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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-22-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 621
Posted By 80sRule

Book time is standard. Sometimes they can do...

Book time is standard. Sometimes they can do really well and learn speed tricks, sometimes you fight a rusty bolt for way too long. It is what it is.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-20-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,816
Posted By 80sRule

What amazes me is consumers are really going into...

What amazes me is consumers are really going into a dealer with literally no clue and open to whatever based on a dollars per month number. They keep doing it since there’s plenty of people it works...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-13-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By 80sRule

We’re similar builds; mine is a 1LT Coupe Z51...

We’re similar builds; mine is a 1LT Coupe Z51 MRCS In Red Mist with Black Leather and GT1 seats. I have some appearance bits in the blacked out badge, carbon flash mirrors and spoiler, and black...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 344
Posted By 80sRule

You can slide on the brake fluid and coolant, but...

You can slide on the brake fluid and coolant, but there’s reasons not to. Any car benefits from this, but typically vehicles where there’s interest in having the life span be extremely long in years,...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-02-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,658
Posted By 80sRule

In a procession, unless it’s your only car, I’d...

In a procession, unless it’s your only car, I’d just drive your other car. If you don’t have a suitable car, just get a one day rental of something subdued. You can rent a car for under $50. Or ride...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-31-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,245
Views: 320,418
Posted By 80sRule

I’m looking forward to Matick Chevrolet in...

I’m looking forward to Matick Chevrolet in Redford, MI for my 2024 C8 1LT Z51 MRCS in Red Mist with GT1 Seats in black, engine lighting, black badge, black exhaust tips, carbon flash mirrors and Z51...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-26-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,207
Posted By 80sRule

​​​​​​​Matick Chevrolet in Redford, MI is doing...

​​​​​​​Matick Chevrolet in Redford, MI is doing it right now, $3k off. I had been about to sign at another dealer and went with them today. Redford is part of Detroit and I am over there often for...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By 80sRule

Yeah his C8 is neat but I don’t like it in the...

Yeah his C8 is neat but I don’t like it in the yellow
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-04-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,362
Posted By 80sRule

I’m going to need evidence of said spicy Dorito....

I’m going to need evidence of said spicy Dorito. Pics will suffice.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-03-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By 80sRule

+1. Every car I've ever painted brake...

+1.

Every car I've ever painted brake calipers on, either came in a color and I repainted that, or I painted them black, so free black paint was great by me!
Forum: Great Lakes
08-03-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,732
Posted By 80sRule

I'll be there! Probably in the black Jag XKR.

I'll be there! Probably in the black Jag XKR.
Forum: Other Cars
07-31-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,453
Posted By 80sRule

I’m getting to a point at work where I have less...

I’m getting to a point at work where I have less free time so I am moving away from having a lot of old Euro cars that I have to work on myself. I’m selling a 23yo Jaguar XKR and a 15yo Maserati...
Forum: Other Cars
07-26-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By 80sRule

Supposedly the plan was to do side by side and...

Supposedly the plan was to do side by side and then they didn’t.

Having had both generations of modern XK, I’ll say that if you want a GT with room for purses, laptop bags, and such, the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By 80sRule

Excellent! It’s a 24 order, I got emailed the...

Excellent! It’s a 24 order, I got emailed the info after they entered it and within an hour I responded. Given how it appears the entry site is, I could see the drop down menu suffering from an...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-25-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By 80sRule

2024 Order and Changes?

The dealer I’m ordering through accidentally put my order in as a Convertible 1LT and I responded that they need to change it to a Coupe 1LT with the painted targa roof. How does this work? Do they...
Forum: Other Cars
07-22-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By 80sRule

The 97-02 MY XK8s had the even worse 5HP24 5...

The 97-02 MY XK8s had the even worse 5HP24 5 speeds. The R models had the W5A580/722.6; the 03+ all had 6HP26 units whether 8 or R. Change fluids every 30-60k depending on how you use the car...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-20-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,392
Posted By 80sRule

This is a lot of money for sure, even with a...

This is a lot of money for sure, even with a lower end stingray build on order, I’ve always done used cars and let someone else take a depreciation hit. I have the cash but I didn’t get the cash by...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,682
Posted By 80sRule

I went C8 1LT Coupe with Z51 with Magride,...

I went C8 1LT Coupe with Z51 with Magride, battery protection package, engine lighting in Red Mist. No options increased in price at all; but the base increase is really it for me. I would have been...
Forum: Other Cars
07-18-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By 80sRule

I’ve owned a 2000 XKR Convertible for 13 years...

I’ve owned a 2000 XKR Convertible for 13 years and sold pending pickup today or tomorrow. I’ve done basically every single thing that can bed doing on these; timing chain tensioners and guides, Wood...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-17-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By 80sRule

I sprung for the $100 for the lights figuring...

I sprung for the $100 for the lights figuring that's cheap and might help me find stuff in the dark. The fancy triangles? I'm ok without.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-15-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,257
Posted By 80sRule

I was interested in a museum delivery until I...

I was interested in a museum delivery until I realized it was in addition to a destination charge that they didn’t have to do shit to get and I thought it just meant you pick it up there and get a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-14-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,257
Posted By 80sRule

idk, I think I’d be so curious I’d be interested...

idk, I think I’d be so curious I’d be interested in the Yaris museum. Like for people watching reasons.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-14-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,483
Posted By 80sRule

I think its neat that it is included on 2024...

I think its neat that it is included on 2024 orders but I honestly didn't find the mirrors or visibility bad by mid engine standards at all. I've driven stuff where you need to Countach reverse...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-14-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,407
Posted By 80sRule

Thanks! I forgot about that with the top, it...

Thanks! I forgot about that with the top, it happens to the XKs too but mine is a coupe. BTW - Love the wheels on the C8!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-14-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,407
Posted By 80sRule

I've been looking a long time at the DB9,...

I've been looking a long time at the DB9, specifically early ones despite coils and the seat style. I would replace my 07 XKR Coupe with it when the miles get high, have owned for 5 years and have...
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