F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

Name Something You Discovered About Your F-Type AFTER You Bought it...

Old Aug 22, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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Your cc may need an adjustment or repair. Mine always tracks within 1mph of the set value, up or downhill. Steadiest cc I've ever had.
Oh wow, thanks! I was just bitchin, didn't think there was actually anything wrong. Will add it to the list...

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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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I found out the front J-shape Daytime Running Lights dim when put in Neutral. So random.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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After 3 years of F-type ownership, just figured out (by accident) that pushing the left and right mirror selectors at the same time forces them to both retract or extend.

This would have been good to know in the winter when my mirrors froze retracted and the only way I knew to extend them was to turn the car off, lock the doors, then unlock them so as to get the mirrors to attempt another extension.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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Its the best f@#King car in the world!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 04:17 PM
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if you press and hold the unlock button on the key fob the windows drop, conversely the lock button
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ioneabee
if you press and hold the unlock button on the key fob the windows drop, conversely the lock button
Does not work for me! I tried it on my F-Type base with no success I tried both remotes. Is there a setting to enable this?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ioneabee
if you press and hold the unlock button on the key fob the windows drop, conversely the lock button
It's called "global open".
In some markets the opposite works as well, ie hold the lock button down for a few seconds and both of the windows go up, called "global close", but not in Oz or UK or North America AFAIK (nanny state laws forbid it). It may vary from state to state in the US.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
It's called "global open".
In some markets the opposite works as well, ie hold the lock button down for a few seconds and both of the windows go up, called "global close", but not in Oz or UK or North America AFAIK (nanny state laws forbid it). It may vary from state to state in the US.
Global close works on my UK 2015 F Type R, don't know if it's an option
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
It's called "global open".
In some markets the opposite works as well, ie hold the lock button down for a few seconds and both of the windows go up, called "global close", but not in Oz or UK or North America AFAIK (nanny state laws forbid it). It may vary from state to state in the US.
Is the reasoning that the hypothetical is one kid playing with another kid and the family dog and the family baby and everyone dies?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 02:05 PM
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Yes. That's the way it works here in the States.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DJS
Yes. That's the way it works here in the States.
+1. Here in the States, people are apparently born with fewer brains, less commonsense, and the need to be protected from themselves by the government. Creates a false sense of security: these same people are responsible for selecting those that govern them...witness last November,
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 07:25 PM
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Hell, an F-Type is, by nature, an attractive nuisance! (And aren't we glad.)
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
+1. Here in the States, people are apparently born with fewer brains, less commonsense, and the need to be protected from themselves by the government. Creates a false sense of security: these same people are responsible for selecting those that govern them...witness last November,
and 11 months later most still aren't aware.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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something I haven't discovered, but would like to....is there a hack/mod to activate dynamic mode adjustable settings if they were not an original option? I would assume (maybe incorrectly) that the capability exists on the car whether or not you purchased the option and maybe someone has figured out a way to get it working.

Fingers crossed.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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You wouldn't have the adjustable shocks so why bother.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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Simple answer is yes, it can be done.
My S came with the adaptive suspension (it's standard on the S) but not the configurable option, called "Dynamic i". This allows you to mix and match four characteristics - suspension, throttle, gearbox and exhaust - across two levels, Dynamic or Normal.
But one day back last year Cambo dropped in with his magic SDD equipment and he was able to easily "switch on" Dynamic i for me.
In theory a dealer can do this but none will, and it is not a DIY option as you need some expensive equipment and a fair bit of knowledge on how to use it.
It only works in Dynamic mode, and I have mine set at Dynamic for throttle, gearbox and exhaust but Normal for suspension.
All that said, I don't know if it would work on a car that doesn't have active suspension.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 01:17 PM
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No compass �� other than that small barely visible circle on the top left of the touch screen which I can hardly see. I like to see the general direction I'm going. Kinda primitive.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jagged Wire
No compass �� other than that small barely visible circle on the top left of the touch screen which I can hardly see. I like to see the general direction I'm going. Kinda primitive.
I don't need no stinkin' Compass. I always know what direction I'm headed in...straight to hell.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 05:15 AM
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.....and fast.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
I don't need no stinkin' Compass. I always know what direction I'm headed in...straight to hell.
b-b-b-b-b-b-but the ride is so heavenly

...which reminds me; does anyone recall the Twilight Zone episode where this fellow dies, walks down a road with his dog, and come to a fork in the road?

(sorry for straying)
 

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