Jaguar Appreciation Thread

[exexpat]

Don't see this one going as far as most others, but I'll start:

http://www.j-complete.com/top3350rear.gif

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/jcomplete.JPG

[exexpat]

http://www.j-complete.com/2010.2.20%20002.jpg

[exexpat]

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6859/img0505x.jpg
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/1June/preview/jc.jpg

[exexpat]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l505thANkM1qz4s5wo1_500.jpg
http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/27368_87182.jpg
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Jaguar_X-Type-43-1024.jpg

[cheez80]

YES on all of the j-complete cars. here are a few more from my private stash :P

[i just realized that a lot of these are images of cars that exexpat already posted. fml]

http://i55.tinypic.com/9h6kgx.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/sov1x5.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/bf4935.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/k0gc1y.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/33deebn.jpg

that last x308 was my wallpaper for ages. i still want one...

[MrJereMoose]

boss!

[exexpat]

I know it is lame to post my own car, but oh well it's Thanksgiving and I've had a bit too much Lagavulin :)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774011_large.jpg

[wagonist]

I'm a HUGE fan of stancing unusual cars (why I got a w210 wagon), this car looks sweet, but requires the mandatory MOAR LOW comment.. :D

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0575.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0585.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/DSC01190.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0578.jpg
http://www.ziptied.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10036/3329243507_5030c6ec2c.jpg

[exexpat]

I'm a HUGE fan of stancing unusual cars (why I got a w210 wagon), this car looks sweet, but requires the mandatory MOAR LOW comment.. :D

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0575.jpg


Hurts me eyes to see it at that height. Did he eventually lower it?

[B Rod]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/1June/preview/jc.jpg

This one was on the main page back in the earlier days of SW. LOVE IT.

[exexpat]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/1June/preview/jc.jpg

This one was on the main page back in the earlier days of SW. LOVE IT.

I love that one, but I think I prefer the J-Complete shop car (the burgundy one) with 20" Sentas.

[MikeG]

Moar x300

[Dr.AK]

Dear god. I need a Jag.

[NickBroderick]

They're so... baller.

:D

[Tedd81]

I know it is lame to post my own car, but oh well it's Thanksgiving and I've had a bit too much Lagavulin :)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774011_large.jpg

Your car should have been the first one posted. It's A-MA-ZING.
Love Jaguars.

BTW, you still got the van? Also very cool car.

[projektzwo]

I know it is lame to post my own car, but oh well it's Thanksgiving and I've had a bit too much Lagavulin :)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774011_large.jpg
these wheels + this car = porn

fitment is incredible, any specs info?

[oloniccolo]

http://i55.tinypic.com/bf4935.jpg


if this is static, winner winner chicken dinner

[shippedout]

Lovely thread, I love J series. Ill post some pics of my dads XJ when I go to his house

[exexpat]

Your car should have been the first one posted. It's A-MA-ZING.
Love Jaguars.

BTW, you still got the van? Also very cool car.

Still got it. Just opened another thread with it ;)

[EThirtySicks]

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/EThirtySicks/CNV000001_1.jpg

[EThirtySicks]

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/EThirtySicks/CNV00000133_1.jpg

[Eric the Ricer]

We had an 87 XJ-S growing up, I've always wanted one and slam the hell out of it. Plus a V-12? Yes please.

http://www.carpictures.com/media/images/400/05I70104321329A.jpeg

[nellydragracer]

Any more pics of the E-type? That is pure sex in my eyes...

[Slammed Ish]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyoctopus/4775496337/in/set-72157624322378779/lightbox/

I think the link works..

[exexpat]

Any more pics of the E-type? That is pure sex in my eyes...

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_1002_1971_jaguar_xke/photo_08.html

^ whole online article on the car. It's nicer than the tragically overdone "murdered-out look" would imply.

[exexpat]

http://image.hotrod.com/f/26285615+w750+st0/hrdp_1002_08+1971_jaguar_XKE+.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774037_large.jpg

This was the photochop that made me have to have airbags:
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/oldchop.jpg

I need to borrow my friend's camera and lens again. This was one of the best pictures I've ever taken.

