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Title: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2017, 17:28:45
Or even a pussy in a pussy.

Sorry to disappoint Opti and Jimbob, who'll be like safari park chimps reading the title.


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Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2017, 17:48:00
Well, he seems suitably unimpressed in the way cats do... :D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2017, 17:56:46
Yeah, no food and no mice. Little sod.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2017, 17:58:59
 ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 20 April 2017, 18:04:33
aaaaaaaaaaahhhh :-* :-* :-* 8)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2017, 18:19:04
The little cat looks at home in the big cat.  :)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: zirk on 20 April 2017, 18:27:14
Last time I had pussy in my car, not mine, was in a Granda 3.0 Ghia Auto, it was asleep under the brake peddle, I jumped in, key in, foot on brake, start car,.... at lighting speed this thing clawed its way up my leg, up my arm, across my face and jumped out of the window.  :o

I shivered, screamed and cried like a baby for about 10 mins after that. :(
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 20 April 2017, 18:29:35
That looks like an XJ not an XF?
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2017, 18:31:11
That looks like an XJ not an XF?
Nah, a British Blue, looking incredibly nonchalant  ::)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 April 2017, 19:04:28
Mrs. KW says "Why is the seat so close to the pedals?". :-X

I told her it's because you're a short@rse, obviously..... ;)

Nice Pussy, BTW. :y
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 April 2017, 19:37:55
I had a few pussies in my Marina Coupe 1800TC!  :)

One in particular springs to mind, as it had jumped in through the window while parked up at a friends and curled up to sleep on the rear parcel shelf.  When I jumped in and drove off without noticing it, the bleddy thing turned into screaming, spitting banshee that did the 'wall of death' round and round the inside of the car!  :o

I returned it as soon as I possibly could!  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Jimbob on 20 April 2017, 19:42:31
Its been far too long since I fondled Mrs TB's pussy ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2017, 19:59:40
Who owns the car? ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 20 April 2017, 20:00:49
Who owns the car? ??? ??? ???
Are you serious? Or just stupid?  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2017, 20:06:20
Who owns the car? ??? ??? ???
Are you serious? Or just stupid?  ;D

I'm stupid, scouse boy. ;D Who owns the car?

Looks like 18 way adjustment for the seats so I'm guessing portfolio spec.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2017, 20:06:50
The cat. Obviously.  ::)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 20 April 2017, 20:09:08
Who owns the car? ??? ??? ???
Are you serious? Or just stupid?  ;D

I'm stupid, scouse boy. ;D Who owns the car?

Looks like 18 way adjustment for the seats so I'm guessing portfolio spec.
TB's new derv drinker.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2017, 20:14:31
Who owns the car? ??? ??? ???
Are you serious? Or just stupid?  ;D

I'm stupid, scouse boy. ;D Who owns the car?

Looks like 18 way adjustment for the seats so I'm guessing portfolio spec.
TB's new derv drinker.

So he finally puts his hand in his pocket to buy a new Jag..... :y :y :y :y

......and then he fills the tank with the seminal fluid of Satan himself... ::) ::) ::)

My seat adjustment is exactly the same but minus the chrome trim.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2017, 20:17:05
That looks like an XJ not an XF?

I agree.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 20 April 2017, 20:25:54
That looks like an XJ not an XF?

I agree.

I'm sure I remember a fatty little admin stating he would never have an XJ  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2017, 20:27:53
That looks like an XJ not an XF?

I agree.

I'm sure I remember a fatty little admin stating he would never have an XJ  ;D
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Yep.....something about the arse end he didn't like.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2017, 11:47:36
Pictures? :y
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2017, 11:57:08
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2017, 12:12:15
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D

The details of TB and his new car appear to have passed me by. :-\

He'll regret not having chosen a 'fetching shade of green' like your Astra though. :)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2017, 12:14:22
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D

The details of TB and his new car appear to have passed me by. :-\
Not exactly published knowledge, although neither a secret...
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2017, 12:46:24
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D

The details of TB and his new car appear to have passed me by. :-\
Not exactly published knowledge, although neither a secret...
Well I picked up on it straight away.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 21 April 2017, 13:22:27
Mrs. KW says "Why is the seat so close to the pedals?". :-X

I told her it's because you're Mrs TB is a short@rse, obviously..... ;)

Nice Pussy, BTW. :y
Fixed for accuracy.


