Some pics of the bargain-find XJ6 I just bought...
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This is the one I'm considering:
Link: Amazon.com: NRG Wood Grain Steering Wheel Blk Leather 350mm w/ Wood Accents & 4 Wood Spokes: Automotive
Link: Amazon.com: NRG Wood Grain Steering Wheel Blk Leather 350mm w/ Wood Accents & 4 Wood Spokes: Automotive
If you like it, it's the right one
Personally I think it's too much wood ...and in the wrong places.
Cheers
DD
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Nice car Jess and it sounds like your plans will make it even better.
The low beams on these cars can be unimpressive, often there are issues with ageing fuse holders and bullet connectors in the circuit. Full low beam headlight current is drawn through the dash switch , something you may need to consider when putting in HIDs. They draw a bit more current at start up than regular lights, but OK after that.
I recently changed mine so the dash switch just operates a relay , which takes power off one of the firewall distribution posts. Your HID kit may already have this covered, just thought I would mention it.
The low beams on these cars can be unimpressive, often there are issues with ageing fuse holders and bullet connectors in the circuit. Full low beam headlight current is drawn through the dash switch , something you may need to consider when putting in HIDs. They draw a bit more current at start up than regular lights, but OK after that.
I recently changed mine so the dash switch just operates a relay , which takes power off one of the firewall distribution posts. Your HID kit may already have this covered, just thought I would mention it.
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Nice car Jess and it sounds like your plans will make it even better.
The low beams on these cars can be unimpressive, often there are issues with ageing fuse holders and bullet connectors in the circuit. Full low beam headlight current is drawn through the dash switch , something you may need to consider when putting in HIDs. They draw a bit more current at start up than regular lights, but OK after that.
I recently changed mine so the dash switch just operates a relay , which takes power off one of the firewall distribution posts. Your HID kit may already have this covered, just thought I would mention it.
The low beams on these cars can be unimpressive, often there are issues with ageing fuse holders and bullet connectors in the circuit. Full low beam headlight current is drawn through the dash switch , something you may need to consider when putting in HIDs. They draw a bit more current at start up than regular lights, but OK after that.
I recently changed mine so the dash switch just operates a relay , which takes power off one of the firewall distribution posts. Your HID kit may already have this covered, just thought I would mention it.
Jess
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The V12 I am probably going to buy tomorrow also comes with a Nardi wheel like in the picture.
HID Xenon lights will be installed too, with the original light switch only operating a relay.
That is the most sensible way to install HID anyway. The ballasts can draw huge amounts of current on start-up. Once the Xenon lights work, they draw less than regular H4 Halogens.
But on-topic:
Beautiful car!
But, being the owner of a body shop, I would be suspicious of the chrome trims on the wheel arches. Are they there to hide rust and if not, how were they mounted?
When they have been mounted with screws, keep a close eye them not creating a previously non-existant rust problem.
HID Xenon lights will be installed too, with the original light switch only operating a relay.
That is the most sensible way to install HID anyway. The ballasts can draw huge amounts of current on start-up. Once the Xenon lights work, they draw less than regular H4 Halogens.
But on-topic:
Beautiful car!
But, being the owner of a body shop, I would be suspicious of the chrome trims on the wheel arches. Are they there to hide rust and if not, how were they mounted?
When they have been mounted with screws, keep a close eye them not creating a previously non-existant rust problem.
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