Exactly right and it applies equally to the X308.

Frequent right leg cramps exacerbated by the hard lump deemed to be "thigh support" in the XJR sport seats. A further contributor is having to keep the right foot at a pigeon-toed angle next to the firewall. Speaking of which, the pedal is so close to the transmission tunnel that the unaware driver can hang the edge of the shoe against the carpet just when gas is needed to complete a pass. Very scary thinking the engine is hanging at that critical moment.

The car can go thousands of miles at speed without any more interruption than refueling. The problem is that the driver can only enjoy the first hour of the trip before excruciating pain is a problem.

Apparently, the above does not apply to RHD vehicles where the gas pedal is next to the pillar instead of the transmission tunnel. If colonials were going to drive these things sitting and driving on the wrong side, then let's make it as uncomfortable as possible.

 

I too only ever learned to use my left foot for the clutch. - But here is a handy tip for all: Left foot braking is a requirement when the TPS in the throttle body starts to go and you need to nurse your car home or to a mechanic. But fear not, you'll learn it pretty quickly under those conditions.

 

I'm happily driving my UK RHD XK on the 'wrong' side of the road in France at the moment. (I'd better explain that I am driving on the correct side of the road over here)

When I see photos of LHD Jaguars, they even look weird so I'm not surprised they are uncomfortable.

Having the steering wheel on the passenger side sounds a bad idea as it means my wife would be driving and that's just terrifying.

Graham

 

How odd that we, here in the North American Colonies, have the exactly opposite view.

It must be that there were never any Roman chariot drivers here, who had to drive on the left so they could swing their sword at the oncoming driver.

Lack of tradition, don't you see.

 

Yes, you can use the left foot for braking under NORMAL circumstances with no problem. I've done it until one time when things got tense and I hit the accelerator instead of the break and it spoiled my whole day. When things get tense your subconsious mind takes over and sometimes uses a previous action to solve the problem that no longer applies. So if you want to put your car through a store front someday when you are trying to park at the same time your wife is chipping at you just keep right on using your left foot for braking.

 

So true....I use the cruise control more in the XK than I ever have in other cars so as to minimize the use of the pedals... Find myself using the +/- controls to adjust speed whenever I can...

Still trying to get used to the left hand braking...and I still LOVE the car...;=)

 

I'm starting to wonder if I am weirdly put together. I have never had any pedal problems maybe I'm British shaped?

 

Long arms?

The pedal position could be bearable with the seat further back. But then left foot braking becomes a must because the steering wheel is too far even when fully extended

 

I have a 2001 XJ (I'm missing the R ;=) and don't have a big problem with the seating position...the thigh support on the XK is the main culprit in making the seat uncomfortable for me - in the skewed position that the pedals dictate.

I believe the XJR has firmer thigh support in the seats, so I can see how that would be the case for you.

 

I, personally, don't use left foot braking, but have you noticed the people that do it incorrectly? I frequently find myself following people with their brake lights flashing on and off. They are not slowing down, so, I assume they are riding the brakes. This is frustrating to me, as a follower, but in addition, surely it's not too good for the brake pads either. I am not opposed, just do it correctly, please.

 

LOL....will try my best to do it right....even though I won't be anywhere near Nebraska!!! Actually, I am starting to get used to it....definitely a more comfortable seating position.

Cheers

 

I have read, on another forum, that no-one ever goes to Nebraska.

 

That is certainly not true. I, and several others I know, are still trying to escape. ha