TPMS Sensors Purchasing
#1
TPMS Sensors Purchasing
Hello all,
My car is a base model equipped with the 18" Vela wheels. I may have a line on a set of 19" Propellers (wheels only, w/o TPMS sensors). I called my local Jaguar dealer and was quoted a price of approximately $600 for a set of 4 sensors.
In a quick internet search, I found what a vendor claims are OEM sensors for the F-Type for $142. They are listed as a FoMoCo part (Ford)--link below:
TPMS fits Jaguar F-Type Tire Pressure Sensors SET
Does anyone know if these are, in fact, the same OEM sensor sold by Jaguar and whether there are likely to be issues with these?
My car is a base model equipped with the 18" Vela wheels. I may have a line on a set of 19" Propellers (wheels only, w/o TPMS sensors). I called my local Jaguar dealer and was quoted a price of approximately $600 for a set of 4 sensors.
In a quick internet search, I found what a vendor claims are OEM sensors for the F-Type for $142. They are listed as a FoMoCo part (Ford)--link below:
TPMS fits Jaguar F-Type Tire Pressure Sensors SET
Does anyone know if these are, in fact, the same OEM sensor sold by Jaguar and whether there are likely to be issues with these?
Last edited by Foosh; 09-17-2014 at 10:15 AM.
#2
Personally, I don't think you'll have an issue, I've purchased sensors from www.tirerack.com before and they installed and performed like OEM.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
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Foosh (09-17-2014)
#3
Personally, I don't think you'll have an issue, I've purchased sensors from www.tirerack.com before and they installed and performed like OEM.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
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Foosh (09-17-2014)
#4
Personally, I don't think you'll have an issue, I've purchased sensors from www.tirerack.com before and they installed and performed like OEM.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
I'm happy enough with the Velas. The 18-inchers fill the wheel well essentially the same as 19s and 20s, with the only difference being how much of the combo is tire sidewall as opposed to wheel. However, I like the cleaner look of the Propellers, and I'll probably put summer performance tires on those, and all seasons on the Velas for winter/pothole season.
#5
A little off topic but I hate that my F Type R only shows the readout when the engine is not on.... twice in the past while driving my other cars- I felt there was a tire issue and was able to check the psi while driving. Both times my psi in one of the tires had dropped and I was able to immediately get to a tire shop/dealer. Both times if I could not have checked the car I would have had to pull over stop and get a readout or wait until I get home. I actually drive my cars very hard and check my psi's often while driving. Is there a fix around this?
#6
A little off topic but I hate that my F Type R only shows the readout when the engine is not on.... twice in the past while driving my other cars- I felt there was a tire issue and was able to check the psi while driving. Both times my psi in one of the tires had dropped and I was able to immediately get to a tire shop/dealer. Both times if I could not have checked the car I would have had to pull over stop and get a readout or wait until I get home. I actually drive my cars very hard and check my psi's often while driving. Is there a fix around this?
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You can also check it anytime the engine has been sitting for awhile, you don't have to run it, and then wait 10 minutes.
The process amounts to the same thing on virtually every car ever built. By not giving anyone the opportunity to check oil levels at the wrong time, they've taken a step toward making it idiot-proof.
I don't understand the big deal about not having a TPMS read-out while driving down the road either, because it's not accurate with warm tires. The only real purpose of the TPMS is to alert you when the tires are dangerously low, which the F-Type system does just fine with the pop-up warning light. If this really bugs you, just check your tire pressures with a gauge every morning when your tires are cold, and that's the only way to get an accurate reading.
So back on topic, hopefully someone out there will have had first-hand experience with aftermarket TPMS sensors and the F-Type.
Last edited by Foosh; 09-17-2014 at 02:36 PM.
#9
How is that different than any other car ever built in the sense that you can't, or should I say, shouldn't check the oil level with the car running? Even with a dipstick the correct technique is to always have the engine at normal operating temp, and wait at least 10 minutes after engine shutdown for the oil to make it's way back down to the oil pan before checking the level. Otherwise, you run the risk of overfilling.
The process amounts to the same thing on virtually every car ever built. By not giving anyone the opportunity to check oil levels at the wrong time, they've taken a step toward making it idiot-proof.
I don't understand the big deal about not having a TPMS read-out while driving down the road either, because it's not accurate with warm tires. The only real purpose of the TPMS is to alert you when the tires are dangerously low, which the F-Type system does just fine with the pop-up warning light. If this really bugs you, just check your tire pressures with a gauge every morning when your tires are cold, and that's the only way to get an accurate reading.
So back on topic, hopefully someone out there will have had first-hand experience with aftermarket TPMS sensors and the F-Type.
The process amounts to the same thing on virtually every car ever built. By not giving anyone the opportunity to check oil levels at the wrong time, they've taken a step toward making it idiot-proof.
I don't understand the big deal about not having a TPMS read-out while driving down the road either, because it's not accurate with warm tires. The only real purpose of the TPMS is to alert you when the tires are dangerously low, which the F-Type system does just fine with the pop-up warning light. If this really bugs you, just check your tire pressures with a gauge every morning when your tires are cold, and that's the only way to get an accurate reading.
So back on topic, hopefully someone out there will have had first-hand experience with aftermarket TPMS sensors and the F-Type.
#10
Plus, the handbook issues dire warnings on the topic of overfilling.
