What did you do to your X308 Today?
#321
06-10-2013 | 04:38 PM
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From: Columbia, SC
Did the 185,000 mile synthetic oil change and then went on a road trip. No surprises. Nice to have a 3,000 mile reprieve from spending Big $$$$.
Bought the Jag Enhancement from Auto Enginuity. Cheap insurance to have...... Next I need to install my JAG CDR ipod adapter. Then clean and
wax the car after it stops raining.
Bought the Jag Enhancement from Auto Enginuity. Cheap insurance to have...... Next I need to install my JAG CDR ipod adapter. Then clean and
wax the car after it stops raining.
#322
06-11-2013 | 11:46 PM
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From: Bairnsdale,Victoria Australia
Mines the 3.2 litre engine so that makes sense,plus some was checking out the new Mornington Peninsula freeway. (that's a nice flat,wide road without traffic lights) but I guess you have seen pictures of them.
I was under the impression that 10L per 100K was 30MPG ? Do the make apple based ethanol on your Island?
#323
06-12-2013 | 04:06 AM
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#324
06-12-2013 | 07:06 AM
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Mines the 3.2 litre engine so that makes sense,plus some was checking out the new Mornington Peninsula freeway. (that's a nice flat,wide road without traffic lights) but I guess you have seen pictures of them.
I was under the impression that 10L per 100K was 30MPG ? Do the make apple based ethanol on your Island?
I was under the impression that 10L per 100K was 30MPG ? Do the make apple based ethanol on your Island?
Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
Don't forget, I was quoting US gallon conversion....and we all know they have been short changing themselves for years
)=)Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
#326
06-12-2013 | 02:20 PM
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From: Sunny Southport UK
Put my abs light out
Intermittent ABS light last 3 startups moving the car for the summer, went solid yesterday.
It's covered 1300 miles since the rebuild so it couldn't be the wheel speed sensors.
The battery is fresh off a trickle charge and 12.91V on the car.
Only bloody job I didn't do was the pin check on the ABS module, why bother, got a spare. But thinking about fitting the spare and that part doing the same thing in the future I opted for the fix.
ABS module board and pin pickups for the pump as found.
After a liberal dose of super solder.
No ABS warning light, all is well.
It's covered 1300 miles since the rebuild so it couldn't be the wheel speed sensors.
The battery is fresh off a trickle charge and 12.91V on the car.
Only bloody job I didn't do was the pin check on the ABS module, why bother, got a spare. But thinking about fitting the spare and that part doing the same thing in the future I opted for the fix.
ABS module board and pin pickups for the pump as found.
After a liberal dose of super solder.
No ABS warning light, all is well.
#327
06-13-2013 | 05:19 AM
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From: Bairnsdale,Victoria Australia
I don't know what calculation you are using but it's no where near it ;o)
Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
Don't forget, I was quoting US gallon conversion....and we all know they have been short changing themselves for years)=)
Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
Don't forget, I was quoting US gallon conversion....and we all know they have been short changing themselves for years
)=)Fuel Economy Conversion (Online Units Converter)
Thanks for the conversion and correction,not sure why I had that wrong.
#328
06-13-2013 | 09:06 AM
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From: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Intermittent ABS light last 3 startups moving the car for the summer, went solid yesterday.
It's covered 1300 miles since the rebuild so it couldn't be the wheel speed sensors.
The battery is fresh off a trickle charge and 12.91V on the car.
Only bloody job I didn't do was the pin check on the ABS module, why bother, got a spare. But thinking about fitting the spare and that part doing the same thing in the future I opted for the fix.
ABS module board and pin pickups for the pump as found.
After a liberal dose of super solder.
No ABS warning light, all is well.
It's covered 1300 miles since the rebuild so it couldn't be the wheel speed sensors.
The battery is fresh off a trickle charge and 12.91V on the car.
Only bloody job I didn't do was the pin check on the ABS module, why bother, got a spare. But thinking about fitting the spare and that part doing the same thing in the future I opted for the fix.
ABS module board and pin pickups for the pump as found.
After a liberal dose of super solder.
No ABS warning light, all is well.
Most of these boards are soldered originally with RMA (Rosin Mildly Activated) or No Clean Flux which is designed to become benign and non-conductive and non corrosive after the soldering process is completed. I have my doubts about long term reliability with this process, but they are built both with a cost and revenue bearing spare replacement goal in mind.
#332
07-01-2013 | 05:48 PM
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From: Central Florida
Vector
#333
07-02-2013 | 05:18 AM
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From: Bairnsdale,Victoria Australia
Now to replace forum avatar (with the new inserts)
#334
07-02-2013 | 06:44 AM
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From: Arlinton Texas
Installed replacement cup holder, console fascia
Finally found replacement cup holder for 200XJR . No more "big gulps"
Also installed the wood finish for upper console.
For those that missed earlier post. If you need cheap parts from Dallas area give Robbie a call at 4693580643 . His parts car has great wood dash w/ all gauges
The radio / aux panel complete , good wooden steering wheel w growler.
Chrome door handles . Most fender/ door
Color Black Vanden Plas 1999
Also installed the wood finish for upper console.
For those that missed earlier post. If you need cheap parts from Dallas area give Robbie a call at 4693580643 . His parts car has great wood dash w/ all gauges
The radio / aux panel complete , good wooden steering wheel w growler.
Chrome door handles . Most fender/ door
Color Black Vanden Plas 1999
Last edited by Graham Royls; 07-02-2013 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Gave wrong phone number
#337
07-02-2013 | 08:56 PM
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From: Tampa
Jhartz/Vector,
Its two polish brothers and their father. They only have one lift, but they know BMW/JAGUAR/MERCS pretty well. Mind you, the control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, shocks and ball joints are relatively the same job since they have to drop the front end anyways.
Their place is called MotoOn, they are in clearwater in an industrial area hidden away. I'll post their card here when I pick it up tomorrow.
Its two polish brothers and their father. They only have one lift, but they know BMW/JAGUAR/MERCS pretty well. Mind you, the control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, shocks and ball joints are relatively the same job since they have to drop the front end anyways.
Their place is called MotoOn, they are in clearwater in an industrial area hidden away. I'll post their card here when I pick it up tomorrow.
#339
07-03-2013 | 08:40 AM
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Thanks. Will look forward to the card. Will be in Fl around Christmas; maybe I can arrange for them to install rear shocks for me.
My step son has a 99 XK, frequently needs help, as well. He lives in Brandon and sell RVs, locally off I4 (forgot the name of the huge place), just East of I4/I75 junction.
Thanks. Will look forward to the card. Will be in Fl around Christmas; maybe I can arrange for them to install rear shocks for me.
My step son has a 99 XK, frequently needs help, as well. He lives in Brandon and sell RVs, locally off I4 (forgot the name of the huge place), just East of I4/I75 junction.
#340
07-03-2013 | 08:48 AM
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From: Metro Detroit, MI
It is kind of neat, more of a novelty for now.