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Hi all <div>New to the forum and I'd like to introduce myself. Just put an order in for an F Type Coupe V6S manual from Farnell at Bolton Lancs. Estimated to be with me sometime early June and it's going to be a loooooong wait. I am a keen biker and ordered one of my bikes that took 5 months to arrive from BMW so I've experienced the frustration of wanting something to lust for. Hope it's worth it in the end.</div>
 
Welcome mechman.<br /><br />Your wait seems very long. I'm not too far away if you feel the urge to touch one.
 
Hi Mechman,<div><br></div><div>Congrats on the order, will be super interested in how the manual drives. Like most of use you have to wait a while to get your baby, you will watch every video, read every review, buy every magazine, just like we did <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> but the one thing that is true is that it is worth the wait, it will blow your socks off !!</div><div><br></div><div>I also used to be a keen biker, have been riding for a long time, used to have a BMW K1300GT, sold it last year, as I was just not riding it. Everyday that I wanted to go out for a blast, I took the Jag, I found myself thinking, I do not want to put all that safety gear on and a helmet, no, roof down, wife in the passenger seat, happy days. So bike has gone and I do not miss it at all, which I thought I would.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway best of luck on the long wait !</div><div>Kind Regards</div><div>Jamie </div>
 
I ordered the F TYPE S AWD, still 59 days to go! It will arrive a bit earlier but I'm in India till Easter. The wait is loooong! I will add to the above list that I've also read the user manual at least 3times, cover to cover.
 
Welcome to the forum Mechman - from a fellow biker! <div>Kawasakis are my bike of choice. I strip them and remodel them as 50/60's cafe racers.<div><br></div><div>The wait IS worth it, and your timing couldn't be better; just in time for our one day of summer which be on a Wednesday this year....sometime in June<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> </div></div>
 
Hey thanks for the lovely replies chaps and so nice to see fellow bikers. Unfortunately I'm a real petrolhead and love both 2 wheels as well as 4. This of course increases the 'drool factor' and when you see the F Type body design they certainly have got it right and a credit to all concerned at Jaguar who have worked on this, in my opinion a worthy design to accompany the E Type. After talking to the people at Farnell I believe the ZF manual transmission is of a completely new design incorporating an 'anti oil drag' principal to help save on both fuel economy and performance and I was the first customer of theirs to order the manual F Type. When it does eventually arrive I'll keep you posted on its drivability etc. No doubt it will be fitted with a dual mass flywheel and all the modern 'crap' that goes with it and goes wrong!!
 
It will be very interesting to see what you think of the manual. I wouldn't have anything other than the paddle shift as it's brilliant, but I can understand why.<br /><br />I'm a biker too. Sportsbikes for the last 20 years, but I'm getting to the point where a more naked lightweight is on the cards. KTM RC8 at present...<br /><br />Welcome to the forum :)
 
Hi daytona650<div></div><div>Thank you for your reply</div>Must admit road tested the V8R and one hell of a motor but in my opinion too much for the road (rear tyres etc) but would make a superb track car especially in 4WD version. The paddle shift again very good and virtually on a par with the dual clutch seamless transmission. Alas I'm of the 'old school' and would never have an auto transmission vehicle albeit they have come a long way in leaps and bounds with technology and would be more efficient than the manual gearbox. Trouble is with advanced technology it usually comes at a price with longevity and reliability so I would like to try and keep things simple. I will be doing all the work on my vehicle when it arrives (retired mechanic) so hopefully keep on top of servicing/maintenance etc. <div></div>The KTM RC8 nice machine and makes a superb bike especially for the twisties, lots of torque and a good spread of power. A lot in common with yourself and like you have an immense interest in sportsbikes, Suzuki GSXR 1000, BMW HP4, BMW R1200GS and an old Triton that I need to rebuild all of which I am addicted to. My friend just bought the new version BMW R1200R yesterday and must admit looks a lovely naked bike. Can't wait for the good weather.
 
Gents,<div><br></div><div>You may want to take a read of the latest posting RE: Manual:</div><div><br></div><div>http://www.ftypeownersclub.co.uk/forum/first-drive-2016-jaguar-ftype-manual-and-awd_topic385.html#2114</div><div><br></div><div>mechman - Let me know when you've found the dipstick. I'm a DIY man, but these are a mare I can tell you. Security Torx everywhere, it's like Fort Knox just to get the bonnet open!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm an SU/Webber and definitely a manual RWD man. I had said for many years, I'd never have an auto, ever....I ate my words. Whilst I think the manual box is for the purist, the flappy paddle 'auto' is just so lazy, it's great!...and, as I knacked my left knee after too much brutal biking off road, it was a blessing not to have to keep pressing the clutch.</div><div><br></div><div>The flappy paddle is perfect for todays traffic IMO.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
<edited><editID>Tel</editID><editDate>2015-02-08 21:27:37</editDate></edited>
 
Hi Tel<div>Poor do when you've got to check the oil level electronically (what is the world coming to?) gone of the days when you could pull out a dipstick that resembled a bull whip on the old XK140 engines! </div><div>Very interesting report from the guy in the states with input on AWD, auto trans and manual transmission. </div><div>I'm just hoping that downshifts on the manual trans. version can be controlled with 'throttle blipping' done manually and not controlled by 'fly by wire' (some electronic systems prevent this). The symphony I'm expecting from that glorious exhaust note could be extremely disappointing when I take delivery of this new vehicle if the latter is the case. </div><div>Although old age is setting in my left leg/foot is still functioning and hopefully will execute the necessary demands of clutch operation, must admit after road testing the auto version can't knock it and it is purely personal preference that I'm going for this type of transmission.</div>
 
