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Hi truckin-on,
the following are being carried out by Krazyhorse;
Fabricate and install custom exhaust as in rendering (No heat shields, Black finish, Slash tips).
Install Rear Spax Adjustable shock absorbers
Carry out KH Stage 3 performance upgrade
Paint front mudguards - Jaguar Squadron Blue
Fabricate and install custom ‘Moon Disc’ front wheel covers - Jaguar Squadron Blue
Fabricate and install an external step over the LH exhaust.
Install ‘under dash’ Ignition cut out switch.
Substitute rectifier as required.
Substitute fog light for reversing light.

This is being done by Morgan;
Bodywork paint – JAG Squadron Blue 1976-1978 Jaguar/Daimler JDJ,265 variant code GE82 (GLOSS)
Bodywork cowl and thunderbolt graphics (as on image supplied) - Ford 'Moondust Silver' car paint Ford code: 2431C (MATTE)
Tall roll hoops - Black
Heritage full windscreen
Heritage bonnet catches
Interior Leather – Ivory White
Tonneau cover - Brown
Rear mudguard
Special request - No louvres to be in bodywork
White Bakelite steering wheel.
Chrome Hex wheel nuts.

Am thinking of the following spec for my car:
BRG paint
Tan leather
Bright pack
Waterproof leather
TOAD immobiliser
Mohair tonneau
Photographic build record
Heated seats
Rear mudguard
Enamel Union Jack badge
2 eared spinners
Adjustable shock absorbers
Stage 1 AR Motorsport upgrade kit
Luggage rack
Blockley tyres

Nice spec Shaun,

Personally, I'd ditch the TOAD as it's a bit of a faf. I only went for it assuming it would help the insurance but it has no effect.

Hi ShaunD.
Immobilizer, may not be a good idea. There were problems with the early ones. My dealer is installing an under dash cut out switch. Probable a better and cheaper option.
Waterproof leather, £1000 extra. An after run clean with Glip tone may be better.
Heated seats tend to run on the hot side.
Use standard tyres for running in. And then source them yourself.
Saves more cash. Morgan recommend 22 psi for the fronts. 25-29 is a better bet.

BRG will look good with the Tan leather. Cream or Burgundy is a classic combo as well
BRG html colour code is #014225.
You might like to try Brunswick green as well #1b4d3e.

I have a 2012 with the TOAD. No problem if keep on charger as can use more battery if not using often.

However, the fob is RFID. Don't lay it on top of your bare credit card---not if you want to use it again(the card). Wipes the memory! Lesson learned!

I love my waterproof leather...

Very nice future addition of another green M3W to the Oxford squadron!

If ordering today ...
- I'd add the heritage screen (I added a Fairbourne) and dash plus glovebox, also agree with the mudguard (retrofitted), heated seats (passengers love this), spinners, enamel badge...
- if budget allowed would add the Blockleys (no real problem with Avons though), and AR1 exhaust (extra performance not needed, but like the idea of cooler running!)
- maybe the luggage rack and an alternative steering wheel - likely future upgrades for me!
- considered, but have not missed, the bright pack, TOAD (removable steering wheel is a good disabler), waterproof leather, mohair tonneau, build record (took my own photos in a factory visit instead -RTCC arranged that).
- also added and happy with quilting for leather, taller hoops, black exhaust shields ... but of course aesthetics are "each to their own" !

Thanks for all the comments, guys.
I was hoping I would hear from someone who had the waterproof leather to find out what it was like. Kirk, please could you expand on your experience with it. My wife and I intend to do some serious touring with the car so I am expecting it will be getting wet quite often. Actually, we're off today to buy some serious all weather gear (Shoei J-Cruise helmets and Rukka Armaxion motorcycle clothing).
Kirk, by the way, I took up your recommendation and ordered some Sterling Moss helmets and overalls from the German company you mentioned. I did tell them you had sent me to them!

Hi Shaun
I got the toad immobiliser which went well for four years or so, then one day when out and about I couldn't start the bloody car. Just about pulled the dash apart looking for loose wires etc.
Got towed home. Tried the spare fob and started immediately !!!! So down to one working fob. If that were to fail the car would be undrivable! Aaaarrrggghhh .
New fob ex Morgan costs GBP150 !!
So if you get one make sure you get the immobilisers immobiliser jump connector which means you can at least keep mobile.
Due to the isolation of the colonies I had to concoct one for myself. Which was quite simples when I finally found the right connector. None in NZ so had to get from USA.
Total cost. GBP10 !,

http://www.xtreme-collection.com/en/xtreme-leder/
Super luxurious feeling stuff.