Jaaaaaag Owners

teenwolf · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:15

Rotty said:
thanks shame you can't hear it, makes a lovely noise

i bet it does.
the rims and fantastic.

J1nxy · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:22

My XFR starting

Theophany · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:42

Here's a question for you XF/XFR owners; have you had any issues with the diff? I ask because my old man recently bought an XFR and noticed what I can only describe as a 'knock' when pulling away gently. If you beef it from the line, it's great (minus the general skittishness and sluggish traction control), but when you pull away sedately there is a definite knock coming from the back end.

It's been back to Stratstone Jag and they've confirmed that it is the e-diff, their explanation was something along the lines of needing to give it a bootful as the diff expects this, a slow pull away causes it to have to 'slow down' causing the knock. They say it's part of the car's character, but it is slightly concerning. Any ideas/experience/suggestions? He's already had a dreadful experience dealing with Stratstone and it's ruining his enjoyment of what is otherwise a fantastic motor.

Griffo · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:47

Some (all) lovely looking Jaguars in here! Is there a 3.0 petrol, or is "here is my 3.0 S" diesel implicitly?

PMKeates · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:51

Theophany said:
It's been back to Stratstone Jag and they've confirmed that it is the e-diff, their explanation was something along the lines of needing to give it a bootful as the diff expects this, a slow pull away causes it to have to 'slow down' causing the knock.

The diff has to 'slow down' from stationary? :confused:

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:59

Mine is at Jaguar today for exactly that, a knocking at the rear drivers side of the car. It's not the usual fuel tank slap, it's some welding work to the chassis that needs doing, it's a service item that Jaguar know about. It might well be that? I get it when gently pulling away or going over slight bumps

Got this in the mean time

Love the new software, telling you the road name of where you currently are on the home screen is a nice little touch. And the new layout is nicer. Other than that, I'm not overly keen on the new black plastic buttons. I prefer the shape of them, looks a little less retro than pre facelift, but them being black and plastic isn't as nice.

Streaming over Bluetooth is ace, gutted that's not on pre facelift as I'd use that all the time

And I'm addicted to the day running lights. Unlocking the car and seeing them come on, I just stood at the window and found myself unlocking the car over and over just to look at them

sad I know haha

The actual engine I'm not too keen on, it just doesn't seem as refined as mine, although the 8 gears definitely feel nice around town, don't know why the negative reviews about it.

Theophany · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:59

PMKeates said:
The diff has to 'slow down' from stationary?

This is what I have been told second hand, yes. It's difficult to explain, but it's almost as if it's 'expecting' to get hammered from standstill and is 'surprised' when you gently squeeze the throttle, causing the thump.

Very bizarre, not helped by the fact that Jaguar's understanding and explanation doesn't inspire confidence.

Skillmister · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:59

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Heres mine, a little more on the classic side of Jaguar

There is something about that..

PMKeates · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:01

Theophany said:
This is what I have been told second hand, yes. It's difficult to explain, but it's almost as if it's 'expecting' to get hammered from standstill and is 'surprised' when you gently squeeze the throttle, causing the thump.

Very bizarre, not helped by the fact that Jaguar's understanding and explanation doesn't inspire confidence.

I would say that Jaguar's explanation of a slowing down diff is nonsense

Steedie said:
And I'm addicted to the day running lights. Unlocking the car and seeing them come on, I just stood at the window and found myself unlocking the car over and over just to look at them sad I know haha

Did the early XFs not have DRLs?

Jonnycoupe · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:01

Griffo said:
Some (all) lovely looking Jaguars in here! Is there a 3.0 petrol, or is "here is my 3.0 S" diesel implicitly?

It launched with the 3.0 petrol as base spec but that got withdrew arosund tye time the diesel moved from the Lion 2.7 to the 3.0,so 3.0 will be the diesel, S is the more powerful 276bhp version.

3.0 petrol is returning in the form of the new 335 bhp supercharged version that's available in AWD in some LHD markets.

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:05

PMKeates said:
Did the early XFs not have DRLs?

2012 onwards I think, or 61 plate. Not quite sure. But yeah, before that they didn't have them

Theophany · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:05

PMKeates said:
I would say that Jaguar's explanation of a slowing down diff is nonsense

Heh, it took them 6 weeks to locate and send out the service book. The car has done almost as many miles going back and forth to the dealership since he got it too, so no major surprise there!

Apparently he's managed to get in contact with an acquaintance who is a mechanic at the JLR plant, he says he'll have a look and see if he can make any sense of it, but the whole issue is a bit of a head scratcher. Would be very interested to see what they say/do about yours Steedie.

Jonnycoupe · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:08

PMKeates said:
Did the early XFs not have DRLs?

You could get LED equipped chrome bumper blades on the pre facelift, the 2012 freshening put DRLs into the headlamp in terms of the J lights.

PMKeates · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:10

Jonnycoupe said:
You could get LED equipped chrome bumper blades on the pre facelift, the 2012 freshening put DRLs into the headlamp in terms of the J lights.

When you say 'could get', what did you have to do to get them?

Theophany said:
Heh, it took them 6 weeks to locate and send out the service book. The car has done almost as many miles going back and forth to the dealership since he got it too, so no major surprise there!

I would ask them to explain in detail the exact operation of the differential and how and why this clunking is normal. When they can't, tell them it's broken!

MonkeykingZX · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:13

Here's mine, a little on the cheap side compared to the rest of you but I love it none the less

Only got this dealer pic from when i picked it up

Jonnycoupe · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:16

PMKeates said:
When you say 'could get', what did you have to do to get them?

You could order them as a styling accessory. DRLs were not required.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:17

More on the exhaust note side of things with a S/C whine of course :cool:

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:20

Griffo said:
Some (all) lovely looking Jaguars in here! Is there a 3.0 petrol, or is "here is my 3.0 S" diesel implicitly?

Mine is a D

J1nxy · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:55

Jonnycoupe said:
You could order them as a styling accessory. DRLs were not required.

They were optional fit only on the Aerokit'd cars the standard bumper couldn't take them apart from as a third party addon if I remember right and not on the XFR at all.

J1nxy · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:57

Theophany said:
Heh, it took them 6 weeks to locate and send out the service book. The car has done almost as many miles going back and forth to the dealership since he got it too, so no major surprise there!

Apparently he's managed to get in contact with an acquaintance who is a mechanic at the JLR plant, he says he'll have a look and see if he can make any sense of it, but the whole issue is a bit of a head scratcher. Would be very interested to see what they say/do about yours Steedie.

It is s*&%stone what do you expect, they take useless to a whole new level.