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If the last time the engine was started, it made it's way up to normal operating temp, and it's been idle since, the oil level in pan won't change. What you don't want to do is check it too soon after shutdown, or start it and let it run for a couple of minutes and then check it, but the system really won't let you do that, which is why it makes you wait AT LEAST 10 minutes after engine shutdown
Last edited by Foosh; 09-17-2014 at 02:52 PM.
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DJS (09-17-2014)
#12
Personally, I don't think you'll have an issue, I've purchased sensors from www.tirerack.com before and they installed and performed like OEM.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
Can't blame you on the decision to lose the Vela's either...I would not have been happy with them either.
I'll be test fitting the Gyrodynes this weekend, but that's because I like the look of them rather than disliking the Velas.
#13
Yes you can. Just keep your foot off the brake, hit the start switch, and then go to the menu to check the level. I do it once or twice a week before starting my car in the morning.
If the last time the engine was started, it made it's way up to normal operating temp, and it's been idle since, the oil level in pan won't change. What you don't want to do is check it too soon after shutdown, or start it and let it run for a couple of minutes and then check it, but the system really won't let you do that, which is why it makes you wait AT LEAST 10 minutes after engine shutdown
If the last time the engine was started, it made it's way up to normal operating temp, and it's been idle since, the oil level in pan won't change. What you don't want to do is check it too soon after shutdown, or start it and let it run for a couple of minutes and then check it, but the system really won't let you do that, which is why it makes you wait AT LEAST 10 minutes after engine shutdown
#14
A little off topic but I hate that my F Type R only shows the readout when the engine is not on.... twice in the past while driving my other cars- I felt there was a tire issue and was able to check the psi while driving. Both times my psi in one of the tires had dropped and I was able to immediately get to a tire shop/dealer. Both times if I could not have checked the car I would have had to pull over stop and get a readout or wait until I get home. I actually drive my cars very hard and check my psi's often while driving. Is there a fix around this?
#15
Hot tire readings may give you a false sense of security, because in actuality, they may be under-inflated, but the hot tire pressure reading could incorrectly indicate that they are properly inflated. The only way to get an accurate tire reading is when the tires are cold and with a good tire gauge. TPMS sensors are not necessarily always accurate either.
#16
As has been noted several times in this thread, checking your tire pressure when the tires are warm (particularly on a long road trip) is NOT going to give you an accurate reading. You will get a warning if they are dangerously low and in need of attention.
Hot tire readings may give you a false sense of security, because in actuality, they may be under-inflated, but the hot tire pressure reading could incorrectly indicate that they are properly inflated. The only way to get an accurate tire reading is when the tires are cold and with a good tire gauge. TPMS sensors are not necessarily always accurate either.
Hot tire readings may give you a false sense of security, because in actuality, they may be under-inflated, but the hot tire pressure reading could incorrectly indicate that they are properly inflated. The only way to get an accurate tire reading is when the tires are cold and with a good tire gauge. TPMS sensors are not necessarily always accurate either.
Sorry for jacking your thread too.
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golfhero (09-21-2014)
#17
Vic,
I didn't miss your point, but I think you're overly concerned about a rather trivial thing. I don't know how you keep your license and drive that hard on the street for the scenario you described to be an issue. Moreover, I'm not aware of any TPMS applications on any of the racing circuits, where "driving hard" is a real concept.
But, if it worries you that much, I certainly understand it is a problem for you. Reasonable people can reasonably differ, and I don't see the problem. I have high performance driving experience on the track and have also enjoyed reasonably spirited driving on the street in a large number of very high performance cars.
Regards,
I didn't miss your point, but I think you're overly concerned about a rather trivial thing. I don't know how you keep your license and drive that hard on the street for the scenario you described to be an issue. Moreover, I'm not aware of any TPMS applications on any of the racing circuits, where "driving hard" is a real concept.
But, if it worries you that much, I certainly understand it is a problem for you. Reasonable people can reasonably differ, and I don't see the problem. I have high performance driving experience on the track and have also enjoyed reasonably spirited driving on the street in a large number of very high performance cars.
Regards,
Last edited by Foosh; 09-18-2014 at 09:41 AM.
#18
Vic,
I didn't miss your point, but I think you're overly concerned about a rather trivial thing. I don't know how you keep your license and drive that hard on the street for the scenario you described to be an issue. Moreover, I'm not aware of any TPMS applications on any of the racing circuits, where "driving hard" is a real concept.
But, if it worries you that much, I certainly understand it is a problem for you. Reasonable people can reasonably differ, and I don't see the problem. I have high performance driving experience on the track and have also enjoyed reasonably spirited driving on the street in a large number of very high performance cars.
Regards,
I didn't miss your point, but I think you're overly concerned about a rather trivial thing. I don't know how you keep your license and drive that hard on the street for the scenario you described to be an issue. Moreover, I'm not aware of any TPMS applications on any of the racing circuits, where "driving hard" is a real concept.
But, if it worries you that much, I certainly understand it is a problem for you. Reasonable people can reasonably differ, and I don't see the problem. I have high performance driving experience on the track and have also enjoyed reasonably spirited driving on the street in a large number of very high performance cars.
Regards,
Im glad you dont see it as a problem, good luck getting those tpms items.
#19
Probably just as well you have the TPMS to automatically warn you - while driving - that the pressure of one or more tyres is low. Otherwise you'd feel the compulsion to regularly stop and check the pressures with a hand held gauge.