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Installed Spires springs, new Bilsten shocks and Braelin BR02 wheels

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Old 10-05-2016, 10:49 AM
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Thanks to Richzak for the Braelin wheel information!!!! I have to get used to the stiffness of the new shocks and spring height but the car definitely feels more responsive.
 
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Wheels look great, how do you like the springs?
 
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Wheels look great, how do you like the springs?
I like the springs only a modest .75 inch drop, however, I think the shocks are incorrect. They fit but I believe they sent me the 2010 shocks. i am furious with them!. I will give them a chance to correct but I need an alternative seller that someone here has purchased from for the 2007-2009 XK n/a coupe. Any idea???
 
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Wheels look great, how do you like the springs?
Got everything sorted out now the car rides beautifully. Completely transformed the way the car handles the twisties. Very pleased with the stance.
 
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Thanks to Richzak for the Braelin wheel information!!!! I have to get used to the stiffness of the new shocks and spring height but the car definitely feels more responsive.
 
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Originally Posted by elindo
Thanks to Richzak for the Braelin wheel information!!!! I have to get used to the stiffness of the new shocks and spring height but the car definitely feels more responsive.
elindo:

The Braelin's like awesome on the Silver Jag.

Adds so much class. Glad to have helped.

I am sure you are going to get plenty of compliments on the Jaguar.

Looks great.

Richard in New Mexico
 
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Wheels really complement the car!
 
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Nicely done, your car looks great.
 
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Originally Posted by elindo
Got everything sorted out now the car rides beautifully. Completely transformed the way the car handles the twisties. Very pleased with the stance.
What was done to resolve the problem you had with the coil-overs?
 
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Thanks to Richzak for the Braelin wheel information!!!! I have to get used to the stiffness of the new shocks and spring height but the car definitely feels more responsive.
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What was done to resolve the problem you had with the coil-overs?
The seller on eBay was selling the shocks (dampers) for a great price, however, the application was NOT for XKs from 2007 - 2009 as he advertised. The shocks were for 2010+ XKRs. Completely different CATS system (CVD) I just bought the correct shocks from Jaguar directly and it made a world of difference. The seller is v12vandenplas on eBay. Stay clear of them. I believe they are either ignorant or shady.
 
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Sure looks the part now !!

And gone are the understeer issues

With the adamesh springs my road high was reduced by 20mm
 
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