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Old 03-16-2019, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by StormtrooperFtype
That went right over your head..
Yup sure did. Just didn't want to hear that you lost that fine ride you worked so hard for down in Mexico.
 
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Old 03-16-2019, 11:20 PM
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Anyone considering very high speeds on the F-Type, please be aware that unless you have an SVR with the rear active spoiler, the F-Type becomes very unstable after 170mph with the smallest road imperfection (like a bridge expansion gap). Be careful!
 
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I hit a bridge expansion joint at around 100mph on a sweeping curve. The car hopped a bit, which was very unnerving in a bend. Lesson learned.
 
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I hit a bridge expansion joint at around 100mph on a sweeping curve. The car hopped a bit, which was very unnerving in a bend. Lesson learned.
I always make a point of hitting those strips and significant bumps at speed with center steering input. Particularly important with a stiff suspension.
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DJS
I hit a bridge expansion joint at around 100mph on a sweeping curve. The car hopped a bit, which was very unnerving in a bend. Lesson learned.
You need to be aware and predict the hop with a compensatory reduction of turning angle. Some gaps are radial and the difference between when the first wheel on the front axle and the second hit it may do nothing because the suspension can soak it up but if if both wheels hit it simultaneously the sway bar will not help you and the correction angle needs to be more.Do not touch the brakes as you will transfer weight off the rean and when the rear axle hits it you will have a far greater problem Smooth does it, neutral power transfer and slight wheel out correction.
 
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For bridge expansion joints I meant going straight and allowing air under the car
 
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262 kph (= 162.8 mph) on the german autobahn. But to be honest, it kinda stops being fun around 240 kph (= 150 mph) IMHO.
 
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Found this forum when researching Jag models for reliability and driving reviews. Fastest I went was in my Acura swagonwagon. Hit the limiter at 140mph. On public roads. The car handled great. To be fair I knew the road and had a radar detector, but it was still a wild ride.
 
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Originally Posted by clubairth1
2014 XJR 180+ on the speedo after the mile run. 167+ officially thru the timers at the mile. Stock with a VAP tune.
Car still pulling and I think it has more in it but you run out of room very fast at those speeds!!
1/4 mile = 119
1/2 mile = 147
Similar here but 2mph slower in both. Stock 2013 XF-RS. Ran Ennis Motorplex @ 117mph (1/4 mile) and Texas Mile (Beeville TX airport) @ 163.xx
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Mine was done on a airport runway.
Same here. Fun. Fun. Fun.
 
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