Remember, I can't drive currently  :-[
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2017, 14:08:48
Mrs. KW says "Why is the seat so close to the pedals?". :-X

I told her it's because you're Mrs TB is a short@rse, obviously..... ;)

Nice Pussy, BTW. :y
Fixed for accuracy




Remember, I can't drive currently  :-[





A woman driving a Jaguar (even one that runs on fuel used mainly in agriculture) :-\

Surely this is against the natural order of things. :)

Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2017, 14:15:35
I suspect that Mrs TB can drive it well enough to get it right up your chocolate starfish. ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lincs Robert on 21 April 2017, 14:16:09
Mrs. KW says "Why is the seat so close to the pedals?". :-X

I told her it's because you're Mrs TB is a short@rse, obviously..... ;)

Nice Pussy, BTW. :y
Fixed for accuracy.

Er, why - if you don't mind me asking as I've missed it obviously.......


Remember, I can't drive currently  :-[
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2017, 15:32:22
Time for TB to post a few piccies. :y
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2017, 15:43:37
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D
Ditto...again ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2017, 15:53:15
Pictures? :y
It's a black Jaguar XJ, have you never seen one?  ;D
Ditto...again ;D

TB really is a lazy ba....... :)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 08:51:30
A woman driving a Jaguar (even one that runs on fuel used mainly in agriculture) :-\

Surely this is against the natural order of things. :)
Beats walking back from the pub....
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 08:53:53
Time for TB to post a few piccies. :y
That means getting off my 'arris and taking some.

Let me check whats on the phone....
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 09:06:50
Just for Opti

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/jaaaaaag/IMG_0388-1.JPG)

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/jaaaaaag/IMG_0389-2.JPG)

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/jaaaaaag/IMG_0391-1.JPG)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 April 2017, 09:20:21
Very nice TB.

How are you coping with being a derv driver?  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 22 April 2017, 09:38:50
Very nice TB.

How are you coping with being a derv driver?  ;D
Badly, hence being unable to drive... :D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 10:44:35
Very nice TB.

How are you coping with being a derv driver?  ;D
Had a few soot chuckers in my time, including a non turbo diesel back in the early 90s. And obviously have had the Battlebus for 2 or 3 years now (first diesel since Project Tractor - I'd forgotten, when I got the Battlebus, how horrible diesel is, stinky, stinky 'orrible stuff).  So think I'll manage.

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lincs Robert on 22 April 2017, 10:50:32
How old is she, any background on her?
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 10:59:02
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).

(Image curtesy of Homeless Cat Rescue http://www.homelesscatrescue.co.uk/)
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2igejcj.jpg)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2017, 11:45:09
Very nice XJ, it's on my list for a future car. What was the deciding factor?

Thought you may have gone XF-S, but guessing like me you found the boot too small.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 April 2017, 11:48:10

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2017, 11:51:41

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?

Remember TB either has a throttle setting of: ON or OFF

Nothing in between.  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 12:24:01
Very nice XJ, it's on my list for a future car. What was the deciding factor?

Thought you may have gone XF-S, but guessing like me you found the boot too small.
Boot is of no interest to me.  I know I've opened it, mainly to check spare wheel, but couldn't tell you how big it is, as I couldn't care less.  Suspect less usable than a non LPG (non Elite) Omega.

If I need to lug something, I use the Battlebus.


Deciding factor was, giving my well publicised requirements, it was the one with the least compromises over a 19yr old Omega.  Even if it has got a marmaite arse on it.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 12:29:20

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
An XF wanted to play, so as a fellow Jag owner, it was rude to not oblige. Mrs TB, after a period of blissful silence, tells me there are no grab handles for the front seat passenger - another step down from a 19yr old Omega....


As to V8, we all know I'd struggle to get 15mpg day to day from a NA one, and 10mpg from a proper one.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2017, 13:24:37
Just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons...

I wonder what this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170419-WA0000_zpsz1254ivn.jpg)

Is doing to the gallon :D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 April 2017, 13:45:28
Just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons...

I wonder what this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170419-WA0000_zpsz1254ivn.jpg)

Is doing to the gallon :D

That car has the same gearing as the USS Enterprise. ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lincs Robert on 22 April 2017, 14:16:18
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).

(Image curtesy of Homeless Cat Rescue http://www.homelesscatrescue.co.uk/)
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2igejcj.jpg)

Er, I meant the car ....... ::)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 April 2017, 15:32:21
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).

