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Old 04-19-2017, 05:04 AM
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Part number/Manufacturer - OEM? Installed yourself? I take it dealers and a lot of shops might not be too keen on installing customer-provided pads.

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For all you guys complaining about the brake dust..the OEM pads are "organic" hence the dust. I've since switched to semi-metallic and have seen a dramatic decrease in dust. Ceramic pads in general aren't performance friendly. They generally have lower thermal capacity and need to warm up.
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Burt Gummer
Part number/Manufacturer - OEM? Installed yourself? I take it dealers and a lot of shops might not be too keen on installing customer-provided pads.
Centric Posiquiet semi-metallic, he DIYed them (fronts only for now), see this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...%2A%2A-179869/
Part numbers depend on the specs of your brakes, as we know the F-Type has three different brake specs excluding the CCM ones.
I have the same pads front and rear.
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
Oz, you're way ahead, as usual. Will have to think on it some more. Was thinking to glue on two piece snap button to underside of strap and seat, but glueing to leather not likely good idea.
Is this just an issue on the Sport seats or are people experiencing it with the Performance seats as well? I just never noticed this problem.
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Is this just an issue on the Sport seats or are people experiencing it with the Performance seats as well? I just never noticed this problem.
I have the performance seats and have the issue.

I happen to have access to lots of these, so will give them a try. Velcro cable ties.
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Is this just an issue on the Sport seats or are people experiencing it with the Performance seats as well? I just never noticed this problem.
I think you need new glasses Lance, it's pretty obvious from the pic I posted that I have the Performance seats!
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 06:44 PM
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I solved that problem with a onetime application of some cheap Armorall over a year and a half ago.
I forgot the back of the seats are plastic and you applied the armor all there,not on the leather. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
I think you need new glasses Lance, it's pretty obvious from the pic I posted that I have the Performance seats!
Doh! I'll schedule an appointment forthwith. In my defense, the brilliant red is blinding.
 
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Old 04-20-2017, 05:44 AM
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I thought I just read they fixed this issue on the 400. If so switch out the straps.
 
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Old 04-20-2017, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
I thought I just read they fixed this issue on the 400. If so switch out the straps.
Totally different seats.
 
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Old 04-20-2017, 09:33 AM
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Maybe you could find and modify a Jaguar lanyard of some sort and make it a design element. I'm sure there are a bunch of them floating around from events. Then at least you'd have the logo on it instead of the zip tie and it would be fabric, not plastic.
 
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Old 04-21-2017, 01:09 AM
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Re: Brake dust – Black centrifuge wheels FTW
I'll just +1 everything else... And thanks to folks for adding solutions to their situations too.
Been away, plus my modem and Wi-Fi are down, I have a lot of catching up to do!
 
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Old 04-21-2017, 08:11 PM
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Thanks OzXFR.

My wife has approved of the cable tie method. Wine, dinner, followed by her favorite ice cream place perhaps helped.

 
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Old 04-21-2017, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NigelW
Thanks OzXFR.

My wife has approved of the cable tie method. Wine, dinner, followed by her favorite ice cream place perhaps helped.

Judging by the angle of the seat there the wine, dinner and ice cream really did the trick!
 
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Old 04-21-2017, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
Judging by the angle of the seat there the wine, dinner and ice cream really did the trick!
Excellent observation.
 
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I have decided I don't like the way the pull-down handles inside trunk (boot) lid are always grimy... clearly they are somehow exposed. why didn't designers set them fully enclosed? Or maybe mine is faulty?
 
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Old 05-01-2017, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Greggbhill
I have decided I don't like the way the pull-down handles inside trunk (boot) lid are always grimy... clearly they are somehow exposed. why didn't designers set them fully enclosed? Or maybe mine is faulty?
It's not just yours. The entire area under the boot deck outside the rubber seals fills with dust on mine.
 
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Old 05-01-2017, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NigelW
It's not just yours. The entire area under the boot deck outside the rubber seals fills with dust on mine.
Ditto.
 
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Old 05-01-2017, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mueller
Ditto.
Doesn't seem to be a problem with the coupes.
 
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Old 05-01-2017, 11:21 AM
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I don't like how difficult it is to vacuum the area where the vert roof is stored. I typically get a few leaves, etc. in there and it's very hard to access. I remove the wind deflector and raise to roof completely. I stick a vacuum hose back there, but I can't see at all what I'm doing, so it's all by feel/luck.

This area is very visible through the rear window when the roof is up.
 
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Old 05-01-2017, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mueller
Ditto.
+2. There is a definite negative vortex on the vert which sucks dirt into that area. I constantly have to wipe it out. Also gets dirty in the well area where the wiper fluid fill cap is.
 


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