XK8 Customer Handover Video (1996)
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XK8 Customer Handover Video (1996)
I was bored at work (what else is new ) and I stumbled across this. It's rather dry and probably doesn't tell of anything we didn't already know, but it is neat to see. It appears the early cars had two snaps per side rather than one on the tonneau. There are a couple of other things that seem to be different on the early cars as well.
Here is the video (in two parts):
YouTube - Jaguar XK8 Customer Handover Video 1996 Part 1
YouTube - Jaguar XK8 Customer Handover Video 1996 Part 2
Here is the video (in two parts):
YouTube - Jaguar XK8 Customer Handover Video 1996 Part 1
YouTube - Jaguar XK8 Customer Handover Video 1996 Part 2
Last edited by K.Westra; 03-31-2011 at 12:44 PM.
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I watched them both. LOL, I didn't know about the double lock button push to prevent door opening from inside...a feature convertible owners could definitely use. Unfortunately, I tried that feature on mine, and its not programmed. Perhaps someone got locked in the car and could not get out, resulting in a reconsideration of the feature. Also, I tried to open my glovebox while I was locked inside the car, and it didn't set of the alarm! If the top is down, now I am going to definitely make sure my glove box is locked.
The video 1 also shows where the original boot cover design used velcro on the back of the rear headrest. I remember some members mentioning they have the velcro, but the boot cover doesn't have the matching piece.
The video 1 also shows where the original boot cover design used velcro on the back of the rear headrest. I remember some members mentioning they have the velcro, but the boot cover doesn't have the matching piece.
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I just tried the double lock too and no go here either. Would like to have had that one also. Might see if dealer can get that added!
I ALWAYS lock my glove box as that is where i put my XM Radio Iphone dock! But would have been nice to know that it would set off the alarm.
Nice posting!!!
I ALWAYS lock my glove box as that is where i put my XM Radio Iphone dock! But would have been nice to know that it would set off the alarm.
Nice posting!!!
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Well glad I am not the only one who tried it and it didn't work
The green leather interior was interesting...and I noticed the convertible top cover look like it velcros in the up position behind the rear seats.
And boy were those cars FILTHY to be in the videos
The green leather interior was interesting...and I noticed the convertible top cover look like it velcros in the up position behind the rear seats.
And boy were those cars FILTHY to be in the videos
Last edited by 2002XK8Orlando; 03-30-2011 at 07:51 PM.
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I also tried to set my alarm with the double click and nothing. Wonder if this was only an option with the first year? WXKR i also wondered what was the security issue with the back windows other that the obvious. Nice to see the video of our cars. It's like looking at home movies. Great post.
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I'm pretty sure that the double lock would get some sort of bad consumer report mark or possibly be illegal in the States. If there's anyone who has the programming routine for the alarm may be able to tell you how to enable this. It didn't work for me. My alarm also doesn't 'chirp' but it functions normally.
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My '97 XK8 was built in March '97, and the double click didn't work on it, either. Therefore, I'm guessing this feature was only available for the UK market. I also can see the merrit in having this feature for ragtops. Great videos, nevertheless. Thanks Westra!
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Don't know if it was left off for the American market but I use the double lock feature all the time
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