How many fingers?

[Buzetti]

Hi, I can get two fingers, not three, between front tyre top and wheel arch - springs are a few years old, but have been replaced - I was told by a MK2 'expert' that "she looks a bit low at the front - should be able to fit three fingers" - hence I have developed a little paranoia and rather anti social (and presumably quite weird to the casual observer) habit - that of checking every other MK2 I see with my fingers! - I had lots of fun in the Goodwood Revival car park last year - question is, do I need to fit new springs, or is 'two fingers' fine?? (most I have checked are closer to two than three fingers I have to say....)
Cheers

Buzz

[piman]

Hello Buzz,

are you happy with the way the car drives? If so I wouldn't be worried, personally I'd prefer slightly low than high.

Alec

[Buzetti]

Hi Alec, yes, drives well and no 'contact'/ scuffing - so I tend to agree with you - and I do think the MK2 looks a bit silly if it's too high at the front...

P.S I am thrilled to have just received a (looks NOS)replacement steering wheel badge bought off e Bay - the red one from the early MK2 - pretty rare item - only the second I have seen in 2 years....mine is faded and scruffy, so the new one will look superb...

And the sun is shining...happy days!

[sweller]

My S type scuffs with new springs and shocks.

I think the rubber blocks are shot.

[stuarthardy]

I think the standard of after market springs for Jaguars is appalling, as is the case for just about every re-manufactured Jaguar part.

The really good springs are hard to come by as you often have to wait for a batch to be made.

Dampers are fine because they are from good brands and, in the main, well made.
Regards