scootz
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:33 PM |
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Help... My Jag XJS Fetish Has Re-Appeared!
It seems to work in 6-month cycles and passes without incident, but it's hit-hard this time! All started with that bloomin' Lister I
spotted a few weeks back!
Someone please remind that I cannot have another one until I'm at least 50 and grey!
[Edited on 23/2/10 by scootz]
It's Evolution Baby!
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:34 PM |
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speak to speedyxjs. he's not old or grey. BUY ONE! DO IT! 
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scootz
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:35 PM |
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Stop It Blake!
It's Evolution Baby!
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:37 PM |
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no point fighting it. you know its going to happen.
i wanted one when i was still at school. thats the completely other end of the old scale.
yeah!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:46 PM |
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If I didnt have another toy those would be high on my list!
One of my favourite cars 
Gotta be in black though... 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Agriv8
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 12:51 PM |
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allways had a soft spot for em. since being in short trousers the lines are just so right.
never seen a liter one though !!! number plate is ermmmm intresting.
regards
Agriv8
[Edited on 23/2/10 by Agriv8]
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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bartonp
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 01:03 PM |
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I tell you what will cure you for good - try replacing the front springs on one (even WITH the special Jaguar tool from the owner's club)!
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r1_pete
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 01:24 PM |
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I was like that with E-Types, then thought sod it, I'm only here once, can't come back and do the things I wanted to and never did, so
bought one.
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andyw7de
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:14 PM |
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Im not that old but I am grey, (or distinguised ) as my better half calls it.
Ive not long since bought a lovely black XJR 400 supercharged horses of extreme fun.
I dont care if i should be wearing a flat cap, tweed jacket and smoke a pipe .
I love it and wish Id gone Jag years ago
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carpmart
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:15 PM |
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My uncle bought a brand new Tickford converted XJS in the 80's. Tickford took it out to 6 litres, new cams and some other tweaks too. It had
quite a tasteful body kit on it too!
All in it was a beast of a car and is still an ultimate fantasy of mine!
My uncle was a bit of a lad and on one occasion he turned up in said Jaguar with a stunning 19 year old in the passenger seat. He was in his mid
forties at this stage! Needless to say, that car and that girl became an integral part of a young mans 'nighttime fantasies'!
Sadly my uncle has passed away but the memories remain........
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:34 PM |
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throught my childhood, my mum had XJS's. some standard, some with the TWR kit and her last one was the lister leMans!
i say do it. they are fast becoming and iconic car and have some of the sexiest lines found on any car, ever. FACT.
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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morcus
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 03:42 PM |
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Get one. I love them aswell, though I'd want BRG or white (Who doesn't want to be Rodger Moore?).
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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iank
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 04:38 PM |
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BRG for me without that body kit.
Something more like
and sounding like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM2N_8CfQo
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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rb968
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 04:59 PM |
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Thank god ! I thought it was just me having an early mid-life crisis. I have developed a hankering for XKRs.
Rich
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Agriv8
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
BRG for me without that body kit.
Something more like
and sounding like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM2N_8CfQo
that picture shows the TWR jag was it driven by Tom Talkinshaw ( ie TWR boss ) ?
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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iank
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:14 PM |
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Don't know about that one, but this one is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if2j6yqZg0Q
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
quote:
Originally posted by iank
BRG for me without that body kit.
Something more like
and sounding like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM2N_8CfQo
that picture shows the TWR jag was it driven by Tom Talkinshaw ( ie TWR boss ) ?
Yes it was
Is that one on fleabay? If so i think it may have been on there not long ago. If not, buy it! The lister XJs is WAAAAAAY better than the TWR ones imho
(i beleive they are capable of 200mph!)
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iank
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:17 PM |
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Got the picture from here
http://www.xjsdata.com/catalog/models/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
quote:
Originally posted by iank
BRG for me without that body kit.
Something more like
and sounding like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM2N_8CfQo
that picture shows the TWR jag was it driven by Tom Talkinshaw ( ie TWR boss ) ?
Yes it was
Is that one on fleabay? If so i think it may have been on there not long ago. If not, buy it! The lister XJs is WAAAAAAY better than the TWR ones imho
(i beleive they are capable of 200mph!)
almost  tom Walkinshaw, from Tom Walkinshaw Racing
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mark chandler
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:46 PM |
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Having had my first XJS at 34 you cannot go wrong.... well maybe
You really need the facelift model, its galvanised so should not rot as the earlier ones do badly, interior is nicer and piller less doors just feel
right.
Heart says 6.0, head says 4.0 but try and get a manual one, very rare but well worth waiting around having owned 5.7, 4.0 manual and 4.0 auto.
V12 really is turbine smooth....... awesome cars
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edspurrier
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 06:33 PM |
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How about this one?
for sale for £3750 from Richard Thorne, Morgan/Lancia race dealer near Reading:
Details
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richardR1
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 08:09 PM |
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Could always buy a brand new one
Ebay
MK Owners Club Member 1015
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 09:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richardR1
Could always buy a brand new one
Ebay
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iank
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 09:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by richardR1
Could always buy a brand new one
Ebay
Would it pass IVA, even if you were to spend £50k on it?
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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l0rd
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 09:19 PM |
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Pimp my ride style?
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