Archive for July 20th, 2006
The Search for a Spat Bracket
Imagine trying to explain to a parts person at “Jaguar Parts” company what a Spat bracket is. Beyond the obvious definition of it’s use on a car and where it attaches; what exactly is a spat?
Well a quick search in Google brings up a link to a site defining “wheel spats” for a solar powered car. The solar car project started in 1999 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, interesting reading. Their definition of a wheel spat is:
” The wheel spat is the cover that goes over the wheels to provide a more aerodynamic shape and protects the wheel itself.”
Sounds right, but is it correct for a Jaguar? Well, I did find a bracket at XKs Unlimited in California but would prefer to find a parts car with one attached. The search continues..
The Halls Visit Jaguar in Birmingham
Actually, the entire blog isn’t about Jaguars cars like this one. It’s actually a travel log written by Tracy Hall about her trip to Europe with her husband Don. I don’t know the Halls, but I found their online documentary interesting. There is an entry on Wednesday, June 7th 2006 titled “Part XIII: Jaguar:”Where the Don and Tracy Hall visit the Jaguar Factory in Birmingham. Take a peak around and let them know what you think. The link is:
http://tracieseuropean.blogspot.com/2006/06/part-xiii-jaguar.html
Barry