Jaguar XKR project Episode 43 | Shall I dop the sub frames? cast your vote in my poll

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15 күн бұрын

Jaguar XKR project this week:
I am at a point in the rebuild where I could potentially drop the subframes and really get stuck into this restoration. I have put together a poll on the community tab on my KZfaq channel so you can have your say and let me know.

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@UdoIBress 13 күн бұрын

Hi Simon, I agree that the entire car should be freed from rust. It's a huge job, but it just makes sense. I wish you success and have your summer fun with the Porsche. Udo greets you.😊

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi Udo, it will be a big job to do properly. But it should be a very worthwhile one once it is all sorted out. All the best, mate, Simon 👍

@Jagfan123 14 күн бұрын

I envy your opportunity to do what it takes to completely restore your car. If you don’t do it you will only be cheating yourself. You know it will be great fun and you’ll have all of us to cheer you on. Have fun and keep the videos coming. Rick Klein from the Deep South of Mississippi, USA.

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi Rick, Good to hear from you, buddy. I hear what you're saying. Let's just go all in and do it now, mate 👍 p.s. My dad's side of the family all come from Alabama USA 🇺🇸

@davidbarr4720 14 күн бұрын

I would definitely drop the subframes. The front and rear vertical faces of the chassis are a known rust trap, so much easier to check/ repair if the subframes are off.

@projectsinthebarn 14 күн бұрын

Hi David, Thanks for your input, buddy. I agree, I will definitely get to a lot more problem areas with them out of the way 👍

@gerardbooth40 13 күн бұрын

Go for it Simon. Looking forward to seeing the completed project in person next summer if not this one...

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi Gerard, I appreciate that buddy. The itch is definitely there to just get it on the road, but while I have the time and enthusiasm to do it, i may as well just get into it only the one time and do it properly 👍

@stevestone4346 14 күн бұрын

Definitely. If I had the garage space it restore the whole lot.

@projectsinthebarn 14 күн бұрын

Hi Steve, it looks like this is the most popular next move 😀

@stephenoakley1583 12 күн бұрын

Hi Simon. Really looking forward to watching this restoration project. If it works for you then as the car is already off the road it does seem to make sense to get the whole job done before putting it back on the road 😊

@projectsinthebarn 12 күн бұрын

Cheers Steve, as you say, get it all done in one hit 👍

@markfryer23 13 күн бұрын

Hello Simon , I'm in total agreement with you , drop the subframes , free the car car from rust it's all job done then and it will give you piece of mind, definitely go for stainless steel exhaust stage 1 and 2 straight through , you won't regret it and the sound is just wow , all the best 👍

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi Mark, it's good to hear from you, mate. A nice stainless exhaust is deffo on the cards, so I may as well get stuck in and drop it all down 👍

@stevenslight2607 14 күн бұрын

I think if you have the opportunity to do this work go for it. I’ll be following you all the way . This could be a step by step how to do this kind of work that maybe I could be and others brave enough to do. Go for it Simon 👍👍

@projectsinthebarn 14 күн бұрын

Hi Steven, Thanks as ever for your encouragement, buddy. I have had a good look around, and there is not very much info on KZfaq about the removal process. So it may be a good opportunity as you suggest 👍

@williamwightman3571 13 күн бұрын

Hi I like most would take the plunge and drop the subframe when you have the chance and do the work as it should be done will love to watch your project unfold as time goes on.

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi William, Thanks for your positive comments, buddy. I think I will do as you suggest and just get stuck in 👍

@johnwilkinson4782 13 күн бұрын

Enjoy the Porsche this summer and drop the subframes and get a nice Adamesh exhaust 😊

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi John, that's my thinking, buddy. Strike now while I have the appetite for it 😀

@davidball9815 12 күн бұрын

Definitely go the whole hog I think you’ll regret it if you don’t.

@projectsinthebarn 12 күн бұрын

Hi David, that sounds like some sound advice, buddy. I have already started soaking the bolts in WD40, ready to get it off 👍

@tonyfisher7110 14 күн бұрын

You have the Boxter for the summer so drop the frames

@projectsinthebarn 14 күн бұрын

I agree Tony 👍

@JBUK-ws5bt 13 күн бұрын

I have a 2004 XK8 and am currently facing a similar dilemma. Both floor pans around the seat wells had corroded clean through, so I had these cut out and replaced. A relatively straight forward job as it turned out. However, the subframes now look like those on your car Simon, as do the rest of the suspension components. No rot as such, just horrible looking surface corrosion. This and both rear wheel arches that have started to bubble and rust. My plan is to replace/restore the suspension/sub-frames and coat the entire underside with a preservative. Dealing with the wheel arches is another matter, as I will need to pay a bodyshop to have this done. Is it worth the time and money I'm wondering? Or is it time to cut my losses and trade my XK8 in for a later X150?

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi buddy, it's really good to hear from you. Unfortunately, we are not alone with this dilemma it would appear. This is my 4th XK8, and they have all looked very similar underneath I am sorry to say. For me personally, it's very worthwhile getting it sorted, as I will then have a car that I know has been sorted out properly. If it's something that you have to continually pay someone else to do the work, then it can become an expensive endeavour. I guess it all comes down to your personal preference on the cars. The X150 cars are awesome, and I'm sure one will come into my barn at some stage sooner or later. There will always be something to do on these X100 models, but that's the fun of it all for me 😀👍

@life_on_cars 14 күн бұрын

Sounds like a plan. Does it actually run ok now? My only thought is its only worth it if the engine is ok.

@jempitt9974 14 күн бұрын

My thoughts as well. You could end up doing a lot of cosmetic work on the car, and then find out that you need a full engine rebuild, and/or a new ECU. I get your thinking Simon, but it seems like a bit of a tangent. It's not bad underneath, but it still needs a few shake down runs to see if you can sort out the engine.

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi buddy, it does seem to run OK now. I won't know for sure until I get it out on the road, though. But I'm all in now and will address any problems as and when I come across them. What's the worst that can happen, apart from draining my bank account and sucking the life right out of me 😀👍

@projectsinthebarn 13 күн бұрын

Hi Jem, I wasn't looking to do this job now, but I think it will work out well if I just get on with it whilst it presents the opportunity. If it needs an engine or other such things, then so be it, I'll just have to crack on with it. It's too late to turn back now buddy 😀👍

@life_on_cars 13 күн бұрын

@@projectsinthebarn 😅👍

@jempitt9974 13 күн бұрын

@@projectsinthebarn When you're in deep, you're in deep!! Go for it :)