F Type convertible second hand - V6S vs V8S
Discussion
akadk said:
JetskiJezz said:
I've just got back from the piston head Sunday service at Silverstone.
In the first session of cars on the track there was a V8s coupe. As it came past the pit wall the sound on overrun was amazing, both my son and I was stood there waiting for it to come past as we really keen to hear what it sounded like.
We then went and sat further around the track to listen to it on heavy throttle and again it sounded awesome, my son's description I think was the best he said it sounded like a Spitfire flying past - now I'm convinced that the v8 has got to be the one I'm going for when I finally make the decision to change my Aston Martin roadster to an F type. I would be perfectly happy with an earlier V8s rather than the V8r.
Now all I need to do is find somewhere I can try one on test drive when the weather picks up a bit.
Glad you liked it In the first session of cars on the track there was a V8s coupe. As it came past the pit wall the sound on overrun was amazing, both my son and I was stood there waiting for it to come past as we really keen to hear what it sounded like.
We then went and sat further around the track to listen to it on heavy throttle and again it sounded awesome, my son's description I think was the best he said it sounded like a Spitfire flying past - now I'm convinced that the v8 has got to be the one I'm going for when I finally make the decision to change my Aston Martin roadster to an F type. I would be perfectly happy with an earlier V8s rather than the V8r.
Now all I need to do is find somewhere I can try one on test drive when the weather picks up a bit.
[V8 R btw]
DSC_0052 by Jason.Easton, on FlickrJust out of interest, I'm assuming you haven't got any sort of modifications to the exhaust, can I also assumed that it is the switchable exhaust on the R - and that you have the switch fully open?
akadk said:
Yes the switchable active zorst is standard
Yes I was running with it open and in Dynamic mode
Perfect, thank you, it just sounded absolutely stunning. thanks for bringing it along.Yes I was running with it open and in Dynamic mode
Just a quick question in relation to dynamic mode - does not have any effect on the exhaust, or is it more in relation to the performance/handling?
The F-TYPE R has Configurable Dynamics which are activated when in Dynamic mode
you can toggle the following between Normal and Dynamic
Steering
Suspension
Gearbox
Engine
The engine in Dynamic applies a sharper throttle mapping but also tells the car to dump a copious amount of fuel into the exhaust off throttle so as for it pop and bang like Guy Fawkes night !
you can toggle the following between Normal and Dynamic
Steering
Suspension
Gearbox
Engine
The engine in Dynamic applies a sharper throttle mapping but also tells the car to dump a copious amount of fuel into the exhaust off throttle so as for it pop and bang like Guy Fawkes night !
PeterGadsby said:
Hi
I tested a V6S and a V8 and bought the V8..... The sound is really good (for a while) however handling is a bit mad even with the traction control on the rear sometimes steps out slightly.
I bought OV13 ASU (now gone) wonder where it is now.
- Pete
I can tell you where it is Peter- in Chorley!! Just purchased and driven from Grimsby today - did a search on the reg out of curiousity and came across your post. Bought from a guy who bought from Spire Jaguar in Watford only 3 months ago but was purchasing a BMW I8. Previous owner is shown as a Lady from Filey . 35k miles at the mo.I tested a V6S and a V8 and bought the V8..... The sound is really good (for a while) however handling is a bit mad even with the traction control on the rear sometimes steps out slightly.
I bought OV13 ASU (now gone) wonder where it is now.
- Pete
Hi Guys
Just bought a used V6S Convertible from a specialist in Yorkshire. 20k on the clock, 13 plate auto. Some nice extras but not loaded quite as heavilly as I like.
Traded in a 3 year old i8 had for 18months and thought it time for a change. Got a V8 (Merc) in my "fleet" so wanted to try the V6. Yes, I did get a large wedge back....
Any areas of concern I should look for or any comments of this car for interest please? Being delivered next Wednesday 28th June '17.
Just bought a used V6S Convertible from a specialist in Yorkshire. 20k on the clock, 13 plate auto. Some nice extras but not loaded quite as heavilly as I like.
Traded in a 3 year old i8 had for 18months and thought it time for a change. Got a V8 (Merc) in my "fleet" so wanted to try the V6. Yes, I did get a large wedge back....
Any areas of concern I should look for or any comments of this car for interest please? Being delivered next Wednesday 28th June '17.
Edited by K2MDL on Thursday 22 June 18:03
K2MDL said:
Hi Guys
Just bought a used V6S Convertible from a specialist in Yorkshire. 20k on the clock, 13 plate auto. Some nice extras but not loaded quite as heavilly as I like.
Traded in a 3 year old i8 had for 18months and thought it time for a change. Got a V8 (Merc) in my "fleet" so wanted to try the V6. Yes, I did get a large wedge back....
Any areas of concern I should look for or any comments of this car for interest please? Being delivered next Wednesday 28th June '17.
Love the colour and it has the nice seats and 20" wheels. Looks good to me! I am looking for a italian racing red coupeJust bought a used V6S Convertible from a specialist in Yorkshire. 20k on the clock, 13 plate auto. Some nice extras but not loaded quite as heavilly as I like.
Traded in a 3 year old i8 had for 18months and thought it time for a change. Got a V8 (Merc) in my "fleet" so wanted to try the V6. Yes, I did get a large wedge back....
Any areas of concern I should look for or any comments of this car for interest please? Being delivered next Wednesday 28th June '17.
Edited by K2MDL on Thursday 22 June 18:03
Thanks guys and yes - I think they look great. The rear end slowly grew on me as I didn't like it at first. My favourite is the coupe but being a bit of a tart, I prefer the roof off. If I didn't have a V8 already (Merc CL V8 Twin Turbo) I would have gone for that version but the V6 will keep me entertained until arrival of the next car.
Car going in is my BMW i8. Had it for 18 months and bored now. Previous was a Porker 991 911 (coupe) and last but one Jaguar was a supercharged straight 6 XJR bought off the motor show stand when they first came out. Horrible thing I'm afraid. The traction control was like having your Mum sitting next to you when you went around a corner a tad fast and she slapped you to take your foot off the accelerator and push on the brake. Add to that the bonnet that constantly flapped around in front of you plus a host of other things, it soon got traded on.
After that a Jag XK8 (old shape) convertible - very nice and reliable but I felt that in my late thirties I was in it 30 years too early!
Current fleet consists of a new Mazda MX5 Mk4, Merc CL-500 W216, an i-Pace on order for 2018 & various other weird forms of transport....
Car going in is my BMW i8. Had it for 18 months and bored now. Previous was a Porker 991 911 (coupe) and last but one Jaguar was a supercharged straight 6 XJR bought off the motor show stand when they first came out. Horrible thing I'm afraid. The traction control was like having your Mum sitting next to you when you went around a corner a tad fast and she slapped you to take your foot off the accelerator and push on the brake. Add to that the bonnet that constantly flapped around in front of you plus a host of other things, it soon got traded on.
After that a Jag XK8 (old shape) convertible - very nice and reliable but I felt that in my late thirties I was in it 30 years too early!
Current fleet consists of a new Mazda MX5 Mk4, Merc CL-500 W216, an i-Pace on order for 2018 & various other weird forms of transport....
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