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Before I brought my 5 Lt XK I looked at many and watch so many hours of U tube it all started to go blurry but the one thing most reviewers commented on was how a std system was so quiet with out pulling fuse 19 or swapping the rear pipe . But during my test drive it didn't sound to muffled but the weird thing was I didn't notice the quad pipes at the rear till I'd looked at a few more, so on a return viewing a quick look under the rear revealed a lack of oil drum size silencer which some might see as a bad thing I just saw a £800 saving on replacing it anyway. As I enter my mid to late 50s my feeble attempt to grow up and be more age appropriate seems to be a dismal failure. Pete.

Hi to all my fellow Jag owners. My journey to Jag ownership has not gone as I planned and started last year when I decided to act my age and sell my 350z because it wasn't getting used enough to warrant it and wanted to go old school with something really basic like an Austin 8 or similar. Then the plan was to end nearly 30 years of Range rover ownership by swapping my L320 sport for a F pace. This is where it all went off on a tangent. While watching Bangers n cash the wife took fancy to an E type which was out of budget but got me thinking you see where this is heading. XK8's are now the focus but finding a rust free example for the budget wasn't happening so up the budget till we hitting X150 territory and after weeks of searching and hundreds of miles I became the owner of a 2009 5 litre XK. To say I'm happy is an understatement what an awesome car just can't wait for the weather to improve so I can get some serious miles in it but what about the plan of an F pace well the rangee has a buyer lined up and the F pace should be here next week but I can't help the feeling I might have bit to much off but only time will tell. Pete.

If it were the pads freeing from the disc after being parked to go cold, there would only be one "clunk", or at least one "clunk" per side. Can you confirm how many "clunks" are being heard and also clarify: 1. Is the clunk heard only when the front wheels are turned to full lock? 2. When you first engage reverse, do you travel any backward distance with the wheels pointing straight, i.e. no lock applied? 3. And if so, is there no clunk whilst travelling straight? 4. Is the clunk apparent whether you are reversing out of the driveway to turn right, or left or both? 5. If only with the wheel rotated to turn left, or right, which lock is being applied when the clunk appears, i.e. left hand down or right hand down? 6. If you look into the wheel arch of the nearside front wheel, use a torch, can you see any indications where the leading edge of the turned wheel may have contacted the wheel arch? N6 JMX

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Hi Chris, good to know. For the vehicles you are looking out for, you need the more specialist outlets such as Ken Jenkins, trading as UK Jag. Ken has a steady supply of these type of machines and is currently advertising a 1959 XK 150S, 3.8 Roadster (not a DHC). He is advertising a 1954 XK120 DHC 3.4. the website is www.ukjag.co.uk There is an XK150 DHC SE 1959 advertised in the JE magazine - in the Norfolk area. N6 JMX

HI Alan, Welcome to Jaguar Owners.

Hi Alan, welcome to the wonderful world of Modern XK motoring. Hope you have many happy miles in yours. N6 JMX

Here's a little top tip, not applicable to all Jaguar Models, but certainly quite a few. It transpires that if someone uses the vanity mirror within the sun visors and does not slide the cover closed afterwards, the vanity light can stay illuminated. It should go out when the ignition is switched off, but if left on indefinitely, there is the potential for a fault to develop such that the vanity light stays on, even with the ignition off. Takeaway is to always ensure that the sliding cover is closed on the vanity mirror after use and not simply the sun visor flipped upwards. N6 JMX

Good Morning Dr Daryl, Welcome to Jaguar Owners😊 Lots of great advice here if needed from the site and members. Best Regards, Aubrey.

Hi Russell, I think you will find that these are not for any specific Jaguar model from the period. Instead they are an early period modification to incorporate "knock-on" spinners to the hub caps of, probably, some of the big saloon models of the day - e.g. the Mk VI. N6 JMX

Hi Dr Daryl, I presume you mean a 2013 XK - keyboard finger trouble! Welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring - hope you have many happy journeys. N6 JMX

Hi Liam, there is a company in Byfleet, Surrey, called Cartronics who do lots of upgrade kit for modern cars, including Apple CarPlay for various Jaguars. The website link is below, or you could simply put "Cartronics" into your search engine if you don't like clicking on links. I had some discussions with them in 2024, they know what they are doing, but it is not a cheap modification. Jaguar Media & Sound Upgrades N6 JMX

Hi Graeme, message received and the instructions have been emailed to you. Good luck. N6 JMX

Myton Jaguar Parts https://www.myton.parts/jaguar-parts Mention 'Jaguar Owners Club' for a discount

Hi Darren, you need access to a Jaguar system called TOPIX to get a full spec sheet. Your local Jaguar Dealership should be able to get that for free - TOPIX has a subscription model so you could also put it in a search engine and buy a short timeframe access, which is relatively inexpensive. Alternative is to request a build sheet for your VIN from Jaguar Customer Services - they might be inclined to assist. N6 JMX

I believe they have also ceased production in the US as well as other global markets. Very strange times indeed! The saying 'all your eggs in one basket' comes to mind with Jaguar (and many other manufacturers) with the sole production of Electric Vehicles. Interesting article from BMW who are currently voicing their opposition to the proposed ICE ban https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/bmw-ceo-says-energy-raw-material-prices-remain-high-2022-04-14/