What did you do to your X308 Today?
#1701
I work at a bike shop and I've kind of become the go to guy for rack questions or teaching people setup. Thule and Saris make good racks, the Raceway is a bit higher end but for simpler trunk racks the Saris Bones is a good go-to choice. For hitch mount, those two manufacturers and Kuat make good racks. Lots of options there for features and price points, so it's all on what you want..
Also your bike fork's on backwards.
On topic, brushed off some dust and noticed a few more minor paint defects and scratches which seem to be slowly becoming more noticeable over time. Not sure if I just never noticed them or they were filled with something that's washed out. Started looking for lawyers to help deal with title issues the PO has been stonewalling me on for a while..
Last edited by nilanium; 11-15-2016 at 05:53 PM.
#1702
I'm going to get a Thule Raceway Pro 3 rack for my trunk soon. It's really nice, locking ratchets, steel cable straps, and an integrated bike lock. I debated doing a hitch setup but I'm leaning more towards trunk-mount for simplicity and price.
I work at a bike shop and I've kind of become the go to guy for rack questions or teaching people setup. Thule and Saris make good racks, the Raceway is a bit higher end but for simpler trunk racks the Saris Bones is a good go-to choice. For hitch mount, those two manufacturers and Kuat make good racks. Lots of options there for features and price points, so it's all on what you want..
Also your bike fork's on backwards.
On topic, brushed off some dust and noticed a few more minor paint defects and scratches which seem to be slowly becoming more noticeable over time. Not sure if I just never noticed them or they were filled with something that's washed out. Started looking for lawyers to help deal with title issues the PO has been stonewalling me on for a while..
I work at a bike shop and I've kind of become the go to guy for rack questions or teaching people setup. Thule and Saris make good racks, the Raceway is a bit higher end but for simpler trunk racks the Saris Bones is a good go-to choice. For hitch mount, those two manufacturers and Kuat make good racks. Lots of options there for features and price points, so it's all on what you want..
Also your bike fork's on backwards.
On topic, brushed off some dust and noticed a few more minor paint defects and scratches which seem to be slowly becoming more noticeable over time. Not sure if I just never noticed them or they were filled with something that's washed out. Started looking for lawyers to help deal with title issues the PO has been stonewalling me on for a while..
#1704
Eh the paint defects are no biggie, minor scratches that can probably be polished, and it's got bigger paint issues which I was aware of at purchase, so it was to be expected. The titling issues are the larger concern, it's been months and I haven't been able to drive the car past the end of my street because of that...
#1705
Celebrating 7 years today with the XJR
Still have a long, long list of things to finish, but so far I've managed to:
- Upgrade the stereo - front speakers, sub, amps and install. No headunit yet though
- Replaced the old worn beige interior with black, from another car, plus a few tweaks to make it fit
- Tinted the windows
- Acquired Arden sideskirts - still not fitted
- Acquired Mina lowering springs - not fitted yet either
- Acquired Brembo calipers - also not fitted
- Acquired BBS Detroit wheels - you get the picture...
Still need to buy disks, pads, lines and new tyres for the brake and wheel upgrade, but that's all on hold for a little while as my partner and I bought a house earlier in the year, and want to get on top of the mortgage first.
I've put about 50k kms (about 31k miles) on it over those 7 years, spent ridiculous amounts on servicing, parts and general maintenance, including a new throttle body and diff... a lot of which I wouldn't have been able to do without the help of all of the fine folk on here
Looking forward to the next 7 years!
Still have a long, long list of things to finish, but so far I've managed to:
- Upgrade the stereo - front speakers, sub, amps and install. No headunit yet though
- Replaced the old worn beige interior with black, from another car, plus a few tweaks to make it fit
- Tinted the windows
- Acquired Arden sideskirts - still not fitted
- Acquired Mina lowering springs - not fitted yet either
- Acquired Brembo calipers - also not fitted
- Acquired BBS Detroit wheels - you get the picture...
Still need to buy disks, pads, lines and new tyres for the brake and wheel upgrade, but that's all on hold for a little while as my partner and I bought a house earlier in the year, and want to get on top of the mortgage first.
I've put about 50k kms (about 31k miles) on it over those 7 years, spent ridiculous amounts on servicing, parts and general maintenance, including a new throttle body and diff... a lot of which I wouldn't have been able to do without the help of all of the fine folk on here
Looking forward to the next 7 years!
