Are newer F-Types quieter than their older brothers?

sebby1990

sebby1990

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My 2013 V8 F-Type has been back to Jaguar a number of times under warranty, but I noticed between having a 2014 V6S and a 2019 V6S courtesy car, that the newer one sounds remarkably quieter than the older V6. My V8 is unmodified except might have a fuse blown that controls the active exhaust so it's always noisy, but it's amazing how ridiculously loud my V8 is compared to the relatively aggressive sound the older V6S makes, compared to how muted the 2019 V6S sounds.

Did Jaguar quieten the newer cars? I must admit, I was impressed that they managed to sell the older cars as standard being able to make such a cacophany, so is it just the tree huggers making Jaguar turn the noise down?
 
In short yes, newer models are quieter. I believe it’s software related, and some older cars going in for services have been flashed with the new software also making them quieter

Mostly affects start up, idle and revs below 4K
A lot less crackles & pops
 
dbv6s said:
In short yes, newer models are quieter. I believe it’s software related, and some older cars going in for services have been flashed with the new software also making them quieter

Mostly affects start up, idle and revs below 4K
A lot less crackles & pops
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Mine's going in for a service on Friday.

I absolutely do *NOT* want it flashed if it'll end up being quieter.

However, can the other software updates be applied, or is it all in 1 big patch?
 
basher said:
Mine's going in for a service on Friday.

I absolutely do *NOT* want it flashed if it'll end up being quieter.

However, can the other software updates be applied, or is it all in 1 big patch?
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Does your car remember dynamic mode after an ignition cycle? If it does then you will get update H167.

I got this in May when mine was serviced. I have noticed no change in noise at all. Still noisy. It just forgets dynamic mode at every ignition cycle.

When they plug it in it will say outstanding campaign and until updated they cannot claim for any warranty work or undertake any work otherwise they won't get funds repaid to them.
 
I would like to know from those that drive a 2016 or end 2015 model with regard to the sound of the engine.
I drive a 2016 and below 4000, it's like driving a 4 door sedan - very sedate and quiet unless I engage the exhaust valve.
I was at a traffic light and behind a Maserati GT and it hard a hard rumble from the get go. Unless I engage the active exhaust, I definately don't get that.

And our law's a no way as stringent as in the UK
 
I think mine became a bit quieter at low revs after having the update (my petrolhead neighbour commented on it!), but it's as noisy as ever (and it is noisy!) once you open it up, especially in dymanic mode.
 
simpleR said:
Does your car remember dynamic mode after an ignition cycle? If it does then you will get update H167.

I got this in May when mine was serviced. I have noticed no change in noise at all. Still noisy. It just forgets dynamic mode at every ignition cycle.

When they plug it in it will say outstanding campaign and until updated they cannot claim for any warranty work or undertake any work otherwise they won't get funds repaid to them.
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Yes, my car remembers dynamic mode, for a few hours at least.
Good to know there's no discernible change to noise. :mrgreen:
 
Mine was serviced end July and still remembers dynamic mode and there is no noticeable difference in sound, even on start up and cold or hot idle.
 
basher said:
simpleR said:
Does your car remember dynamic mode after an ignition cycle? If it does then you will get update H167.

I got this in May when mine was serviced. I have noticed no change in noise at all. Still noisy. It just forgets dynamic mode at every ignition cycle.

When they plug it in it will say outstanding campaign and until updated they cannot claim for any warranty work or undertake any work otherwise they won't get funds repaid to them.
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Yes, my car remembers dynamic mode, for a few hours at least.
Good to know there's no discernible change to noise. :mrgreen:
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I didn't want my car updated (downrated!) or dynamic buttons changed, so I fitted one of these a few years back: https://www.bem-auto.com/product/universal-tune-saver/
Only I can play with the port now!

Paramount do a Thatcham apprd. one if you're flush with money: https://www.paramount-performance.com/obd-protector-anti-obd-port-hacking-device.html
 
The inside of the exaust tips on the newer V8's are narrower as well. Don't know why?

This is how my MY15 looks. If you have one of the newer models, have a look and see the difference.

The outer one:
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The inner one:
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Hi
Doesn’t the exhaust noise have a lot to do with a particulate filter being fitted on later models?
Certainly the new SVR that I looked at, drove and listened to was a lot quieter than the one I bought

It’s a huge deal for me, I simply love this motor and would be desolate if a service software upgrade changed anything

Roger
 
It's definitely quieter, I have a 2020 V6 and noticed this too. However I still get plenty of crackles and pops, I don't think they are less than before, but maybe a bit quieter too. It's not only the particulate filter, but rather the software. I pulled the fuse for the valves and it became much better, as some said before there was pretty much no sound under 3500rpm even with the button activated.
Unfortunately even with the fuse pulled the idle sound is really, really quiet and the cold start-up while still nice will not wake any neighbours anymore.

Although as I said with the fuse pulled it's much, much better, the sound under 3500rpm increases by at least 30%. The difference to the older V6 is not that great anymore, even in my papers I have 94db and 74db written which is pretty much the same as before, maybe +-1 difference.

It's not just the F-Type though, even supercars became much quieter because of new EU regulations.
 
scm said:
I think mine became a bit quieter at low revs after having the update (my petrolhead neighbour commented on it!), but it's as noisy as ever (and it is noisy!) once you open it up, especially in dymanic mode.
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I felt the same and agreed with similar comments made when I had the software upgraded back in the summer. Basically idld/ low revs *seem* quieter, cold start slightly quieter too (?), but still as loud as normal above a few thousand revs.
 
Got mine back yesterday after a service. Doesn't look like any s/w patches were applied. Noise is still nice and LOUD as before. 😁
 
My last service was July and I left Dynamic on last night when I parked in the drive, it had defaulted back to normal this morning (Dynamic off) so not sure if I have the latest software update or not, that said the start up bark still seems just as loud and when I switch Dynamic on again it still sounds like it’s gargling ball bearings, I just hope it doesn’t loose this with future software updates...
 
basher said:
Got mine back yesterday after a service. Doesn't look like any s/w patches were applied. Noise is still nice and LOUD as before. 😁
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But does dymanic mode stay on through ignition recycles (up to 6 hours)?
 
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