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I was thinking more direct, instead of using YouTube links

The new updated site got me thinking. If it was possible for members to upload videos ( with audio) wouldn't that be a great way to view video diaries? As an example, I have just agreed to buy some sports boxes, I could upload the work involved to change them over, with sound before and after! Also could be used to aid in helping other members with problems that are perhaps technically difficult to explain in written format. wouldnt this make the JOC one of the first with this facility? anyhow just a thought, I'm sure it's been mentioned before, and I guess there are a dozen reasons why it's not possible regards Steve

Me too Peter I miss the new content tab, but that now appears to be under activity tab across the top, but early day's so far so good! Steve

Simon What an A*** hole, I just presumed it was because of the rust. If first dibs still apply, I'll take them! But would need you to package and post for me parcel force (I'll pay obviously) if that's a problem, I'll arrange a courier at your convenience to collect. Please let me know. Regards Steve

Hi All Update! Took her to a body shop today. Man said, cleanest he's seen for her age, has seen younger with worse! Photos are naff by the way, he took them for me, these guys were recommend by a jag main dealer, they also do work for another main jaguar dealer in Sevenoaks. Three XF's out side and an Aston inside. The rusty bit on the photos is the chassis he said not a problem only minor, but you can just about make out the actual sills, he said still silver paint Visible! On one of the other photos, you can see the sill cover at the bottom of the photo, (bright silver) and can compare to the original bodywork. In the other you can actually look through the chassis hole and see the bodywork is still clean and silver. Happy, Happy days!!

I have seen some horror pics, and have to say that's up there with some of the worse! such a shame, I have everything crossed that mine is no were near as bad. like I say, I will post the results later

Fair enough, I'm interested. There is a slight catch though, I'm taking my car in to a body shop today to get the underside / sills checked for rust, so buying these will depend on the findings of the survey (treating the rust comes first) if the car is okay, and nobody else snaps them up, then if okay by you I'll repost later. you will see the state of play, as I will update a previous post of mine later today. Steve

Hi Simon can i ask why were they taken off the car?

Hi Simon new / used? How much? Do they have the clamps and hangers? cheers Steve

What a cheeky Sod! A touch of the green eyed monster by chance?

Paul It goes with out saying, our very best wishes to your good Lady. Steve

I have to know, has there been any comment since? Me thinks not!

Hi All This is from the the XJ handbook, i suppose the options available to you are based on the 'Time & Place' you come across this problem, always good to have a plan B! You would of course use your key to gain access to the inside of the car, via the drivers door (the Old fashioned way) http://www.jaguar.nl/Images/XJ_Owners_Handbook_11MY(2)_tcm141-38739.pdf just in case the link does not take you to the correct page, its page 67, please note the WARNING! do not attempt to start the car using this method.

Chaz Sorry it didnt help, good luck in getting it sorted out

Hi Tim Happy new year to you to. 35 quid? I think you got yourself a bargain! Good luck with making the change, don't forget keep us up dated, and add some photos if you can Regards Steve

Chat Did your key not open the Trunk as in the video link I posted?

Hi All Some of you will already know this, but in case you don't, and you find yourself with a flat battery, here is how to use your key to get into the boot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sev4vIg7q_Q Regards Steve

Hi Peter Is it worth dropping this in the XF forum / Technical section? as you say, it could help a few members out of a tricky and costly spot of bother! Regards Steve

Hi Chaz this should help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sev4vIg7q_Q regards steve

Perhaps your right, 'er' in doors, said no! and the cost of the mesh for just a couple of little strips perhaps not worth it. As they say sometimes less is more

Ditto David's comment, she's a Beauty, wish I could help with your problem

Hi Amal Mines the 3.0 Litre V6, I would love the S type R! But out of my price range I'm afraid. I am still in two minds about adding some mesh to the two final openings, bottom left and right of the bumper? Not sure whether it would finish it off nicely or would it be OTT? I just fancy doing little jobs to improve (in my opinion) her looks, even in the engine bay Regards Steve

Hi Tim Apologies for delay in replying. There were little bits left after all the vertical strips came out, I used the hacksaw to take them as close to the remaining 'Frame' as possible, then simply used rough grade glass paper to smooth it all around. When happy, I used a rag soaked in clean water only to clean it up. Left it for a couple of minutes to dry (enough time for a !Removed! and a slurp of my pint ) took it in the storage shed, and gave it a spray. While that was drying, I got on with the lower air intake. If you do this and have to buy the hacksaw I used, get your self some spare blades, the one supplied is about as useful as stick of liquorice! I used 32 TPI. A couple of tips, to separate the chrome surround from the back piece, use a small flat blade screw driver, 1/4 - 1/2 inch wide to gently lever apart, bear in mind the plastic has got soft / brittle with age and weathering, there are tabs on the underside that should click together, they really are very soft, and would easily break, the problem you will have, comes when introducing the mesh, the tabs are not designed to cater for the extra thickness of the mesh ( your basically making a sand which the mesh being the filler) I had to flatten the mesh slightly, I found it to be too rounded, I used my knee and a little bit of pressure to reduce the arc, be careful not crease it, it will be ruined if you do. Once I introduced the mesh to the 'Frame' and then lined up the chrome piece on top, that was a faff!, I 'persuade' the tabs on the back to engage, thereby locking the mesh in place, I used the same flat blade screwdriver, again please note the tabs are soft, and will break quite easy, I was lucky! One thing I was really lucky with, was the type of mesh to get, I ordered it, and one of the guys from adamesh actually phoned me to make sure I have the correct one, it turns out I didn't! I sent a photo of the car, and the guy adjusted the order for me. Next thing for me, will probably be the rear boxes, I have the Sport model so may as well have the boxes! CD needs replacing, but I'm not brave enough just yet, the guys have been really helpful, just need to get my head around the info given to me. Anyhow, please shout if I can help in anyway Regards Steve

Hi Paul Two things spring to mind, can you not use your head lights? To line up with markers on your garage wall? Secondly perhaps a laser on you dash even in your grille / registration plate? Or even a combo of all Steve

Hi Tim The first cut is the scary one (no going back!) if you are getting your mesh from Adamesh, I would advise ignore the instructions that suggest using a Jigsaw! The plastic is way to soft / flimsy and would be quite easy to cut in half, much better to use the hacksaw. The lower mesh, behind the plate, is a bit of a Faff, you will get some aluminium blocks to use, to anchor the mesh to the existing grill, again I would advise thread the blocks first with the screws provided, rather than trying to do it while holding the mesh / blocks and a screw driver all at the same time. the screws provided, have very small heads, and will actually pass through the mesh, when you have decided where to place them, use pin nose pliers to squeeze the mesh around the head, or use some very small washers If you can post some pics, and keep us up to date Regards Steve