What did you do to your X350/X358 today?
#1141
I’m sure I’ll still enjoy her a few times a week/month until it starts to rain around here. My daily driver affords the big cat some well used rest. Can never get over the lines and curves this car has. Looks and feels aggressive yet so refined. Cheers!
#1142
#1143
I like the ingenuity here. What did you do with the breather close to the MAF sensor? And, did you have to squish the pipe above the supercharger outlet in order to fit with the hood closed? I bet this picked up a good bit of blower whine
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Panthro (01-30-2021)
#1144
Well that's good to hear, and I agree with you. My first big Jag was an '08 in silver and I am one of those who actually really likes the updated look. I really like the dark blue color of yours. Just looks regal. When I sold my '08 to buy my current '05 XJR it took me awhile to get used to the classic front end. I have come to appreciate it though for what it represents. The '08 was a higher mileage car and as such I had made it my daily driver so I got to enjoy it everyday. Now I pull the cover off the '05 on weekends and at least let her idle in the driveway. They put some nasty stuff on the roads around here during the Winter so it doesn't go out much. I have a beautiful Chrysler 300 I drive now daily but I have to admit I like driving the Jag much more. The Jag has a soul and makes me smile every time I am in it. The 300, while nice, is just a car. So Spring can't get here soon enough. Enjoy yours when you can!
My daily driver is a 2000 Benz E430 and that’s another pleasure in it’s own right. An older nimble V8, can’t beat it compared to other cars of similar age. Chrysler 300s are nice, I’ve never driven one but I can imagine it’s a softer American style big body ride?
#1145
Thank you, the Indigo Blue Metallic is just gorgeous. She gives out different shades of blue throughout the day/year. I get a lot of compliments whenever I pull up to the valet for brunch or Covid Take Out these days. Plus we have the coast which is always a pleasure to drive in. It’s a whole dog vibe when you get head nods and thumbs up by drivers in Aston Martins, Bentleys and Other fine autos.
My daily driver is a 2000 Benz E430 and that’s another pleasure in it’s own right. An older nimble V8, can’t beat it compared to other cars of similar age. Chrysler 300s are nice, I’ve never driven one but I can imagine it’s a softer American style big body ride?
My daily driver is a 2000 Benz E430 and that’s another pleasure in it’s own right. An older nimble V8, can’t beat it compared to other cars of similar age. Chrysler 300s are nice, I’ve never driven one but I can imagine it’s a softer American style big body ride?
And while this is a Jag forum, I had to chuckle about your 430. I am attaching a photo, we'll say of my old silver XJ, but look what is parked next to it! I had found this '05 430 with 50K on it and bought it on a whim last summer. The XJ was piling up the miles and starting to give me more issues than I wanted to repair. I was going to make the 430 my daily. It was absolutely immaculate and as you say a fantastic car to drive. I found my current low mileage '05 XJR a short time later and mama thought I was starting to lose my mind. Unfortunately the 430 got sold with the XJ to keep the peace but I wish I could have kept it. It was a fun car to drive and I didn't get to enjoy it for very long. Selling mine pressed the 300 into daily service so the XJR can live the good life. So I am not feeling too sorry for you having to choose either your 430 or your XJ :-). You don't have to feel sorry for me either. Enjoy!!
Last edited by jluvzcarz; 01-07-2021 at 06:58 AM.
#1146
Yes it is nice to get a little attention and the thumbs ups that come with our willingness to keep these Jags going. While not antiques, they can be trying and fulfilling at the same time. I get stopped in conversation almost every time I take the XJR out. Mine is radiance red and it stands out in the sea of black and silver cars that seem to be out there today. I have had the good fortune to spend some time on the West Coast a number of times for work and the coastal highway is wonderful. Spent a week in San Clemente one time, while working at Camp Pendleton, and had dinner on the pier while watching the sun set almost every afternoon...wonderful.
And while this is a Jag forum, I had to chuckle about your 430. I am attaching a photo, we'll say of my old silver XJ, but look what is parked next to it! I had found this '05 430 with 50K on it and bought it on a whim last summer. The XJ was piling up the miles and starting to give me more issues than I wanted to repair. I was going to make the 430 my daily. It was absolutely immaculate and as you say a fantastic car to drive. I found my current low mileage '05 XJR a short time later and mama thought I was starting to lose my mind. Unfortunately the 430 got sold with the XJ to keep the peace but I wish I could have kept it. It was a fun car to drive and I didn't get to enjoy it for very long. Selling mine pressed the 300 into daily service so the XJR can live the good life. So I am not feeling too sorry for you having to choose either your 430 or your XJ :-). You don't have to feel sorry for me either. Enjoy!!
And while this is a Jag forum, I had to chuckle about your 430. I am attaching a photo, we'll say of my old silver XJ, but look what is parked next to it! I had found this '05 430 with 50K on it and bought it on a whim last summer. The XJ was piling up the miles and starting to give me more issues than I wanted to repair. I was going to make the 430 my daily. It was absolutely immaculate and as you say a fantastic car to drive. I found my current low mileage '05 XJR a short time later and mama thought I was starting to lose my mind. Unfortunately the 430 got sold with the XJ to keep the peace but I wish I could have kept it. It was a fun car to drive and I didn't get to enjoy it for very long. Selling mine pressed the 300 into daily service so the XJR can live the good life. So I am not feeling too sorry for you having to choose either your 430 or your XJ :-). You don't have to feel sorry for me either. Enjoy!!
#1147
no squishing needed. The way it’s routed clears the hood without an issue.
In dyno testing, I was only able to compare the upper tubular plenum with the oem cast piece.
I picked up 12hp and 10tq at 6100 peak rpm, and 20hp and 18tq in the mid range.
It definitely makes a lot of noise.
#1148
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Joel Brown (01-12-2021)
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#1151
'04 XJR with 161,800 on the clock... Changed oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, cabin air filter, coolant and hoses in front (couldn't find the U shaped hose at the bottom of the Aux pump to the supercharger), cleaned MAF sensor, fixed small crack in air intake tube,
some of the hoses
some of the hoses
Last edited by joeleerj; 01-17-2021 at 05:45 PM.
#1152
'04 XJR with 161,800 on the clock... Changed oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, cabin air filter, coolant and hoses in front (couldn't fine the U shaped hose at the bottom of the Aux pump to the supercharger), cleaned MAF sensor, fixed small crack in air intake tube,
some of the hoses
some of the hoses
Last edited by jluvzcarz; 01-17-2021 at 05:46 PM.
#1153
Well done! I am planning on that same job with the hoses on my '05 XJR this coming Summer. I only have 70K on mine but just from age standpoint I'm thinking about going in as far as the hose under the supercharger just as preventative maintenance. I'd be curious whether you have a parts list you'd be willing to share or did you source them one by one?
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jazzyjags (01-18-2021)
#1157
Driver seat adjustment switches
Hi
I gave my x350 a break for two days just to test this morning if the seat adjustment would work (the previous owner said so). Strange it did , not much but yes it did .
The only one always working is the lombaire support switch.
Technical control tomorow morning
greetings
I gave my x350 a break for two days just to test this morning if the seat adjustment would work (the previous owner said so). Strange it did , not much but yes it did .
The only one always working is the lombaire support switch.
Technical control tomorow morning
greetings
#1158
#1159
How do you think is that because of materials used? Mine made of СF did not add any more sound than before.. but i have exhaust also, maybe i don't hear anything behind that)) nevertheless frequencies should be different, right?
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Joel Brown (01-28-2021)