[cheez80]

if this is static, winner winner chicken dinner

99.999999999% of japanese vip cars are static (well, the ones that didn't have factory air. even then, cats change them out -- witness the youzealand body coilover kit for w220 equipped with abc hydraulics). j-complete doesn't have an air setup in their catalog, so i'm assuming this one is static also (their coilover setup is balllinnn')

[oloniccolo]

thanks for the info :thumbsup:

[Jesus Christ]

i dont know why but i just cant enjoy jag's.

i appreciate them alot more unmodified...call me crazy

[cheez80]

oh, here are a few more shots of the black x300 that i took at last year's tokyo SIS (apologies for the bad quality -- i did not have an SLR on hand that trip. fml):

http://i56.tinypic.com/312gxhz.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/2aklnaa.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2rqhiz9.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/24b683n.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/n4vcr4.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/j6txya.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/33nf0ox.jpg

[exexpat]

i dont know why but i just cant enjoy jag's.

i appreciate them alot more unmodified...call me crazy

I feel the same way about BMW's oddly (except I don't really like them unmodified either). My wife worked at BMW's corporate offices in Melbourne, Australia when I met her and she knew I was a car guy and kept trying to impress me with BMW stuff - it just didn't work. In my head, they are about in the same class as Opel cars. Otherwise I like basically something from any non-American carmaker.

[cobrawannabe]

I feel the same way about BMW's oddly (except I don't really like them unmodified either). My wife worked at BMW's corporate offices in Melbourne, Australia when I met her and she knew I was a car guy and kept trying to impress me with BMW stuff - it just didn't work. In my head, they are about in the same class as Opel cars. Otherwise I like basically something from any non-American carmaker.

Not trying to instigate here; but you do realize that much of the engineering that made your car the smooth, dynamic, and engaging driver that it is was red-blooded American engineering, right?

*cough* CDW27 *cough*

[exexpat]

Not trying to instigate here; but you do realize that much of the engineering that made your car the smooth, dynamic, and engaging driver that it is was red-blooded American engineering, right?

*cough* CDW27 *cough*

Don't get me wrong, I respect all cars, the engineering that goes into them and any example of a cleanly modified car - regardless of make. There just isn't an emotional tie for me on some brands/models.

For example, if I had a new Mustang, I'd opt for the smallest powerplant (diesel would be cool), shave the engine bay, smooth out the body and do a German stanced-out theme with some classic Work wheels or something. Then I would take it to American car shows just to see people's negative reactions. :) I do like to go against the grain a bit and that is why I've been into Volvos, have a VW that no one in the US ever modifies and bought the Jaguar last year.

[DarkSideEwok]

their reliability was atrocious when they were brand new, i am sure they are even worse as they have become older

[Jesus Christ]

same here op, any car that has been tastefully modified gets a A no matter the make or model.
these are some pics i found while brushing up on jags

sawblades have officially been on every car on the planet

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4498639189_7af2fc17d8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4499273660_a98fd46e20.jpg

id like to see more coupes if possible. i only find these which have potential so surely sombody besides op has to have the right idea.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x158/DKapt/Yuri%20projects/Jaguar/P3180005.jpg

[cobrawannabe]

Don't get me wrong, I respect all cars, the engineering that goes into them and any example of a cleanly modified car - regardless of make. There just isn't an emotional tie for me on some brands/models.

For example, if I had a new Mustang, I'd opt for the smallest powerplant (diesel would be cool), shave the engine bay, smooth out the body and do a German stanced-out theme with some classic Work wheels or something. Then I would take it to American car shows just to see people's negative reactions. :) I do like to go against the grain a bit and that is why I've been into Volvos, have a VW that no one in the US ever modifies and bought the Jaguar last year.
Understandable, we all have our ins and outs. If I had an S197, I'd build the Coyote (5.0 DOHC) and drop it on a set of nice-fitting wheels. The build would certainly have euro influences, I'd just go for the thumpin' V8:alright. I think we have pretty similar tastes:D Heck, both of my cars have been things that virtually nobody modifies, and I outwardly have a crush on a car that many on this forum have never even heard of or seen:rofl
their reliability was atrocious when they were brand new, i am sure they are even worse as they have become older
If you're referring to the thread as a whole, there is more than one way to skin that cat.

1. They were unreliable (Not my choice)

2. Many who owned them didn't know how to properly maintain a car developed with engineering as different to the Yanky/Kraut engineering as that of the Brits. They also have quirks that differ from those common in their North American or German counterparts. This highlights the problem. Since they are different, many are new to/ uncomfortable with resolving the issues, which in turn exacerbates them.


