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My 1997 XK8 Coupe was not repairable from a front end accident last Oct2000.
Took almost 12 months to find a replacement but it finally arrived after purchasing in August. Failed local inspection [tinted tail lights and e brake needs adjusting] which I will take care of before re-inspection.
Wheels were refurbished as part of purchase and look fantastic.
Montreal, Quebec to Vancouver, BC so it will enjoy year round fun going forward [save a few snow days].
Happy X100 owner, operator and tinkerer once again.
Chris Needs a wash after 5,000 mile journey
Hi again!
When I had my 1997 XK8, we chatted about an auto wrecker I found in Vancouver that had a few X100 Jags. I went by this AM to see if they had any taillights. My car failed BC safety inspection due to tail light tinting so I wanted to see if an option was to swap in used untinted to pass inspection. This car does look good all tinted. Anyhow, the address is now vacant. I called SilkCat while looking at the empty lot and they confirmed the guy packed up and sent everything to the crusher.
Richmond Jaguar also expressed great sadness as I went there to see if my tail lights were factory tinted [no] and quoted $650/each new.
So I'm paying a collision / detailer $60 to remove the tints. Might be a DIY project but I did not want to risk damaging the units myself as I want them on the car ASAP for re-inspection this Sat.
Cheers, Chris
I don't know what you Paid for it but the 20" BBS "Detroit's" are worth $1,250.00 each New! and it has the "R" Handling Package to Boot....I don't remember exactly what that Package cost but I think it was around $4,500.00 or so...Don't know what you paid for it but it looks like you probably got a good deal! And it's Black!!
Yeah Detroits and Handling pack were never cheap! Unsure what Dollar prices were in 2003, but below are the 2003 UK prices in GBP Pounds Sterling (From R-Performance Brochure Price list JLM/10/03/08/03).
Hello again! You seem to be have Tail Light Lens problems.....Is it possible that the previous Owner has replaced the Tail Lights with 2005/2006 Victory Edition Lens? I did this several years ago as they really look a lot better!!! If that is what has been done, they are "Stock" and should pass Inspection.....Send us a Photo of the Tail Lights and I'll let you know if they are....Also, I would like to see the Rear-End anyway!! Surely he didn't Spray them Black like the Front Marker Lights and the Blinker!
10-04-2021, 05:22 PM
I'm back....'new' 2003 XKR Coupe in the garage
