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Hi Mark, Thank you. Since posting I recently had one of my cars paint and interior detailed, wheels refurbed and coating added. It looks great. I do try my self to keep them looking presentable but the XJ I only bought last year really need a lot of time spent on it, which I have not had. I am really pleased with the results. Best Regards, Julie.

Greetings, I am located in the Pacific Northwest USA, and just bought a 2001 S Type today. I was going through withdrawls not having a British car for the past year after selling my $800 XJS, yes and it was still running. I'm glad to ba back in the fold, though my P cars do keep me busy driving on the wonderful mountain and coastal roads, I just had to get another British car. I have a lot of experience as I have had many MG's, Triumphs, a Rover 2000, a Riley 1500, and multiple Bugeye (read Frogeye) Sprites. Thanks for letting me join. Cheers

Welcome aboard Mark! I suspect we're all a little biased in favour of S Types here! 😛 A pic of mine to (hopefully) encourage you to post a pic of yours! Lots of knowledge on here and all friendly.

Hi Mark, Welcome. As frank said the S type is lovely I have one. Have you any pictures please? here is mine.

Hi Mark - You are very welcome to the club - the S type is a beautiful Jaguar and I hope you have a great time driving it .

Lenses crystal clear thank you. The lenses were milky when I bought the car so it was one of the first jobs to do. Followed by an Ebay kit to give me DRL lights hidden in the front indicators. Realistically, I don't see the beam pattern throwing any further; things on the road and verge are just much better lit. For some illogical reason I couldn't stick the mixture of LED and halogen main beam lighting so treated the car to main beam LEDs. It feels spectacular now.

I've been using Twenty20 Compact H7 bulbs in my '04 3.0 SE since September '22. They give a much improved light and and MoT-passing beam pattern. They agree with the canbus system. I chose Twenty20 H7 Twenty20 Compact LED Headlight Bulbs (Pair) | CANBus Ready LED's (autobulbsdirect.co.uk) because there is no bulky fan and the standard headlight covers fit back on nicely. I am aware that LED bulbs in an originally Halogen-equipped car is an MoT failure point, but I took mine to a no-appointment MoT garage, ready to change the LED bulbs out for the standard H7 bulbs and re-present the car minutes later, but no need. MoT passed last November and smiles all round.

Open the passenger door and look on the “B” pillar, that’s where it normally is.

Hi Julie, Nice, very nice 👍

Hi Julie-- Looks fantastic 😍

Julie I keep my car outside like you. It is washed regularly using a SnowFoam, then a Good Shampoo and then on a monthly basis I use a Hydrophobic water solution to spray the car, before finally drying and buffing . It keeps very well, dirt does not stick and washes away easily . Any rain or elements in the air form large bubbles and run off the car. I do also always use a pressure washer, nothing fancy, just a cheap Karcher model. Best Wishes, John