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Old 12-19-2013, 06:32 PM
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Has anyone else had this problem? Every time that I drive over a plastic grocery bag, blowing across the road, it gets stuck to my hot exhaust system. It then continues to melt and stink like hell. P-U! The bag was a bigger one, this time, and I took it into Falconworks to have them yank it out and scrape the melting goo off of my exhaust system. They happened to park the XKR next to my new (used) Land Rover Discovery that I have been 'tweaking'. The Rover is lifted and is getting new brakes put on. It's amazing how much cheaper it is to have a Rover worked on! That sucker is slow, but it will drive right over my Jag. Haah! (No, I'm not kidding.)



 
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Old 12-19-2013, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff in Tucson
Has anyone else had this problem? Every time that I drive over a plastic grocery bag, blowing across the road, it gets stuck to my hot exhaust system. It then continues to melt and stink like hell. P-U! The bag was a bigger one, this time, and I took it into Falconworks to have them yank it out and scrape the melting goo off of my exhaust system. They happened to park the XKR next to my new (used) Land Rover Discovery that I have been 'tweaking'. The Rover is lifted and is getting new brakes put on. It's amazing how much cheaper it is to have a Rover worked on! That sucker is slow, but it will drive right over my Jag. Haah! (No, I'm not kidding.)




Nice pictures! Haven't had a problem with plastic bags....perhaps I should drive in trashier places? LOL
 
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Old 12-20-2013, 11:00 PM
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I drive a lot around my factory which is definitely in a rougher part of town. The bags be a-blowin'! =)
 
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Old 12-21-2013, 09:58 AM
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Jeff,

Just floor that twin screw and blow past those plastic bags before they can even think about hitching a ride on your exhaust system....
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff in Tucson
I drive a lot around my factory which is definitely in a rougher part of town. The bags be a-blowin'! =)

AVos' Twin-Screw Supercharger (main thread);
Jeff's supercharger install;
Intercooler pump upgrade;
Water/methanol injection;
Rear muffler exhaust delete;
RealGauge water temp mod.
Noticed the nice upgrades on your signature...no upgrade on the top hydraulics?
Green shower a concern?
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 07:54 PM
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I actually have the resistor that slows the motor, but had to disconnect it to run the remote control for the convertible top via key fob. It takes too long to put the top down with the resistor in place due the remote control unit timing out faster than it needs with the resistor. I like the remote control!
 
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I purchased the remote control unit but have yet to install it as my top doesn't always complete the cycle without the engine running. I expect I need to change fluid to resolve which I should get too next month. Then I will probably install the hydraulic bypass valve.
Merry Christmas!
 
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