KWE Trip Saturday 28th March 2009 - CONFIRM HERE

[dhdove]

Dear All

Here is the list of those confirmed attending.........

Self + 1
bigcat XJS +2
Michael SB
JaguarMike +1
davidM
richard44
Keith Baker
PeterDT +1
Simon R + 1
Sahtas1 +1
rainbowhardy +1
petermorjag

NB jaydev you have not confirmed that you will be attending.....unless you post here I assume that you can't make it.

Directions are here.........

http://www.kwecars.com/contact-us/index.php

Be there by 11.30 but please note, please DO NOT arrive earlier than 11.00 am.

Programme is.........11.30 start
intros, kick tyres (ours that is!), walk around showroom and forecourt
welcome by Chris Knowles, Director KWE Jaguars, plus video
Q&A - I'm sure you'll have some good questions re the XJS and all it's little foibles
light lunch
Workshop visit and ramp inspections
Demo drives (weather and car availability permitting)
Tea, chat and home.......3.30 pm?

I very much look forward to seeing you all on the day and lets hope for a bit of nice weather.

Best Wishes

Tony

[petermorjag]

hi Tony,

I would like my XJS put on the ramp if possible it may serve as an example of something, good or bad we will only know at the time?

Thanks for the update, see you there.

Peter

[ptjs1]

If any of those attending haven't got a BB windscreen badge, let me know and I'll email you one.

Have a great day!

Paul Sinnott

[MichaelSB]

Hi Paul

I don't have a BB sticker, please email

[BigCatXJS]

Hi,

Whats a BB badge?

If I need one, can I have one?

Tony - I can come on my own if it means that other JEC XJ-S folks can come. My better half and son don't mind - think that they may have a better offer already!

My XJ-S is now out of storage, but has sprung an oil leak. She's good to come down to KWE, but I will be "Captain Slow" for the day. Any chance of getting her up on the ramp for an opinion? Current best thinking suggests Oil Cooler, but I can't be sure...


Cheers, Rich.

[dhdove]

Rich

No probs with your passengers coming, we're spot-on for numbers including them (unless they really do have a better offer and I can't think what it might be).

Can't see why you can't get on the ramp, tho' if their workshop is like I suspect it is then they may not want you in there dripping oil on the floor!
Unfortunately if it is the oil cooler you can't do without it on a V12 (unlike a six where you just throw it away!) so you'll have to get it fixed.

Tony

[JaguarMike]

Hi Tony,

thanks for the confirmation.

I am looking forward to the trip and vist.

I don't have a BB sticker, but then, I'm not a sticker kind of guy! Send me one if you like.

Regards,

Mike

[richard44]

Tony,

All noted, thank you.

richard44

[BigCatXJS]

Rich

No probs with your passengers coming, we're spot-on for numbers including them (unless they really do have a better offer and I can't think what it might be).

Can't see why you can't get on the ramp, tho' if their workshop is like I suspect it is then they may not want you in there dripping oil on the floor!
Unfortunately if it is the oil cooler you can't do without it on a V12 (unlike a six where you just throw it away!) so you'll have to get it fixed.

Tony

Thanks Tony... The oil cooler was replaced 10 years ago so I suppose it is reasonable that it may be suspect again. I guess a new one is about £300?

Separately, the cambelt tensioner failed on my Volvo the other evening so a huge £6.5K bill. Unbelievable! The car has only just turned 5 years old and has a full main dealer history. Mmme - time to get a new car I think! ..and persecute the UK Concession and dealer

[dhdove]

Dear All

Please note that due to KWE Website being out of date the PDF map directs you to Building 241

WE ARE MEETING AT BUILDING 86.

Using the PDF map
enter site at "USE THIS ENTRANCE"
Straight on along Main Street, past The Square, past First Street, over second Street crossroads.

Building 86 is the large white building on it's own on the right (with lots of Jags parked putside).

Should you need to contact me you can do so on 07880 567648.

See You There
Best Wishes

Tony

[dhdove]

UPDATE

Hope you are all looking forward to tomorrow, weather forecast is improving with (hopefully) showers dying out from lunchtime into the afternoon and sunny spells. It is however going to be cold with a north wind so do wrap up well!
If it rains too much the programme may be amended to allow us to remain indoors, Chris Knowles has suggested a "masterclass" on air-con, with a possible free re-gas available.
I am hoping however that the weather will remain fair so that we can do some test-drives

ALSO

KWE are breaking a 1994 6.0 Coupe , Solent Blue (I think) Doeskin leather. Chris has suggested that if you are interested in buying any bits that you bring your chequebook (rather than credit card) with you.

PARKING
will be in the large public car park next to the showroom (Building 86) which will be signposted for us.

See you tomorrow, fingers crossed for the weather.

Best Wishes
Tony

[davidm]

Tony
Thanks for organising a brilliant day out . Lots of good tips and ideas together with good company and good hospitality
I'm sure you'll all support me in thanking Chris, Theresa, Pete and Dave for their hospitality, advice and encouragement.
Incidently, for those of you who were interested in Chris's explanation of air con, but didn't take notes, there are some excellent diagrams of how it all works on the skjag site http://www.skjagtech.co.uk/support-page ... pport.html

Regards
David

[Peterdt]

I second that, many thanks again Tony for organising such a great day and to all the team at KWE for their superb presetation and useful advice.

Peter

[keithbaker]

Yes indeed - a brilliant day out. Thanks to all for their contributions.

Where next?

Regards,

Keith.

[JaguarMike]

Thanks for a brill day Tony and pass on our thanks to all at KWE for giving up their Satruday. Shame there wasn't more time available!

Very knowledgeable people and will definately be contacting them in the future.

Regards,

Mike (& Darren)