Hi, glad to help but need to know what exactly you want me to share. Bear in mind that couple of parts were custom built for this project, so no PN to be shared

 

Nicely Done!! You now have a truly unique XKR(-S).

 

Well, I recognize the front splitter! The car looks great! Congratulations. Did you get the rest of the speedpack bits from Chris as well? (Like mine) Or were they OEM? My parents were from Radom. Let's talk again soon.

 

Did you consider the GT steering rack as I've fitted to mine? Makes a massive difference over the R-S version in steering feedback and handling. Also curious as to why you chose the R version of the front end and not the R-S? And finally, I've the same AP Racing rings as yours with hats from Spires, look quite the same. Would your source consider sourcing another set?

Either way, absolutely brilliant all around!

 

GT rack that's the same as the f-type rack yes ?

 

They are OEM. Happy to talk again In touch and once again really grateful for your help.

I was pretty sure that I have it. I believe XKRS/GT/F-Type/XFRS are the same.

Frankly I like it both. But I decided to go Speedpack as I love a look of side sills and back diffuser. XKRS front is super rare nowadays (know at least 2 or 3 people in Poland looking/waiting for them to appear) and buying them OEM would cost a fortune.

I wanted to build a bit more "quite"/modest version (from an outside) which would kick (stock) XKRS on a track And XKRS rear spoiler is shouting. I like it, but find my less provocative and bit more elegant.

They must be the same (sizes) - otherwise would not work

You mean a set of bells (front or also back)? They created a CAD project for both so only a matter of production cycle to have them ready (around 1 month). Happy to help.

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Well - forgotten to write one critical thing - "credits". I'm really grateful to so many people on this forum who shared their thoughts/knowledge and helped me in conversion of my car. So people helped me with sourcing parts (thank you again), others helped me with software issues or showing differences between variants. THANK YOU all. Great to be a part of this community. Happy to share my experience with others (especially based on my car).

 

Hi tmich - I saw the photos of your XKR and I wanted to share some photos of my KXR 175 Edition with you

 

Hell lot of work! Congratulations!

 

Had a chance to take pictures of my exhaust, when doing an oil change. How do you like an idea and quality of a craftsmanship?

 

Nice work. It looks great. I prefer the front end you went with anyway.

 

Thank you. I really want to find red gauges for the speedometer and tachymeter - think they would look great with the red leather in the door panels and seats but I can not find any source. How does your car sound with the exhaust system you installed? Can you take a phone-video and record the sound? I'd like to hear it

 

I had the chrome spears made for the front grille - I think it makes it look more Jaguar - like an KXE

 

can you take a cell phone video? I'd like to hear what it sounds like

 

performance tune is interesting - could you provide details including cost?

 

Mine were made by Moman.pl. Don't know if they send abroad, but they can definitely make it in any color combination.

Regarding exhaust - will publish a video in the future

 

@tmich , came across this in the LR forums… wondering if I could get it to fit.
Lrcat

 

Thanks for heads up! Actually radiator and brackets are not my biggest concern - they are sort of a commodity I believe (as long as they fit). I don't have a clear plan how to connect to a oil filter housing or any other place with an oil pressure.

 

Long time no see. But I have finally completed an additional oil cooler exercise (plus some other cool mods).

To the point of an oil cooler. I have added a supplemental circuit from the lower oil pan using an additional 12V oil pump (retrofit of Nissan 200SX diff oil cooler pump). From the pan it goes to an oil cooler like this one (which is fitted nicely in front of OEM coolers without any cuts in the bumper). And back to the oil pan. It is an early spring. Difficult to discuss how much it affects oil temps. Will check once on a track.

Moreover I had issues with back wheels geometry - I believe camber is the right word (car was too negative vs original spec). As we all know there is no adjustment possible on the rear axel. Therefore I had a custom set of wishbones. They have uniballs and you can adjust them. As they are custom made by a drift parts company - first release was not fitting well, but after some modifications - the second one works fine (unfortunately have only pictures of the old ones ).



Last mod of the winter was related to the exhaust. I returned to the OEM back muffler. With some minor tweaks When it is open - screams like hell. Due to this mod...


I'm considering opening it once again to do some changes, as it is a bit too loud when floored...

 

Amazing!

 

Found one picture of a lower pan. So two lines attached - in/out from pan to oil cooler. Plus a temp sensor for Innovate Motorsport gauge.

Gauges (oil temp + pressure and exhaust gases - dual wide-band lambda sensors) in a cup holder + on/off switch to turn on an oil pump (will change it - looks too cheap ;-))

Oil pan with a temp sensor (and oil cooler line visible)


Oil pressure sensor installed in an oil filter housing


There is one more cool mod which I have forgotten... I changed a lower supercharger pulley (on a crank). Waiting for a tune update and hopefully passing 600BHP.

So far no more ideas for other modifications (except still not working adaptive headlights...). One thing solved - my performance seats are finally heated. Once adaptive lights will be solved - car will be sort of OEM+++, without any hiccups.

Best regards
Tom