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Old 05-18-2021, 09:32 AM
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At the tender age of 59 I've finally got myself an XK8 from 2002 and delighted with it so far! Looking forward to sorting out a few minor issues which I'm sure this forum can assist with!
 
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Welcome to the forums BlueSmudge,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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Hello,
Congratulations on your First Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums BlueSmudge,

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Forgive my ignorance - I may just need some pointers to get going, but I have condensation in one headlamp. i understand that this isn't uncommon. Is there a cure? may may be a thread already on this.
Secondly is it true that a set of XKR back exhaust boxes will give the exhaust a little more of a throaty V8 sound?

Thanks all
 
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Forgive my ignorance - I may just need some pointers to get going, but I have condensation in one headlamp. i understand that this isn't uncommon. Is there a cure? may may be a thread already on this.
Secondly is it true that a set of XKR back exhaust boxes will give the exhaust a little more of a throaty V8 sound?

Thanks all
Headlamp condensation was addressed with a "vent kit" but never satisfactorily resolved. See Headlamps (HID and Halogen) section in the FAQ "sticky" at the top of XK8/XKR threads:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ts-data-29800/

Search for "exhaust" threads for modifications to standard.

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Congratulations!! Welcome to the gang.
 
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Cheers, enjoying it already!!
 
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