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I think when you buy one of these V8 cars Jaguar should also include a driver driving course as the car is so fast and the back end jumps out of line so easy im sure there will be a lot in the garage being repaired
 
I must admit that now we seem to be experiencing more autumnal weather lately, even the V6's reliance on its traction control system is much more noticeable. Fun though... Also a good excuse to enrol on a skid - pan or drifting course to find out how to make the best of the lively back end.
 
In the USA Level 1 Jaguar Performance Driving Academy is FREE to R-Type buyers:<br>http://www.jaguarusa.com/news-and-events/jaguar-performance-driving-academy/index.html<br>I did Level 1 on July 10th, you get to drive all 4 "R" models (XJ-R, XF-R, XK-R and F-Type R). Monticello Racetrack 4.7 mile long road course; instructors were all brilliant professionals with impressive racing histories. The F-Type R was a blast, active dynamics made me look brilliant and in control. In the hands of a professional driver the brakes came in smoking -- order the Carbon Ceramic package for track days.<br>I went out and ordered the F-Type V6S -- more sensible for the road. But the V8s sure are popular here!<br><br>I want to do the Level 2 and Level 3 Courses; expensive, but your driving the car on a RACE TRACK with no liability if you prang it.<br><br>
 
When I had an XF, Sturgess, the UK sponsor of the XFforum (and also sponsors of this forum) ran a couple of track oriented days at Rockingham. I drove various XF-Rs and even an XJ on the track. The day also included some wet skid work. Perhaps this could be planned again.<br /><br />As for the academy type of day, Lotus do a 3 tier tuition at Hethal in Norfolk. This could be useful if there's nothing available from Jaguar UK. <br />
 
I was wondering if Jaguar ran an Academy for Jaguar owners. Would be briliant!<br /><br />I did a level 1 training on a Lamborghini at the Laquais race course near Grenoble in France. I heard the local Jaguar distributor did a track day there for the F Type launch.<br /><br />I never drifted a car. Should do now!
 
<blockquote>I think when you buy one of these V8 cars Jaguar should also include a driver driving course as the car is so fast and the back end jumps out of line so easy I'm sure there will be a lot in the garage being repaired</blockquote>
<div> </div><div>The Jaguar retailer will throw one in for 'free' if you ask them nicely. It's not really free of course, but it's worth it for the experience.</div><div> </div><div>The car is not fast, it's the operator that makes it go fast <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /></div><div> </div><div>If you are genuinely having problems with the back end jumping out! Then may I suggest you try putting the car in rain/snow mode and get a feel for the characteristics of the car first. </div><div>Once you have that mastered, get it into normal mode.</div><div> </div><div>It will only step out if you are heavy on the loud pedal.</div><div> </div><div>Remember it's a sportscar, not a namby-pamby AWD thing <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /></div><div> </div><div>Interestingly, in the good 'ole US of A, you can only have the R in AWD, yet in Great Britain, we can have it in conventional sporting RWD or AWD. What does that tell ya?!</div>
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Yeah Tel, they are SPORTS CARS.<br><br>Rest assured, you can hang the back out on most of our F-Types in a power-slide and the dynamic controls will make you look brilliant. The F-Type has 3 acceleration sensors, front and back. You can drift these cars SAFELY and in perfect [computer] control.<br><br>I am trying to revive my local Jaguar club here in New Jersey so we can do some track days. The Porsche club does track days at Lime Rock. The F-Type is brilliantly engineered to be SAFE in a power-slide, opposite-lock turns, etc... Let's DRIVE THEM mates! <br><br>My ambition now is to be good enough to drive my V6S to the max, unlikely I'll ever achieve this on a public road, but on a club-sponsored track day.... A possible goal in life would be to be able to track day an F-Type R with carbon ceramic brakes and make the car sweat. Near term, I shall do the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy Level 2 and Level 3 courses....<br><br>Get your local club to do track days and learn to drift...they are glorious...<br><br>This happy bread of men, this little world.<br>This precious stone set in the silver sea,<br>Against the envy of less happier lands,<br>This blessed plot, this earth, this England --<br>-- its all yours, drive it like you stole it....<br>
 
I shall quote....familysimon said <blockquote>Y<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">ou can drift these cars SAFELY and in perfect [computer] control </blockquote> next time I slide past the local constabulary sideways in the rain </span><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><br></span></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">I haven't got that brave yet. I went to Millbrook proving ground to have a thrash in the V6S, V8S Conv and the V8R with Ceramics. We weren't allowed to </span>hang the rear ends out unfortunately, but I pushed them to where they were just about to let go. As you rightly say, the track is the place to play, and what better car to take round than your own so that you get a feel for where the machine gets out of balance etc etc.</div><div>For me, once I had learnt where that point was, I'd squirt it for a few more corners until the great hammer of reality fell on my head, and reminded me of the cost of new rear tyres...but then again, the entertainment factor would most probably win. I grin form ear to ear with the pops and emotion from the four trumpets sticking way out back!</div><div><br></div><div>As is inscribed inside the petrol tank of one of Jay Leno's early British race bikes (Vello or a Bruff), "Whip it like a mule"</div><div><br></div>
 
I have got to say I put mine into snow mode now if it is raining as I can spin the wheels with out trying, If I want to go quick I make sure no steering applied as she will slide out of lne every time just cant believe these Pirrelli P zero's loose grip so easy cant see them doing many miles before no tread left I have done only 1500 miles upto now
 
Tut Tut<br />Thought I was bad! 1500 miles? Keep it up Kevin - might as well get it run in properly!
 
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By the way the acceleration sensors are only for the dynamic suspension, so the V6 does not have them 😞.</blockquote><br><br>Base V6 does not have dynamic suspension; V6S can have Adaptive Dynamics with Configurable Dynamic Mode (I think you need the Performance Pack for this).<br><br><b>Running In: </b>During first 2,000 km (1,200 mi) "Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed an engine speed of 4,500 RPM and a road speed of 170 km/h (105 mph)"...from 2,000 km to 3,000 km (1,200 mi to 2,000 mi): "Engine speeds in excess of 5,000 rpm should be used only briefly." - 2015 F-Type Owners p. 142 For those lucky R-Type owners with the electronic diff lots of detailed instructions in the manual for running in the E-diff.<br><br><br><br><br>
 
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