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Hi Ben.

I love the wheels do you know what they are? Also what size 18's?

Regards and welcome!

Andy

Loving the wheels! Suite the colour and shape beautifully

Gentleman. I would like to replace the radiator grill as the current chrome one is a little tatty and I've sourced a new colour coordinated one. Looking at it it would appear to simply bolt to the bonnet? Am I being naive or is it really that straight forward to swap??

Regards

Andy

I'm tired of the missus constant ridicule over the factory fitted stereo complete with antique cassette player???

I'm planning a change. Firstly I'm presuming the new one would have to be a double din unit. I've heard various horror stories now of replacement units being deeper and not fitting or serious alterations having to be made? Primarily concerning heater parts at the rear?

It's to go in a 51 x toe 3.0l.

Before I blast money at something I need a little advice!

Thanks in advance

Andy

Preston. Lancashire

Thanks very much for that. Would hate to waste nearly £900 on something I couldn't use!!

Thanks chaps. Looks like it's all systems go!! I was more concerned that they wouldn't fit the car!, stud placement etc!!

Thanks again

Regards

Andy

Gents please could you help me before I buy some nice new wheels I want to cofirm they will fit.

They are listed as Jaguar libra R17's. The info says they will fit XF,S type and X type.

The info is

size - 17x7.5 5-108 et49

part number - 8X23 1007 AB

The tyre size the seller says to fit is 225/45/R17.

Hopefully they are going to fit as they look divine!

Regards

Andy

I've decided to change the existing factory fitted stereo as it's a lively antique cassette player!!!! The missus finds it most amusing therefore it must go.

The halfords cards will be lost handy as the new head unit is £350. Therefore £52 cheaper! That's the membership fee almost four times over. Absolute bonus!

Hi gents.

Quick question. I received my welcome pack. Stickers etc. the letter mentioned that inn using some of the discount codes I would need to prove to the company I was a member of the owners club, which leads me to believe there is some kind of owners club card? If that's the case I haven't received that. Although I have already received the halfords card which has been utilised twice now!

Thanks in advance.

Andy

Thanks peter.

I will probably go up to 17's. Now I need to decide which will look best on the car!! As far as tires go I'll get something fancy! No part worms or Chinese imitations!!!

Regards Andy

Thanks very much peter.

Could have done with it today. Bought £80 worth of polish soap chamois etc!!!!!

Will defo use it again soon!!

Regards Andy

I love the colour (titanium mica grey) coupled with smokey grey leather interior. The sensation of gliding in absolute luxury. The pull of the 3.0 litre engine and the beautiful butterfly inducing engine note as you ask the horses to race.

The only thing I don't like is the antique stereo. But an easy change and the package is complete.

I fell in love with her on the test drive and will fawn over her for many years to come.

Hot on the heels of my battery warning light drama which seems to have been resolved at a reasonable cost, I have some pennies left therefore I've decided while the x type is delicious I would like to add a little bit of individuality to precedings. I'm fancying changing the wheels and rubber...

Therefore my question is what size could I realistically apply? I was thinking 17 or maybe 18's. Although I've seen a few 19 inch monsters but would be concerned they may look a little bit "bling" I'm looking for stylish refinement. Not ostentatious bile inducing looks of horror!

If I opt for 18's would these cause rubbing issues on the arches reduce or effect the turning circle etc??

And another problem is very few sellers show the particular wheel fitted to the vehicles in question therefore visualising the wheel on the car is a problem as it's all a bit late to discover they look abhorrent after parting company with close to a thousand pounds? Therefore are there any alloy wheel suppliers that have a option to apply the wheels to the car beforehand some fancy website maybe?

I would also like to see the other owners club members after market wheels so if you have any pictures please may I see them!,

Any advise warnings or general information is greatly appreciated!!

Regards in advance

Andy

Hi peter.

I'm a rugby union man myself. I still play. But self employment means a lot of juggling of limited time off. Although the sky planner is full of lots of games much to the missus consternation.

The battery seems fine. Fingers crossed. Thanks again for all the help. Much appreciated. I have a million more questions as I've lots of tweaks I'm planning!! Stereo is on the things to do. The other half found the cassette player most amusing!!

Thanks again

Andy

Hi ive only just become a premium member. Do the various discounts get sent as "in store" cards . I would definitely find this very useful. Especially as I'm considering a new stereo in the x type. Who the hell has cassette tapes still!!!!

The auto tint was another I will be utilising.

Very happy with all things Jaguar at the moment!!!!

Regards

Andy

Thanks again!

Widnes ?? You're a rugby league fan then??

Hi peter.

Thanks for that!! Excellent advice. I've now replaced the battery. The difference in size alone makes it pretty obvious there was a problem. The light is no longer in and I hope that is the problem resolved!!

I'm hoping that it's a simple one off solution!!

I'll try the battery option. Then take it from there!

I went premium in the club too! Finding it very useful and interesting!!

Hi peter.

Thanks for that. I'll have a look. I notice halfords have one. Some fancy calcium thing!

I'm originally from Manchester. Joined the army moved away. Then met my other half who's from Colne. We now live in a little village between Chorley and blackburn. We have a business in preston.

Regards

Andy

Right. I'll go have it changed first thing tomorrow. Any suggestions as to where?? Was thinking national tyres etc?? Or should I go straight to Jaguar???

Thanks peter.

Attached a couple of pics. One shows it's clearly new. The other 510A.

Don't know if this is the issue??

After looking at the battery it's obviously new. Although no manufacturers information as to brand etc?? Possibly some poor quality job??

Thanks peter. I will get my mechanic pal to have a look. Wasn't sure if the warning light was a battery fault or alternator? Hoping that it was going to be the cheaper option!! Something says it is going to be the more costly!!