This is my fist post... I just picked up my F-Type S AWD Coupe two days ago. So far, so good... very happy with the car.

I understand it is heavy at 3691 lbs, but I still plan on taking it to the track at least a few times.

I'm curious to hear if any of you track your F-Type and if so, what your experiences are with it on the track.

What pads/rotors are recommended?

Any tricks/tips to a Jaguar noob?

Thanks!

 

I haven't tracked mine yet but I will. My best tip at this point is to not damage it. Repairs are expensive and take a long time.

I'm trying to figure out when I can do a NASA weekend at Sonoma, but my helmet is now past it's pull date, so to speak. It's SA2005.

 

Congrats on your buy....enjoy.
Search is your friend...there is a fair bit of info for Road track and drag.

 

Thanks, I'm using search, but was looking for specific info about the F-Type.

 

Go to the F-Type thread index (https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-x152-72/), click on "Search this Thread" and then again on "Advanced search". Type "track" into keyword and select "search titles only". That will bring up a plethora of relevant threads specific to the F-Type. Most importantly you will discover https://www.dropbox.com/s/bwcg2spgeb...10851.pdf?dl=0 courtesy of our great friend Dave (DJS).

 

I havent tracked mine, but I have tracked an R RWD, an R AWD, and an S RWD. On a track with decent straights the R AWD was the quickest for me though I found that in dynamic the steering and front end felt havy compared to my RWD S. The acceleration from 100kph to 200kph is pretty amazing.

I drove the S RWD on a smaller track with tighter corners and it was awesome, I really enjoyed it and it felt right for me. The fact that I spanked a few other drivers helped. I had driven my RWD 5.0 SC XKR on the same track and it was not enjoyable at all, not enough traction which led to interference from the dts or whatever coming out of corners. I spent the next week being shamed by my mate who had gotten better times in his WRX and couldnt resist sending a screenshot of the lap times to pretty much everyone we know. But the suspension in the XKR isnt the same as that in the F Type.

Personally I dont like tracking my own car, though I'd still jump at the chance to put my RWD S on the track.

 

Get decent tires. P-zero are big dud, especially if you track. Michelin Pilot 4S will transform how your car handles.

Other than that, change engine oil a lot more often than you normally would.

 

Welcome!

Hope this helps:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-179586/page5/

 

Agreed! I've only had my car for 3 days now and I'm getting new Michelin's put on tomorrow (putting the P-Zero in the garage until the end of the lease).

Why the comment on oil changes? Jag offers free maintenance included with the car... I assume the computer will tell you when to change and the *********** will take care of it.

My plan was to change break fluid before each track day.

 

 

I tracked my RWD R in the fall. Everything is stock on mine.

I have ceramics and this is my first car with ceramics and I must say I beat the **** out of of the car and the brakes; simply amazed on how quickly they grab right before a sharp turn.

Everything I've dished out the car handled and then some; and i also have a lot of room from improvement.

I Recommend dynamic mode and keeping traction control on, you have an AWD R so this may not apply.

I did a few laps with full blown race mode on meaning no traction control, just be careful. Had a blast but also spun out a few times.

Doing lap days is the best way to become comfortable and see what you car is capable of.

 

Because people don't tend to understand that track use is beyond severe use.

Assuming you weekend drive the car in good weather, following scheduled maintenance is fine.

Don't assume, and not it won't. Change your engine oil every 4 hours or so of track time, if you only occasionally track, half your oil change interval (6K or 6 mo).

This is excessive. Once per year is fine. Brake fluid degrades by absorbing humidity, not with use.

 

I run in the advanced group. Typically designated passing zones and open passing on the last day. I run fairly hard. I push the car hard and brake fade was in issue in my M3 until I changed pads. The F-Type is lighter, but not by much... so I do expect it behave similar from a braking perspective.

 

I have the AWD S (not R) and the brakes are not ceramics If I had ceramics, I wouldn't be worried about it.

 

I've tracked mine several times. Mostly just to give students a ride around the track. It's not a race car or a sports car really. The F-Type is more of a GT car so it's heavy. It has a typical street alignment which will understeer if you drive it hard.

It's just a car so standard things will apply. If you put stickier tires on it, you'll begin to overwork the stock brake pads. When you address that, you'll be running harder so then temps are a concern... and so on... There isn't anything special, just do the usual (i.e. keeping an eye on temps, tires and brakes).

 

We own quite an amazing car....no matter whether a Base or an R.
I'd done spec racing with a Civic and no mods...some vintage ( contact discouraged in a "gentlemanly " way ) and of course autocross ( remember MGB ?)
I bought a Z3 MCoupe and was invited to do a "track day"... all stock, PZero Nero A/S...standard brakes. As novices all nannys engaged. Serious fun but I could see others unloading wheels with slicks, changing out to track pads, some with roll bar sets.
First track days saw lots of nanny engagement, a fair bit of abs etc. Strange as I got better, smoother, fewer nannys engaged....and of course then thoughts went to upgrade tires, lighter wheels, race pads.
My point here is in response to the OP....track it, give it a try, it's not for everyone but it has been great for me. No need to get lighter wheels, better tires, better brakes. There is likely a lot more car than there is you/ me as a driver be for we need to worry about the upgrades.
Time for "upgrades " when you become smitten.
Give it a shot as is...do the tire pressure changes as have been mentioned, lift on the straights if you feel the need to breath the brakes....listen to your instructors you will love it ( I hope and expect )
You will be able to learn lots before you need to spend $$$'on "extras".
I've instructed for 10'yrs now and learn things every track day.
Contact the various clubs BMW, PCA, Corvette, the "club" tracks in your area.
You "owe it to yourself".
Alan

 

mine will end up on a track at some point this year.

 

I ran mine at Sebring a few months ago. Just went out stock. The car performed like a champ!

 

I've worried about replacing these rotors and pads at some point, I suppose that's when the car gets traded in...lol

 

Good tips and right on target. I've tracked mine once last year (no opportunities convenient this year) - mine is a '16 R. I was extremely impressed. Leave nanny fully engaged until you are very capable. My next time I'll put the car in track mode - but I have quite alot of experience having road raced, AutoX and also instructed at many schools including SCCA. These are awesome cars despite their weight.