If you're referring to the car in question (the CDW27-based X-Type), you could not be farther from the truth in the land of the British Big Cats. The X-Type is one of the most contemporary and well-developed models Jaguar has churned out in decades. It involves the artfully simplistic nature of an American design blended seamlessly with the smoothness and attention to detail of a modern British machine. It's Ford-derived parts (admittedly a sweeping majority) are of the best the chassis had to offer, and are beautifully highlighted by the thoughtful and tasteful touch of the Brits who so proudly branded the car with their name.

The CDW-based X-Type was a smooth, buttery sporting sedan with the unmistakably British outward appearance of classic Jaguar styling, and the heart of a true predator. It boasted impressive power numbers for its class and time; a world-class AWD system; and a chassis strong and balanced enough to enter, apex, and exit any corner with confidence. It did all of this while still carrying the typical Jaguar panache that we have all come to know and love.

[exexpat]

id like to see more coupes if possible. i only find these which have potential so surely sombody besides op has to have the right idea.


Here you go - tastefully modded with Arden parts (just needs moar low)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/881/3553/39701776488_large.jpg
these were amazingly detailed
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/881/3553/39701776490_large.jpg
My 5hitter with bikes on it
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/881/3553/39701776486_large.jpg

[nap83]

i dont know why but i just cant enjoy jag's.


x2 --- looks weird to me modified. it's like giving grandpa skinny jeans.

[MrFukengruven]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l505thANkM1qz4s5wo1_500.jpg

Ohh emm gee :D

[Okin]

MoAR Pics pweez!




..........Preferably of Non-Ford Raped Jags. OkayThanks.





Altho this looks ok

http://www.performancecar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jaguar-S-Type-fq-690x460.jpg

[oloniccolo]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0585.jpg



BBS RS's have officially been on every car on the planet


fixed

[525iT_Feen]

This thread is fuckin amazing and it makes me feel like a retard for never building my Xj8. :(

[exexpat]

http://www.performancecar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jaguar-S-Type-fq-690x460.jpg

This one is hot... except I'm not into the wheel and tire selection. Personal preference though.

[Byron]

I really like the zeemax kit for the XK's

http://www.zeemax.com/Images/WBJ/10.jpg

http://www.zeemax.com/Images/WBJ/13.jpg

http://www.zeemax.com/Images/WBJ/Barrys-Jaunt-Aidensfield-02.jpg

[exexpat]

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/02images/02sema/x-type-race.jpg
http://www.carsmagz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2010-Arden-Jaguar-XKR-5.0L-Convertible-Front-Side-View-570x379.jpg
http://www.autoroyalty.com/wp-content/gallery/wald-international-tuning/wald-international-2011-jaguar-xj.jpg
http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/27394_87603.jpg
http://www.instylecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/arden-jaguar-xkr-50l-convertible-800-sports-car-1024x671.jpg

[ellingz1]

need to come lower
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/ellingz1/36_489154553.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/ellingz1/IMG_0737.jpg

[P78]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l505thANkM1qz4s5wo1_500.jpg

this

:alright

one sweet e-type

sickest jag ever made those e's
another e-type


http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/10/etype2.jpg

[cheez80]

need to come lower

that's what she said? just kidding :P

btw, does anybody know of any coilover kit for x308 XJ that's not by j-complete? their site mentions (although the google translator may have butchered it) that their coilover system is height adjustable by cutting the spring. huh. the pricing is also insane -- it's something like $6300 USD. fml.

arden only makes lowering springs for the car, so that's out.

any thoughts, guys? :D

[ellingz1]

that's what she said? just kidding :P


:rofl

[animal]

sawblades have officially been on every car on the planet

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4498639189_7af2fc17d8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4499273660_a98fd46e20.jpg


this is awesome, and cheap to build yourself.. besides maint. anyone know more info on whose car this is? if the wheels just bolt on?


Also, on the black xj w RS's thats sitting 4x4 status, anyone know more info on wheel specs? offset?

that would look so tits w just a drop/air.. let me know! Soon selling my s2k and looking for next project.

[exexpat]

this is awesome, and cheap to build yourself.. besides maint. anyone know more info on whose car this is? if the wheels just bolt on?


Also, on the black xj w RS's thats sitting 4x4 status, anyone know more info on wheel specs? offset?

that would look so tits w just a drop/air.. let me know! Soon selling my s2k and looking for next project.

