XK8 Handling

[Davel]

Much as I love the car, I don't really feel safe
throwing it round a bit, like you can with a porsche or ferrari.

I don't just mean because of the weather etc but because I don't feel as though you get any feed back through the steering or automatic transmission.

Is it just me?

[bobfrance]

I guess it's all relative. I feel safer in my XJS than I did in my TVRs. Having ABS and some metal around me is a definate bonus.

I'll never really feel safe in any car I own.
IT'S BEING DRIVEN BY A NUTTER!

Shame you feel that way though. I've been considering an XK8 as my next car since I would like a more responsive cruiser. I was hoping one would fit the bill.

[specitup]

i ran a XKR coupe for a little while, but it wasnt mine so I didnt push it too hard. didnt fancy having to take back £50k's worth of bent Jaguar.

I know what you mean about the steering feedback though, i found it more of a tourer than sports car. VERY quick in a straight line though!!

[Marki]

My XKR was great but gave little feed back ,my guess is the first you would know about losing it would be the sound of bushs hitting the back of it

[Davel]

Thanks guys - I thought that it was just me!