Poor power acceleration seems very slow.
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Thabk you. Yes I just git it. The items you suggest are a large bill, but I completely understand most items and their relevance. Let me ask this, I use to in the 60s and 70s change points, plugs...but since all tge computers adjust spark for wear I've not even thought about plugs. Thus car has 105,000 miles and meticulously maintained. I'll be checking filter and expect it to look new. I've gotten some scoop on how to get to the plugs and the extra long extension needed for the 17mm plug socket. If I find old worn plugs, what kind would be best for replacement?
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If the transmission is shifting smooth then don't worry about it. Changing the fluid in the ZF 5 speed can be tricky.
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Got it. Putting Mustang seats in my XK will make it "faster". Ideally w/ a Galloping Horse logo. Much easier than adding a supercharger and less maintenance.
Full throttle engine sound effects in the stereo when the accelerator is pushed quickly? Tesla has some unique sound effects. You may not want some of them in your XK
Full throttle engine sound effects in the stereo when the accelerator is pushed quickly? Tesla has some unique sound effects. You may not want some of them in your XK
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zray (09-17-2021)
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I have a 2003 xkr and from my experience it does “feel” slow to accelerate. You really have to play with the throttle and be in the right gear for it to throw you back. If it’s in “D” and you are casually cruising and decide to step on the gas the car will feel slow until it gets up to RPM which sometimes takes “forever” and then it gets scary. I noticed if you step on the gas, let go, and then step on it again the car will find a lower gear to accelerate faster in. Still plenty fast for me but comparing my XKR to other vehicles the acceleration definitely “feels” slow due to the smoothness perhaps? But even my slow/regular cars “feels” faster in acceleration due to their engines working harder? That’s my experience. Hope that makes sense, for example in my old Toyota tacoma 5 speed it might take me 8 seconds or however long (never timed it)to get to 60 but the kick back feeling is way more apparent
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