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Volley
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Post by Volley »

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Hiya,

Just joined the Forum and thought I would introduce myself.
After several months of searching I finally bought myself an F type V6s version last autumn and am absolutely loving it.

I thought I reached my motoring peak a few years ago when I bought a 911 C2S (997) but in my humble opinion the F type is even better. Admittedly the 911 may handle better on the ragged edge but the F type isn't far behind under normal driving conditions and is one of the best looking cars on the road.

I can remember my uncle buying an E type Jaguar in 1967 when I was a young boy and it left a lasting impression on me, he is now in his late 80's and still one of the best drivers I have met - he was well impressed with the F type when I took it up to show him.

Looking forward to learning more about my new toy from this forum

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MY21 First Edition R-Dynamic P450
5l V8 RWD
Eiger Grey

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devbrodie
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Post by devbrodie »

Welcome - you'll love the car more and more as you get used to it. I've had mine for 7 months and have still not managed to really try it out properly (a mixture of rubbish weather and the fact that I've only just hit 2500 miles) . I had it over legal speeds the other day on some twisty roads, but because it was the 1st time having such a spirited drive, I was careful not to go too daft in the corners - just the straights.

Also only just go the hang of keeping the pops & bangs going... Keep it in Dynamic and sport modes, use the paddles and keep the revs to about 2,300 and they sound awesome.

The car is a real head-turner, you'll get tons of glances and comments

Enjoy the feeling of permanently achy cheeks from the huge grin...
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Volley
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Post by Volley »

Thanks devbrodie, I'm getting used to the admiring glances and the performance- will bear your advice in mind, its my first non-manual sports car so am adapting slowly :-)
MY21 First Edition R-Dynamic P450
5l V8 RWD
Eiger Grey
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Post by Lunar »

Welcome!

Very nice - and photos with your introduction post too - you'll get on well here :D

Even got your centre cap growlers pointing chin to valve - got to have the pussycat looking it's immaculate best.

I can imagine how chuffed your uncle was to see the car - must have brought back some good memories of his E-Type, so well worth the journey.

...like you ever need an excuse to go for a drive in one of these fine beasts!
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Volley
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Post by Volley »

Thanks Lunar
Chris from Exel wheels taught me about having the centre caps pointing to the valve when he refurbished my 911 wheels :-)
The lockdown has curtailed my opportunity to go for a drive just for the hell of it but I think this cat may be a keeper so plenty of time to enjoy it!
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Eiger Grey
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Post by RPSN »

Welcome to the forum.

Great that you’re carrying on the tradition from your uncle........I can see why he was well impressed when he saw the car! ;)

Like you, it’s also my first non-manual sports car. Took me a while to get used to it but have now fully adapted and loving it!

Plenty of useful information on this forum.

Enjoy your new toy!
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Post by Volley »

Thanks RPSN,
Forum does look full of useful information
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5l V8 RWD
Eiger Grey
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Post by Deleted User 1715 »

Welcome to the forum, love that colour!
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Post by Volley »

Thanks GusA
The colour is an SVR special one apparently, fingers crossed I never need touch up paint, don't think Halfrauds would sell it :-)
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Post by scm »

Volley wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 2:44 pm Forum does look full of useful information
And in this case looks aren't deceptive! ;)
Welcome aboard!
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