get both.
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 04:59 PM
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Welcome aboard Christian.
Thank you very much!
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GGG
Welcome to the forums Christian,

Looks great. Having had one black XJ, I know they can be hard work.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x351-53/ to the X351 forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham
Thank you very much, I'll check out the links.
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Norri
Welcome to Jaguar Forums Christian,
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Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Thanks! will do!
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sklimii
welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!
Thanks!
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LnrB
Hello, Christian,
Congratulations on your new BLACK Jaguar! (I *Love* BLACK cars!)
As for disappointment not getting a Supercharged car, I can tell you from personal experience that all the extra power in the world is Useless if the suspension is the least bit hinky and you can't control it at a whim; a mere thought; like the car reads your mind. Of the two options, I think you have the right one.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Thank you very much,

That is 100% true, I do have and have had "fast cars" so far I feel my Jag is a nice break from the loudness and harshness of my other vehicles and even though my XJ does not have a SC I feel the power is more than adequate.
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:08 PM
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I do have one question for you guys and I only ask it because I have not been able to find an answer using the available resources. How do I change my username? I would prefer to use something other than my actual name. Thanks!
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian Ramos Garzon
I do have one question for you guys and I only ask it because I have not been able to find an answer using the available resources. How do I change my username? I would prefer to use something other than my actual name. Thanks!
I've sent you a PM.

Graham
 
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Old 12-16-2020 | 11:52 PM
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