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Jun 5, 2013 | 07:07 PM

#21

stoffer

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From: outside of TX for the moment

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Originally Posted by Eurocayman

Hi, is there a way to make my 2004 XJ8 start in second gear? It's so jumpy at takeoff from stop signs, nothing wrong with it, there is just way too much power for first gear. I don't race at lights but drive this car gentle.

My XFR for example can be started in second gear by selecting 2 with paddle shifters but XJ8 doesn't have them. Starting in second would also help
me drive in winter.

Thanks

might want to ease the pedal down, that usually help a lot

Jun 6, 2013 | 09:02 AM

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Maciek

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From: Brooklyn, NY

Patric,
Thanks a million. This is exactly what I was looking for. Will print this and keep it in the car glued to the dashboard.

Jun 6, 2013 | 10:09 AM

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Partick the Cat

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From: Gloucestershire, England

Maciek

Just for the sake of comparison these (as far as I can ascertain) are the box ratios for the ZF 5, 6, and 8 speed boxes: I think the 8 speed box uses a higher final drive ratio to keep the overall ratio for 1st and 2nd about the same.

3.66 1.99 1.40 1.00 0.74
4.17 2.34 1.52 1.14 0.87 0.69
4.70 3.13 2.10 1.67 1.29 1.00 0.84 0.67

Dave (Partick is the Jaaag)