Whats the fastest you have gone in your x-type?
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I have hit the limit in my 02 more than once hehe. It was at 135 then slowed down to 130 then back to 135 haha then I kept it at 130 and the audi I was racing was still behind me about 5 cars lengths back.
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Limiter...what limiter...none in UK
Acceleration isnt outstanding even in the 3.0 manual but then I have been spoiled by sports cars in the past...seeMy website.
That car was imported from Japan where their cars are limited to 180kmh (112mph) and the one thing that I didnt like was the speed limiter cutting in at 180kmh.The car was modified after importing.The first time I hitthe limiterI nearly went through the windscreen under heavy acceleration when the revs just cut out.Fixed this by putting a cog between the gearbox and speedo cable (8:5 ratio IIR) which meant in theory that the limiter was taken from 180kmh to 180mph
Acceleration isnt outstanding even in the 3.0 manual but then I have been spoiled by sports cars in the past...seeMy website.
That car was imported from Japan where their cars are limited to 180kmh (112mph) and the one thing that I didnt like was the speed limiter cutting in at 180kmh.The car was modified after importing.The first time I hitthe limiterI nearly went through the windscreen under heavy acceleration when the revs just cut out.Fixed this by putting a cog between the gearbox and speedo cable (8:5 ratio IIR) which meant in theory that the limiter was taken from 180kmh to 180mph
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as long as the wheels are doing the same speed front and back there shoulnt be anymore friction then going 60 or 70.
as long as the wheels are doing the same speed front and back there shoulnt be anymore friction then going 60 or 70.
there is additional heating from the VC, and even small differences in tire diameter will cause the VC to generate a lot of heat.
Jag Genius.. I am on your side here..
If you drive the car that fast.. change/check the tc oil often.... as they say.. "severe operating condition" not covered by the maintenance schedule.
I would not drive that fast unless you have new tires, and checked the tire pressure and the lug nuts immidiately prior to the illegal fun. new brakes are a good idea also. also Never do it with a passenger, nothing gives you the right to endanger their lives. Do it alone, on open roads.
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bojangles i 100% agree on not endangering others lives. Please people, keep your fast and dangerous driving to vacant roads where there are no cars for a while.
And as far as tyre pressures and all that, they are always right. One should check all this ATLEAST every fill up, and i typically fill up twice a week. It stays tip top
The only thing i am dreading is the TC. It was changed along with the whole TC and coupler and seals about 7K mi ago. I am wondering if its time again yet???
And as far as tyre pressures and all that, they are always right. One should check all this ATLEAST every fill up, and i typically fill up twice a week. It stays tip top
The only thing i am dreading is the TC. It was changed along with the whole TC and coupler and seals about 7K mi ago. I am wondering if its time again yet???
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Sorry bojangles, i must have been lost in a daydream or something. For some reason i couldnt get past thinking of the front to rear differential in speeds causing the heat. Don't worry though, i know that with a heavier load, heat always ensues.
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65mph...
I'm not really a speed-junkie. To me it's very irresponsible with other motorist on the road. If you do on a track and endanger your own life that's fine.
Plus, I don't really get the whole, "look at my fuel needle drop" thing! Remember, be safe guys.
I'm not really a speed-junkie. To me it's very irresponsible with other motorist on the road. If you do on a track and endanger your own life that's fine.
Plus, I don't really get the whole, "look at my fuel needle drop" thing! Remember, be safe guys.
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I did 130 mph in my old Supra. I wouldnt think of doing that in my X. I am not into the speed demon thing anymore. Been there, got the t-shirt. I can truly say that I just enjoy the car bone stock. It has just enough luxury, just enough power, and great styling. I may change the grill one day, but I feel no immediate burning need to.
Be safe guys, is all I can say. I had more than my fill of close shaves in the supras I had.
Be safe guys, is all I can say. I had more than my fill of close shaves in the supras I had.
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FactoryJaguarTech,
No, not because it's an X-Type, because it's stock.
