RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Dunsignalling said: Same engine, same transmission, same suspension/brakes as a Q3 of similar age, though I think the Audi could be had with the petrol V6 and flappy paddles. John Indeed it is almost the same as an Audi Q3......great car, we had one for three perfect years, but it ain’t an “Audi Quattro” That is a completely different car..... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Dunsignalling said: Same engine, same transmission, same suspension/brakes And shared with many other cars in the VAG stable! Not to mention the "platform" was shared with a whole range of other models... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_A_platform#A5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, boxbrownie said: Indeed it is almost the same as an Audi Q3......great car, we had one for three perfect years, but it ain’t an “Audi Quattro” That is a completely different car..... Agreed, and it was a lovely motor. I had a ride in one back in the day, though the owner wisely wouldn't let me behind the wheel. However, the road version "only" put out 27 bhp more than my car, from a larger, turbocharged petrol motor, which demonstrates just how much things have moved on since the 1980s. It's a safe bet the S1 wouldn't return a tank-by-tank average of 45 mpg either. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dunsignalling said: Agreed, and it was a lovely motor. I had a ride in one back in the day, though the owner wisely wouldn't let me behind the wheel. However, the road version "only" put out 27 bhp more than my car, from a larger, turbocharged petrol motor, which demonstrates just how much things have moved on since the 1980s. It's a safe bet the S1 wouldn't return a tank-by-tank average of 45 mpg either. John They have moved on incredibly, we had an original Quattro in for competitor evaluation back in 1979.....it felt like a lightening bolt compared to its contemporaries, I remember going up the on ramp from the A12 to the M25 and it shot up like nothing else I’d driven before except maybe the occasional Italian exotic. As you say only rated at 197 hp as I recall but the engine on a dyno produced close to 220 hp......the much larger inter cooler used made a big difference, we swear they down rated the “official” power just to make the vehicle feel more than it was, it worked! It gave us the ammunition with the bosses to push forward with the RS range, we needed something to chase it....... Edited October 30, 2019 by boxbrownie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, boxbrownie said: They have moved on incredibly, we had an original Quattro in for competitor evaluation back in 1979.....it felt like a lightening bolt compared to its contemporaries, I remember going up the on ramp from the A12 to the M25 and it shot up like nothing else I’d driven before except maybe the occasional Italian exotic. As you say only rated at 197 hp as I recall but the engine on a dyno produced close to 220 hp......the much larger inter cooler used made a big difference, we swear they down rated the “official” power just to make the vehicle feel more than it was, it worked! It gave us the ammunition with the bosses to push forward with the RS range, we needed something to chase it....... Yes, and the standard level on most engines is still way below what can be obtained using relatively mundane hardware. A pal of my brother's has a Passat Tdi that's been remapped to give an extra 50 bhp with no other mods (yet), but he's investigating an intercooler made for Fraulein Schmitz's favourite turbo diesel vans. One of the mechanics at a local garage has seriously got-at his twenty-year-old Peugeot 306 Turbo diesel (1865cc) with two turbos, bigger injection system off the aforementioned VW van and lord knows what else, plus a huge intercooler off a Mercedes. That's been measured to over 200bhp at the wheels. John Edited October 30, 2019 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2019 Had the final bill for the work I had done on the cooper S, glad I was sat down when he read it out, £1300, the car only cost me £1100 but I’m hoping it’s now in tip top condition! Should get the dyno run result later and go and collect it tomorrow 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 31, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, big jim said: Had the final bill for the work I had done on the cooper S, glad I was sat down when he read it out, £1300, the car only cost me £1100 but I’m hoping it’s now in tip top condition! Should get the dyno run result later and go and collect it tomorrow Now you know why it only cost you £1100 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2019 Yeah I suppose so, thing Is I could have paid £2500 for one and had the same issues! £120 of the bill was for a new tyre for the courtesy car after I hit a pothole and punctured it, I’m going to claim that back from the council 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 31, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2019 27 minutes ago, big jim said: Yeah I suppose so, thing Is I could have paid £2500 for one and had the same issues! £120 of the bill was for a new tyre for the courtesy car after I hit a pothole and punctured it, I’m going to claim that back from the council Hope you got a few piccies of the pothole, also take a look on “Fix my street” site, very handy for tracking delinquent council repairs, and helping with claims. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2019 Yeah got pics of it, it was more of a gouge where trucks have come round a bend and dug into the road, council have the details of the incident, they filled it the next day! Right at the bottom of this hill/bend Also, Had a call back from the garage and the car is done and putting out 210bhp at The wheels, almost 50bhp over standard (about the same as a cooper works model) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2019 Picked the car up today, 210 bhp up from 168 bhp and boy does it feel so much better with all the other little issues addressed as well as the planned work it pulls in all gears now, there used to be a flat spot when you began accelerating caused by, I think the silicone boots on the inter cooler not being air tight, that has gone and it feels smooth, also a vacuum pipe has been replaced between the rocker and manifold which has most likely helped too the heating is brilliant so the new heater matrix (and radiator) has done the job stopped off and got a couple of replacement tyres too, part worn run flats so I now have run flats all round (the old front tyres had began to crack between the treads) Couple of other small bits and bobs to do at the (cheaper) local mechanic, engine mount and cv boot and it’s all sorted duno run result 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted November 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 29/10/2019 at 18:32, Chris M said: I have never ever found a pre common rail diesel good to drive. Even the Peugeot diesels, which were supposedly the best, had an extremely narrow power band. As soon as they started to get some oomph you ran out of revs. The first common rail diesel I ever drove was a Rover 600 with am L series diesel. At the time it was a revelation. Six months ago I would have strongly agreed that I prefer diesel to petrol but I changed to a petrol with a large turbo earlier this year and now this is easily my preference. I have a non commonrail Diesel. But EUI instead. Sounds lovely and really grunty, with a remap as quick as the 4.0 V8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted November 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 29/10/2019 at 19:02, russ p said: The L series is an absolute gem, they were developing a 16v version of it to replace the BMW unit in the 75. This engine did actually see the light of day in a Chevrolet would like to see how one performed in my ZT The L series in my ZR is actually a better engine than the massive BMW unit in the ZT. I also have a a perkins prima in my van which the L series is based on , I love that engine it's so noisy one of the defining sounds of late 80s Britain as they were in sherpa too. When it's cold started reminds me of a DMU engine, fantastic starter mind I prefer the version with EUI and 5 cylinders. