Dear Paul Your upgrade was quite inspiring 🎉, which encouraged me to do the same, the result was more than satisfying, other than the better look and nicer music coming out of the exhaust, it improved the response out of the engine dramatically due to the reduced back pressure caused by the chocked original exhaust despite removing the fuse, my Jackie now accelerate much quicker and far much smoother. So thanks very much.
Really enjoyed the detail you applied to your video. I have a 2007 XK 4.2 with 22,000 miles. Love the looks and performance. Have owned 3 XKE's, 2 XJS' and 1 F type coupe. I will be performing the exhaust swap that you performed so well! Thank You, James King Olathe, Kansas
@life_on_cars The report from the shop is that some fuses connected to my starter motor were bad as well as a sensor/thermometer that is giving me an engine overheating display on my message board.
I've watched the 3 videos multiple times now. And you asked me on Insta if I wanted to do it too. YES, I'm doing it too. The diffuser has already been ordered and I have already been in contact with a seller of a used xkr exhaust. The German TüV is just not allowed to take a close look every 2 years 😉 'll get back to you if I have any questions... It's your own fault 😂😂😂 Greetings from Germany, Joachim
I had to have two new clamps as the bodies had started to crack and it was an mot essential job. They were ceased on?? My garage chap didn’t enjoy that particular job!!!
Really interesting to see what is involved, a good opportunity to clean the subframe, and a great result on the heatshield. What happens with the exhaust valves? Are they held in an open position somehow?
I will have to check with my local jag dealer the price they are doing on a heat shield, at that price I will definately fit a new one. Whats the bet they are more expensive!! Might have to have a road trip to pick one upfrom your spares supplier if need be!! lol when i take mine off and take the nuts off, i will use a rotary wire bush on my drill and clean them up then apply some grease the same as you have. I see your underneath looks as ratty as mine does, with the subfram off i will probably get some marine clean and silver por-15 and coat that area to protect it.
Have you thought of having any rust treatment to the sub frame? I had a dinitrol treatment done by an undersealing firm. As i live close to the sea i felt it was a good thing to do. Plus he did a fab job.
