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Update: Both front wheel bearings changed. There is still a shimmy @ 60mph and an intermittent pull/wandering feeling. I suspect the front tires as one is worn to the belts and one close behind.
Also the brake pedal feels spongy, so a fluid flush is in order as well. Despite the dings, dents and horrible paint, I can still see the beauty in this car.
I can't wait to get this into my father-in-law's hands to fix the body flaws, but for me, roadworthiness comes first.
ps. the color is growing on me as well.
Also the brake pedal feels spongy, so a fluid flush is in order as well. Despite the dings, dents and horrible paint, I can still see the beauty in this car.
I can't wait to get this into my father-in-law's hands to fix the body flaws, but for me, roadworthiness comes first.
ps. the color is growing on me as well.
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Had the brake fluid flush done today while the car was in for a new set of Michelin tires. It was raining on the way to the shop and I haven't driven a car this scary in a while.
I took the interstate on the way back home and she drives so smooth now. That 'wandering' feeling along with the vibration are a thing of the past.
Now I get to use it as my daily driver for a few days while I get the front transmission seal replaced on the STR.
I took the interstate on the way back home and she drives so smooth now. That 'wandering' feeling along with the vibration are a thing of the past.
Now I get to use it as my daily driver for a few days while I get the front transmission seal replaced on the STR.
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Today's project - change the convertible top hydraulic fluid. the reservoir was pretty low to start with, so I bought a large meat injector syringe and some clear plastic tubing. Sucked out the old and then refilled to between the lines.
I ran the top through a few cycles, observing each step in sequence and noticed the latch release lagging a bit behind when the top was going down (opening).
I assume the fluid for this circuit is in the worst shape and will take the longest to flush. I will probably do another drain & refill at the end of the next two months.
I ran the top through a few cycles, observing each step in sequence and noticed the latch release lagging a bit behind when the top was going down (opening).
I assume the fluid for this circuit is in the worst shape and will take the longest to flush. I will probably do another drain & refill at the end of the next two months.
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Well, since you asked... My wife is trying to decide between keeping the original color or going to a dark burgundy. Either way we may do a pearl or metallic type paint.
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See, that's the thing about the original color - it's not black. it is a very dark purple color called Amaranth Pearl. A very difficult color to photograph. In almost every light it looks just off-black. She wants something a bit lighter/brighter.
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Wow! Gave up the turn-the-key and go Miata............Actually, I did the same thing after my wife grumbled about egress from the Miata....and the question of whose lap the dog sits in.......so I was able to get back to my Jaguar roots w/o too much opposition. The body work looks so daunting; your dad has a skill I could ony dream of having. Best of luck and maybe see you guys cruising through Daytona. P.S. Nobody seems to like Revolvers, but I do. 20 yrs from now they'll be back, just like those old Ferrari and Pantera wheels.
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Wow! Gave up the turn-the-key and go Miata............Actually, I did the same thing after my wife grumbled about egress from the Miata....and the question of whose lap the dog sits in.......so I was able to get back to my Jaguar roots w/o too much opposition. The body work looks so daunting; your dad has a skill I could ony dream of having. Best of luck and maybe see you guys cruising through Daytona. P.S. Nobody seems to like Revolvers, but I do. 20 yrs from now they'll be back, just like those old Ferrari and Pantera wheels.
I was surprised to find someone who likes the revolvers, but apparently there's more of you. There's a picture in the forum of an XJS sporting chrome revolvers. I think they work on that car but not so much on the XK8.
Originally Posted by Bad Cattitude
See, that's the thing about the original color - it's not black. it is a very dark purple color called Amaranth Pearl. A very difficult color to photograph. In almost every light it looks just off-black. She wants something a bit lighter/brighter.
Edit: Upon looking at post 26 I noticed the purple in the color, and it actually shows it's not black. What the hell? I'm normally very observant but somehow I didn't notice that the first time. Now that I look at it, and sorry to say this, but the amaranth color with the chrome headlights and the chrome leaper makes it look like a pimp's Jag.
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I think this is a rare color. Anyone else seen it before?
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Hi everyone! Tommy's wife Mari here.
The dark purple/black was growing on me (especially because it seems to be such a rare color) but I think I'm going with my favorite burgundy color which I think will look great with the black top. My Dad said the paint will be double or triple the cost (supposedly because red is the most expensive color) but if we're saving tons of money on labor I guess I should get my first color choice.
Tommy and I are going to Sherwin-Williams tomorrow to look at paint chips.
So looking forward to getting my kitty back to enjoy driving it with the top down in the cool Florida winter weather. =^_^=
The dark purple/black was growing on me (especially because it seems to be such a rare color) but I think I'm going with my favorite burgundy color which I think will look great with the black top. My Dad said the paint will be double or triple the cost (supposedly because red is the most expensive color) but if we're saving tons of money on labor I guess I should get my first color choice.
Tommy and I are going to Sherwin-Williams tomorrow to look at paint chips.
So looking forward to getting my kitty back to enjoy driving it with the top down in the cool Florida winter weather. =^_^=
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