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) On 31/10/2019 at 12:26, big jim said: Yeah I suppose so, thing Is I could have paid £2500 for one and had the same issues! £120 of the bill was for a new tyre for the courtesy car after I hit a pothole and punctured it, I’m going to claim that back from the council Best of luck with that Jim - I got nowhere a few years ago when pothole damage to my Alfa resulted in a bill for £2500 for a complete new front subframe and associated suspension parts, my local council didn't want to know. The only positive thing about the experience was having an Abarth 595 Competizione as a courtesy car whilst the Alfa was away being repaired! Edited November 3, 2019 by Rugd1022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2019 A while back I managed to get Chelmsford council to stump up for a new tyre and alloy wheel for our KA, massive pothole literally grew overnight after a RTA caused the country lane to be used by diverted trucks, they chew a hole in the tarmac on a slight bend I hit it late at night it was full of rainwater, I think the pictures I provided of about a dozen wheel covers laying on the grass next to the road helped them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) got a new bigger intercooler on the cooper, this one has an air diverter plate fitted which sits snug under the bonnet to channel the air direct to the intercooler also fitted a bigger scoop, need to wrap or paint it black but it will do in white for now! next up a k+n apollo cold air induction kit to replace the one i made up using ebay bits and a universal ramair filter, they cost £450 new but i picked one up off ebay last night for £99, ive got some nice metal polish and k+n filter cleaner so ill get it looking and performing like new before i put it on Took it to the car wash too! Edited November 10, 2019 by big jim 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2019 I hope your insurance company never sees the “Hoonigan” logo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, boxbrownie said: I hope your insurance company never sees the “Hoonigan” logo my lad wanted me to put it on the outside but I refused! its coming off anyway when I put the K&N on next week 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted November 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2019 After wanting one for ages, I went and actually had a look at an XJS the other day... I know, I know, ...does anyone have any experience of them? A 1995 4.0 Celebration, on at £7900 so neither a cheap bucket nor top spec restoration, seemed decent for its age although I was looking in the dark (I'd look in the day and get a mechanic to check it over before I bought it of course!), apart from the carpets in the drivers footwell were soaked. Got the usual "Just washed it" excuse - though frankly, not sure why they try that, if washing it did that, what would it be like at 70 in the rain?! Just wondering of anyone has any experience of them and of the potential causes, I'm suspecting the seals around the door but have at the back of my mind it could be the heater matrix... Everything else seemed to work ok, all the electrics did what they were supposed to, passenger door handle a bit stiff, but it drove and stopped well. Any other thoughts...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2019 My local Garage Owner had one for some years; he'd have a regular stream of various classics thru' the garage so was well versed in such matters. I understand that the jag took regular maintenance (and some) to keep it running correctly. I'd suggest tread carefully, do lots of homework and if still committed then get someone who really knows XJS and what to look for. For every problem you spot there'll no doubt be plenty you don't. HTH Brian. p.s. Google "xjs+what to look for" as a starter for ten..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) If it were heater matrix you should know by the smell of the coolant which has soaked the carpet, if it just feels wet but doesn’t smell like a baked ferret it most likely is a leaky windscreen seal, presumably it’s not a cabriolet? If it is the answers obvious Another possibility is if the plenum chamber drains are blocked by leaves/detritus and leaking past the heater unit seals. Edited November 14, 2019 by boxbrownie 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted November 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2019 Thanks, I did Google it (which as you say @polybear just reveals longer lists of problems!). It did seem pretty looked after, no major body or running gear issues, no unusual noises, it was just the damp that put me off... The plenum chamber drains sound like a common one from what I was reading. And nope, it definitely had a proper roof, David, I checked that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2019 ive put the k+n on the cooper as well as fitting a double din headunit, easier said than done as it only has a hole for a standard size stereo, had to set to it with a razor saw and drop the heating and switch controls down but it went in nice and easy as the h/u has a shallow depth single din rear! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2019 That looks a mammoth task fitting that radio. I got an Android radio which apparently was fitted to the Chinese MG7 which is virtually identical to the ZT and apart from some wiring for a reversing camera was a very easy fit. I've also fitted MG7 heater controls 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2019 took me a few hours, the main thing was checking and double checking before cutting, its quite simple as you just cut the bottom of the front of the dash off in one piece, fit the retaining brackets and screw the heater controls to it, the hole was about 3mm to tall for the double din cage so i elongated the top holes to push the bracket up and secured it in place with the top bolts and 2 extra a bit futher down to prevent it rattling loose futher down the line, the car wiring loom cables were a case of moving them to suit and as its such a small unit on the rear all the extra bits needed such as BMW to ISO connector, dab aerial, rca leads etc all fitted in lovely behind and below ive got to slide it out tomorrow to swap round an rca lead to the sub other than that its done, i may get a black marker on the bracket to disguise where you can see it a bit behind the silver tubes 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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