Should I choose the F-Type?
#61
I don't really agree with that. Do the engines explode on a regular basis? No, but they are hardly the marque brands for reliability. Little things go wrong with those cars all the time because the build quality isn't nearly as high as certain other brands like Porsche and Lexus, which historically have very low problems per vehicle.
#62
Sound advice from our resident expert. See the "throttle remap" for references.
Last edited by 15FTypeR; 06-03-2018 at 02:06 AM.
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#65
I love my F-Type. I said my BMW was CRAP. You don't read.
That said, out of warranty F-Type resale is awfully low, but I paid so little for a 15K car and purposely bought a 2016 5Y/60K so there is so much Jag warranty left I'm not too concerned. Plus I do 90% of my own work, time permitting.
And that said, the OP is clearly looking for performance based on his comps. I would not consider the F-Type V6S or R very satisfying cars from the performance angle--but they sure SOUND satisfying. My lightly tuned 420hp/420tq BMW 135i is at least 2x stronger than the R I had for a weekend. Turbo vs supercharger makes all the difference. People who don't understand airplanes think they are the same, as they came of age primarily for airplanes, but high performance piston-driven airplanes all have constant speed props. Cars don't, so a modern turbo like my 135i (best BMW ever in tuning potential which is why I bought it) just crushes a similar supercharged solution. Turbos can spin up quickly independently of a belt and supply full torque very early in RPM band, around 420 ft lbs @ 1500 RPM for mine, if memory serves. Another issue is no double clutch. The R was so weak compared to what I am used too, I just bought the V6S for the same comfort, sound and styling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGDpbzBl-pA&feature=youtu.be
That said, out of warranty F-Type resale is awfully low, but I paid so little for a 15K car and purposely bought a 2016 5Y/60K so there is so much Jag warranty left I'm not too concerned. Plus I do 90% of my own work, time permitting.
And that said, the OP is clearly looking for performance based on his comps. I would not consider the F-Type V6S or R very satisfying cars from the performance angle--but they sure SOUND satisfying. My lightly tuned 420hp/420tq BMW 135i is at least 2x stronger than the R I had for a weekend. Turbo vs supercharger makes all the difference. People who don't understand airplanes think they are the same, as they came of age primarily for airplanes, but high performance piston-driven airplanes all have constant speed props. Cars don't, so a modern turbo like my 135i (best BMW ever in tuning potential which is why I bought it) just crushes a similar supercharged solution. Turbos can spin up quickly independently of a belt and supply full torque very early in RPM band, around 420 ft lbs @ 1500 RPM for mine, if memory serves. Another issue is no double clutch. The R was so weak compared to what I am used too, I just bought the V6S for the same comfort, sound and styling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGDpbzBl-pA&feature=youtu.be
Last edited by SGREENLYN; 06-03-2018 at 11:17 AM.
#66
And I didn't realize turbos produce more boost at low RPM. That would explain all the discussion about turbo lag (Opps I mean supercharger lag) in the automotive literature....
#67
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGDp...ature=youtu.be
#68
Oh, 3 times stronger. That would suggest to me at least 3 seconds (probably more to feel 3 times stronger) quicker in the quarter mile, so I guess your 420HP/420tq lightly tuned beast runs in the 8 seconds?
Instead of turbo vs. supercharger, maybe its the pedal amplifier that puts you in the 8 second range...
Instead of turbo vs. supercharger, maybe its the pedal amplifier that puts you in the 8 second range...
#69
Please go study up and read a lot more about cars before doing any additional posting. Its embarrassing for you, whether you realize it or not.
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#72
Strange, the advertising website for your N55 Pure Stage 2 shows torque is, um, shall we say no where near what you are claiming? Or did, um, you mean to say 4500 RPM?
Please go study up and read a lot more about cars before doing any additional posting. Its embarrassing for you, whether you realize it or not.
Please go study up and read a lot more about cars before doing any additional posting. Its embarrassing for you, whether you realize it or not.
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