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Today, 01:14

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Hi Sean and welcome aboard the forum and into Jag ownership This is my thread, generally for my car and I'm assuming that as a relatively new...

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Yesterday, 13:44

JimC64 replied to a thread My X358 & Work done in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I'm guessing you mean views and not miles? lol Jim

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Yesterday, 01:53

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJL 5.0 V8 Portfolio in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Nice one Colin, hope you can get the pics added soon, I'm sure she's looking great. YES, the XJ is a big car, takes a lot of going over lol Jim

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Yesterday, 01:47

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Lol god no Colin, the Mr Muscle special treatment was for the VW, most definitely NOT for the Jag, either of them lol As the VW is intended just...

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18-02-19, 16:42

JimC64 replied to a thread My X358 & Work done in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Hey Rich, thanks for the post and heads up on status, I guess it'd be cool to reach that milestone for sure, although Chris still has ( I think ) his...

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17-02-19, 23:26

JimC64 replied to a thread Scratched the itch - My XKR thread. in XK / XKR (X150) 2006 - 2014

Nice wee job there Jimbo, makes another wee difference and obviously "lifts" the appearance of the car in that area :mrgreen: Boom, boom.... ...

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17-02-19, 23:17

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Well, we got around to this today.... The pipe between the EGR and manifold / turbo was removed, it had a fair amount of oil residue / carbon...

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17-02-19, 23:15

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

They'll "work" for so long but fall apart gradually, you are right to a degree on the fixing it may cause more problems too lol That said, onwards n...

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16-02-19, 01:39

JimC64 replied to a thread Thinking of buying an XF or an XJ, what issues are there? in Thinking of Buying a Jaguar

What Chris said basically, especially the part about test driving an X351 DON'T or you will buy one! Jim

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16-02-19, 01:28

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

These VW's in Passat / Golf / Jetta etc with the 1.9Tdi engines are generally pretty bullet proof to be fair as you say The trouble is I think my...

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15-02-19, 12:31

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Thanks for pointing that out Steve, not long in filling up Onwards n upwards over hopefully many happy years of ownership and a few more pages /...

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15-02-19, 02:59

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Thanks Colin The way some people treat or mistreat their cars never ceases to amaze me. We're really only trying to see if it's worthwhile making...

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14-02-19, 01:04

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJL 5.0 V8 Portfolio in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Agreed, seen so may positives here there and everywhere, recommended by so many Jim

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14-02-19, 00:56

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Had some fun with a blast from the past tonight, the wife's old Passat 1.9 Tdi Highline, she loved that car We sold it to my BIL some 4 years...

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13-02-19, 12:50

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

I dropped by the Jaguar dealership yesterday and had them thoroughly clean my seats Of course I could've done this myself but it was an ideal time...

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11-02-19, 01:20

JimC64 replied to a thread Need advice on buying my first XJ in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

These are the main issues to look for and things to consider, be aware of......… General Issues Air Suspension Seems to be one of the most...

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11-02-19, 01:17

JimC64 replied to a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

Hey Jim, Ross is a massive Jag fan, had dozens of examples of the marque and a member of the JDC etc etc I know him well, he lives...

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08-02-19, 15:04

JimC64 replied to a thread How fast does the XJ chew through tyres? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I'd say I was getting around 15k miles out a set approx., but then I was changing them at around 4mm plus to have new rubber on my car The old set...

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08-02-19, 15:02

JimC64 replied to a thread Wheel spacer recomendations in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

Here are my H&R hubcentric wheel spacers, see below..... There's a recess on the rear that sits on nicely where your wheel would and offers...

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07-02-19, 22:38

JimC64 replied to a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

Yep, I have mine front n rear..... Jim

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07-02-19, 22:31

JimC64 replied to a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

Agreed.... We'll see what comes of it, but Ross is adamant he's not at fault You have a 20 year old football player, literally just leaving...

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07-02-19, 22:27

JimC64 replied to a thread Wheel spacer recomendations in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

Hey there, as stated H&R are the way to go and please....Above all else make sure they are Hubcentric wheel spacers I used them on my XJ X358 and...

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07-02-19, 17:16

JimC64 replied to a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

Not one mention of the "other" driver, ross the Jaguar driver All about the young Celtic player and Celtic etc etc.....UNBELIEVABLE! Is this...

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07-02-19, 17:03

JimC64 replied to a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

Totally, looks to be one of those large Merc Jeeps, just went straight through him he says Thanks Neil, here's hoping To be fair he wasn't...

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07-02-19, 16:46

JimC64 started a thread Jag owner in bad smash - Celtic player ok in General Chat

One of our own, Ross Craig and his XJR involved in head on collision in milton with Celtic player Anthony Ralston, see links below.... ...

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04-02-19, 12:28

JimC64 replied to a thread They Shall Not Grow Old in TV, Movies & Cinema

Totally agree Jim 100% and yes, should be shown in schools What John said, never in the forces myself although nearly joined up, but have...

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01-02-19, 13:21

JimC64 replied to a thread Scottish member roll call in Scotland

Welcome aboard, good to have you here... Any more? 1. JimC64 XJ X351 3.0d Portfolio LWB ( Glasgow ) 2. Rondu S Type R (Glasgow) 3. Jaggy Pat...

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01-02-19, 13:11

JimC64 replied to a thread Kumho Ecstas on the XJR... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Jaz I don't believe for a second that the tyres put on by the OEM are necessarily THE best for the car, more like they're one of several possible...

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01-02-19, 02:06

JimC64 replied to a thread Kumho Ecstas on the XJR... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

They look like a viable alternative too, although I have no personal experience with them. With the Kumho's I've had easily 4 or 5 sets on various...

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01-02-19, 01:48

JimC64 replied to a thread Kumho Ecstas on the XJR... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Here's some comparisons for you.... 245/40/20 Kumho Ecsta PS71 A rated wet grip, E for fuel and 72db £157.62 each Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2...

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