Love it! I took my XK8 on a Hill Climb and it was surprising how composed these are. Little known fact about the temp gauge on these… it’s actually more like a warning light, the gauges itself is fake and will always stay bang on the middle unless you seriously overheat, then it just hits the top.
There is a kit out there called RealGauge that converts the water temp gauge to a real one. They also have a kit for the oil pressure gauge to do the same because that is also a warning light not a real gauge. I want to do it one day to mine.
Yeah that's pretty common on all modern cars. Apparently customers used to get all worried about ithem fluctuating back and forth. If doing track days, accurate read out is a must. That said, I just use an app on my phone and get accurate the coolant temp from that, but oil pressure needs a new sensor.
@@hunty28 I have not bothered with the oil press/temp kit (oil press is the only one id really care about, you can get temp from ODB2) but the remote control top raise is *chefs kiss* so nice to just get out of the car and walk away pressing the button. Massive quality of life mod. Makes me use the car with top down way more. That said, a lot of people dont realise they can do it with the key in the lock even without the mod - just turn and hold the key to the right to unlock/lower, left to do the opposite. You still have to stand there though.
Thank you for the video, I enjoyed it! While watching this video I also kept in mind that Jaguar is a comfortable luxury car of her era, unlike many other sport cars.
XK’s & XJ’s of this era suffer tend to suffer from airbag warning lights. Often it’s one of two connectors under the telescopic steering column or the clock spring. Relatively easy fixes once diagnosed.
Took my XKR on track for the 1st time at Mallory earlier this year. Brakes are definitely a weak point, we had to stop to cool them after about 7 quick laps. Only used gears 1-3 and sport button always on. 9mpg but a lot of fun 😀
@@iainbagnall4825 it also holds the gears to higher revs too. I used the J gate and ran it in 2nd and 3rd only - maxed at 105 on the start/finish straight in 3rd, too worried about binning it on the long long 180 bend at the end of the straight 😢
I’ve driven round Castle Combe circuit in four Jags I’ve owned in recent years. 1998 XK8, 2016 XF (3.0 supercharged), 2004 XKR (like in the video) and 2017 F-Type S AWD. The XF and F-Type are considerably faster than both the X100 models as they handle far better. The F-Type in particular has a level of grip that is unreal. The XK8/XKR have huge steering wheels akin to driving a bus compare to the F-Type. Despite saying this, I’m going on this Isle of Man trip in May and still can’t decide whether to take XKR or the F-Type. Both are superb driving machines but in very different ways.
People say the auto isn't suited to the track but I don't really understand that, it shifts quicker then I can and most people can and you can lock it into 3rd or second if you need to.
@@iainbagnall4825 Yea that is the only problem but it only really kicks down if you floor the throttle, if you have it in 3rd and you are at some speed say between 3-4k rpm it likely won't kick down. At least you don't have to worry about it changing into bloody 6th gear again. There was an aftermarket thing that would prevent this but I don't think you can get those anymore.
My 2002 XKR coupe kept having low coolant warnings after climbing Loveland Pass and descending 1/3, ugh, owned it two years and it was maintained by a proper mechanic. Memorable car though. A 2003 with R pack is still on my list. 911 1999 manual for six years and a GSF
A lot of times if the coolant reservoir is full, it's the sensor in the reservoir. If you haven't replaced the whole thing, probably best to replace the reservoir and the sensor as the two halves of the reservoir come unglued anyway and leak eventually after a couple decades :)
Great video! The juddering is usually caused by worn lower shock bushes, and these Jags eat through them, especially with the bigger Brembo brakes, larger diameter=more strain I'd imagine. I had the same.
That’s interesting - I had the same problem but it went away once cooled down, came back when brakes heated up after another half dozen laps of Mallory
@@hunty28 I think they're susceptible to it under strain anyway, it's as if these cars are never far away from the occasional judder. Some Jag accounts talk of not being able to do much about it in some instances, which if true is a shame. Also, there's a point made about how rubber isn't what it used to be, and some have since moved to poly, I might do the same soon.
@@ljones396 agreed - I’m going to replace top front wishbone bushes soon and may go Poly. Going to upgrade brakes to EBC discs and pads too as since the track day I’ve still got some residual grabbing in the brakes
XK-R was never a truly truly fast car. There area few two litre diesels around today that will out pace them. Not as comfortably, but that is the whole point of the XK. Effortless and comfortable despite the running costs.
Oh. My. God. Please sort out your website. It's taken me 10 minutes to find this with my fone, same UA-cam account. Anyhow, please also sort out your brakes. If they don't throw you/other people into the seat belts something is wrong with them. Mine slows down faster than it accelerates (0-170 in 19.9 seconds so far). Yours looks like a 4 litre? Mine's an 02 4.2 x100.
Love it! I took my XK8 on a Hill Climb and it was surprising how composed these are.
Little known fact about the temp gauge on these… it’s actually more like a warning light, the gauges itself is fake and will always stay bang on the middle unless you seriously overheat, then it just hits the top.
There is a kit out there called RealGauge that converts the water temp gauge to a real one. They also have a kit for the oil pressure gauge to do the same because that is also a warning light not a real gauge. I want to do it one day to mine.
Yeah that's pretty common on all modern cars. Apparently customers used to get all worried about ithem fluctuating back and forth. If doing track days, accurate read out is a must. That said, I just use an app on my phone and get accurate the coolant temp from that, but oil pressure needs a new sensor.