(Image curtesy of Homeless Cat Rescue http://www.homelesscatrescue.co.uk/)
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2igejcj.jpg)

Er, I meant the car ....... ::)

Poor old TB is easily confused these days. ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: EMD on 22 April 2017, 16:54:55
Is Jaguar becoming the choice of change for the Omega owner  :) Very nice .
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: dbug on 22 April 2017, 17:29:27

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
An XF wanted to play, so as a fellow Jag owner, it was rude to not oblige. Mrs TB, after a period of blissful silence, tells me there are no grab handles for the front seat passenger - another step down from a 19yr old Omega....


As to V8, we all know I'd struggle to get 15mpg day to day from a NA one, and 10mpg from a proper one.

Glad to see you've gone for a sensible car Jaime.  Guess the prices for the weasels have dropped quite low now - at least with the V8 prices are pretty stable - had mine about 2 years now, and depreciation over that time, looking about, appears at the most about £500.  Still the petrol versions are scarcer than the dervs.
On a recent run (mainly motorway) of around 350 miles, av speed was 65mph, and fuel was 28mpg, and I wasn't hanging about!!
Enjoy yours!!
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 17:32:04
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).
Er, I meant the car ....... ::)
Oh. Err, background, err, probably built in Castle Bromwich. Designed by some bloke in Whitley.  Replace the X358 smell-of-wee model.

Not much more to say really...
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 17:32:49
Poor old TB is easily confused these days. ;)
Too many pussies....

....a problem you're familiar with I understand, Lord Opti.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 17:34:28

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
An XF wanted to play, so as a fellow Jag owner, it was rude to not oblige. Mrs TB, after a period of blissful silence, tells me there are no grab handles for the front seat passenger - another step down from a 19yr old Omega....


As to V8, we all know I'd struggle to get 15mpg day to day from a NA one, and 10mpg from a proper one.

Glad to see you've gone for a sensible car Jaime.  Guess the prices for the weasels have dropped quite low now - at least with the V8 prices are pretty stable - had mine about 2 years now, and depreciation over that time, looking about, appears at the most about £500.  Still the petrol versions are scarcer than the dervs.
On a recent run (mainly motorway) of around 350 miles, av speed was 65mph, and fuel was 28mpg, and I wasn't hanging about!!
Enjoy yours!!
Glad you're on.  I have a slight pull on it.  Do these benefit WIM style treatment, or just take it down the road for tracking?
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: dbug on 22 April 2017, 17:50:22

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
An XF wanted to play, so as a fellow Jag owner, it was rude to not oblige. Mrs TB, after a period of blissful silence, tells me there are no grab handles for the front seat passenger - another step down from a 19yr old Omega....


As to V8, we all know I'd struggle to get 15mpg day to day from a NA one, and 10mpg from a proper one.

Glad to see you've gone for a sensible car Jaime.  Guess the prices for the weasels have dropped quite low now - at least with the V8 prices are pretty stable - had mine about 2 years now, and depreciation over that time, looking about, appears at the most about £500.  Still the petrol versions are scarcer than the dervs.
On a recent run (mainly motorway) of around 350 miles, av speed was 65mph, and fuel was 28mpg, and I wasn't hanging about!!
Enjoy yours!!
Glad you're on.  I have a slight pull on it.  Do these benefit WIM style treatment, or just take it down the road for tracking?

Not heard of this being a geo issue with the X351 - had no such issues with mine.  Whats your milage?  Seems there are issues with suspension bushes with higher miles  ;)  Sticky front caliper?  The X350/358 was supposed to be geo sensitive, again never had an issue when I had the X350, and never had a geo carried out during my ownership.  Tyre wear was always even, but rears didn't last too long - same on the X351, particulary as its easy on mine to spin up the back wheels.

HTH Jaime.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 18:00:14
Cheers dbug :y
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lincs Robert on 22 April 2017, 18:58:03
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).
Er, I meant the car ....... ::)
Oh. Err, background, err, probably built in Castle Bromwich. Designed by some bloke in Whitley.  Replace the X358 smell-of-wee model.

Not much more to say really...

Age, miles? Any juicy options?
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 19:28:37
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).
Er, I meant the car ....... ::)
Oh. Err, background, err, probably built in Castle Bromwich. Designed by some bloke in Whitley.  Replace the X358 smell-of-wee model.

Not much more to say really...

Age, miles? Any juicy options?
Mid forties, but definitely been around the block somewhat :P


Its a 3.0l twin turbo diesel, allegedly something like 275bhp, 0-60 in 6s, 155 mph limited.

Its the well spec'd Portfolio model, SWB, with some of the options ticked at purchase. Has just about everything I can think of, including the rare electric rear blind.  What it doesn't have is RSE or adaptive cruise. No front fogs either, but they are not an option on an XJ.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2017, 19:31:04
dbug - did you get any instructions for the headphones, can't work out how to turn them off. Even popping the batteries out, and putting them back in, they are still on ;D.

