Hello guys,
Two things to add:
1. Howie. I would definitely be interested in the software and break-out box. Would you be willing to share your approach? I'd be happy to copy and share the software either host on-line or by CD etc. I assume the box adapts to USB and is straightforward to manufacture? It would be great if you're able to share some technical info. How did you manage to get hold of a soft copy?
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2. I've been driving quite a lot since I got my XJR-s back into service (92MY but 91 pre production version of youtube fame). It's quite astonishing how it has loosened up and other than the petrol consumption (av 16-17 mpg with a mix of A road fairly aggressive and some town driving over 750 miles in four weeks and an unsustainably large amount of cash) I'd have to say I'm completely smitten! She was a bit stiff and lumpy at first but has really settled down. What was a harsh drive now feels firm and responsive. 0 - 40 acceleration is good but not exciting, 40 - a lot is fabulous and puts a real smile on my face, the way she keeps going is astonishing. I don't find the GM box unresponsive - she just needs some aggressive driving to liven up, if I use a manual shift down into 2nd and/or red line it to 1st and then change to 2nd with my foot hard down I've had my daughter time it to 60 in around 6.5 - (which either means I'm kidding myself, she can't use a stopwatch or this car is better than billed at the time) but it's the way the acceleration keeps on increasing that puts the biggest smile on my face. No tramlining, drives straight and true, sticks like glue to the road and sounds glorious. She needs TLC inside and the engine bay's a bit poor. Air con doesn't cool and the central fans are knack'd but that's all to be done once I stop driving and start saving - later!!
Still be interested to meet anyone in or around Yorkshire +/- 100 miles who has some experience of V12s who'd be happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with a newbie.
I plan to get some piccies taken soon and I'll post.
Nigel