@@Punisher9419 from JagWrangler in the US. Also does a remote kit to open and close the convertible roof from outside the car
@@iainbagnall4825 I have a 1988 XJ40 and in traffic when the temp starts to climb I do get nervous! Ha! Ignorance is bliss I suppose!
@@hunty28 I have not bothered with the oil press/temp kit (oil press is the only one id really care about, you can get temp from ODB2) but the remote control top raise is *chefs kiss* so nice to just get out of the car and walk away pressing the button. Massive quality of life mod. Makes me use the car with top down way more. That said, a lot of people dont realise they can do it with the key in the lock even without the mod - just turn and hold the key to the right to unlock/lower, left to do the opposite. You still have to stand there though.
Thank you for the video, I enjoyed it! While watching this video I also kept in mind that Jaguar is a comfortable luxury car of her era, unlike many other sport cars.
What a BEAUTY🥰🥰🥰
XK’s & XJ’s of this era suffer tend to suffer from airbag warning lights. Often it’s one of two connectors under the telescopic steering column or the clock spring. Relatively easy fixes once diagnosed.
Took my XKR on track for the 1st time at Mallory earlier this year. Brakes are definitely a weak point, we had to stop to cool them after about 7 quick laps. Only used gears 1-3 and sport button always on. 9mpg but a lot of fun 😀
Yes; incidentally all the S button does is tell the gearbox to use first gear as well.
@@iainbagnall4825 it also holds the gears to higher revs too. I used the J gate and ran it in 2nd and 3rd only - maxed at 105 on the start/finish straight in 3rd, too worried about binning it on the long long 180 bend at the end of the straight 😢
I’ve driven round Castle Combe circuit in four Jags I’ve owned in recent years. 1998 XK8, 2016 XF (3.0 supercharged), 2004 XKR (like in the video) and 2017 F-Type S AWD. The XF and F-Type are considerably faster than both the X100 models as they handle far better. The F-Type in particular has a level of grip that is unreal. The XK8/XKR have huge steering wheels akin to driving a bus compare to the F-Type. Despite saying this, I’m going on this Isle of Man trip in May and still can’t decide whether to take XKR or the F-Type. Both are superb driving machines but in very different ways.
Enjoy the trip! Speaking from experience, make sure your brakes are healthy and take the XKR! -Joe
Fun video!
Thanks for watching!
People say the auto isn't suited to the track but I don't really understand that, it shifts quicker then I can and most people can and you can lock it into 3rd or second if you need to.
you limit it to up to 3rd gear, it can still kick down. The main issue with auto on track is the unpredictability of when the downshifts are coming.
@@iainbagnall4825 Yea that is the only problem but it only really kicks down if you floor the throttle, if you have it in 3rd and you are at some speed say between 3-4k rpm it likely won't kick down. At least you don't have to worry about it changing into bloody 6th gear again. There was an aftermarket thing that would prevent this but I don't think you can get those anymore.
@@Punisher9419 just use the J Gate - you can toggle between 2nd and 3rd all day long (or at least til the brakes run out like theirs - and mine - did😄
My 2002 XKR coupe kept having low coolant warnings after climbing Loveland Pass and descending 1/3, ugh, owned it two years and it was maintained by a proper mechanic. Memorable car though. A 2003 with R pack is still on my list. 911 1999 manual for six years and a GSF
A lot of times if the coolant reservoir is full, it's the sensor in the reservoir. If you haven't replaced the whole thing, probably best to replace the reservoir and the sensor as the two halves of the reservoir come unglued anyway and leak eventually after a couple decades :)
Great video! The juddering is usually caused by worn lower shock bushes, and these Jags eat through them, especially with the bigger Brembo brakes, larger diameter=more strain I'd imagine. I had the same.
That’s interesting - I had the same problem but it went away once cooled down, came back when brakes heated up after another half dozen laps of Mallory
@@hunty28 I think they're susceptible to it under strain anyway, it's as if these cars are never far away from the occasional judder. Some Jag accounts talk of not being able to do much about it in some instances, which if true is a shame.
Also, there's a point made about how rubber isn't what it used to be, and some have since moved to poly, I might do the same soon.
@@ljones396 agreed - I’m going to replace top front wishbone bushes soon and may go Poly. Going to upgrade brakes to EBC discs and pads too as since the track day I’ve still got some residual grabbing in the brakes
@@hunty28 try tackling all the front end components if you can/whilst you're at it. The powerflex kit for the front is around £220 on Adamesh iirc.
Well done 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love an XKR but here in Au they sell for stupid money.
Of course you thought it was great on the track. You're just cruising - barely pushing it.
XK-R was never a truly truly fast car. There area few two litre diesels around today that will out pace them. Not as comfortably, but that is the whole point of the XK. Effortless and comfortable despite the running costs.
Oh.
My.
God.
Please sort out your website.
It's taken me 10 minutes to find this with my fone, same UA-cam account.
Anyhow, please also sort out your brakes.
If they don't throw you/other people into the seat belts something is wrong with them.
Mine slows down faster than it accelerates (0-170 in 19.9 seconds so far).
Yours looks like a 4 litre?
Mine's an 02 4.2 x100.
I was watching it in my smart TV
MX-5 faster than XKR, well
Brakes went.