Unless they are faulty, but they look to be nearly £200 to replace :o.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2017, 20:24:22
Out of interest why not a first generation XF-S, thought that would be a bit more you, more fun in the twisties. I really liked the 3.0 XF, nearly bought one  ::)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 April 2017, 20:47:26
I'm of the opinion that the XJ is a better looking and more elegant car than the XF/XFR......and the strange arse end gives it a character all it's own.

I'm surprised that you struggle to reach 30 MPG though. I thought the one and only upside of 'derv drudgery' is Tunniesque economy. In common with Mr Dbug my car managed about 26-27 MPG on a long motorway and fast A road route.....about 21-22 MPG more generally.

Despite running on lorry fuel it's a lovely looking car and being to portfolio specification should not be short of kit. :y

PS.....are you sure there is no passenger grab handle? ???


 
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 April 2017, 20:49:52
Very nice!  8)

Also those are quite impressive performance figures, Hopefully it proves to be a reliable car long term.

What are your plans on self maintaining the car or will most things be done by a garage? Such as brakes, oil etc...
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 April 2017, 20:51:25

Filled it last night and reset trips, and drove back 25ish miles. Sub 30mpg.  So gonna have to get used to higher fuel costs ;D

Nice! "Using the performance" then ;).

For that mpg, weren't you tempted by the more hairy chested 5.0?
An XF wanted to play, so as a fellow Jag owner, it was rude to not oblige. Mrs TB, after a period of blissful silence, tells me there are no grab handles for the front seat passenger - another step down from a 19yr old Omega....


As to V8, we all know I'd struggle to get 15mpg day to day from a NA one, and 10mpg from a proper one.

Glad to see you've gone for a sensible car Jaime.  Guess the prices for the weasels have dropped quite low now - at least with the V8 prices are pretty stable - had mine about 2 years now, and depreciation over that time, looking about, appears at the most about £500.  Still the petrol versions are scarcer than the dervs.
On a recent run (mainly motorway) of around 350 miles, av speed was 65mph, and fuel was 28mpg, and I wasn't hanging about!!
Enjoy yours!!
Glad you're on.  I have a slight pull on it.  Do these benefit WIM style treatment, or just take it down the road for tracking?

Is it legal to do this whilst driving? ::)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2017, 20:56:27
I'm of the opinion that the XJ is a better looking and more elegant car than the XF/XFR......and the strange arse end gives it a character all it's own.

I'm surprised that you struggle to reach 30 MPG though. I thought the one and only upside of 'derv drudgery' is Tunniesque economy. In common with Mr Dbug my car managed about 26-27 MPG on a long motorway and fast A road route.....about 21-22 MPG more generally.

Despite running on lorry fuel it's a lovely looking car and being to portfolio specification should not be short of kit. :y

PS.....are you sure there is no passenger grab handle? ???

Jag book figures say 39mpg fully urban, high 40's combined.  :-\

My VW diesel, which apparently tells lies..... is actually not far off book figures. On paper average is 60.1, I normally see mid 50's on my run to work.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 April 2017, 21:01:25
I'm of the opinion that the XJ is a better looking and more elegant car than the XF/XFR......and the strange arse end gives it a character all it's own.

I'm surprised that you struggle to reach 30 MPG though. I thought the one and only upside of 'derv drudgery' is Tunniesque economy. In common with Mr Dbug my car managed about 26-27 MPG on a long motorway and fast A road route.....about 21-22 MPG more generally.

Despite running on lorry fuel it's a lovely looking car and being to portfolio specification should not be short of kit. :y

PS.....are you sure there is no passenger grab handle? ???

Jag book figures say 39mpg fully urban, high 40's combined.  :-\

My VW diesel, which apparently tells lies..... is actually not far off book figures. On paper average is 60.1, I normally see mid 50's on my run to work.

TB may as well superglue the accelerator to the floor and be done with it. Perhaps a remap would help both performance and economy.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2017, 21:09:27
Following on from STEMO's thread on why have a big engine, I reckon if I did a decent motorway run at tad below 60 and just stuck the cruise on behind a truck, I'd crack 70mpg.

Queue comments about how boring that would be  :)

Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: dbug on 22 April 2017, 23:50:59
dbug - did you get any instructions for the headphones, can't work out how to turn them off. Even popping the batteries out, and putting them back in, they are still on ;D.

