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by CJSJAG
Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Convertible Owners - what are they like in the winter?
Replies: 24
Views: 2866

Re: Convertible Owners - what are they like in the winter?

One more thing to consider
The convertible has pooere rear vision than the coupe.
Having the rear cross traffic warning and rear camera are essential in my opinion with the vert, though I also beleive they are also important in any vehicle.
by CJSJAG
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Convertible Owners - what are they like in the winter?
Replies: 24
Views: 2866

Re: Convertible Owners - what are they like in the winter?

I chose the convertible because I wanted the outdoor freedom that I used to get with my Spitfires and TRs back in the day. The trunk (boot) is quite small but manageable provided you only use soft luggage and pack carefully. We spent 2 weeks on a road trip with mixed wardrobes with no problem, thoug...
by CJSJAG
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Non OE spec tyres
Replies: 26
Views: 12215

Re: Non OE spec tyres

KInd of strange that AMS tyres are more available than J tyres.
Surely there are more J cars than AMS cars??
by CJSJAG
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Non OE spec tyres
Replies: 26
Views: 12215

Re: Non OE spec tyres

While you may not need all-season tires in old England, they allow driving year round here in New England. I swapped my OE P-Zeros for Michelin PS AS 4's last Fall and plan to use them year-round. IMO they handle better than the P-Zero Summer tires (limit 45 degrees F). They are a little noisier but...
by CJSJAG
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Makings of a classic car ? Discuss…
Replies: 7
Views: 2068

Re: Makings of a classic car ? Discuss…

I think you just identified he 'kiss of death" - it is the electronics that will kill these cars.
by CJSJAG
Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Makings of a classic car ? Discuss…
Replies: 7
Views: 2068

Re: Makings of a classic car ? Discuss…

Regrettably, I do not think the F-Type's DNA will survive long.
F-Types are complex to maintain and parts will likely become hard to source.
My best guess is that the Jaguar brand will be dead before the 40 year mark.
by CJSJAG
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Difficult Choice of V8's
Replies: 33
Views: 4226

Re: Difficult Choice of V8's

It it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it is most likely a duck.
Your 5K budget savings could go south real fast!!
Buy the one with the best warranty.
by CJSJAG
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Difficult Choice of V8's
Replies: 33
Views: 4226

Re: Difficult Choice of V8's

I think I have only managed to get my P380 over 100mph about 5x in the last 18 months.
Spec says 170mph - not likely on Massachusetts roads!!
by CJSJAG
Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:50 am
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Oil level question
Replies: 17
Views: 4024

Re: Oil level question

Can't work out if this discussion is analytical or just plain anal
by CJSJAG
Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Difficult Choice of V8's
Replies: 33
Views: 4226

Re: Difficult Choice of V8's

I would still go with the new(er) P450 to get the warranty. You will not even notice the difference compared to the R unless you want to track it, or are a total maniac and risk losing your license on a regular basis. The more I read on the F-Type forums, the convinced I am not to own one of these c...