Those are all 5x120, so they are easy. The BMW wheel world (among others) is your oyster. Would be cool if someone on here with a BMW (I've heard there are a few) was to fit an OEM RWD Jaguar wheel to their car. [/hint, hint]

[animal]

what are offsets on xj wheels? what offset would be flush?

[animal]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/xjrlowered.jpg

is this the same one as before but ps'd? specs on wheels!!!


another
http://www.j-complete.com/IMG_4450.j-1pg

[525iT_Feen]

Those are all 5x120, so they are easy. The BMW wheel world (among others) is your oyster. Would be cool if someone on here with a BMW (I've heard there are a few) was to fit an OEM RWD Jaguar wheel to their car. [/hint, hint]

It will happen. Soon. :eyebrows

[exexpat]

It will happen. Soon. :eyebrows

4 rears from a staggered set please? :D

[OSSHWA]

Dear god. I need a Jag.

Amen to that. Lets get a StanceWorks group buy going...... :rofl

[JVC]

oops I did it again!

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/881/3874/39701936843_large.jpg

this one is just for the lolz

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/P1010449.jpg

Jeremy, I'm pretty sure you're cheating and just started this thread so that people like myself would post pictures of your car and talk about how awesome it is and how its the only Jaguar anyone would want. Congratulations... you sir, have won the game.

-John

[treal512]

your Jag makes me want a XJR again, Pat. looks great, especially on these > http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774011_large.jpg

[exexpat]

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/P1010449.jpg

Jeremy, I'm pretty sure you're cheating and just started this thread so that people like myself would post pictures of your car and talk about how awesome it is and how its the only Jaguar anyone would want. Congratulations... you sir, have won the game.

-John

Hi John. Yes, my daughter is so gangsta! She needs to be doing that in front of chrome dubs or a murdered-out car though.

I didn't open the thread for self-gain. I do things to help enlighten people. I think my next trick may be a Holden, since I need to keep digging deeper into obscurity with potential. :D

Edit: Doh, it's been done: http://www.canibeat.com/2010/06/blacklist-ed/

[mtm_motors]

I've got a '59 Mk II project that is a long ways away from completion...
Actually its on hold right now lol... no engine, basically needs a rotisserie resto, etc.
I don't think it will ever get the stance treatment though

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/garrett_taylor/BMW/n34317800_34526713_3276.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/garrett_taylor/BMW/n34317800_34807806_1783.jpg

[exexpat]

Jaguar Scene appreciation:

http://jaguarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40774&highlight=j-complete

I love it!

[projektzwo]

j-complete wins!

[Jorge]

thread wins

[K.rischan]

I feel the same way about BMW's oddly (except I don't really like them unmodified either). My wife worked at BMW's corporate offices in Melbourne, Australia when I met her and she knew I was a car guy and kept trying to impress me with BMW stuff - it just didn't work. In my head, they are about in the same class as Opel cars. Otherwise I like basically something from any non-American carmaker.

Oh come on. Serious? That's some rough shit.




BTW: I just LOVE your jag. and most of the others in this thread.

[m633csi]

Those are all 5x120, so they are easy. The BMW wheel world (among others) is your oyster. Would be cool if someone on here with a BMW (I've heard there are a few) was to fit an OEM RWD Jaguar wheel to their car. [/hint, hint]
My dad used to rock XJR wheels on our old e32 740il. Also my buddy Arthur rocks Type R jag wheels on his Lincoln LS
thread wins

[exexpat]

Oh come on. Serious? That's some rough shit.
BTW: I just LOVE your jag. and most of the others in this thread.

Thanks! After some introspection, I've figured out why I dislike BMWs in general (I like E30 M3's though for some reason). I was the victim of elitist banter from my brother and many others as I grew up with VAG cars and I've seen so many people with attitudes like BreakMyWallet over the years of showing cars and competing in IASCA car stereo competitions. Now my wife (who worked for BMW Corp) will see anyone with an E34/E36 or newer BMW and say things like "wow, they must have a lot of money" and as many times as I say if I sold her Eurovan (worth maybe $22k or so now) I could buy her a half dozen used E34s, it doesn't register with her. Again, I respect them and they are great performing cars, look nice on paper and I love any clean car regardless of make. Edit: Opels I've just personally always found ugly, like most modern Pontiacs, American Generals or most American and Korean cars from the 1980s and early 1990s. Plus Opel is the arch enemy or VW among German enthusiasts - aka what I grew up with.

