Samwhigham

thanks - the car came fitted with Pirellis, and that seems to be where all the complaints come from regarding the lack of traction in the wet. I was thinking of avoiding Pirellis to be honest.

Hello everyone I'm just about to take ownership of a 1999 Jaguar XKR supercharged cabriolet. The previous owner, my father, has told my it has a tendency to slip out at the back, in particularly in the wet. He said the tyres he had put on it weren't really suitable. So i need to get some new ones. As this is a safety thing, money isn't really an issue. I would love to fit some good all weather tyres that perform well in the wet. I have come across some, Continental Sport Contact 5, they seem pretty good ratings wise, Grip A, Efficiency C (a bonus). I would love to hear any recent experience and recommendations from you all? Sam

Thank you - the ebay items aren't right. They are just the outer panel. I'm looking for the panel that actually displays the gear selection. I have sent off some requests to the places you suggested.

Hello I have recently bought a 1999 XKR. I love it, but it needs some work and i was homing you guys could help me source a part. I'm looking for the panel that surrounds the gear stick/shift. It's the part that actually displays what gear you are in (well, in automatic). The current one has cracked, but i'm struggling to find a replacement on ebay etc because i don't really know what the part is called. Could anyone tell me what the part is called, or even better point me in the right direction. I have attached a photo of the part i am talking about. Thanks in advance sam