New (to me) '99 XK8
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New (to me) '99 XK8
After lurking, lusting and shopping for an XJ8, and coming close a few times, I found this lovely XK8 specimen that I just couldn't pass up. I'll post pics after the sun comes up, but it's a 2 owner with 56k, and pretty full service history. First stop will be a shop to update the secondary timing chain guide. The PO said his tech did check it recently and there were no hairline cracks, but I want the peace of mind with the updated metal ones.
I'm not a huge fan of the OEM wheels for this year. I was searching the gallery and the 7 spoke wheels on user trautobro's car look great. Does anyone know if those wheels are also 17"ers? I don't want to go any larger than that. Or other sources for OEM wheels?
I'll spending a lot of time in the FAQ section - there's a ton of great info there.
Thanks!
David
I'm not a huge fan of the OEM wheels for this year. I was searching the gallery and the 7 spoke wheels on user trautobro's car look great. Does anyone know if those wheels are also 17"ers? I don't want to go any larger than that. Or other sources for OEM wheels?
I'll spending a lot of time in the FAQ section - there's a ton of great info there.
Thanks!
David
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Here are a couple pics. Thought I was a hotshot, and cleaned the TB and MAF with the great directions on here. Now my CEL is on. I'm scared to disconnect the negative terminal to (hopefully) clear the code since I don't yet have the radio code. With all the books that came with car, the code wasn't there...
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I looked up trautobro's car and his wheels are Centaurs. They are 18x8 and 18x9 staggered fitment.
They are similar to the fluted seven spoke "Sport" wheels that I have:
I highly recommend 18s. They don't ride rough and fill the wheel wells so much nicer.
If you are stubborn and must stay 17" the only decent OEM options are
Gemini:
Or Lamina:
They are similar to the fluted seven spoke "Sport" wheels that I have:
I highly recommend 18s. They don't ride rough and fill the wheel wells so much nicer.
If you are stubborn and must stay 17" the only decent OEM options are
Gemini:
Or Lamina:
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I am also looking for 17" OEM wheels for my 97. I like the Gemini. The 2003 Jag accessories catalog I looked at says they were standard on the XK8 coupe in Canada & Mexico. On one web site (wheelsrims.net) I have to search for 2003 XK8. They don't list the bolt pattern so I am going to contact them for more info.
My owner manuals say I need a radio code if the battery is disconnected. I got my radio code from radio-code.com for $35 US. I have not tried it yet.
My owner manuals say I need a radio code if the battery is disconnected. I got my radio code from radio-code.com for $35 US. I have not tried it yet.
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Paul Pavlik, I really like your Double Five's. Are they OEM? Oh, and I used to live in Washington Heights!
Seriously, I should have this car taken away from me. The Restricted Performance light came on because I neglected to plug the MAF back in after cleaning it. D'oh!! The CEL is still on though. And I don't need a radio code either.
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