Nev Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Well, there I was, idly scanning EBay whilst at work, considering what to fill the gap left by Miss_Nev's recently sold Clio, and how to spend the money I've not got yet for Mrs_Nev's Corsa VXR ( on ebay search Corsa VXR Arctic!) and I found a Mercedes E500 for what appeared to be a good price. (Despite the fact apparently I have "too many" cars) I consulted my tame Merc-licking mechanic, and he advised the what's and wherefores of the model, I rang the seller, and asked all the right questions, and a deal was done. "Do you want a deposit? I can't get there till Saturday afternoon?""No, it's fine, we'll keep it for you" You can guess the rest. Fucknuggets. So the search was back on. I'd made an executive decision that it had to be saloon shaped as Nev_Jnr and Outlaw - who would be my most regular passengers - are both big lumps, as am I, I've already got an estate flavoured Alfa 159, and I fancied another V8 to compliment my C43 which some of you will have seen at the last two Chumley shows. So, armed with a list of options, an AMG merc - E55, E500, BMW/Alpina 5 series, Audi S8, Vauxhall Monaro (yes I know AVAS and it's a coupe) and possibly a Quattroporte. My tame mechanic gave me a list of stuff not to touch "with a stolen cock"........ So obviously I bought one off that list. I'm having problems posting pictures, but the ebay listing is on the TAT thread, it's a 2003 Jaguar S Type R, V8 supercharged goodness. I'll post more if anyone is interested, but suffice to say, it's bloody quick, and with those non-standard pipes, it's loud. Jobs required - not many - LPG system needs a service, and the heater seems to be stuck on, and it's really hot in there. Edited October 16, 2017 by Nev privatewire, oldcars, Supernaut and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I need a Jaaaaaaaaaaaag in my life. I blame Mr Conelrad. Junkman and Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Awesome! Mrs_garethj had the 3 litre which was the same year as yours and it was a lovely drive. Accelerated well up to 130+ with its 240bhp so I imagine the V8 would be a real hoot. Have you investigated getting a different pulley to get the supercharger spinning faster? Nev and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 @Mr Chaseracer - If Outlaw bribes me/ offers to do menial jobs, he can bring it to a AMM meet and you can inspect it.... and given the fact that I change cars as often as some people change pants, it'll probably be for sale soon.... not decided if it's a keeper yet, just something I had to do!@ Gareth - Hmm, wasn't aware of that option..... (clicks on google....) eddyramrod and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 4, 42 and 59 please! Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 If Outlaw bribes me/ offers to do menial jobs, he can bring it to a AMM meet and you can inspect it Pfft, I'll just nick it. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiefourspeed Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Very nice! Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well, there I was, idly scanning EBay whilst at work, considering what to fill the gap left by Miss_Nev's recently sold Clio, and how to spend the money I've not got yet for Mrs_Nev's Corsa VXR ( on ebay search Corsa VXR Arctic!) and I found a Mercedes E500 for what appeared to be a good price. (Despite the fact apparently I have "too many" cars) I consulted my tame Merc-licking mechanic, and he advised the what's and wherefores of the model, I rang the seller, and asked all the right questions, and a deal was done. "Do you want a deposit? I can't get there till Saturday afternoon?""No, it's fine, we'll keep it for you" You can guess the rest. Fucknuggets. So the search was back on. I'd made an executive decision that it had to be saloon shaped as Nev_Jnr and Outlaw - who would be my most regular passengers - are both big lumps, as am I, I've already got an estate flavoured Alfa 159, and I fancied another V8 to compliment my C43 which some of you will have seen at the last two Chumley shows. So, armed with a list of options, an AMG merc - E55, E500, BMW/Alpina 5 series, Audi S8, Vauxhall Monaro (yes I know AVAS and it's a coupe) and possibly a Quattroporte. My tame mechanic gave me a list of stuff not to touch "with a stolen cock"........ So obviously I bought one off that list. I'm having problems posting pictures, but the ebay listing is on the TAT thread, it's a 2003 Jaguar S Type R, V8 supercharged goodness. I'll post more if anyone is interested, but suffice to say, it's bloody quick, and with those non-standard pipes, it's loud. Jobs required - not many - LPG system needs a service, and the heater seems to be stuck on, and it's really hot in there. Has that come from Derbyshire? If so I may know a little about it, there can't be that many in that colour with lpg fitted. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 That looks familiar. Was it in the ebay tat thread or the low cost big liability thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 That looks familiar. Was it in the ebay tat thread or the low cost big liability thread? I'm having problems posting pictures, but the ebay listing is on the TAT thread Nev and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 D'oh! Reading fail! Slartibartfast and Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nev, you know what you've done, don't you? With time on my hands before I go to the funeral, I've just been all over ebay looking at Jags, and a lovely burgundy X300 has made it onto my Watch List. I've got too many cars already and no money. You are a BAD man! Nev and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Jayzuz Chroist is that awful.I might have to consider one myself. chaseracer, Nev, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I had one. Fuckin fast ,funkin thirsty,fuckin fragile. Well done. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 "My tame mechanic gave me a list of stuff not to touch "with a stolen cock"........ So obviously I bought one off that list." Standard Autoshite behaviour... cpjitservices, Nev, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 @ Gareth - Hmm, wasn't aware of that option..... (clicks on google....) You can change either pulley, the top one is easier but the bottom one is claimed to help spooling up at low revs better. Oh & I think these are the ones with the coolant pipe under the blower that fails from the heat once they get old, needs the blower removing to replace I believe. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Surely changing either pulley has the same effect, it's just the relationship between engine speed and charger speed. Bigger one side, smaller the other. Will still have the right increase. Or will it? Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Terrifying! Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 oooh very nice. I looked at doing the pulleys on my XJR but frankly it was terrifying enough with what it had. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Surely changing either pulley has the same effect, it's just the relationship between engine speed and charger speed. Bigger one side, smaller the other. Will still have the right increase. Or will it? I think its down to clearances, you can't get such a difference with the top pulley as the belt will foul something. Pillock and Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Dark grey suits the S-type rather well. Those seats are pretty outrageous, but I guess that is the point. I'm really into the idea of an swapping my Jag with an LPG one, and being able to hop in any day without worrying so much about fuel. Somehow I imagine that will still be thirsty even running on LPG, but it would be interesting what the real world MPG with your setup it! Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks for the comments chaps - the mpg isn't a MASSIVE issue, but the lpg will help, once I've got it sorted. This won't ever be a daily - I've got the company pickup for that, but also won't be as sacred as the C43. Apparently you lose a bit of power and mpg to the lpg system, but powerwise, I think I've probably got enough spare..... for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I believe you can get that power back by advancing the ignition when on LPG, quite how you'd do that I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Instead of a service on the Lpg maybe go for an upgrade to a newer version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 OMGBUMPFORAREELFRED This is for sale, message the fat lad for deets mofos....https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/382416765606719 flat4alfa, oldcars, cpjitservices and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 3 grand is very cheap for an R I recon AMC Rebel and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Dark grey suits the S-type rather well. Those seats are pretty outrageous, but I guess that is the point. I'm really into the idea of an swapping my Jag with an LPG one, and being able to hop in any day without worrying so much about fuel. Somehow I imagine that will still be thirsty even running on LPG, but it would be interesting what the real world MPG with your setup it! I get about 20 - 22 Mpg from my LPG 3.0 (V6) Jaaag X350. On petrol it does about 24-26. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 On on my bucket list that. GLWTS cpjitservices and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Bargain! You don't mention the LPG in the ad though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 You don't mention the LPG in the ad though?It's probably still in need of looking at, as far as I know he's not had it fixed. Will confirm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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