Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

Post by **Toby** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:18 am

The hoots Christmas present installed. All the components work as they should, all it needs now is for a relaxation of the Covid restrictions locally so that i can give them a road test, living in Cornwall people are very sensitive to any abuse of the guidance at this time. The install is very discreet with only the GPS sender being plainly in view

Post by **Robinson D** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:36 pm

VERY tidy engine compartment.

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:57 am

I have now seen a few cars with MSD Distriutor.. What's the advantages please ?

Post by **Robinson D** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:45 pm

Powerful, reliable, and for me, linked to the ECU for my fuel injection unit (same company).

Post by **Toby** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:46 pm

Robinson D wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:36 pm VERY tidy engine compartment.

Thank you

Post by **Toby** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:56 pm

colin7673 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:57 am I have now seen a few cars with MSD Distriutor.. What's the advantages please ?

Hi Colin, I followed the recommendation of Finch's who fitted similar to Mark Rivron's SP. It is mated to an MSD Digital 6AL which allows to set a rev limiter, i am advised it gives reliability and a bigger spark, which with a comp ratio of nearly 10:1 helps to produce close to 400 BHP and over 320 bhp to the wheels. That has now exhausted the limit of my technical knowledge, i'm sure there are others on here who could better explain the pros and cons of the MSD ignition system
Andy

Post by **Toby** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:38 pm

One gas guzzler is never enough. The XJ-S Convertible was acquired earlier in the month to keep the Interceptor company

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:15 am

Very nice and much under appreciated car.

Post by **Toby** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:17 am

colin7673 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:15 am Very nice and much under appreciated car.

Thank you Colin, i think the tide may now be turning, nice examples are now being recognised as true classics and becoming collectable.

Post by **Andy MK1 Int** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:32 am

Colin,

Welcome to the XJS & Jensen club. Two great but ubdervalued cars. I enjoy them both.

Post by **Toby** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:56 am

Andy MK1 Int wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:32 am Colin,

Welcome to the XJS & Jensen club. Two great but ubdervalued cars. I enjoy them both.

I'm just doing my bit to keep my mate, who works offshore on the oil rigs, in employment

Mark1Stu · Post by **Mark1Stu** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:35 pm

Another XJ-S fan here. About 2 years ago I was very keen on pursuing a rust free V12 coupe with circa 40,000 miles. Lovely biscuit interior and Excellent California sage-esque paintwork. Price was circa £6k.

I became convinced the only major problem with it was I was too tall to get in it....let alone get out of it

Bought another Volvo 240 instead

Post by **Toby** » Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:30 pm

Both car and owner out for some legitimate exercise in sunny Cornwall

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:21 am

What pleasure just to be able to go out in the sun even if you can't go anywhere

Post by **Toby** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:57 am

colin7673 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:21 am What pleasure just to be able to go out in the sun even if you can't go anywhere

Simple pleasures take on a different intensity in current times