does the xjr have rock hard suspension?
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Rock hard is subjective. I would not call it rock hard, but it is stiff. It is a combination of sport suspension and low profile tires. The low profile tires transmit every little bit of road imperfection as there is so little sidewall to absorb the shock. The rest of the suspension is stiffer than the comfort suspension, but again, I wouldn't call it rock hard. If you aren't sure if yours is right, just go test drive some other XJR's somewhere to be sure.
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The sport mode has no effect on the CATS suspension. The suspension stays in the comfort setting except when the accelerometers mounted to the body switch the shocks to the firm setting during spirited driving.
If you want to test the CATS system in the firm setting then unplug one of the connectors on top of the front shocks. This will put the system in "fault" and the shocks will default to the firm setting. The "Suspension Fault" message will appear on the instrument panel when the shock is unplugged. If you don't feel any difference from your usual ride while in the "suspension fault setting" then 1 of the shocks may be bad. You should clearly feel a much stiffer ride with the system in fault.
Be careful with the connector when re-installing and don't force it, just turn it until it drops onto the electrical connector pins.
If you want to test the CATS system in the firm setting then unplug one of the connectors on top of the front shocks. This will put the system in "fault" and the shocks will default to the firm setting. The "Suspension Fault" message will appear on the instrument panel when the shock is unplugged. If you don't feel any difference from your usual ride while in the "suspension fault setting" then 1 of the shocks may be bad. You should clearly feel a much stiffer ride with the system in fault.
Be careful with the connector when re-installing and don't force it, just turn it until it drops onto the electrical connector pins.
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My 2000 XJR is like driving a lumber truck with wooden tires. I feel every groove and imperfection in the road. For such a heavy car, you'd think that it would drive like a Lincoln, but to the contrary. It's such a beautiful car, but I'm debating keeping it.
I cringe every time I see a manhole or pothole in my path....... ouch
I cringe every time I see a manhole or pothole in my path....... ouch
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Although mine is the older model my XJR I can tell you that the suspension is undeniably firmer than my previous Jags, as Jaguar intended. And, as mentioned, the lower profile tires play a big part in ride quality as well. I went from 45-series tires to 60-series tires on mine (for reasons not related to comfort) and there was a marked difference in ride quality.
Personally, I prefer the firmer ride and better cornering feel. To be honest I would've thought that anyone buying the "R" model would've *expected* a less luxurious ride. The firm suspension and performance tires are a big part of what make the "R" an "R" !
One downside, though, is that over the years my XJR has developed far more squeeks and rattles than my older Jags. I am certain the firmerer suspension is a major contributing factor.
Cheers
DD
Personally, I prefer the firmer ride and better cornering feel. To be honest I would've thought that anyone buying the "R" model would've *expected* a less luxurious ride. The firm suspension and performance tires are a big part of what make the "R" an "R" !
One downside, though, is that over the years my XJR has developed far more squeeks and rattles than my older Jags. I am certain the firmerer suspension is a major contributing factor.
Cheers
DD
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I have all kinds of squeaks too. The foam under the dash and the leather seats and console chirp like a bunch of crickets. lol....I guess I'm going to have to get used to the rough suspension. I'm a Jag newbie. Did'nt know anything about them prior to buying. Seen the car, my eyes got big, and.... you know the rest.
Thanks DD
Thanks DD
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Have a look at the top of the front shock mounts under the bonnet, if they have wires going to them you have CATS.
Obviously if there are no wires you do not.
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Before i rebuilt the entire front suspension and sub frame the car was becoming very clunky very fast. Now it glides on rails! i feel the stiffer shocks/springs expose any worn rubber very obviously. Biggest clunks and bumps my XJR made were from bad motor mounts, bad sub frame mount, bad ball joint, and bad upper shock mounts. The suspension works as a system when one component goes bad extra stress is applied to everything else.
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No I don't know what I did, if anything, that fixed it. I think just one morning it was ok again.
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