Lakeside Raceway - Euro Day - 1st May 2016
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Even if you don't take it on the track it would be a good 250 km round trip.
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Very tempting...I might have to sit this one out coz we will be in the middle of a kitchen reno and my missus might not appreciate me bailing on her. But if I can, I'll make the effort. It sounds like a great day.
The car just arrived yesterday afternoon. Initial thoughts are that the 280KW 6 supercharged is much more usable for a person of my skill level than the supercharged 8 in the XKR. The steering and gearbox are awesome (the 8 speed suits the higher powered engine much better than it does the 177KW 4 pot turbo in the XE in my opinion). The suspension is softer than the base f type (you can dial it up) but is still firmer than the XKR. Probably the same as the XKR in dynamic mode.
Audio and media are much better than the setup in the XKR but that is to be expected, I never liked the B & W system in any of the jags and the meridian is far superior for the music that I listen to.
Driving is just super fun. Not as fearsome as the XKR, more clinical but still with plenty of agro. Getting in and out is not as much fun.
The car just arrived yesterday afternoon. Initial thoughts are that the 280KW 6 supercharged is much more usable for a person of my skill level than the supercharged 8 in the XKR. The steering and gearbox are awesome (the 8 speed suits the higher powered engine much better than it does the 177KW 4 pot turbo in the XE in my opinion). The suspension is softer than the base f type (you can dial it up) but is still firmer than the XKR. Probably the same as the XKR in dynamic mode.
Audio and media are much better than the setup in the XKR but that is to be expected, I never liked the B & W system in any of the jags and the meridian is far superior for the music that I listen to.
Driving is just super fun. Not as fearsome as the XKR, more clinical but still with plenty of agro. Getting in and out is not as much fun.
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1.Rob (Champir)
2.James (34by151)
3.Clarke (o1xjr)
4.Paul (Paulyling)
5.Steve H
just called Qld raceways to make sure our pit bays are next to each other.
We have a Steve H booked in with Jaguarforums too. Not sure who you are Steve, but we will see you there Sunday. looking forward to meeting another member.
2.James (34by151)
3.Clarke (o1xjr)
4.Paul (Paulyling)
5.Steve H
just called Qld raceways to make sure our pit bays are next to each other.
We have a Steve H booked in with Jaguarforums too. Not sure who you are Steve, but we will see you there Sunday. looking forward to meeting another member.
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New boots on the way
I tore them up at the Jag National Rally and they proved useless for the Euro Day in the rain
Got 5 NITTO 255/40ZR19 INVO's shipped to me with Fit,Balance, 4 Wheel alignment prepaid at Beaurepairs for $1480
Considering the Nitto's are retailing around $600 each + fitting, great deal
BTW It was Mag Wheels | Tyre Packages | Ozzy Tyres where I ghot them
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I tore them up at the Jag National Rally and they proved useless for the Euro Day in the rain
Got 5 NITTO 255/40ZR19 INVO's shipped to me with Fit,Balance, 4 Wheel alignment prepaid at Beaurepairs for $1480
Considering the Nitto's are retailing around $600 each + fitting, great deal
BTW It was Mag Wheels | Tyre Packages | Ozzy Tyres where I ghot them
Cheers
34by151
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