Should I Use J Gate ? 1997 XK8. 90k miles
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Should I Use J Gate ? 1997 XK8. 90k miles
1997 Jag XK8 90,000 miles
New to Jags and new to the J Gate
My " dumb" question :
Do I risk any more wear and tear on the transmission using the J Gate in sport mode than Drive. ?
Are there any tricks to using this appropriately I should know ?
Thanks.
Mike
New to Jags and new to the J Gate
My " dumb" question :
Do I risk any more wear and tear on the transmission using the J Gate in sport mode than Drive. ?
Are there any tricks to using this appropriately I should know ?
Thanks.
Mike
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I dont know why but im not happy about going up and down with my j gate..i just put it in drive and go..use the sports mode if i want to go like the clappers.Im sure many will say its ok.
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i use mine always to slow the car in traffic to not hit the brakes and create a traffic jam when everyone behind me hits their brakes. First I take my foot off the gas to slow, and if thats not enough, Ill flip it into a lower gear on the J gate and lastly hit the brakes when needed. You know if everyone went the same speed on the freeway. left some room between cars and took the foot off the gas for minor slowing rather than touching the brakes every 10 seconds, there wouldnt be traffic jams
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Bob OB (08-07-2013)
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in terms of engine braking and downshifting to slow the car down
whats more expensive? a new transmission? or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the J gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
whats more expensive? a new transmission? or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the J gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
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in terms of engine braking and downshifting to slow the car down
whats more expensive? a new transmission? or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the J gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
whats more expensive? a new transmission? or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the J gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
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Using brakes all the time is like playig a piano using only the loud pedal.
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in terms of engine braking and downshifting to slow the car down
whats more expensive? A new transmission? Or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the j gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
whats more expensive? A new transmission? Or new brake pads?
Id say dont use it for engine braking...use it in an emergency to assist with your normal brakes. Using the j gate wont add additional wear unless you're driving in 2nd gear the whole time
driving in second will only burn more gas and accelerate engine wear from higher rpm. But then again i regulary see full throttle and redline. If i wanted to drive like grandma moses i would have bought something besides a jag.Also in terms of the newer trans and jags when you downshift the ecu briefly pops the rpm up to match the gear selected. like double clutching a manual trans for those that have driven one or know how
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plums (11-30-2012)
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Thank you one and all. This J Gate thing seems yo be one of the most contentious issues on these cars. Some love it. Some hate it. Use it - font use it. And folks seem to use it differently by preference or driving style.
So wish mine was a manual. Oh well. Can't have everything.
I appreciate all the info and replies.
Mike ( drinking an Amber right now !)
So wish mine was a manual. Oh well. Can't have everything.
I appreciate all the info and replies.
Mike ( drinking an Amber right now !)
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This has been a useful discussion.
I am still getting to know my car. I took a run through some very twisty roads last weekend and found using 3rd or 4th allowed nice engine braking while setting up for the next corner. It felt much more stable, like using a manual transmission. I highly recommend it for spirited driving on country roads.
I take Brutal's advice on transmission fluid changes on board though.
I am still getting to know my car. I took a run through some very twisty roads last weekend and found using 3rd or 4th allowed nice engine braking while setting up for the next corner. It felt much more stable, like using a manual transmission. I highly recommend it for spirited driving on country roads.
I take Brutal's advice on transmission fluid changes on board though.
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