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by b26354
Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:18 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V6S Brake Disc Issues
Replies: 14
Views: 6802

Re: V6S Brake Disc Issues

My SVR had grinding noise while turning left at low speed - turned out to be a loose bolt on the brake shield gouging the disc - I believe they ended up replacing both front rotors and pads under warranty - hopefully the technician torqued the bolts up properly ;)
by b26354
Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:25 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: RWD or AWD? That is the Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3299

Re: RWD or AWD? That is the Question

My old V6S used to spin the wheels and kick out the rear which was fun if you wanted it to - but disturbing if you weren't expecting it. A V8 RWD would have been worse. SVR AWD just digs in and takes off and is pretty hard to oversteer. So if you want to go everywhere sideways: RWD. If you want to g...
by b26354
Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:28 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Who's over 50 on here!!
Replies: 58
Views: 21182

Re: Who's over 50 on here!!

I'm 53 - V6 wasn't ASBO enough so I upgraded to an SVR
by b26354
Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:28 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: F Type Parcel Shelf
Replies: 54
Views: 22282

Re: F Type Parcel Shelf

There's actually a service bulletin with instructions to add a small rubber bush to the pins to keep the shelf in place

JTB00618 - Parcel Shelf Loose Or Adrift
by b26354
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: F Type 2.0L - FAIL or FANTASTIC ?!
Replies: 13
Views: 6019

Re: F Type 2.0L - FAIL or FANTASTIC ?!

How would it actually compare with a TT or an R32 though. Obviously it blows them away in terms of looks. I think a manual AWD might be fun (but heavy) but the ZF seems like too many gears. The diff ratio on the 2.0 (3.55:1) is a bit higher than the v6 (3.31:1) which means at the same speed in the s...
by b26354
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:27 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: MY18 SVR first issues...
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

MY18 SVR first issues...

Had my SVR with 3000km's on it in the shop last week. Metallic scraping noise while turning left and the driver's seat right side bolster has come loose at the back. The mechanic said a bolt holding one of the brake shields had loosened and was gouging the disc causing the scraping noise and the sea...
by b26354
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:44 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Good review on the F-type V6 vs V8
Replies: 20
Views: 9727

Re: Good review on the F-type V6 vs V8

For me it is an emotional thing. Coming from TVR V8's and GTR's the V6 (380) just did not give me the rush I need when I pressed on. A great car but the v8 gave me the shove in the back I was looking for. I agree - I went from an XKR to a F-type S and it never felt quite right. Too many gears and a...
by b26354
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:58 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new owner from the antipodes
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

new owner from the antipodes

Just acquired a Rhodium Silver V-6 S coupe (with black pack). Not my first jag (in fact it's my 8th one over the years). Last one was a 2008 XKR portfolio.Located in Wellington, New Zealand which has similar weather to the UK and we drive on the same side of the road.Liking it so far - it's a bit mo...