Anyone Here topped out their Jags in Mexico Yet?

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Mar 16, 2019 | 05:52 AM

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Unhingd

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Originally Posted by jaguny

If you see Jay, tell him he is very much missed on this forum!

Mar 16, 2019 | 06:31 AM

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RGPV6S

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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.

Mar 16, 2019 | 11:20 PM

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FType17

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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!

Mar 17, 2019 | 07:49 AM

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DJS

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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.

Mar 17, 2019 | 12:56 PM

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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.

Mar 17, 2019 | 09:57 PM

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FType17

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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.

Mar 17, 2019 | 09:58 PM

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FType17

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For bridge expansion joints I meant going straight and allowing air under the car

Mar 18, 2019 | 03:59 AM

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Almeida

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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.

Mar 18, 2019 | 04:22 PM

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GeneralVodka

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Not in a Jag but still fast

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.

Mar 18, 2019 | 08:21 PM

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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.