X-type base vs sport
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X-type base vs sport
I REALLY want to replace my current XJ8 with a 5-speed manual 3.0 X-type sport.
I can't find one local. What I can find is a GORGEOUS black on black 2.5 5-speed and a nice white on tan 2.5 5-speed sport.
The black car is tons prettier. Are wheels, tires, and springs the only difference in the sport? Searching some say brakes are different, some say no. If a set of springs and wheels would make the black one the same as the white it's a no brainer for me.
I can't find one local. What I can find is a GORGEOUS black on black 2.5 5-speed and a nice white on tan 2.5 5-speed sport.
The black car is tons prettier. Are wheels, tires, and springs the only difference in the sport? Searching some say brakes are different, some say no. If a set of springs and wheels would make the black one the same as the white it's a no brainer for me.
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Wes, the Sport came with 17" (minimum) wheels where the base model came with 16" (minimum). Then you have the slightly shorter springs to give the car a slight drop (1.4"). Honestly, I think you are going to find that both cars are going to handle about the same. The "Sport" package was more of a cosmetic thing than anything that really improves the performance. Both vehicles used the same exact motors.
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And also the fins in the bumpers were body color instead of chrome in the sport models. Also in 2005 they offered the carbon fiber dash and leather/alcantara seat option package.
I could be wrong, but I do not think I ever saw a white X with the sport package. The ad you are looking at might call it a sport sedan or sport model, when it actually does not have the sport package.
I could be wrong, but I do not think I ever saw a white X with the sport package. The ad you are looking at might call it a sport sedan or sport model, when it actually does not have the sport package.
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The S button is on the automatics only. And it is on all the automatics; it has no relationship to the SPORT model. The SPORT has a stiffer suspension, and a plainer interior (less wood, different seats), less chrome on the exterior (almost none), etc. Given that the "normal" X-Type already has a firm suspension, the SPORT suspension is uncomfortable for some people especially when couple with the much larger wheels (I am not referring to the 17 inch wheels). The 2.5 5-speed manual is a lovely car to drive, particularly if it has the revised clutch fitted - much lighter and, oddly, the gear change is much smoother. This clutch can be retrofitted to the earlier cars (that is pre-2005). I have done it on two 5-speeds. It transforms the car.
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The S button is on the automatics only. And it is on all the automatics; it has no relationship to the SPORT model. The SPORT has a stiffer suspension, and a plainer interior (less wood, different seats), less chrome on the exterior (almost none), etc. Given that the "normal" X-Type already has a firm suspension, the SPORT suspension is uncomfortable for some people especially when couple with the much larger wheels (I am not referring to the 17 inch wheels). The 2.5 5-speed manual is a lovely car to drive, particularly if it has the revised clutch fitted - much lighter and, oddly, the gear change is much smoother. This clutch can be retrofitted to the earlier cars (that is pre-2005). I have done it on two 5-speeds. It transforms the car.
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The revised clutch is part number C2S 33393. I bought the clutch from Coventry West; the cost was about $175, and I had my dealer install it, their price $1300 which included new transmission fluid, new nuts, bolts seals etc. Worth every penny.
I cannot emphasize enough how different this clutch is: lighter and smoother and it completely eliminates the original clunky 2-3 shift - why, I don't know. But I had this clutch put in two 2002 cars and both were utterly transformed in exactly the same way. Shifting is a one finger effort now. I used to go from 1 to 3 to avoid the 2-3 awkwardness. The revised clutch just makes these manuals a delight.
You ,might want to check the exact date of the introduction of this clutch though to make sure that yours doesn't already have it.
I cannot emphasize enough how different this clutch is: lighter and smoother and it completely eliminates the original clunky 2-3 shift - why, I don't know. But I had this clutch put in two 2002 cars and both were utterly transformed in exactly the same way. Shifting is a one finger effort now. I used to go from 1 to 3 to avoid the 2-3 awkwardness. The revised clutch just makes these manuals a delight.
You ,might want to check the exact date of the introduction of this clutch though to make sure that yours doesn't already have it.
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