NEW 2004 XK8 - Charcoal and Black
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I recently posted about a new BLACK XK8 I had bought. Had some issue and returned to dealer. And I found a much better one. From Hornburg's on the Sunset Strip via a Beverly Hills housewife and the inside is really like new. It was the only one I saw while looking that had perfect seats. Needs brakes and a few hoses and maybe shocks but the mounts have been done and always Hornburg serviced. 19" Apollo rims (I'd swap for stock anyone?) and 30mm spaces that are coming off tomorrow. 85,000 miles. Paid $9,800.
Here are some pics.
Here are some pics.
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Great looking car, let the fun begin!
I just last week did all new cermic pads and drilled rotors on my 03, fairly easy job, the rears are a bit of a PIA due to the ebrake shoes but doable. Cleaned up my calipers while I was at it, painted them silver. Complete job took me about 4 hours.
See here for parts I used
Full Kit Drilled Brake Rotors and Ceramic Pads 1998 2003 Jaguar XJR XK8 XKR | eBay
Jaguar XK8 97 98 99 00 06 Emergency Parking Brake Shoes | eBay
I just last week did all new cermic pads and drilled rotors on my 03, fairly easy job, the rears are a bit of a PIA due to the ebrake shoes but doable. Cleaned up my calipers while I was at it, painted them silver. Complete job took me about 4 hours.
See here for parts I used
Full Kit Drilled Brake Rotors and Ceramic Pads 1998 2003 Jaguar XJR XK8 XKR | eBay
Jaguar XK8 97 98 99 00 06 Emergency Parking Brake Shoes | eBay
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Suggest you swap to the ceramic pads on the front if not already done. The metallic pads normally installed give off an excessive amount of dust and are only needed for performance driving to reduce brake fade. However the ceramic pads do not disapate heat as well so drilled rotors are recommended when making the switch to ceramic pads.
I am finding the ceramic pads work just as well on my car.
Yes, $300 for a new set of rotors and pads is about the cheapest repair you will find for these cars!
Here's a pic of my freshly painted calipers and new rotors
I am finding the ceramic pads work just as well on my car.
Yes, $300 for a new set of rotors and pads is about the cheapest repair you will find for these cars!
Here's a pic of my freshly painted calipers and new rotors
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This is a lot to ask I know but have not found much searching.
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Ride quality is pretty subjective- I don't notice any difference between the two but one is a coupe and one convertible so...
I don't think there was a *single* OE rim, they came with like six different wheel options I think but I will let the more knowledgeable guys chime in. I think they all came in either chrome or regular painted.
Do the apollo rims come in 17 or 18? I haven't a clue. No rush to trade I am happy with the status quo, let me know if you are interested.
I don't think there was a *single* OE rim, they came with like six different wheel options I think but I will let the more knowledgeable guys chime in. I think they all came in either chrome or regular painted.
Do the apollo rims come in 17 or 18? I haven't a clue. No rush to trade I am happy with the status quo, let me know if you are interested.
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Found a link to a brochure that has pics of available rims for 04:
Jag-lovers brochures - the 2004 Accessories brochure
Jag-lovers brochures - the 2004 Accessories brochure
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I have removed the spacers and today I will see if it feels different. Maybe with a tire like the Bridgestone SERENITY the 19's will give a better ride. With the spacers and the old worn tires the ride was surprisingly rough.
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