cptzippy said:
As winter approaches here in Kansas I'm thinking about it being my daily driver here in the KC area...
I'd *really* rethink that. For about two seconds, as I know what my conclusion would be
Even though I'd like to consider it, I don't think a second winter beater is going to be an option.
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So that means protecting the Jag as best as can be from the elements. What suggestions do you have to keep it from rusting away?
You'll need, at the very least, the following, and a means of using them (shop facilities, means of having the car up, at least on jackstands but preferably on a lift, the knowledge/ability to do some disassembly to get into inaccessible areas..this is *NOT* a simple little job):
-rustproofing/undercoating gun with wands/etc.
-rustproofing materials including something like WaxOyl and some AmSoil Heavy Duty Metal Preserver and probably also something thin like Eastwoods stuff for inside frames (use for inside stuff like doors/etc. where you need something really thin that does a lot of "creeping")
Oh man...there are just soooo many spots on an XJS that are almost impossible to get to...no way I'd want to be considering this.
Bonus question: Any driveability tweaks you can think of? I see a set of winter tires and wheerls on Tire rack for $860.
I'd consider the (good) winter tires an absolute necessity.
But then I consider a second (winter-appropriate) vehicle an absolute necessity for XJS owners. Seriously. And yeah, I do realize that this reply isn't gonna make your day or anything

But I sure think that both you and the car will be a lot happier if you do find some way to swing a winter beater.