My $3,500 Jaguar - The 'Mad Jag'

[Jim Oaks]

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Looked in with a flashlight. Threads don't go deep enough.

 

[ericbphoto]

That can be fixed, too.

 

[dvdswan]

Talk about doing less than the bare minimum for your job...

Hard to believe that a machinist would do that, I tend to believe it was the engineer that stated to only go 1/2" deep on the prints.

 

[Jim Oaks]

That can be fixed, too.

I think it would be easier to just order the TRW part that fits.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Need to find a new boot for the inner tie rod. I noticed the original one has a hole in it. Can't fibd a replacement at the moment.

 

[Jim Oaks]

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I finally replaced the right and left front tie rod ends. The TRW 1069 is the only inner tie rod that I found to properly fit.

Lemfoerder W0133-1655737-LEM was the only boot that I could find that fit. I have (3) new boots that don't fit.

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I mounted a new 228 piece first aid kit in the trunk along with a First Alert fire extinguisher. The first aid kit is sitting inside of a elastic strap that was already part of the trunk liner. The fire extinguisher bracket is screwed in to the floor.

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None of the door speakers were working. The only sound seemed to be coming from the 2-inch speakers in the dash.

I ordered these Pioneer TS-A653R 320 Watt 6-1/2 inch speakers. I like that they come with an adapter to help them fit different vehicles.

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The Jaguar XJ8 speaker opening has plastic tabs that I cut off so the Pioneer adapter can sit flush.

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The adapter screws on to the door with the factory screws and mounting holes, and the speaker screws on to the adapter. There's a gap in the adapter so the speaker wire can pass through. No need to buy the Jaguar speaker adapter mount.

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With the new speakers installed, I removed the factory Alpine speaker grill so I could paint/dye the carpet piece behind it black to match the freshly dies carpet.

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The new speakers sound great. I wasn't sure if it was going to be bad speakers, or a bad amplifier. I'm glad it was just the speakers.

 

[Jim Oaks]

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The lights on the Jag were upgraded to LED's. They're so bright that the driving lights are a bit pointless. I decided to install yellow LED bulbs in the driving lights for fog and to give the Jag a little different look the stock.

The 7-inch LED 85-watt Nilight off-road lights are pretty damn bright. The LED bulbs I used for my hi-beams seem to be similar in brightness.

 

[rumblecloud]

Dang you do nice work.

 

[Blmpkn]

How did the girlfriend end up liking the driving lights?

 

[Jim Oaks]

Took the Jaguar and got it aligned Thursday.

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Then took it home and replaced the speakers in the rear doors and dyed the carpet on the door cards to match the carpet.

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[Jim Oaks]

Then drove down to my girlfriends.

 

[ericbphoto]

I've always enjoyed the long, sleek look of a Jag.

 

[RobbieD]

Nice ride, Jim.

Is it just me, or would it look a more lot better with a big gold Trans Am fire chicken decal on the hood?

 

[ericbphoto]

Nice ride, Jim.

Is it just me, or would it look a more lot better with a big gold Trans Am fire chicken decal on the hood?

It's just you.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Nice ride, Jim.

Is it just me, or would it look a more lot better with a big gold Trans Am fire chicken decal on the hood?

I've actually wondered the same thing. A Bandit version of the Jag.