Off my introspection soapbox and back on topic - anyone care to photoshop these two? I love them even at monster truck height:
http://static.pagenstecher.de/uploads/c/cf/cff/cff4/normal/JAGUAR-XJ6-3-0-Executive--2007-.jpg
http://www.dupontregistry.com/photos/detailslarge/1-2007-Jaguar-XKR-Convertible-1.jpg

[wagonist]

that XJ looks pretty nice, but also looks stock.

that XK, fucking yuk, whats up with the STRUT grill and everything being color matched.

I agree about BMW, anything post Bangle era is meh to me too. I never had the desire to own one. But then again back when I was a VW boy I never taught I'de own a Benz either (I was hardcore anti-automatic, now I love my slushbox). As for Ople, going up in the 90s, the 70s style Manta's and Ascona's where one of my favorites and the Calibra was my dream car till I jumped ship to VW and worshipped the corrado.

The 70s opel are some of the most beaurifull european cars to me.

[evilstar]

Hey fellas. Even though I have always loved Jags (got it from my pops) Classics in paticular. I currently don't own any of my own. poking around craigslist I came across these two.

78
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2086326373.html

75
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2099240188.html

If I werent buying a house right now and I'd jump on one of these. Both are interesting the 78 with a corvette engine and that the 75 I dont have to smog anymore.

Anyhow figured someone here could give these a good home. sadly I cant right now. :(

[exexpat]

anyone care to photoshop these two? I love them even at monster truck height:
http://static.pagenstecher.de/uploads/c/cf/cff/cff4/normal/JAGUAR-XJ6-3-0-Executive--2007-.jpg


I suck at photoshop, but this thing stock and lowered is hot:
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/JAGUAR-XJ6-3-0-Executive--2007-.jpg

[Jorge]

Don't think this has been posted, saw it on Facebook this morning

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1267/p12746850.jpg

[P78]

I suck at photoshop, but this thing stock and lowered is hot:
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/JAGUAR-XJ6-3-0-Executive--2007-.jpg

i'll tell my dad he lowers his
lol

[Coops90]

Don't think this has been posted, saw it on Facebook this morning

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1267/p12746850.jpg
Always wanted to do an XJ40. That looks mega

[Jorge]

My friend has a totally standard XJ40 in mint condition, just trying to tell him it needs dumping. The roofline at standard height is still lower than my lowered E46

[stefiPJJ]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/xjrlowered.jpg

is this the same one as before but ps'd? specs on wheels!!!


another
http://www.j-complete.com/IMG_4450.j-1pg

Specifically, mafia car:shifty

[gn3dr]

this is awesome, and cheap to build yourself.. besides maint. anyone know more info on whose car this is? if the wheels just bolt on?


Also, on the black xj w RS's thats sitting 4x4 status, anyone know more info on wheel specs? offset?

that would look so tits w just a drop/air.. let me know! Soon selling my s2k and looking for next project.

Info here - UK forum but US based car.

http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=readersrides&thread=84109&page=1

Also check this out

http://www.patsetypes.co.uk/XKER11/photos/Trl%203.JPG

from here

http://www.patsetypes.co.uk/Current.htm

[sinyo1]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0936.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0941.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0935.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0998.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/sinyo1_photo/SANY0999.jpg

[exexpat]

I miss my 20s...
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774058_large.jpg

Damn this winter mode crap!


Edit - one more for fun:
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4450/321/23622660015_large.jpg
^ you just have to love that!

[Michael Star]

Yikes!

[525iT_Feen]

Immediately reminded me of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iLvgAMphdQ&feature=fvsr

[MikeG]

Drove my friends X300 this weekend and was crazy about the thing....Loved driving it. I really want one now

[exexpat]

Immediately reminded me of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iLvgAMphdQ&feature=fvsr

I don't know why, but I watched the whole video. I'm in awe and disgust at the same time. At least the rest of this car (white Accord I mean) looks clean.

I wonder if part of my problem with the lambo Jag monstrosity above it the sheer amount of compound in the panel gaps. I've never seen it that bad and I used to get all of my cars repainted for show.

[skrapez]

exexpat i friggan love your car

[exexpat]

exexpat i friggan love your car

why thank you. I envy your low and camber - just don't know if I could do it with a 60 mile daily commute.

[HWY HNTR]

some of these look good, it's crazy.

