My 2007 Jaguar XK: Last update

 New wheel and tire set, some brake work, and then....... totaled.

In early June, I was getting the car ready to come out for the season by painting my new wheel and tire set, I got last summer. Also with newly painted calipers, and new pads and rotors in back.

Painted these 18" OE Venus wheels a gloss black with Rustoleum rattle cans.

Turned out good.

Front calipers before,

and after painting.

Old rear pads and rotors.

New rear pads, rotors, and painted calipers.

Finished look.

One week later, on our way to the beach, in Texas, run off the road by a semi in Missouri.

No one was hurt. We were still drivable, and no rental cars to be had, so we rolled all ghetto on vacation.

The verdict was...... totaled.

Farewell my darling. It's been a sweet 6 years.

The End

My 2007 Jaguar XK: Update #1

 Installed Bluetooth streaming adapter for infotainment system + 12v battery.

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In 2007, The Jaguar XK came with a 6 disc CD changer, (they did offer a factory USB Aux input for the sound system a model year later, I think) Mine did not have that.

However there was an aftermarket option available. I had to have the dealer activate the aux input software with their factory scan tool. That was $165 labor.

Then I bought this item for $129. Came with good installation directions

As you can see in these photos the stereo is integrated into the infotainment console, so replacing it with a single DIN or double DIN is not an option. the harness above is inserted between the stereo connector and the wire harness with a bluetooth receiver attached.

The infotainment console needed to be pulled out to get at the connector. and the glove box needed to be dropped to get at either the ground, or power wire, I had to connect to. So now, (like all other modern cars) I can stream music from any app on my iPhone through the cars sound system.

Dropped the glove box to access this power or ground wire on the glovebox light. the adapter has the red wire to run over and connect.

also just recently changed the 12 volt battery. it sits in the back next to the Nav DVD player. The wires coming off are for the battery tender.

Costs on this post:

Jaguar dealer labor (AUX enable software install) $165

Bluetooth streaming adapter $129

Battery $160

Next Post:

I changed the wheel and tire package from 20" Sentas to these 18" Venus, for a more "rough road" friendly sidewall. More on that next time.