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Unleash The Growl in your XK8 ! – Welcome to Blue Flame Performance Exhausts

daveroche — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:03:00 +0000

The standard XK8 / XKR exhaust system has been criticised for being too quiet, but in practice the quality mild steel system has lasted well in service. However with early cars now over 14 years old, it will be time to consider renewing the exhausts system. Problem is, the cost to replace the standard system would be in excess of £700 using original Jaguar XK8 / XKR parts.

XK8 Parts Review Blue Flame Stainless Exhaust with XKR Spa Trim

A much more cost-effective and exciting proposition is to purchase a fantastic sounding performance XK8 / XKR exhaust system made from lifetime lasting 304 grade stainless steel from a reputable supplier such as Blueflame based in the UK. Having reviewed several systems, we believe Blueflame offers the best value for XK8 and XKR owners with prices starting from just £580 + VAT for the full Cat back system.

Blue Flame Exhausts for Jaguar offer products that are:

* Designed from scratch by in-house performance technicians
* Designed to give genuine performance gains
* Designed to interface with further performance upgrades
* Designed to sound sporty without being intrusive
* Designed using the finest 304 grade stainless steel
* Designed using mandrel tube bending equipment for continuous unrestricted gas flow
* Designed using free flow silencers for maximum power and torque
* Designed and manufactured in the UK
* Designed for life

There are two types of end pipe trims for the XK8 and XKR models; the SPA trim which is oval in shape and straight through finish or the ASSEN trim which is again oval but with a concave interior finish. Both look impressive and coupled with the fantastic sound will turn heads and make you feel you are driving a real sports supercar.

To enquire further about the Blueflame XK8 / XKR range and / or purchase a system click here for the Jaguarpartsdb.com performance exhaust section.

To review the standard Jaguar XK8 and XKR exhaust parts range, click here.

WATCH THE BLUE FLAME SYSTEM IN ACTION ON AN XKR

WATCH THE BLUE FLAME SYSTEM IN ACTION ON AN XK8

You may also be interested in our post on replacing just the rear XK8 or XKR tail pipe parts with a straight through stainless steel rear exhaust pipes which also give a great sound improvement but for less cost. Click here for details.

XK8 Parts Post: Protect and Boost Your Jaguar XK8 / XKR Battery Power !

daveroche — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:02:40 +0000

XK8 Parts Review - Recommended CTEK Battery Charger

A number of XK8 and XKR owners take their cars off the road in winter months and they can often be left for weeks without being started. In our post on the XK8 / XKR window reset procedure (click here), we reported on how easily the battery can become discharged when left for a time which will then require a battery recharge, the resetting of windows, radio code etc. Also, the constant drain can permantly damage the Jaguar model 017 battery.

It’s recommended to purchase one of the latest battery maintenance chargers to avoid these problems occurring and allow you to start your car any time with a fully charged battery. One such product recommended by other XK8 and XKR owners in the forums is the CTEK Multi XS 3600. This is a switch mode charger with pulse maintenance which uses state-of-the-art technology with its four step fully automatic charging cycle IUoUp. You can use the MULTI XS 3600 to charge a range of batteries, from small 1.2Ah to large 120Ah. CTEK chargers can be connected for months without harm to your battery and vehicle. Charging can normally take place while the battery is still on the vehicle. A very useful tool for any home, garage or workplace.

CTEK chargers can be connected for long periods of time in protective pulse maintenance mode without any damage to the battery. The chargers are safe for use with all electronics so no disconnection from the vehicle is necessary. Also the chargers are spark proof, short circuit proof and reverse polarity protected. CTEK can charge drained or sulphated batteries even if the mains voltage is as low as 170 volts. Fitted with a UK Plug so there is no need for an adapter. Note for European customers, the product supplier I reviewed Agri-Supply UK Ltd will provide a Euro Adaptor at no additional cost.

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XK8 Parts Review: Boot Spoiler for the XKR Look

daveroche — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:45:16 +0000

This boot spoiler is a great product to update the lines of your XK8 to match the XKR model style. It is made from very light hand crafted fiberglass and can be fitted in minutes. It will arrive in primer ready for painting or for an additional charge, this can be professionally painted if the paint code is supplied.

XK8 Parts Review - XKR 'Look' Boot Spoiler

The spoiler can be fitted in minutes being placed directly on to the boot with pre-mounted double-sided 3M automotive tape (supplied) with no need for drilling.

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XK8 Parts Review – Number Plate Plinth Kit

daveroche — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:34:19 +0000

Let’s face it, the front of a Jaguar XK8 / XKR looks pretty impressive in it’s standard format. But a problem with the standard number plate plinth is that it partly obstructs the grill aperture. The front of the car looks much better if the number plate is positioned below the grill. This is a great improvement to the existing looks and is definitely recommended if you are planning to fit a mesh grill to the car which will really improve the look of your car further. See our mesh grill reviews.

The kits available on the market lower the existing number plate and plinth below your grille. The ones we have looked at fit XK8 and XKR models up to 2003.5 model year. The XK8 parts kit consists of two aluminium brackets in an anodised black finish to match the plinth, plus provision of all the required fixings and instructions.

www.xk8-parts.com Review - New Number Plate Plinth kit for XK8 and XKR Cars

This will really enhance the look of your Jaguar XK8 showing off the grill aperture to it’s best. This item can also be used on number plates for the United States and Canada. We understand that the plinth can also be painted to match the colour of your car for a small additional fee.

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XK8 Parts Review: Wind Deflectors for Jaguar XK8 and XKR Convertibles

daveroche — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:58:10 +0000

When driving for some time with the soft top down in the northern hemisphere countries, it’s no surprise that exposure to the cold elements can make you feel tired and weary after your journey. So much so that the soft top is often only taken down on warm days. Wind deflectors can help here and are available to fit the XK8 and XKR convertible models from 1996 to 2005.

XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories - Wind Deflector

Without one, driver and passenger will experience wind blown hair and here in the UK potentially a degree of exposure to the elements to say the least !!. If the wind can be deflected then more heat can be retained in the cockpit making driving with the top down much more frequent and comfortable even in winter. May even allow your hair to look in a reasonable state after a journey !.

Features and benefits are:

1. Cockpit heat retention on cold days
2. Improved sound / acoustics
3. No restriction to visibility
4. Deflection of air currents when high speed cruising

The latest wind deflectors are made of high quality materials / parts and come with complete fitting instructions for your XK8 / XKR convertible

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