VelocityAP Jaguar F-Type ECU Tuning, V6, V6S, V8S, V8R
#461
6th gear is 1:1 on the AT (5th gear on the MT). I did the dyno runs in 4th on the MT (137mph@6800rpm), so you'll want to run in 5th gear with the AT.
#462
I will test the "kickdown" feature in a couple of minutes. Assuming this is drive by wire, will the throttle be full scale on the potentiometer before engaging the kickdown (I assume a switch?). If not, then we're missing potential air and fuel delivery, no? Of course, if there's a simple way to disconnect the kickdown this becomes moot.
#463
I will test the "kickdown" feature in a couple of minutes. Assuming this is drive by wire, will the throttle be full scale on the potentiometer before engaging the kickdown (I assume a switch?). If not, then we're missing potential air and fuel delivery, no? Of course, if there's a simple way to disconnect the kickdown this becomes moot.
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Stuart@VelocityAP (04-27-2017)
#467
As an interesting aside, I have a friend with an F-Type R who tracks it fairly regularly (not as much as his Panoz GTS tho!) and he has decided that the automatic shifting is actually very good on the track. The shift strategy even adapts to the track driving and gears down very early. I think I still prefer paddles, but he is right it does 'learn' and become very aggressive.
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dwmilton (05-03-2020)
#468
Not sure about the F-Type but the older Jags like the XKR would not kick down even at WOT if the steering wheel was not in the straight ahead position, or close enough to it.
The idea was that it would not kick down and whip the car around mid corner.
That may have changed, but i'd be surprised if it has.
The idea was that it would not kick down and whip the car around mid corner.
That may have changed, but i'd be surprised if it has.
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Mpowerr (04-27-2017)
#470
Having road raced a good bit, I like most of the decisions on when things happen to be mine when I'm behind the wheel. Getting to be an older fart with my mom's knees, and also bowing down to the superiority of modern technology and today's automatic transmissions (there is no way on God's green planet that anyone shifting a manual can outshift an 8 speed automatic!) - I chose this car not in small part to the fact that it is an automatic, AND that it is AWD. Yes, I should be fine on track day - but I remember when I built my Cobra replica - my first event I ran on street tires (vs. R compound) thinking I would actually not push the limits as much. That was a mistake, I almost went off the track on an high speed sweeper because I DIDN'T have the grip of the R tires. In other words, I'm likely going to come to comfort quickly with this car and push it hard - so I don't want a downshift in the middle of a high exit speed to do some weight transfer jiggles and upset my concentration. Sorry to ramble, it's just I'm very impressed with this automobile and am looking forward to having fun on a track with it. BTW - I looked hard a buying a Panoz GTS some years ago - great car!
#471
I will have to take a listen. It's flattering to get on more people's radars, especially considering we pretty much bootstrapped this company into what it is today.
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VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
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E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
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#472
You're certainly getting some attention! You should look into B is for Build on youtube if you haven't already. Good guy doing an Aston Martin drift build. Might be opportunities there.
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slipstream (04-10-2020)
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Jaguar F-Type V6S Coupe -One Take Matt's mommmm's car. (Really)
Jaguar F-Type R-Coupe RWD - One Take
before it was even out, and then:
Jaguar F-Type Coupe V6S Manual Gearbox - One Take
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2L4GMX3iio#t=513.641
#478
All I can really do is point you at this forums in general. We have lots of customers on here who have done those mods, and hand on heart, I don't think we have an unhappy one amongst them.
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VelocityAP Industries Ltd.
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E: Stuart@VelocityAP.com
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kellysh2000 (11-09-2017)
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