Let's see some Sexy 308 Pictures
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ericjansen (01-16-2018)
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Best price around even w/ shipping !
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They install over the existing mirror housing w/ 3M tape(already placed on shell) just be sure to clean the mounting surface.
Pro Tip : A final wipe w/ rubbing alcohol ensures great cohesion.
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Ric,
I have no experience with the Connolly hide care, just bought a jar to support the local Jaguar club who made a group buy.
Just did the interior, will let it sit for a day.
It is rather thick, but rather soft and easy to apply.
Don't really like the smell though.
If you have really old or stiff leather, I can recommend a product called HOOFMAKER.
It is used for horse's hoofs, and also marketed as hand cream.
I used it on a stubborn part of my drivers seat twice, and it completely softened up.
On the inserts, yes, the vertical bars come off easily.
First time I removed the grill, but if you know how they are fitted, you can just un-clip them while the grill is mounted.
And I just looked the web for ~2 years for the stainless ones, then found a set wrongly priced in Japan (they forgot a zero ).
I have no experience with the Connolly hide care, just bought a jar to support the local Jaguar club who made a group buy.
Just did the interior, will let it sit for a day.
It is rather thick, but rather soft and easy to apply.
Don't really like the smell though.
If you have really old or stiff leather, I can recommend a product called HOOFMAKER.
It is used for horse's hoofs, and also marketed as hand cream.
I used it on a stubborn part of my drivers seat twice, and it completely softened up.
On the inserts, yes, the vertical bars come off easily.
First time I removed the grill, but if you know how they are fitted, you can just un-clip them while the grill is mounted.
And I just looked the web for ~2 years for the stainless ones, then found a set wrongly priced in Japan (they forgot a zero ).
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Be sure to check the screws before replacing it. Mine were a bit tattered facing the wind for many years. You can get nice spiffy stainless ones from Ace. I mean after all.....a new grille deserves new mounting screws..
Also, on the bottom tabs, I used 5/16 vacuum hose to seat it forward so it wouldn't rattle or move. I always wondered if there were supposed to be inserts for the tabs to seat into because of the space.
Also, on the bottom tabs, I used 5/16 vacuum hose to seat it forward so it wouldn't rattle or move. I always wondered if there were supposed to be inserts for the tabs to seat into because of the space.
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However, the chrome and painted inserts are thicker, don't have them, and mine do rattle from time to time.
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Highhorse (01-17-2018)
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My, my, my that is one sexy looking sedan. Those wheels just complete the car! Every time I see a pic of your car I start searching for a set for my VDP, but so far no luck.
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Yeah, Eric makes me jealous also with his little collection....
For wheel searches (or most any part) try this site.... Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market ....just follow the prompts and make sure you prompt "pictures", not that they all have them. It will bring up a list of the yards that have them, the condition A-D, the yards location and usually cost (some say call for $). I picked up a beautiful Penta wheel for $50 in SC and they shipped it for $25. Can't guarantee a low price, but it depends on what you want to pay. Don't forget these are yards, you can negotiate a price, especially on a full set.
For wheel searches (or most any part) try this site.... Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market ....just follow the prompts and make sure you prompt "pictures", not that they all have them. It will bring up a list of the yards that have them, the condition A-D, the yards location and usually cost (some say call for $). I picked up a beautiful Penta wheel for $50 in SC and they shipped it for $25. Can't guarantee a low price, but it depends on what you want to pay. Don't forget these are yards, you can negotiate a price, especially on a full set.
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For wheel searches (or most any part) try this site.... Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market ....
This poor girl was the donor.
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Thanks to Highhorse indeed, don't see him often, but if he is here, his advice makes sense!
As you are going fast, I have some, maybe (unneeded) advice:
- I got a set of 4 initially, but sourced an additional 8J spare as I wanted to get rid of my 16" full spare.
Alternatively, you can use a Jaguar space saver.
- Not sure on the condition of the tires.
On the XK, they came in a rather strange F245/45, R255/45 configuration, which was not in relation to the rim width increase.
It makes the rear side wall protrude further inwards than the front.
I went F245/45, and R275/40, which is the exact percentual width increase of the rims (8J to 9J), has the exact same sidewall front and rear, and most important, looks gorgeous on the XJ.
- They fit perfectly, all I did was 'halving' the rear bump stop.
I think if the car is on the ground, they don't touch anyway, but while on the lift, the tires hit if you don't halve them (depending brand).
- A 245/45 spare will about fit in the trunk, but it will push up the lid a bit.
I am using a x300 trunk lid, which has the infamous lifted circle, which works up till 255, and makes your trunk look kind of cool or ugly, surely impractical.
- Don't forget the closed, chromed lugnuts!
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Not unneeded at all Eric, I appreciate all the info!
Since I've high-jacked this "sexy 308 pictures" thread, here's my latest purchase. Now if spring would hurry up and get here, I can actually drive it.
Since I've high-jacked this "sexy 308 pictures" thread, here's my latest purchase. Now if spring would hurry up and get here, I can actually drive it.
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