I think, from what I have read around the net, that the throttle 'blip' is unfortunately programmed into the software unfortunately.<div><br><div>It's the same with the 'Auto' - If I downshift to use the engine as a brake, it won't let me go so far as to lock the back wheels if I demand the revs to be too high, (of course I wouldn't want this in a real life situation)which takes away the full control that I want with a sportscar. </div><div>The same goes for the manual I bleive - The software is programmed to blip the throttle to prepare the engine and drivetrain from the shock load of going through the cogs fast I guess?</div></div><div><br></div><div>Jamie - I don't think you have a dipstick, physically, do you?</div><edited><editID>Tel</editID><editDate>2015-02-09 17:57:22</editDate></edited>
 
Everything going electronic, surely some physical input when driving a car is what it's all about?<div></div> It's the same with this damned BMW HP4 bike I've got, absolutely brilliant bike but WILL not allow manual throttle blips with the clutch depressed when changing down although there is a slipper clutch fitted. However on the 2015 S1000RR they have an electronic throttle blip (latest mapping) fitted as standard alleviating rider input obviously taken from car technology.<div></div>So what we're saying is more than likely on the F Type manual transmission, software will implement engine revs to suit downshift gear changes via fly by wire, which means driver input will be zilch.<div> </div><div>Now that's got me thinking-------should have kept my old TVR! </div><div> </div><div>Can't be definite about this, so wouldn't know till I get the car and see if I 'gel' with it. </div><div> </div><div> </div> <div></div>
 
That must be annoying on the bikes - Mine are old enough not to have much, other than the CDI in the way of electronic 'aids'.<div><br></div><div>Great news - I have read it wrong I think. According to one review their is NO auto blip, and the pedals have been stacked tight enough to heel and toe! </div><div><span style="color: rgb104, 108, 112; font-family: proxima-nova-1, proxima-nova-2, proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 32px;">Developed purely for the benefit of driving enthusiasts who want "the satisfaction which comes from changing gear manually", the new gearbox has a very short throw between shifts, and pedals which Jaguar claim are perfectly spaced for heel-and-toe changes (the tricky art of blipping the throttle while simultaneously braking and downshifting). - See more at: https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/2015-Jaguar-F-Type-details#sthash.61riOfua.dpuf</span></div><div><br></div><div> Must admit, with the flappy paddle, it's brill, makes every change sound perfect, if not too perfect!</div><div><br></div><div>From what I read, although not from any direct experience, the TVR is one of the ultimate in drivers cars? Wonder which one you had?</div><div><br></div><div>I'm 'genning up' on the new Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) that is now being rolled out on the new 2016 F's. It appears from some reviews that it is over compensated at low speed, and lacking in feedback w.r.t bumps/lumps/lines in the road once it's rolling.</div><div>I'm not sure that the hydraulic system currently fitted to the F is any different, but I need to try a car with it on.</div><div><br></div><div>It must be a nightmare from a manufacturer's point of view trying got keep all buyers happy, that said, I don't know why they don't make it totally configurable (within sensible perimeters) via a laptop - Then 99% would be happy, wouldn't they?</div><div><br></div><div>I look forward to hearing about your drive - when are you booked in?</div>

<edited><editID>Tel</editID><editDate>2015-02-09 19:51:12</editDate></edited>
 
Cheers for that Tel good information you've sent and looks good from my point of view, can sleep now. Appears as though it's going to be a conventional set up with a certain amount of manual control over fly by wire (thank god) albeit full of electronic gizmos.<div></div> I believe the early F Types were fitted with the electro/hydraulic power steering and moved on to all electronic assisted. Not having worked on these cars I would think it's got to be TRW or ZF systems which are very good and pretty reliable. From Jaguar's situation I would think certain mapping on the EPAS would be fairly easy to satisfy the necessary criteria.<div></div><div>Going back to my youth with the TVR in the seventies was the good old Taimar fitted with the turbo Broadspeed Essex engine. Fast in it's day and without a doubt use to eat exhausts due to high temperatures/corrosion etc. Hey it had Wolfrace wheels as well. In fact the F Type I road tested reminded me of the firm ride the TVR used to give.</div><div> </div><div>Boy I'm showing my age now!</div>
 
Hi, never been on a forum before so go easy on me and I will struggle with the acronyms.<div> </div><div>Had the F Type V6 for coming up to a year and absolutely love it. Opted for the model because I'm a tight northerner, born on the Lancashire / Yorkshire border. In truth (in part) having despatched the kids with their own cars and ditched the family saloon, the V6 seemed to have enough power for any man and his dog. A big step up from a 530D Estate.</div><div> </div><div>12,000 miles later and having learnt what a real driving experience is all about I am full of regret and already eying up the big daddy. It will have to be the V8 next time.</div><div> </div><div>I have come on this website because I have had, and continue to have, a few niggles and looking for others with a similar plight. I am currently in an XF, whilst the F Type fuel tank is on the technicians floor trying to diagnose an intermittent fuel gauge problem, but at least whilst in the XF people can here what I am talking about whilst on the iPhone, something they can't do easily when in the F Type because of a yet to be identified reason.</div><div> </div><div>If you are wondering why I only identified the phone problem recently (its always been a problem), its because most of the summer it didn't matter to much, I was enjoying the roads and the roar.</div>
 
Welcome and sorry to hear you're having problems with your pride and joy hopefully this will be resolved soon. Unfortunately I cannot give you any information on my F Type because it's on order.<div> </div>
 
no worries I probably posted in the wrong place.<div> </div><div>Anyway, don't let my niggles concern your own purchase, you're just going to love it.</div>
 
jonathP can you tell us more about the fuel problem you had. <div><br></div><div>I let my car get to 50 miles on the trip computer and then filled it to the brim but still showed 50 miles and not full on the gauge. </div><div><br></div><div>Ileft it and carried on using it and it sorted it self out the next day. </div>
 
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