Put some larger wheels, stickier tires, shocks+springs, aero kit, intake, exhaust, brakes+hoses, and ecu tuning and I wouldn't think twice about cruising at 150mph in a car with AWD and DSC.
However, off the lot, it simply is not made for these kinds of enthusiastic driving conditions.
No, not because it's an X-Type, because it's stock.
Put some larger wheels, stickier tires, shocks+springs, aero kit, intake, exhaust, brakes+hoses, and ecu tuning and I wouldn't think twice about cruising at 150mph in a car with AWD and DSC.
However, off the lot, it simply is not made for these kinds of enthusiastic driving conditions.
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130 in my X.............Sport with uprated EBC Redstuffs on her.
I have to say I didn't feel all that comfortable in her at that speed. I have driven cars at faster speeds and felt more at ease with it.
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130 in my X.............Sport with uprated EBC Redstuffs on her.
I have to say I didn't feel all that comfortable in her at that speed. I have driven cars at faster speeds and felt more at ease with it.
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130 in my X.............Sport with uprated EBC Redstuffs on her.
I have to say I didn't feel all that comfortable in her at that speed. I have driven cars at faster speeds and felt more at ease with it.
Jim
Exactly! After feeling the car at high speeds, I think this car is best for suited cruising along at standard highway speeds. After that its just not stable anymore. But I don't have the sports package.
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06 3.0 Auto X-Type, top speed? 115 ... I love cruising in this car, its definitely meant to be seen, not raced. 60-90 are the speeds I feel happiest with.
And I must say, I just installed Bridgestone Potenza's and it feels so much smoother at high speeds than the stock contis ...
And I must say, I just installed Bridgestone Potenza's and it feels so much smoother at high speeds than the stock contis ...
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Spot on IMO Masterdeep..............I love speed, but always saw the X as a beautiful big cruiser, meant to be seen and appreciated. Definitely NOT a race car. I do love however the sound of the V6 growling when you give it some
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I'm running Bridgestone 960AS. Tires are amazing I must say. Best all seasons I've ever tried. They are close to how summer tires feel. When I switched from stock contiTourings to these, car felt 200lbs lighter. I was surprised that tires could make this big of a difference. Car is much more tossable now and handling is drastically improved. Car got a little bumpier, but that's fine since it was too soft for me in the first place.
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120 by myself, yes have sport pack and it's not that big a thrill. been much faster in cars i built to race. it's ok but would agree really just a cruiser.
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I only got it to 115 and cruized it at 110 for a long stretch. It didnt feel to stable at 115. But its true between 70-100 the jag shines. i have never felt that safe in any car at that speed.
no my camaro could go like nobody's business, but at 70 it felt scary all the way up untill the 100's and the power loss at 80-95 showed. the jag is a true beast cause you can feel the power still coming after 95 mph.
no my camaro could go like nobody's business, but at 70 it felt scary all the way up untill the 100's and the power loss at 80-95 showed. the jag is a true beast cause you can feel the power still coming after 95 mph.
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maybe just me but felt very safe at 120. in previous cars have done 165 w/ drum brakes and, does anyone remember polyglas tires? no abs ,no air bags,no a/c,no dsc, no power anything just pure mopar *****!!!!!!!!! and actually felt as safe,just more in command. sorry getting a little megalomanaical for just a minute ... but for my american brethren, go major musclecar mojo! wooohoo! oh yeah, and finenly distilled bourbon whisky! go vacations!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not the X I know guys but thought I'd add it anyway.
On my way home tonight from Derby I had a clash with a BMW 330ci. The guy was just being a real PITA sitting in the outside lane for miles with no one in front and acres of space to move over at around 100. Anyway, he eventually moved over and I gunned it and drove on past taking the A6 up to 143ish for a mile or so.....he sorta trailed behind a little....lol
That was until I saw the hi viz chevrons on the back of a volvo T5[&:][&:][&:]
Had to slow down to 70 pretty damn quick...lol
Thank god the brakes are good otherwise I would been in deep s*it.
Felt really comfortable and coulda went slightly faster.......safe n secure, really comfortable and stable even at that speed!
Jim