Not sure about other Jags (X-types, etc.), but my friend has owned his new since 2001, Jaguar S-Type 4.0, drove it through highschool, only has like 80,000, babies it, and I swear to god, it's the biggest pile of shit, plastic pieces fall off, side markers fall off, car overheated back in like 2005 with us like at school and couldn't go home, no offense to anyone, and not saying they're all like that but, omg it's a pile. :rofl I guess I wanted to say this because of that rant you made about bmw.

[cheez80]

Immediately reminded me of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iLvgAMphdQ&feature=fvsr

http://www.freelayouticons.com/graphics/1172133198-ballin.gif

[exexpat]

I don't recall saying bmws were of questionable quality. x and s types are known to have crap transmissions and awd systems. they use the same components (jatco) as vw, but the rear bias makes them even weaker. 2004 and newer received some updates and are supposedly better. I guess I'll find out.

[Michael Star]

2003.5 S-Types got the better trannies but there are still issues. Mine has the lurch which is kinda annoying.

I've had both BMW (01 540i/6) and now a Jag (03 STR) and there are pros and cons to both.


The 4.0s sucked major, as did the 5 speed autobox. The 4.2 is a much better motor along with the 6speed autobox. Of course the best is when you get it supercharged, but I am a bit bias.

[exexpat]

http://www.cars-wallpapers.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/2007-jaguar-xkr-convertible.jpg
http://cartuning.ws/uploads/posts/2008-10/1224446996_409-jaguar.jpg
http://cartuning.ws/uploads/posts/2008-10/1224446981_410-jaguar-suspentions-pneumatique.jpg
http://www.auto-power-girl.com/high-resolution-wallpapers/startech-tuning-jaguar-xk-xkr/startech-tuning-jaguar-xk-xkr-2010-2.jpg
http://jaguar-fc.ru/content/cars/retro/1995_Jaguar_XJ12_X300/tuning_gangster/jaguar_xj_x300_tuning_gangster_7.jpg
http://hordeofwolves.free.fr/gal/magny_cours_2005/exposants_amateurs/jaguar%20top%2020.JPG
http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200504/hennequin_1113571862_tuning_xj_1.jpg
http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200504/hennequin_1113571883_tuning_xj_2.jpg

[Coops90]

The back window of the green x308, does it really say 'Pimpin aint easy'?!

[Michael Star]

The back window of the green x308, does it really say 'Pimpin aint easy'?!

:(

[A4crn]

http://hordeofwolves.free.fr/gal/magny_cours_2005/exposants_amateurs/jaguar%20top%2020.JPG

Why would you wanna do this to a Jag?....maybe its a 2003 fad thing

[exexpat]

http://hordeofwolves.free.fr/gal/magny_cours_2005/exposants_amateurs/jaguar%20top%2020.JPG

Why would you wanna do this to a Jag?....maybe its a 2003 fad thing

I don't mind it - but I was buying Performance VW mags with crap like this in the 1990's and ate it up.

Interior shots, just because I've done so much work lately:
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/IMAG0133.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774090_large.jpg

[Spaulding]

gotta love a VIPstyle Jag.

[Jatterbu]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs345.ash2/62545_1402208777169_1290829659_30935491_322333_n.j pg

This is my engineer's car on the raceteam. Guarantee it's faster than most cars out there :D

[Dr.AK]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4498639189_7af2fc17d8_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1044/4606640513_4621626686_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/4606639249_73d3dfe598_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/4607252108_97d5187e08_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4775496337_3732fac4ef_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4785876154_466a9a1e8f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4962354788_c9c90ab6c8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4882182791_24633cb26e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4882189273_f859c54b3e_b.jpg

[P78]

jatterbru got more info on that jag

dr ak.. imo with a smaller tyre that could work

gotta love those xj(s)'s




http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2008/Jaguar%20X300%20J-complete1.jpg

[fivefourzero]

that red xjs could be so amazing if it was cleaned up a little more, always loved the front end of those things

[exexpat]

I should be ashamed of myself for whoring, but I like this set of pics I took recently :)
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/SAM_0143m.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/SAM_0146m.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/SAM_0138m.jpg

[JSanders]

I love jags, but they all look the same to me. I really want one, especially after watching the TopGear episode on one of them.

