XKR front bumper

[craigw]

Hi chaps, I went to see a black XKR last night, the front bumper had a couple of light scrapes but was pretty crazed & the paint quite dull, other than that immaculate. Bumper will be sprayed if I buy it but is crazing/dullpaint normal after a front scrape or anything more sinister?

Other than that the car looked pretty much immaculate.

>> Edited by craigw on Friday 12th May 10:21

[GavinPearson]

I can't see why a good bodyshop couldn't have it looking like new and lasting as long as the rest of the car.

[craigw]

cool, thanks.

Having a blowby test done also, its a 99T with 43k miles, serviced 3000 miles ago so hopefully ok.

Does 19k sound reasonable for a black cab, standard wheels, cant really see many options, were there many ?

[Philhopkins]

What's the reg number / chassis number and i'll check on spec for you when i'm back in the dealership tomorrow!

[craigw]

thanks Phil YHM

[Philhopkins]

Hi Craig,

Check your e-mails. I've sent you the info!

[xkrman]

Bumpers not a great problem.

Some twonk hit mine.

A local bodyshop fixed it for £140 and it only took a day, see photos

BEFORE:






AFTER:







These cars are GREAT!!

[Philhopkins]

Nice, you've got the arden kit on yours by the looks of it.

Bet that's a STUNNING looking motor!

[xkrman]

Car has been modified by Racing Green cars with Arden Wheels, Body Kit, Suspension Lowering, Mirrors etc.

It also has a Sports Exhaust, Brakes Upgrade and has had a Full Interior Conversion.

I think it looks stunning, but then of course I would!

I will post some piccies when I get home.

>> Edited by xkrman on Monday 15th May 17:20

[Podie]

Now JSG's car in the classifieds is simply

[Philhopkins]

I wish they still made champagne 20" Paris alloys. They were/are beautiful.

>> Edited by Philhopkins on Monday 15th May 21:29

[xkrman]

Philhopkins said:

Nice, you've got the arden kit on yours by the looks of it. Bet that's a STUNNING looking motor!

A few pics of my P&J

[Philhopkins]

*drool*

You must've spent some serious money on that! The Racing Green tonneu cover is £1,000's on it's own isn't it?

[xkrman]

Philhopkins said:

*drool* You must've spent some serious money on that! The Racing Green tonneu cover is £1,000's on it's own isn't it?

Yeah, it has become a bit of an obsession I'm afraid.

However, I bought the car at 3 years old with 35,000 miles in immaculate condition. It is not my everyday transport and so I aim to keep her forever

[COL87]

Its awesome, lovely colour. Nice one

Don't mean to ask rude questions, but do those modifications bump up the insurance by a long way, or is it fairly cheap??

>> Edited by COL87 on Wednesday 17th May 01:16

[xkrman]

COL87 said:

Its awesome, lovely colour. Nice one Don't mean to ask rude questions, but do those modifications bump up the insurance by a long way, or is it fairly cheap?? >> Edited by COL87 on Wednesday 17th May 01:16

Thanks.

Insurance!!!

Yep, any mods seem to bump up insurance, even ones like improved brakes which should make car safer.

Living in merseyside doesn't help.

I pay over £1000/year for 8000 miles restricted.
I am in my mid 40s with 15 years protected no claims.

Still, you only live once.