XK / XKR ( X150 ) 2006 - 2014

Rear end hops

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #21  
Old 04-11-2014, 02:58 AM
Ngarara's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: London, UK
Posts: 3,425
Received 1,126 Likes on 797 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SoCal Babe
I never thought about the flex in a convertible. that is a great insight to the possible problem.
Jag verts have generally had a good rep for minimal scuttle shake, and the XK is even stiffer than previous designs. It's not impossible that there's a small amount of flex, but I think the previous suggestions about the dampers are far more likely. As far as the stock dampers (and the Active Dynamics software that controls them) are concerned, you're running the car much nearer to full compression than normal, and the system just can't handle it fully.
 
The following users liked this post:
SoCal Babe (04-11-2014)
  #22  
Old 04-11-2014, 08:20 AM
MaximA's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Miami
Posts: 2,011
Received 492 Likes on 310 Posts
Default

The full compression of the damper and also the fact the ADS can only increase damping to a certain point, which is right on the edge of not being enough.

This was my number one gripe with the base XKR suspension at higher speeds.
 
The following 2 users liked this post by MaximA:
Panthro (03-05-2016), SoCal Babe (04-11-2014)
  #23  
Old 04-11-2014, 08:54 AM
MaximA's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Miami
Posts: 2,011
Received 492 Likes on 310 Posts
Default

SoBal Babe- Get in contact with Matt from Sprires in the UK Spires :: Engineered Performance for Jaguar and BMW

In my months of suspension trial and error, they are the only shop I've found to know their stuff with Jag suspensions. I'm sure the could suggest some dampers for you to try and alleviate the dreaded rear end bob.
 
  #24  
Old 04-11-2014, 05:37 PM
SoCal Babe's Avatar
ud
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: California
Posts: 352
Received 115 Likes on 70 Posts
Smile

Originally Posted by MaximA
SoBal Babe- Get in contact with Matt from Sprires in the UK Spires :: Engineered Performance for Jaguar and BMW

In my months of suspension trial and error, they are the only shop I've found to know their stuff with Jag suspensions. I'm sure the could suggest some dampers for you to try and alleviate the dreaded rear end bob.

Thanks so much for steering me in the right direction . I really appreciate that!!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GordoCatCar
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
4
01-02-2017 01:10 PM
Thang Nguyen
X-Type ( X400 )
4
10-12-2015 01:25 AM
RaceDiagnostics
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
4
09-07-2015 07:28 AM
XKR-NC
XK / XKR ( X150 )
1
09-04-2015 08:23 AM
obwoodie
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
8
09-03-2015 07:45 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Rear end hops



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:43 AM.