XKR S modifications?
Discussion
What would you do to improve the overall handling ability of the XKRS, to bring it nearer to the XKRS GT?
I would like to know if the parts fitted to the GT are obtainable, i.e. front suspension changes, carbon brakes, wheel spacers, etc.
Tyres, on Original Pirelli P Zero at present, my use of the car will normally be in the warmer weather, so is there a big difference to have Michelin tyres. I know they have a huge fan club, but again I have personally not been unhappy with Pirelli tyres.
Anyone altered spring rates?.
I have driven a GT version and to be honest, having now driven the XKR S, I found the turn in not much different and the traction at the rear similar. My problem is I have not had either on track so am unable to really compare the supposedly major improvements between the two.
I wonder if someone on here has any experience of modifying their XKR or XKR S.
I would like to know if the parts fitted to the GT are obtainable, i.e. front suspension changes, carbon brakes, wheel spacers, etc.
Tyres, on Original Pirelli P Zero at present, my use of the car will normally be in the warmer weather, so is there a big difference to have Michelin tyres. I know they have a huge fan club, but again I have personally not been unhappy with Pirelli tyres.
Anyone altered spring rates?.
I have driven a GT version and to be honest, having now driven the XKR S, I found the turn in not much different and the traction at the rear similar. My problem is I have not had either on track so am unable to really compare the supposedly major improvements between the two.
I wonder if someone on here has any experience of modifying their XKR or XKR S.
The XKRS GT Uses F-type inspired suspension, with a 52mm wider track up front, increased camber and revised bushings, plus ride height adjustable Eibach dampers.
Spring rates are 68 per cent stiffer at the front axle, 25 per cent stiffer at the rear. The steering rack also has a faster ratio, borrowed from the new F-type. And uses 20in forged alloy wheels with Pirelli Corsa tyres, 305/30 at the rear.
So I don't think its just a case of changing dampers and springs, I always thought the XKRS-GT was production version of the F-Type R test mule... no bad thing and certainly prettier in my opinion..
Spring rates are 68 per cent stiffer at the front axle, 25 per cent stiffer at the rear. The steering rack also has a faster ratio, borrowed from the new F-type. And uses 20in forged alloy wheels with Pirelli Corsa tyres, 305/30 at the rear.
So I don't think its just a case of changing dampers and springs, I always thought the XKRS-GT was production version of the F-Type R test mule... no bad thing and certainly prettier in my opinion..
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