Jag V6 S or the big boy, the V8
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Funnily enough I was looking at these just the other day and - potentially unpopular opinion here - I think the V6 actually sounds better than the V8... I know, I know. But every video I watched, the V8 just had a nasty brittle/shrill edge to it with almost no bass (especially at higher revs). Perhaps that can be solved with a better exhaust but from stock I'd have the V6 for noise (and it probably handles better too with less weight up front).
The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
Funk said:
Funnily enough I was looking at these just the other day and - potentially unpopular opinion here - I think the V6 actually sounds better than the V8... I know, I know. But every video I watched, the V8 just had a nasty brittle/shrill edge to it with almost no bass (especially at higher revs). Perhaps that can be solved with a better exhaust but from stock I'd have the V6 for noise (and it probably handles better too with less weight up front).
The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
Having owned 2 v8’s I’d suggest it’s your audio, the v8 sounds epic and less shrill than the 6.The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
Note that the six on these is just the v8 block but with 2 less pistons fitted…..
bennno said:
Funk said:
Funnily enough I was looking at these just the other day and - potentially unpopular opinion here - I think the V6 actually sounds better than the V8... I know, I know. But every video I watched, the V8 just had a nasty brittle/shrill edge to it with almost no bass (especially at higher revs). Perhaps that can be solved with a better exhaust but from stock I'd have the V6 for noise (and it probably handles better too with less weight up front).
The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
Having owned 2 v8’s I’d suggest it’s your audio, the v8 sounds epic and less shrill than the 6.The irony was that I'm looking for a V8 convertible for the summer to scratch an itch and never thought thought for a second I'd prefer the V6 for sound.
Note that the six on these is just the v8 block but with 2 less pistons fitted…..
t. From the YT videos I found the V6 just sounded richer and bassier overall. I was expecting the opposite and perhaps that's true 'in the metal'.bennno said:
Having owned 2 v8’s I’d suggest it’s your audio, the v8 sounds epic and less shrill than the 6.
Note that the six on these is just the v8 block but with 2 less pistons fitted…..
It was only recently that I learnt about this after watching a YouTube video, I assumed jaguar chopped off 2 cylinders and shortened the engine block etc. how wrong was I.Note that the six on these is just the v8 block but with 2 less pistons fitted…..
I have an XK 4.2, and I'll tell you now, once you've had a taste of the AJV8, in whatever CC, you'll kick yourself for not having bought one sooner.
It's smooth, tuneful and if you're not in a rush shockingly economical. It's also surprisingly reliable. I've only had niggling electrical issues (which disappeared once I fitted a new battery) since I bought it. The rest of my expenditure has been optional cosmetics, servicing, and preventative maintenance (gearbox fluid and filter is the one most egregiously overlooked as its not a mandatory service item). It's a wonderful way to get from A to B.
It's smooth, tuneful and if you're not in a rush shockingly economical. It's also surprisingly reliable. I've only had niggling electrical issues (which disappeared once I fitted a new battery) since I bought it. The rest of my expenditure has been optional cosmetics, servicing, and preventative maintenance (gearbox fluid and filter is the one most egregiously overlooked as its not a mandatory service item). It's a wonderful way to get from A to B.
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