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standard exhaust comes off either side of the engine; so you have 2 routes of exhaust gas. these then merge in the y pipe and converge into 1 pipe as it heads through the system. it gets to the rear box which is baffled where it then has 2 points of exit. in order to have an X or an H pipe you would need a whole new exhaust from the cats back. as the X pipe is designed to allow exhaust gases to scavenge from either bank, as the rest of the route they remain separate from the manifold all the way to the rear, where there are usually 2 back boxes, one for each bank of the engine. as you have replaced the rear of your exhaust already, you're only real option is an aftermarket Y pipe.unless you wish to change the whole system.

I thought it was don't drive like a d!(k

No change since the dawn of time. People seem surprised. Was in not the same in the old feudal systems of lords and commoners.

I have no sympathy for the driver. Decisions have consequences, I think he got off lightly, considering the immenseness of his stupidity. As it seems money can buy you a jag f type but it can't buy you common sense.

Lots change the Y pipe, is the stock pipe restrictive? If I'm honest I can't remember. X and h pipes will only fit if you have a tree dual system. If you haven't then you need an aftermarket y pipe. Have a chat with tarmac Sportz they have possibly the widest selection on offer. Also cougar store and redline styling have stuff on offer as well. My advice look around, do some research and then find the trader that offers you the best product for your budget.

The stock exhaust is a Y pipe. If you want a custom built x pipe or h pipe I know of a company.

not a problem, i'll keep you posted, if you're thinking of changing before I've mentioned it, drop me a line, as i may have just forgotten to get round to selling it but you'll remind me to do it

i have to say my ancient jag auto box is not even on the same level as the zed autobox, but i must admit i might struggle to give up the auto box and go back to manual. traffic jams are so much less stressful, i'm no longer on and off the clutch pedal. and with my bad left knee thats made a huge difference. track day wise i still like a good manual box. but have enjoyed the likes of the VW R32 DSG box, which was very good.

its a 5 minute walk to the end of my bonnet but tyhat engine is still shoe horned in there. if your serious about the XKR i'm going to be selling mine next year once i finish it. with the imminent arrival of twins i'm having my last horrah with it before putting her up for adoption. that and the fact i';ve done all the major jobs now she is a very reliable car.

i like it

jag engine bays like the good old days

colin is yours auto or manual?

if you dropped the same cash into the zed you'd never get the same gains. these cars are going to be such a tuners dream there are going to millions of options and parts available to them. in about 5 years time they're going to be a big modding seen, a bit like the old civics were/are. I like them

need to see them on the car to get the full effect

i found you need to up the tyre pressure to remove some of that tyre roll feel. about 5 PSI above the factory reccomendation

My 20" BBS Detroit were £8k new and I have fallen 452s on them by no means banking, but not the stock Pirellis either. Having driven on both the assyimetricos from Pirelli and the 452s the car is far more stable and planted that it ever was on £1200 worth of Pirelli Tyres. Cheer Tyres doesn't automatically mean death in flames upside down in a hedge. If he needs 20" Tyres tell him to look at the kuhmo's ku39s, falken 453, vredestein vorti's, hankook V12's, plenty of decent reviews on those from cars with proper engines and non have died by fire.

if i had no other choice and i had to buy a 370Z i would be getting the auto version with the syncro throttle blip on down change.

good work although some people might have the hump on here, making it look like your some kind of euro jaunt expert. with not 1 but 2 magazine publications.

i might know where to get hold of carbon inserts to replace the orange parts. the headlights can be split and put back together, but the putting back togehter ahs to be done well to avoid misting and leaking.

find your local pressurewasher car wash place, then just take your own kit down. do the wash etc. then drive home, wipe down with a microfibre, then do the wax etc.