F-type R awd and XF RS
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F-type R awd and XFR-S
I was lucky enough to get to test these two beasts at a track today (and also some rwd F-type base and S + XE S):
It was loads of fun, and I was impressed with the performance and stability of the awd R. The only "negative" I could find compared to the rwd R was that the esp interveins earlier (when on) and holds back a bit much on power when pushed through corners compared to the rwd R (we were not allowed to turn esp off or to track-mode). The rwd R allowes more wheelspinn and sideways drift before it interveins.
However I got to be a passenger for some laps with a professional BTCC driver and with all aid-systems completely off. He was very impressed with the cars performance - and I was very impressed with the car AND the driver!
I was shure we would loose it several times, but he kept it spot on all the time - constantly on the limit...
It was a fun day!
It was loads of fun, and I was impressed with the performance and stability of the awd R. The only "negative" I could find compared to the rwd R was that the esp interveins earlier (when on) and holds back a bit much on power when pushed through corners compared to the rwd R (we were not allowed to turn esp off or to track-mode). The rwd R allowes more wheelspinn and sideways drift before it interveins.
However I got to be a passenger for some laps with a professional BTCC driver and with all aid-systems completely off. He was very impressed with the cars performance - and I was very impressed with the car AND the driver!
I was shure we would loose it several times, but he kept it spot on all the time - constantly on the limit...
It was a fun day!
Last edited by Arne; 08-31-2015 at 03:34 PM.
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I was lucky enough to get to test these two beasts at a track today (and also some rwd F-type base and S + XE S):
It was loads of fun, and I was impressed with the performance and stability of the awd R. The only "negative" I could find compared to the rwd R was that the esp interveins earlier (when on) and holds back a bit much on power when pushed through corners compared to the rwd R (we were not allowed to turn esp off or to track-mode). The rwd R allowes more wheelspinn and sideways drift before it interveins.
However I got to be a passenger for some laps with a professional BTCC driver and with all aid-systems completely off. He was very impressed with the cars performance - and I was very impressed with the car AND the driver!
I was shure we would loose it several times, but he kept it spot on all the time - constantly on the limit...
It was a fun day!
It was loads of fun, and I was impressed with the performance and stability of the awd R. The only "negative" I could find compared to the rwd R was that the esp interveins earlier (when on) and holds back a bit much on power when pushed through corners compared to the rwd R (we were not allowed to turn esp off or to track-mode). The rwd R allowes more wheelspinn and sideways drift before it interveins.
However I got to be a passenger for some laps with a professional BTCC driver and with all aid-systems completely off. He was very impressed with the cars performance - and I was very impressed with the car AND the driver!
I was shure we would loose it several times, but he kept it spot on all the time - constantly on the limit...
It was a fun day!
Thanks for posting the pictures and report...
Lawrence
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From page 91 of the owner's manual:
Cleaning mode (Coupe only)
To manually deploy the DRS for cleaning, make
sure that the:
• Vehicle is stationary with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) applied, and the
transmission in Park (P).
• Luggage compartment is in the fully closed
position.
• Engine is not running.
• Ignition is on, or has been on within the last
15 seconds.
Press the switch; the switch lamp will illuminate
to confirm and the message SPOILER IN
CLEANING MODE will appear in the Message
center.
Press and hold the switch to return to automatic
mode. The switch lamp will extinguish.
If the vehicle is driven while the DRS is in
cleaning mode, the DRS will automatically
retract when the vehicle's speed is greater than
1.3 mph (2 km/h).
Note: To manually retract the DRS, the switch
must be continually pressed until the DRS is
fully retracted. If retraction is aborted, then
release the switch and press again to return to
the fully deployed position.
Cleaning mode (Coupe only)
To manually deploy the DRS for cleaning, make
sure that the:
• Vehicle is stationary with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) applied, and the
transmission in Park (P).
• Luggage compartment is in the fully closed
position.
• Engine is not running.
• Ignition is on, or has been on within the last
15 seconds.
Press the switch; the switch lamp will illuminate
to confirm and the message SPOILER IN
CLEANING MODE will appear in the Message
center.
Press and hold the switch to return to automatic
mode. The switch lamp will extinguish.
If the vehicle is driven while the DRS is in
cleaning mode, the DRS will automatically
retract when the vehicle's speed is greater than
1.3 mph (2 km/h).
Note: To manually retract the DRS, the switch
must be continually pressed until the DRS is
fully retracted. If retraction is aborted, then
release the switch and press again to return to
the fully deployed position.
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I admit I'm pretty clueless when it comes to this Jaguar "wagon", but I'm not so sure I like the looks of it (based on what I can see and a quick Google search). At first glance - and, again, don't know much - it has a resemblance to my wife's 2006 [first year of the new design, which still looks fresh in my opinion] BMW 325xi wagon.
Separately, I recall being a part of a Jaguar focus group shortly after purchasing my 1988 [newly designed] Jaguar XJ-6 asking whether I thought that they should produce a Jaguar SUV with the overwhelming consensus - including yours truly - a resounding no.
Times they are a changin but the idea of a Jaguar wagon (or SUV) still doesn't float my boat. Not that I know anything; least of all...about boats.
Separately, I recall being a part of a Jaguar focus group shortly after purchasing my 1988 [newly designed] Jaguar XJ-6 asking whether I thought that they should produce a Jaguar SUV with the overwhelming consensus - including yours truly - a resounding no.
Times they are a changin but the idea of a Jaguar wagon (or SUV) still doesn't float my boat. Not that I know anything; least of all...about boats.
Last edited by RickyJay52; 09-03-2015 at 10:11 PM.
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I think that's got too many doors to be a "real" sportbrake, but that's a term that has only recently been defined by Marketing. That looks like a wagon to me. Don't get me wrong: I like wagons. I'm saying that *is* one. Don't call it something it's not to make it more marketable.
Wait. Never mind. That's what Marketing does. Carry on.
Wait. Never mind. That's what Marketing does. Carry on.
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I think that's got too many doors to be a "real" sportbrake, but that's a term that has only recently been defined by Marketing. That looks like a wagon to me. Don't get me wrong: I like wagons. I'm saying that *is* one. Don't call it something it's not to make it more marketable.
Wait. Never mind. That's what Marketing does. Carry on.
Wait. Never mind. That's what Marketing does. Carry on.