What have you done to your F Type today?

[Trebor]

I was sooo tempted to pull fuse 15 after all of these posts about it
so I did

when i started the car - it was loud, then the valves shut and wouldnt re-open, no matter what (stop / start, push button, put into dynamic - nothing but q fairly quiet engine noise)

put fuse 15 back - all returned to normal

any ideas?

(It does have the back box Mod Stock modified and new valves from them - if that makes a difference)
its a 340 V6 2020 model

 

[NaCl]

Went for a Sunday afternoon drive down to Eastbourne to have some fun on the roads near Birling Gap.

Looks like a young lad in a Fiesta was having too much fun and somehow launched his car off the road and into a bush. This was immediately after a bend (not a sharp one, mind) so my guess is he attempted to take it at WOT and binned it because he didn't consider a FWD car might not be able to negotiate the bend too well.

In that moment, I could practically see the young-driver insurance rates skyrocketing live

 

[scm]

I was sooo tempted to pull fuse 15 after all of these posts about it
so I did

when i started the car - it was loud, then the valves shut and wouldnt re-open, no matter what (stop / start, push button, put into dynamic - nothing but q fairly quiet engine noise)

put fuse 15 back - all returned to normal

any ideas?

I recall reading that the newer models "remember" the valve position when the fuse is removed and maintain it, so if you want the valves open all the time you have to remove the fuse when they're open. If your valves were closed when you removed the fuse that would appear to be a confirming instance of that theory - try it when the valves are open and prove me wrong!

 

[WhoKnows]

Yes, I don't know if my20 have the electronic valves so you might have to check but I knew that my my21 does and when fuse is removed the valve stays in the position it was in when you removed it. And apparently the valve is open when the car is off so I didn't have to try removing it whilst driving at above 3500rpm!

Though on the us site someone has created a remote "claws out" mode so you can remotely change the behaviour, I might have to investigate that.

 

[Trebor]

I was sooo tempted to pull fuse 15 after all of these posts about it
so I did

when i started the car - it was loud, then the valves shut and wouldnt re-open, no matter what (stop / start, push button, put into dynamic - nothing but q fairly quiet engine noise)

put fuse 15 back - all returned to normal

any ideas?

I recall reading that the newer models "remember" the valve position when the fuse is removed and maintain it, so if you want the valves open all the time you have to remove the fuse when they're open. If your valves were closed when you removed the fuse that would appear to be a confirming instance of that theory - try it when the valves are open and prove me wrong!

thanks - ill give that a try at the weekend!!

 

[Trebor]

Yes, I don't know if my20 have the electronic valves so you might have to check but I knew that my my21 does and when fuse is removed the valve stays in the position it was in when you removed it. And apparently the valve is open when the car is off so I didn't have to try removing it whilst driving at above 3500rpm!

Though on the us site someone has created a remote "claws out" mode so you can remotely change the behaviour, I might have to investigate that.

thanks - I guess just pushing th open button would do it?

 

[scm]

Yes, I don't know if my20 have the electronic valves so you might have to check but I knew that my my21 does and when fuse is removed the valve stays in the position it was in when you removed it. And apparently the valve is open when the car is off so I didn't have to try removing it whilst driving at above 3500rpm!

Though on the us site someone has created a remote "claws out" mode so you can remotely change the behaviour, I might have to investigate that.

thanks - I guess just pushing the open button would do it?

Just put it in dynamic mode? In mine the switch won't open the valves until about 1500 rpm.

 

[OllyH]

If I pull fuse 15 on my p300 it goes into limp mode although pops and bangs more.

I cleaned and sealed the seats I got from the breakers

 

[markjord]

Drove it to a funeral. Nice sunny drive though. Hood up though as 4 degrees C. The car is definitely more economical than my RSQ3 which is a surprise.

 

[MajorTom]

Having a day with dry roads and some sunrays so took it out for a good blast on some nice countryside twisties. 3 degrees and part worn winter Pirelli Sottozeros so clearly not as grippy as with my summer Michelins but I was again reminded about how safe these cars are even when driven aggressively in such conditions with RWD. Even in dynamic mode with its reduced DSC the systems nicely step in before the back end gets out of hand.

 

[Spartacus]

Took my F type on a 400 mile round trip this week, mainly motorway. Its a fantastic cruiser.

First time I have really used the sound system ( Meridian ) via Spotify on an extended journey and very pleased with it.

Cruised between 60 -70 mph and managed 49.4 mpg.

My car has the well documented DRL issue with the passenger side headlight but passed its MOT last week with no advisories. That was a very tense 45 minute wait !

 

[scm]

Even in dynamic mode with its reduced DSC the systems nicely step in before the back end gets out of hand.

My handbook doesn't say anything about DSC being reduced (or altered in any way) in dynamic mode. Certainly not part of the configurable dynamics.

 

[MajorTom]

Even in dynamic mode with its reduced DSC the systems nicely step in before the back end gets out of hand.

My handbook doesn't say anything about DSC being reduced (or altered in any way) in dynamic mode. Certainly not part of the configurable dynamics.

The handbook is surprisingly vague about what Dynamic mode actually does, but IIRC even if the manual doesn't state it, Dynamic mode switches DSC to TracDSC.

 

[scm]

Do you see the DSC OFF warning lamp in the info display to indicate that normal DSC is disabled? I don't ever recall seeing it.

 

[MajorTom]

Do you see the DSC OFF warning lamp in the info display to indicate that normal DSC is disabled? I don't ever recall seeing it.

Nope, that never shows up when enabling dynamic mode. It should rather say Trac DSC though and not DSC OFF.

 

[Bunny]

My rear view camera lens has been very blurry. Took it to my local mechanic recently and he used various cleaners on it, similar to what is used on plastic headlight covers. The improvement was fantastic. However, the outer area of the lens still needs more work, so taking it back today to see if he can improve it. Was considering purchasing a new rear camera. At over £300 for the camera, this was certainly a cheaper option.

 

[MArtyn Veg]

Took her for her second MOT. Must have been over two hours with the chap testing her in awe and the rest of the garage crew and customers wanting a chat and a good look. Gave me a chance to have a nosey of her underside

I’ve never had so much attention out in her before!

Great!

 

[pirateprentice]

Cruised between 60 -70 mph and managed 49.4 mpg.

Remarkable! I bet few of us ever see anything like that.

 

[CSGMART]

Took the Jag out for a nice blast - a mix of motorways, fast A roads and some B roads. Over 120 miles and enjoyed every moment of it.

Weather not great for the next 2 days but looking dry and sunny on 3rd and 4th Jan when I shall be out and about again.

 

[CSGMART]

Took advantage of the lovely weather today and got the roof down (spotted several convertibles but was the only one brave (or stupid) enough to do so). Outside temp ranged from 2 degrees C to a high of 6. Warm and toasty in the cabin though with the heated seats and steering wheel.

Saw a black new shape F Type convertible on the A417 (between Cirencester and Stroud). Anyone on here?

Several aircraft visible in the bright blue sky.