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How do I know whether I have the 'dynamics pack'?

Old Feb 23, 2016 | 04:12 PM
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Default How do I know whether I have the 'dynamics pack'?

Will be changing tyres, reconditioning wheel rims, changing pads and will be taking the opportunity to do a full 4 wheel alignment. The service manual gives the various castor, camber and toe angles for various XKR models. There is a set of angles for 'Supercharged with dynamics pack' and a different set for 'Supercharged without dynamics pack'. I had the impression that all supercharged models had the 'dynamics pack' but clearly these two sets indicate otherwise. I checked my VIN against the topix database and could not find the 'dynamics pack' feature but I did have the 'super sport suspension' feature listed. Is this 'super sport' feature the same as the 'dynamics pack'?

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BTW: if anyone wishes any particular info while I do the above tasks, feel free to ask; am not an expert but can share some experience as best I can.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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I believe if you have wires attached to the top of the shock towers you have the 'dynamics pack'. I just looked through my 2007 brochure. No mention of an optional 'pack'. All XKR's come equipped with eCATS dynamic suspension.

I'm sure someone else will chime in.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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That was my impression as well. Also, camber/toe angles weren't adjustable from what I read. I may be wrong but that was something i was told to look for when purchasing as if it's out, it's a very expensive fix.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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Toe is always adjustable through the tie rod ends. Camber isn't technically adjustable but from what I've gathered you can do it through custom shims.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 03:25 AM
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Many things aren't adjustable according to shops that should know better. Often they should know but don't

A jag indy may well know, however, or a good ole-fashioned mechanic if you can find one.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 03:44 AM
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From what I can see, toe, castor and camber are adjustable. I will assume I have the 'dynamics pack' which seems to connect to the CATS and active suspension feature. Still not sure why the service manual would list 'Supercharged without dynamics pack' though.
 
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