[Slinger]

I'm looking into getting one of these as a daily.
Only problem is gas prices around here are $9 a gallon
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/nakik/Jaguar/1993_JaguarXJ6_32s_25.jpg

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/nakik/Jaguar/1993_JaguarXJ6_32s_20.jpg

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/nakik/Jaguar/1993_JaguarXJ6_32s_17.jpg

[exexpat]

Another set, another post :)

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1side4.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1side3.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1side2.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1side1.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1front3.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1front2.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1front1.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/1back2.jpg

[MotorsportTech]

Dig the evolution of this entire thread. That thing looks so amazing every time.

[MotorsportTech]

Good work does deserve appreciation... http://www.proper-adaptation.com/

[Walnuts]

Good work does deserve appreciation... http://www.proper-adaptation.com/

Wow thats a annoying font

[Coops90]

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/863/jaguarxjkoenigspecials3.jpg/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jk1971/4122953258/

[Jorge]

Even though you can't see those pictures without clicking, that is awesome

[Jorge]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4122947804_057a80b836_b.jpg

[DriftGirl]

I like the mostly pictured exexpat car and one of the "J-Complete" cars...the others arent very nice IMHO.

I think its because Jags look good with a nice drop, wheels.... and maybe a subtle lip. Anything else destroys the lines and just makes it look like you're trying to hard.

[exexpat]

Mike Gilbert is the man...
http://www.canibeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/stance_Jaguar_X-type.jpg

[NZ_BMW_NZ]

This car's featured in Top Gear UK S17E01, called the Eagle Speedster. Its a modified E-Type;

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/NZ_PUG/980x480_crop.jpg

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/NZ_PUG/980x400_crop.jpg

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/NZ_PUG/eagle-e-type-speedst-4_800x0w.jpg

[exexpat]

^ beautiful. But half a million quid?!!?

[NZ_BMW_NZ]

^ Yea mate! Not cheap

[treal512]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4122947804_057a80b836_b.jpgWow, what is this??

[starbai]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lTVfb4qUtJk/THy4vMjG8jI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/WplZG85r9Ws/s400/2010-Jaguar-Sports-Cars-XJ75-Platinum-Concept-1.jpg

[starbai]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/starbai1985/01-quail-motorsports-gathering-2011.jpg

[Ro.]

I randomly spotted these cool old Jags in a country town a couple of weeks ago.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPczJBzm8rY/TlTwkfK6Y8I/AAAAAAAACHU/IJor8gb5L5w/s1600/Classic+Jaguar+MkII+in+Hahndorf+main+street+2.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gxQtH9m5yvw/TlTwu7WntYI/AAAAAAAACHY/qJj3fclUG3w/s1600/Classic+Jaguar+MkII+in+Hahndorf+main+street+3.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l_pIFnFeq7g/TlTxA36sxMI/AAAAAAAACHg/b2Wi-r5LNzw/s1600/Classic+Jaguar+MkII+in+Hahndorf+main+street+5.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwNdch5mtBc/TlUItxsuJvI/AAAAAAAACIA/PnCsMaHdfAg/s1600/Jaguar+1959+XK150+in+Hahndorf+4.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b_OUm3XYQwQ/TlUI4OSANJI/AAAAAAAACIE/Kka61W9nNMs/s1600/Jaguar+1959+XK150+in+Hahndorf+5.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-laAJkBJMhbc/TlUHW9FPY-I/AAAAAAAACH4/hq49AxTAbPU/s1600/Jaguar+1959+XK150+in+Hahndorf+2.jpg

[exexpat]

Three sets of wheels later - in reverse order of chronology.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774114_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/369/3549/38421774115_large.jpg

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/twistside.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/twistside2.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/twistback.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/twistfront.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/twistfitment.JPG

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/aSAM_0271.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/aSAM_0301.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/aSAM_0291.JPG
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/aSAM_0277.JPG

[benzoutlaw]

I like that car alot.....but man, there are so many photos of it on this site.

[exexpat]

I like that car alot.....but man, there are so many photos of it on this site.

Sorry, I consider this an archival thread of sorts. :)

[starbai]

that set of wheels you have on the last few photos are freakin awesome.

[devin2589]

workin on it!
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/311815_299558286727595_100000202778281_1438805_210 8731030_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/318540_299558076727616_100000202778281_1438804_460 849247_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/314392_299558596727564_100000202778281_1438807_401 143493_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310479_299559010060856_100000202778281_1438809_447 012944_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/294688_299558770060880_100000202778281_1438808_205 1503603_n.jpg

[starbai]

^- cut springs? ?

