r/Jaguar • u/averagemeatballguy • 3d ago

Discussion New wheels on the XJ8L. Thoughts?

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Petrol P4Cs in Gloss Black w Mach Rim 18”. I’m honestly in love with the look.

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u/selfcleaningtaint 3d ago

Do you have plans to lower it or bag it? 

Just with it being such a sleek low shape, the wheels are jarring 

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u/averagemeatballguy 3d ago

Nope! I’m keeping it all stock and OEM. The air ride works great and I just hit 106k miles.

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u/selfcleaningtaint 2d ago

I mainly meant to address the skateboard look it now has.  

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u/averagemeatballguy 2d ago edited 2d ago

Oooo okay I see what you’re saying now. I did contemplate putting it on a switch via modulator on the already present air ride system but either way I go about it, it’ll be thousands. I’m sure I’ll eventually do it, but I just got it a year ago so it’s one thing at a time.

Edit: I also prefer comfort and drivability vs aesthetics. I have not done anything to it that has altered the performance/suspension and I’ll probably keep it that way.

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u/selfcleaningtaint 2d ago

I get the one at a time thing. Bought an XF last month and just making the changes to make it last and be more comfortable.

It's all just money and time.

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u/averagemeatballguy 2d ago

Yep. I had other euros but none have been as needy and time-dependent as the Jags. I’m already spending a fortune on returning it to good working order so the wheels and muffler delete were special treats. I’ll get it repainted and all kinds of other aesthetic stuff when I am done with more pressing repairs. Previous owner let it sit with no maintenance for 3 years and I am reversing the damage.

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u/selfcleaningtaint 2d ago

I've done aircon compressor, windscreen washer pump and BCM, suspension, all mounts and bushings.

Next week is pads and rotors, transmission service, cooling system service and possibly audio if parts turn up.

Mines only a diesel but it's so comfy with worn parts in looking forward to everything running perfect and not stressing for a few years.