March 10 2006
I got my first car! It’s a 1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe with Black leather and Burr walnut interior. I call her “Kitty”.
March 2006
My Cat is in the shop at this point. Valve cover gasket is leaking, power steering hose is leaking, oil needs to be changed and multi rib belt has to be replaced.
May 2006
I just got a RAM Air filter from Jaguarxp.com.
June 2006
I got JL Audio 8W3v2 to substitute factory 8” Harman Kardon subwoofer.
July 2006
My Cat is in the shop again. Spark plugs need to be replaced after 104.000 miles on the clock.
July 2006
Well she is back in the shop, this time for engine mounts replacement.
September 2006
Cat in the shop again, this time timing chain and tensioners. I know there is no one better than All Jaguar to do the job right!
September 2006
I replaced my RAM Air intake with K&N Apollo Cold Air Intake.
November 2006
I got part of my exhaust done. I have installed Dynomax Ultra Flo-X muffler instead of 5 stock mufflers.
December 27 2006
Well it’s time to replace JL Audio 8W3v2 with JL Audio 12W3v2 and add Mono amplifier Alpine MRP-M 450.
February 9 2007
My head light bulbs just died so I decided to replace them with Sylvania Silverstar H1 55Watt bulbs. Also I have replaced fog lights bulbs, and they are awesome!
February 20 2007
My head unit died, it’s time for new audio system!
March 2 2007
The new system is up and running, now I’m waiting for JL Audio VR 600 speakers for front and back.
March 5 2007
I’m getting a new custom build J-Gate surrounding plate, made of aluminum. I’m not sure how I will have it finished: brushed aluminum with clear coat, black powder coat, silver powder coat or anodize it black.
March 16 2007
I don't like JL's 12W3v2 is not good enough, it does not have the "punch" I like. I need more power and punch, so I got JL Audio 12W6v2 D4.
March 22 2007
I got a Sealed 1.3 cubic feet box for my 12W6v2, also 2 bags of poly-fill 12oz each.
The order for JL VR600's has been canceled.
March 23 2007
I got and installed the 12W6v2.
March 30 2007
Just placed an order for two pairs of MB Quart QSD216 component speakers (front and rear fill).
April 5 2007
Just ordered Dynamat Bulk pack and 3 ft of Kicker 0 AWG flexible power cable.
April 11 2007
The Dynamat, power cables with battery terminals and Front speakers have been installed!
April 27 2007
I just ordered the final component to my Audio system, a JL Audio 500.1 mono amplifier.
May 11 2007
Something very, bad just happened. My thermostat hosing broke, but I was lucky enough it has happened in the garage. So I decided to work on it my self, which was a big mistake! Was it worth it? I don't know...
May 23 2007
My fuel pressure regulator and the O-Rings failed!
May 25 2007
The front left (driver side) shock / strut mount bushing just gave up, so I'm forced to fix it. No wait, I have better idea. Since I have to replace all the bushings and mounts, why not lower the car? Brilliant! I just ordered set of H&R lowering springs, next will be Koni adjustable shocks - coming soon...
May 29 2007
I got new Fuel Pressure regulator! But I need new Injector O-Rings, code P0171 and P0174 appeared.
Jun 05 2007
I've got the springs from H&R and drop in filter from K&N!
Jun 08 2007
Just received Koni Special adjustable shocks front and rear application, the car is in the All Jaguar Inc. now for suspension work.
Jun 08 2007
The lowering is done! She looks beautiful, I need to perform wheel alignment to make it perfect.
Jun 18 2007
Nothing but bad luck! On the way home rear right mid-bass speaker voice coil melted.
Nov 5 2007
I've just ordered a set of wheels!
Nov 6 2007
Finally the new wheels have arrived. A set of chromed Jaguar 19” wheels codenamed "Atlas", they are in staggered size. So 19" x 8.5" front and 19" x 9.5" rear.
Nov 21 2007
I have placed an order for BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW2 tires. Front - 245/35 ZR19, Rear - 285/35 ZR19
Nov 28 2007
The tires just got shipped to Discount Tire, I'm going drop off the car for installation.
Dec 1 2007
I tried to get my wheels aligned and nothing but bad luck. I have very high negative camber on both rear wheels, it happened after lowering the car. The bad part is no one want to work on the car.
Dec 3 2007
I just received the XKR rear spoiler and it's sitting at home waiting to be painted and installed.
August 1st 2008
Placed an order for:
Front Rotors - EBC Brakes 3GD Slotted and dimpled
Front Pads - EBC Brakes Yellowstuff
More pictures of parts when they arrive! I've been putting off brakes upgrade for a while but the time has come...
August 8, 2008
Instaled front rotors and pads