[devin2589]

^- cut springs? ?

no springs

[Marsss]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4962354788_c9c90ab6c8_b.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4882189273_f859c54b3e_b.jpg

rear right and front left should be swapped over.........:eyebrows

[exexpat]

workin on it!
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/311815_299558286727595_100000202778281_1438805_210 8731030_n.jpg


I love this.

Would be an awesome platform to do rat ride style with - I think the only thing more awesome for rat ride would be a Rolls Royce of some vintage.

[oHSo EuRo]

The Twists look awesome. My fav wheels by far. What are the specs on them

[exexpat]

The Twists look awesome. My fav wheels by far. What are the specs on them

18x10 ET65 with 35mm front and 40mm rear Adaptec adapters. Tires are 215/35 Kumhos.

[robcouzens]

Not sure if people will like this, but this was my old one
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/robcouzens/XJ/CIMG0664-2.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/robcouzens/XJ/CIMG0657-1.jpg

[exexpat]

Not sure if people will like this, but this was my old one
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/robcouzens/XJ/CIMG0664-2.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/robcouzens/XJ/CIMG0657-1.jpg

Wow, that looks pure evil. I don't really "like" it, but find it quite interesting.

[525iT_Feen]

Exexpat I PMed you

[AndyM5]

I know this is an old thread, but I'm finally thinking of starting a build of my own. My father had a 1990 V12 XJS, that was given to me years ago after being parked for 4 years. I had it on the road 2 seasons ago, but I was unable to get it properly sorted before needing something for more of a daily. I went on to a 2003 Acura 3.2 CL-S 6-Speed, and now an M5. I have had the itch to now pull the XJS out of the garage and start a build.
I know the inboard rear suspension will likely make things rather difficult. Does anyone know of any air ride kits? The car itself isnt in terrible shape, and I think it would make a great build platform, and be quite unique at the same time. Any info would be great. Ive done some hunting and cant find too much info.
Thanks again, and ill post up some pics of it in the garage as soon as I get a chance.

[Wicky124]

My jag...not really stanced...but its getting there...

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421027_10151359300350045_750365044_23237652_398090 250_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428345_10151358208175045_750365044_23232291_101538 8480_n.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/wicky124/20120315_165034.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/wicky124/20120315_165111.jpg

[exexpat]

Love it, Wicky. Keep going! Profile and rear on those are especially awesome IMO.

[87shark]

Air spring fault on 04-09 xj =
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/IMG_20120104_132352.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/IMG_20120104_134712.jpg

Some other cars at work.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/IMG_20120120_082926.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/IMG_20120120_083158.jpg

[exexpat]

It looks better with faulty air springs and the status message is classic!

Makes me want an 04-09 XJ. I have a thing for Jaguars with ugly wheels and not very low for having bags, so it would suit me perfectly. :D

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/SAM_0644%20-%20Copy.JPG

[E34FANATIK]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4122947804_057a80b836_b.jpg

Anyone ever figure out what car this is??:shifty

[87shark]

We got some new toys in at work :D
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/IMG_20120509_121641.jpg

[Yogi_Bear]

Sweet! that Cadillac is awesome!

[Dani]

Anyone ever figure out what car this is??:shifty

volvo amazon ?

[Wicky124]

https://instagr.am/p/LtCwWkMv81/media/?size=l

[exexpat]

Couple new pics of the 19" winter wheels with studless snow tires...

http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/WP_000032.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/WP_000030.jpg
http://upload.karbon12.com/files/4/WP_000033.jpg

[e30s52]

Anyone ever figure out what car this is??:shifty

im curious too. is it more than just a body kit on a series 1 xj6?

[shanehaward]

im curious too. is it more than just a body kit on a series 1 xj6?

nope just a series 1 with a bodykit.

[bennkishh]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8476246222_52aac5d36b_h.jpg


S|W needs moar XJ40 ;)

Wheels are undergoing paint, and spacers are on their way! cut springs next up as well.

[W108-geezer]

Always thought this had potential...

Broadspeed XJ12 Goodwood 02072010.wmv - YouTube

[Teknomaz]

Love me a Jag. being a English Gent an 'all what what 'ol Boy!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/jaguar-xk140-02_zps0d381a9b.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/tumblr_md828tKrKt1rwrcx7o1_1280_zps0972b022.jpg

[exexpat]

Back to the summer selection:
http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39162&dateline=1365547372
http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39163&dateline=1365547372
http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39164&dateline=1365547372
http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39165&dateline=1365547372