What did you do to your X308 Today?
#3261
Totally inspired by the double din mod by '2001 White XJ8' (https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...01-xj8-207159/) I attempted the job of installing my INE-W987D unit I had on the shelf out of a previous Mitsubishi car, I posted recently that I would include some pictures.
#3263
Can you do me a favor?
Can you make a pic of the labels at the coolant and brake reservoir?
I think they can still be ordered, but i want to be sure I get the correct ones.
Thank you.
#3264
#3265
The brake reservoir labeling is embossed in the plastic cover............
I, due to my "eccentricity", have added simple printed labels to remind me not to accidentally pour brake fluid in the coolant reservoir and visa versa, etc.
Last edited by Carnival Kid; 11-04-2018 at 09:17 PM.
#3266
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Eric, I did find that coolant warning label...................
https://www.sngbarratt.com/us/#!/Eng...8-63e446ed13ac
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Eric, I did find that coolant warning label...................
https://www.sngbarratt.com/us/#!/Eng...8-63e446ed13ac
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Last edited by Carnival Kid; 11-05-2018 at 08:30 AM.
#3268
Thank you CK, appreciated!
It is just one day too late as I ordered some parts yesterday for an other Daimler of my friend, but will check on availability, and have one ordered the next time.
You see, I am eccentric as well, at least a bit ... and so is King Charles with his shiny new rims and tires, and his glasses
It is just one day too late as I ordered some parts yesterday for an other Daimler of my friend, but will check on availability, and have one ordered the next time.
You see, I am eccentric as well, at least a bit ... and so is King Charles with his shiny new rims and tires, and his glasses
#3270
Thank you CK, appreciated!
It is just one day too late as I ordered some parts yesterday for an other Daimler of my friend, but will check on availability, and have one ordered the next time.
You see, I am eccentric as well, at least a bit ... and so is King Charles with his shiny new rims and tires, and his glasses
It is just one day too late as I ordered some parts yesterday for an other Daimler of my friend, but will check on availability, and have one ordered the next time.
You see, I am eccentric as well, at least a bit ... and so is King Charles with his shiny new rims and tires, and his glasses
255/40R18
#3271
At the risk of offending all XJR owners, consider to use 245/45
- The 1 cm width difference is not something you will notice while driving, nor see (I honestly don't even really notice the 275 I wrestled on the rear),
- The 245/45 has the same outside tire diameter as the good old 16" 225/60. That gives just that nice fill of the wheel wells, where 255/40 are free floating.
- And practically, a 245 fits nicer on a 8" rim than a 255 does.
- The 1 cm width difference is not something you will notice while driving, nor see (I honestly don't even really notice the 275 I wrestled on the rear),
- The 245/45 has the same outside tire diameter as the good old 16" 225/60. That gives just that nice fill of the wheel wells, where 255/40 are free floating.
- And practically, a 245 fits nicer on a 8" rim than a 255 does.
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#3274
Researching now, my priority is comfort vs track maneuvering on public streets lol. I definitely don't want these pristine Pentas beat up via potholes on the inaugural run lol. The thing is when you go down what I like to call the "Internet Tire Rabbit Hole" researching, there are so many varying opinions & many are spouted via people w/ different end goals than what I seek. I know you're a comfort guy whom knows his machine so I take your guidance far more relative to my end game.
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#3275
After going down the 245/45 rabbit hole I'm now leaning towards Continental PureContact LS a grand touring all season offering that rates high in the comfort/noise control zone without sacrificing all of it's sporty feel. The more I think about the roads here, the more I drift towards the touring class (pun intended) lol.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus are also resonating in my 245 search.
Edit :
Thinking these Pentas will visibly expose my brakes much more than before so I'm scouting new rotors & pads as well, thinking the shiny rotors w/ the EBC Greenstuff pads would be sharp. Probably best to get all that done together @ once.
I've spent more hours hunched over my PC desk the last 2 days researching tires than I'd like to admit. But the jazzy Jaguar eyeglasses have kept the eye strain @ a minimum lol.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus are also resonating in my 245 search.
Edit :
Thinking these Pentas will visibly expose my brakes much more than before so I'm scouting new rotors & pads as well, thinking the shiny rotors w/ the EBC Greenstuff pads would be sharp. Probably best to get all that done together @ once.
I've spent more hours hunched over my PC desk the last 2 days researching tires than I'd like to admit. But the jazzy Jaguar eyeglasses have kept the eye strain @ a minimum lol.
Last edited by King Charles; 11-07-2018 at 02:41 AM.
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#3277
KC, for what it's worth, I have Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus tires on my 2001 VDP (stock 225/60/16 size) and I am very pleased with them. I'm a comfort guy, but am also known to lapse into short bursts of attempted imitations of Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart, etc. The Pirellis are quiet, track perfectly, handle well, and are reasonably priced. I have 5,000 miles on them so far. We all know that Jaguar saloons are notorious for being fickle about tires and they don't take kindly to cheap imitations, Michelins and Pirellis being the two favorites that seem to suit these cars, and Michelins are just so expensive, making the Pirellis a favorite choice. I did try some Falkens, and they were horrible, extremely noisy, and didn't handle, and also some Hankooks, but they handled like crap and were also noisy (although, in their defense they were one of Hankooks cheaper tire type), but the Pirelli P7s were immediately and obviously a far superior tire and the car instantly felt right.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus
Continental PureContact LS
Surprisingly the Michelins have the lowest price due to them being a display set.
Last edited by King Charles; 11-07-2018 at 03:33 PM.
#3279
Wait so you're saying the 245/45/18s won't run true to size ?! It's a local Michelin showroom they also have 255/40 Pilot AS' @ display rates as well.
Last edited by King Charles; 11-07-2018 at 05:44 PM.
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