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by Derivative
Sun May 07, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Spare wheel option
Replies: 25
Views: 14454

Re: Spare wheel option

Even the dealer told me it was a bad idea when I asked.
Virtually all your boot space is taken up. The front wheel only will fit in the boot and, the rear would have to go on the passenger seat (as already mentioned) or drive home with the boot open and risk putting the glass out!
by Derivative
Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Which diagnostic system?
Replies: 2
Views: 1651

Which diagnostic system?

Does anyone know what diagnostic system is used by the main dealers on our F-types?
(I like to keep an eye on things!)

Thanks
by Derivative
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Radar/Speed Camera detectors...any good?
Replies: 6
Views: 3280

Re: Radar/Speed Camera detectors...any good?

Used to have a couple of them 20 years ago. The problem was that other things used to set them off (burglar alarms, traffic light sensors, etc) that you end up ignoring the signals after a while (including the genuine ones). They may be more selective these days. I found using the Mk1 eyeball kept m...
by Derivative
Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: The new 4 cylinder F-type...
Replies: 21
Views: 9081

The new 4 cylinder F-type...

Petrol
by Derivative
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: The new 4 cylinder F-type...
Replies: 21
Views: 9081

The new 4 cylinder F-type...

I had the XE 240hp (2 litre turbo) for a short loan and found the turbo lag absolutely horrendous. (Along with the unattractive interior and letter box boot, it ensure I'll never have one of those.)
by Derivative
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: MPG
Replies: 27
Views: 10598

MPG

Bugger, I've only averaged 22mpg in 6000 miles.
(The on board computer's obviously wrong!)

It'll probably get better once she's loosened up.
by Derivative
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Creaking Parcel Shelf ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1572

Creaking Parcel Shelf ?

I'm afraid so.

In my first F-type the rear parcel shelf kept dropping down on one side.
The loan F-type I'm currently driving has the parcel shelf at a 'jaunty angle' when viewed in the rear view mirror.

Piss poor build quality.
by Derivative
Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Engine oil for an F Type R
Replies: 11
Views: 12131

Engine oil for an F Type R

The 0W-20 refers to just the viscosity. There are several other factors to the oil in addition to just viscosity.When I emailed Jaguar asking which oils were approved by them to their STJLR.51.5122 specification, their reply only listed the 'Castrol EDGE Professional E 0W-20' oil as meeting their sp...
by Derivative
Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New facelift model
Replies: 74
Views: 32278

New facelift model

I'm glad the storage pocket is still there, there isn't a huge amount of storage space for the loose stuff in the cabin.
by Derivative
Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Service Interval Indicator
Replies: 6
Views: 3932

Service Interval Indicator

I dont like the oil level check system, give me an old fashion dip stick any day.


Couldn't agree more.

(Had enough bad experiences of sensor malfunction on my Mercedes)

Completely unnecessary and an addition failure point.