Just bought a Super V8
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Does anyone know where on ebay was that link to the rear stabilizer/anti-roll bar that someone had manufactured for the VDPs and XJ's?
I know i saw it but can't find it now on ebay.
UPDATE: Found it
http://www.ultraracing.my/catalog/in...oller=category
I know i saw it but can't find it now on ebay.
UPDATE: Found it
http://www.ultraracing.my/catalog/in...oller=category
Last edited by princemarko; 11-16-2013 at 04:18 PM.
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I've just acquired a 2003 S-Type, and the major thing that I miss the most about my XJ8 is the ride (my XJ8 is in the shop, should get it back one of these days!). The S-Type has a much stiffer, sportier, road-hugging ride whereas my XJ8 feels like I'm driving a marshmallow.
I prefer driving a marshmallow!
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princemarko (11-17-2013)
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My photo gallery might give you an idea of what the asteroids look like on a LWB XJ. IMO The OEM 'crown' 16" VDP rims were hideous and look very dated.
Last edited by burmaz; 11-17-2013 at 09:49 AM.
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princemarko (11-17-2013)
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The two best things you can do would be to grab the wheels and grill from your XJR. Maybe body color side mirror covers as well.
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The Super V8 is peppy thats for sure with the supercharged engine... the ride is soft and glides over the pavement... It really rivals modern cars... that said......
I need to tighten the ride up. The Asteroid wheels in chrome and sway bars I found from a company called Ultra Racing will limit the body roll which is god awful coming from an XJR as a daily driver. I just have zero confidence in the turns with the Super V8 and find myself slowing down significantly(which isn't bad i guess).
The looks of the car being the long body is just awesome... sitting at the valet, its quite stunning to see the car's elongated body. The room in the back is great and somehow they made the interior width seem more roomy when I know the car's width is the same as the XJR. I believe it seems as if the Super V8 is higher... I'll have to see how that is after I put Asteroids on it. I'd take the ones off mine, but the issue is I am selling the XJR. If it goes to auction, for sure I'll do it.
I need to tighten the ride up. The Asteroid wheels in chrome and sway bars I found from a company called Ultra Racing will limit the body roll which is god awful coming from an XJR as a daily driver. I just have zero confidence in the turns with the Super V8 and find myself slowing down significantly(which isn't bad i guess).
The looks of the car being the long body is just awesome... sitting at the valet, its quite stunning to see the car's elongated body. The room in the back is great and somehow they made the interior width seem more roomy when I know the car's width is the same as the XJR. I believe it seems as if the Super V8 is higher... I'll have to see how that is after I put Asteroids on it. I'd take the ones off mine, but the issue is I am selling the XJR. If it goes to auction, for sure I'll do it.
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The only issue i have with them is the performance and handling... if they were 18x8 I wouldn't dream of touching them. But I personally think the car needs wider wheels to fill out the wheel well better. You'd be shocked to how muscular it looks.
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