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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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Bought a 99 XJ8 Vanden Plas Supercharged and am loving it!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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the VDP SC has any kind of positraction? I turned off the traction control and did a full throttle launch and got a smoky burnout with a long single black line from the passenger side tire. I'd prefer two long black lines.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 04:14 PM
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Hello and welcome to the forum. The most appropriate area to post technnical questions is at the link below. The members there will be familiar with the X308 the designation for your vehicle.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/

In answer to your question No. There are limited slip differentials available and a search of the forum will give you all of the details.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Welcome to the forums.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 05:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum 99 XJ VDP SC,

(I've merged your two separate Intro threads)

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/
to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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Welcome to the forums.
Enjoy the drive.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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Congratulations on your new Classic Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 01:00 AM
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Welcome to the Forums.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums 99 XJ VDP SC,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 01:58 PM
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Welcome aboard.
 
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