1999 XJR

[TR15T4N]

Hi all would like to introduce myself and my car...

Its a 1999 XJR and hopefully it will give me many miles of pleasurable motoring  

As I am a qualified mechanic i intend to do as much work as possible on the car myself and will keep you updated as to whats going on.

On the to do list: fix saggy headlining, dent in bonnet, couple of small scuffs on bumper. 

 

[Leo]

Hi Tristan, and welcome to the Club!

You have a very desirable car there, and I look forward to hearing about your exploits with it.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

Hi

Have a look here for headlining

cheers

Joe

http://www.jaguarheadlinings.com/

http://www.myrtleltd.com/jaguar-daimler-c-66.html?zenid=64eb6fe840380d0dcbe0e50ca7b723f2

[Wessex]

Hi Tristan. Glad you sorted out your early problems so cheaply. 

Seeing as the seller was so rude to you when you complained of the problems I'd be inclined to let him know just how easy and cheaply it was to fix the problems. Probably the reason he sold it was because he thought he was looking at a four figure sum to repair it. 

It's my wicked streak coming out. Enjoy the car. Mine gives me a recuring problem now and again but I've learnt to live with it.

[TR15T4N]

Thanks for your replies.

I think I will try to recover the headlining myself i think before resorting to a new one. Hopefully I will be able to get under the front and re-stick the fabric down.

I am just going to enjoy driving it now, although I have found that the mpg gauge goes scarily low when i go anywhere near the throttle 

First job i think has got to be a full service - just to be sure.

[TR15T4N]

Little update...

Since last post i have done Oil and filters. There's something very satisfying about filling it with nice clean Oil. 

Also got some seat decals...

 

[TR15T4N]

Got a little grille badge, I know its not strictly the correct period but I think it looks good  

[JOE-DOT-COM]

Hi

I have the same R badges on my S-type R

Just swapped them for the black ones, as there's no chrome on S-type R's

cheers

Joe

[TR15T4N]

Yes I do like the de-chromed look of the R type Jags 

[Old Peter]

Hi Tristan, 

Nice touch!

Peter.

[TR15T4N]

Thanks!