Re: Recent acquisition of E-Type S2 2+2

[jgardner@rmii.com (John Gardner)]

>Date: Tue, 4 Feb 1997 16:12:00 -0500
>From: Adam Strachan-Stephens <100650.2526@CompuServe.COM>
>Subject: Recent acquisition of E-Type S2 2+2
>
>I've just bought a "varying condition" 1969 E-type 2+2.  Body is excellent,
>mechanicals are okay, interior could be described as completely shot.  I've

<SNIP>

>4.   Driving both the UK and France, I need wing mirrors.  Any views on
>wing or door or window mounted types?

I have what I believe you are referring to as wing mirrors on my '62 OTS.
They look great on the car, but aren't really all that useful on the road.
You can see a picture of my car at http://rainbow.rmi.net/~jgardner/top.htm
if your curious about the mirrors.

>5.   The current tyres fitted to the pressed steel wheels are 205/70R15. 
>The original recommended sizes according to the handbook are 185VR15 .  The
>tyres need replacement soon.  Should I revert to the original size?  Does
>anyone recommend any particular make of tyre?

Most people that drive the cars seem to have larger that stock tires.  I
think I'm running 205's on mine.  As long as they don't rub, I wouldn't
worry about it.  The XKE mailing list recently had a number of messages on
tire size.

John Gardner
'62 E-type OTS flat floor

---

• Prev by Date: Re: XJ40 Fuel Flap
• Next by Date: Breaking into an XJ-S
• Prev by thread: Recent acquisition of E-Type S2 2+2
• Next by thread: Re: Hood Scoops on XJS
• Index(es):
  • Main
  • Thread