Shhh, Be Quiet, It's a V12 Jaguar In It's Natural Habitat

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
01/20/2015 at 09:42 • Filed to: None

On ramps, in the garage, awaiting service. That's just a V12's resting state.

This car has been down for too long, really...I haven't had it in a regularly driveable state in almost a year. So this weekend I'll finally get down to business and swap in the new voltage regulator, which should at least make it driveable.

After that, I've got a short list of things to fix: fuel changeover valve, sending unit for the left side fuel tank, and finally remove the stupid charcoal canister system installed when the car came over from Germany in 1989.

Also, can anybody recommend a good tire? I've got some ancient Pirellis on the car, and I love the way they look because the sidewall is so minimal. They're not dry rotted at all, but they have to be 12 years old at this point. Maybe Coker Tire has something for me? Pirelli doesn't seem to make this model anymore.

Oh, and Corvair update: some time last night on eBay, the reserve was met at $1,600. Then sometime after that, it went up to $2,025. So it's already up to 2.5x what I paid for the car...not bad for a small investment a few months ago.

DISCUSSION (11)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 09:50

Ha - I posted something Jag-related almost at the same time as you. Suffice to say if you get rear axle leaks, I can run you through what's required. Have you found terrysjag.com yet? They're very helpful.

Sam > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 09:51

WHITEWALLS. Kidding, though they might actually look okay. Coker Tire does have some options for blackwalls, but they're gonna be supremely expensive. We're going to have to buy two sets to get our 64 Impala and 72 Caddy on the road. (Whitewalls are mandatory for them)

DrScientist > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 10:08

are those 15s or 16s?

ive heard the debate over unavailability of appropriately sized and speed rated tires for the 15s. i imagine 16s aren't that much different.

when i had the original 15 inch lattice alloys on mine i used BF goodrich T/A radials. they didn't have the speed rating of the pirellis, but they also didn't cost 200+ a corner.

i decided to up the wheels to a larger size from a more modern jag, so the bolt patterns and offsets would still match, but the tire options would be more plentiful.

so... other than the T/As i dont have a suggestion. they get good reviews from the other xjs owners on the jag forum.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > DrScientist
01/20/2015 at 10:10

15s, I think they're some ridiculous size like a 215/75/15. SO MUCH SIDEWALL. The Goodrich is a good suggestion actually, nice plain sidewalks. Should I leave the white letters out? Probably not on this car, haha.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Sam
01/20/2015 at 10:11

Yean, if you drive a 72 Caddy without whitewalls I think they impound the car, haha.

DrScientist > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 10:16

yeah... i think i ran 235/60-15s. definitely a lot of sidewall. but a little less than 75. did jaguar change the tire sizes on what the cars were shipped with over the years? thats a series 3 right? i know the XJS changed tire sizes a couple of times, even while still on the 15 inch wheels.

white lettering in.

or out.

who knows?

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > DrScientist
01/20/2015 at 10:26

Yeah, it's an S3. I could be wrong on the size, it might be a 65 series. I'll check after lunch, since now I want to know

What year was your Jag? Mine is an '84, and knowing the previous owner (my grandfather), whatever is on mine is the same size as and probably manufacturer as from the factory.

I saw an XJS with raised whites, it looked ridiculous, so it would look even more ridiculous on mine.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 16:36

Kinja'd!!!

it would run better if you had a hood ornament

then again mine isn't that great on reliability either

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe
01/20/2015 at 18:33

I've never cared for a leaper on my hood. None of my family's Jags had them when I was a kid, so it's carried over to me.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
01/20/2015 at 19:00

Does it have the mechanics mating call, of an unevenly balanced carburetor(s)?

( i have no idea if this was a common problem)

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
01/20/2015 at 19:08

Nah, fuel injected. But it's a Lucas fuel injection system, so I wouldn't put it past it to become unbalanced.