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Mark Murphy (11-27-2016)
#1706
Took the brake pedal sensor out for cleaning, as I am still bothered with the check rear light message.
Not the nicest job, but easier then expected.
Got rid of the message for almost 3 years, but recently it is playing up, and the sensor is about the last thing which can cause it.
Time will tell.
Not the nicest job, but easier then expected.
Got rid of the message for almost 3 years, but recently it is playing up, and the sensor is about the last thing which can cause it.
Time will tell.
#1707
#1708
Took the brake pedal sensor out for cleaning, as I am still bothered with the check rear light message.
Not the nicest job, but easier then expected.
Got rid of the message for almost 3 years, but recently it is playing up, and the sensor is about the last thing which can cause it.
Time will tell.
Not the nicest job, but easier then expected.
Got rid of the message for almost 3 years, but recently it is playing up, and the sensor is about the last thing which can cause it.
Time will tell.
#1709
I got it stuck trying to back out of the driveway in the mud under the snow, which, awesomely enough was a great opportunity to cake the inside of the driver's door in mud from the spinning tires while trying to push it backwards. So now I get to admire it's beauty in a 3/4 shot, since that's the angle it's now sitting between the driveway and the lawn, while awaiting the mud to freeze on the door panel. Yay winter!
#1710
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Mark Murphy (11-27-2016)
#1712
Well, I did manage to get the car out (Guess that tow hitch comes in handy both ways), and wiped off SOME of the mud from the door card. But my aux pump was delivered today, so hopefully in the next day or two, I can have heat again! Still slightly annoyed, but it is what it is. And the only casualty was the empty box of cat litter that I kicked across my snowy yard when it didn't give me enough traction.
#1713
Today, I'm thankful for the heat that I now have again.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
The new (used) aux pump arrived many days early, thank you Euroline Auto on Ebay. $59 and about 10 minutes of work (if that?) and I had heat before the temp was even halfway to normal. Now I just have to get new tires next week, and I'll be golden for winter.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
The new (used) aux pump arrived many days early, thank you Euroline Auto on Ebay. $59 and about 10 minutes of work (if that?) and I had heat before the temp was even halfway to normal. Now I just have to get new tires next week, and I'll be golden for winter.
#1714
Today, I'm thankful for the heat that I now have again.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
The new (used) aux pump arrived many days early, thank you Euroline Auto on Ebay. $59 and about 10 minutes of work (if that?) and I had heat before the temp was even halfway to normal. Now I just have to get new tires next week, and I'll be golden for winter.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
The new (used) aux pump arrived many days early, thank you Euroline Auto on Ebay. $59 and about 10 minutes of work (if that?) and I had heat before the temp was even halfway to normal. Now I just have to get new tires next week, and I'll be golden for winter.
#1716
I pulled it up off an ebay search, but here's their direct website:
EuroLine Auto Dismantler
They are a salvage place it looks like, that specializes in upscale brands. So they're used parts, but genuine OEM parts off cars from what I can tell. They do have another listed atm, $95.00, from a car with less miles than the one I got, but they're tested, and they do have a warranty according to the paperwork that was sent in the packaging with mine. I live in upstate NY. I ordered it Fri, and had it Tues, so I sure can't complain.
EuroLine Auto Dismantler
They are a salvage place it looks like, that specializes in upscale brands. So they're used parts, but genuine OEM parts off cars from what I can tell. They do have another listed atm, $95.00, from a car with less miles than the one I got, but they're tested, and they do have a warranty according to the paperwork that was sent in the packaging with mine. I live in upstate NY. I ordered it Fri, and had it Tues, so I sure can't complain.
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rocklandjag (12-28-2016)
#1718
#1719
I would've been happier, since it would've meant it was full and would've given me something to gain traction with. Sadly, it was empty, flew 30 feet, and didn't help me in the least
#1720
I haven't done anything with mine for a few weeks now, the frosty weather has arrived. When I look out and see the car turned white with a coating of ice, I don't feel inclined to get out there and have a play.
However I have finally raised enough funds to have my wheels refurbished, so I may have that done in the coming weeks, just need to find a set of wheels I can sit the car on whilst they are being done.
However I have finally raised enough funds to have my wheels refurbished, so I may have that done in the coming weeks, just need to find a set of wheels I can sit the car on whilst they are being done.