XJR on a track???????

[integrale44]

I have a V8 XJR and interested in finding out how if goes on track - is this completely nuts or will it show hidden talents?

Anyone taken one on track?

Thanks

Ken

[poshgit]

go and give it a go - i would try not to pick a track with too many twisties - all that weight means your brakes/front suspension will take a hammering, but should be great acceleration on the straights!

[mgv8dave]

Go For it i would !
Bedford or Snetterton would be good for that car.

[jas xjr]

have a look on youtube or google video.they look quite handy on the track.if you are really bored evo ran a xjr for a while and took it to some track days

[topcarrera]

Go for it -

Main thing to be cautious of is brakes overheating. If you haven't done so already I'd definitely put some high boiling point (i.e. race quality)brake fluid in your car and probably a set of mild road/race pads. Bedford has some nice fast sections especially if you do the GT circuit but also several hairpins requiring major braking. Modest investment in fluid and maybe pads cpuld make all the difference between the car being able to withstand sensible spirited driving (albeit with regular cooling down periods) and loss of braking after just a few laps.

I once saw a virtually new V8 Audi RS estate thingy being driven quite rapidly but not insanely fast expire with brakes on fire after one short session at Bedford last year.

[integrale44]

OK, pads and fuid and off to the next Bedford day - I guess mintex 1144's?

[Chris71]

.....and don't forget to stick it in manual mode. Auto kick down can be downright dangerous on a track

[Crook]

integrale44 said:

OK, pads and fuid and off to the next Bedford day - I guess mintex 1144's?

You could speak to the guys at Circuit Supplies in Leighton Buzzard. They are very helpful. See what they suggest.

[Fatbloke]

having taken my xk8 around bedford full GT i'd say you'll get 3 - 4 laps before the standard brakes fade away to nothing


also remember to do a cool down lap

[wilbo]

Pagids or Mintex fine.

Brake fluid and possible so braided hoses.


You will have lots of fun. Donington or SIlverstone GP would be a good bet for that car. Enjoy!