Jaguar F-Type Coilovers
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Jaguar F-Type Coilovers
Hello All,
We are looking at working with a couple of companies to bring some coilovers to market for the F-Type. One in particular we have purchased several of their other products to use on some race & track cars we service & maintain (BMW, Porsche etc) as well as Chris's personal road-going Audi S4. We see this as a performance/handling/visual upgrade but also looking at OEM replacement as the earliest model years are starting to get old enough that dampers will need replacement. Interested in some feedback.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH6GCTG
We are looking at working with a couple of companies to bring some coilovers to market for the F-Type. One in particular we have purchased several of their other products to use on some race & track cars we service & maintain (BMW, Porsche etc) as well as Chris's personal road-going Audi S4. We see this as a performance/handling/visual upgrade but also looking at OEM replacement as the earliest model years are starting to get old enough that dampers will need replacement. Interested in some feedback.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH6GCTG
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Stuart Dickinson
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VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
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www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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datriani (05-12-2021)
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Please take a look at the survey, that's one of the questions we have asked.
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Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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SinF (05-13-2021)
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As noted above it's about $750 per damper. The R8's are $2100 so I guess it depends on your definition of eye watering. Where there's perhaps a value proposition for some owners is - if you reach the point of needing replacement dampers, and there's an option for 50-60% of the cost, which also achieves some other perceived benefits (say, if you want to lower the car.)
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Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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SinF (05-14-2021)
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Failure is inevitable on this technology. Frankly it's often more prevalent on unused vehicles where the seals become brittle, and just a matter of time. The magnetic fluid is very hard on seals because of the metal content and eventually they will wear out over time.
As noted above it's about $750 per damper. The R8's are $2100 so I guess it depends on your definition of eye watering. Where there's perhaps a value proposition for some owners is - if you reach the point of needing replacement dampers, and there's an option for 50-60% of the cost, which also achieves some other perceived benefits (say, if you want to lower the car.)
As noted above it's about $750 per damper. The R8's are $2100 so I guess it depends on your definition of eye watering. Where there's perhaps a value proposition for some owners is - if you reach the point of needing replacement dampers, and there's an option for 50-60% of the cost, which also achieves some other perceived benefits (say, if you want to lower the car.)
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SinF (05-14-2021)
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My understanding is that the F-Type doesn't use magnetorheological dampers, and that it's the lower tech valves with stepper motors. I haven't confirmed it one way or the other. Either way a non-adjustable replacement would need something to appease the electronics to avoid errors and possible loss of some features/functions.
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Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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Yes, not magnetic...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/05kci965sf...mping.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/05kci965sf...mping.pdf?dl=0
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Stuart, I did respond to your survey. Thanks. Personally, my lone real complaint with my car is there's too much jounce for my liking. I'd sacrifice a bit of ride compliance to dial that out, if possible. That said, while it's unlikely I'm going to wear out my OEM fitments given my rate of miles, I'm definitely in the mix for upgrading if it enhances handling without turning it into a cement truck.
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Well, it would be highly un-advisable to disconnect the electrical plug, without providing an electronic integration delete kit. So we would never do that. If you google 'Mag-Ride Delete' you'll come across all manner of similar solutions for other cars. Like the Audi R8. Mag-ride shock failure is extremely common, and the replacement parts are eye-wateringly expensive. So many people fit conventional coilovers with an electronic integration kit that simulates the correct resistance and prevents error states.
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We have most of the development work done, we are just working out exactly what our offering should be and how to tailor it to market preferences.
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Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
Stuart Dickinson
Managing Director
VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
O: (1)250-485-5126
E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
www.velocityap.com
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