Unless they are faulty, but they look to be nearly £200 to replace :o.

No only whats in the handbook, which is sfa  ::)

Had no issues with mine - turn off auto once dual view turned off.  Turn on at switch next time use of dual view.
Should also turn off with on/off switch on phones.
Is your dual view turned off?
Could try to disable audio output on dual view settings menu - select dual view hard button, then again to bring up settings.  From memory there is an option on touch screen to turn off audio output (headphones on button) - worth a try.

Is yours covered by Jag warranty? Mine was/still is and got a few niggles sorted ok.

HTH :y - if not yours may indeed be faulty - warranty or replace yourself.
Jag parts are indeed expensive - Landy headphones the same and cheaper.  Fraid that is part and parcel of owning an expensive Jag  :(
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: dbug on 23 April 2017, 00:21:15
How old is she, any background on her?
Dusty? He's a he. Rescue cat, so history unknown, believed to now be about 3-4yrs old, BSH/British Blue.  We also have his suspected mother, Dinky, 4-5yrs old, BSH/Tuxedo, from same rescue place (they didn't want to be separated).
Er, I meant the car ....... ::)
Oh. Err, background, err, probably built in Castle Bromwich. Designed by some bloke in Whitley.  Replace the X358 smell-of-wee model.

Not much more to say really...

Age, miles? Any juicy options?
Mid forties, but definitely been around the block somewhat :P


Its a 3.0l twin turbo diesel, allegedly something like 275bhp, 0-60 in 6s, 155 mph limited.

Its the well spec'd Portfolio model, SWB, with some of the options ticked at purchase. Has just about everything I can think of, including the rare electric rear blind.  What it doesn't have is RSE or adaptive cruise. No front fogs either, but they are not an option on an XJ.

You shouldn't need front fogs with the adaptive lighting and cornering lights.
Thought adaptive cruise was standard fitting - have it on mine.
Mine also lacks a front passenger grab handle - if you look not a lot of room to fit one.  You can move side squabs electrically on seat base and back to keep passenger in seat if driving spiritedly  ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 08:47:10
Out of interest why not a first generation XF-S, thought that would be a bit more you, more fun in the twisties. I really liked the 3.0 XF, nearly bought one  ::)
Have you driven an X351 down a country lane?  I've driven both, and both are equally capable, with the XJ probably winning on pure grip by virtue of its tyres.

Both weight the same, with same engine, so performance is similar.

The XJ does give a better ride that the Portfolio XF-S, and is far more luxurious and better equipped. 
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 08:54:33
I'm surprised that you struggle to reach 30 MPG though. I thought the one and only upside of 'derv drudgery' is Tunniesque economy. In common with Mr Dbug my car managed about 26-27 MPG on a long motorway and fast A road route.....about 21-22 MPG more generally.
Not got decent brim to brim figures yet due to not properly filling it last time. But over last tank, I managed 32.x MPG. Due to my knee, I've not really gone anywhere, so that's just short journeys, shuffling cars about on driveways, and friends/family taking it for a test.

Also - again probably one for dbug, not that he has a lorry - not sure if it has a coolant heater, as this thing gets up to temp giver than my Omegas, most undieselesque like...

I'm sure if tunnie used it for a month, once the novelty of honing it around wore off, he'd hit the higher of the Jag figures (50mpg).  It seems everyone can hit the combined of 40mpg. Clearly they don't try hard enough ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 08:56:04
I reckon if I did a decent motorway run at tad below 60
Every other VW owner does. In the middle lane.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 09:00:31
No only whats in the handbook, which is sfa  ::)

Had no issues with mine - turn off auto once dual view turned off.  Turn on at switch next time use of dual view.
Should also turn off with on/off switch on phones.
Is your dual view turned off?
Could try to disable audio output on dual view settings menu - select dual view hard button, then again to bring up settings.  From memory there is an option on touch screen to turn off audio output (headphones on button) - worth a try.
Not even mentioned in my book ;D.

They work OK, switch on fine, sound great, its just I noticed when I was playing around the red light was still pulsing, and pressing the button didn't stop it.  Maybe it wasn't connected to car at time. I'll have another play :y


I think Mrs TB is looking forward to her Mamma Mia on long trips, so you can see why the headphones *have* to work, to leave me with the sanity of Ken Bruce ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 23 April 2017, 09:14:36
I'm surprised that you struggle to reach 30 MPG though. I thought the one and only upside of 'derv drudgery' is Tunniesque economy. In common with Mr Dbug my car managed about 26-27 MPG on a long motorway and fast A road route.....about 21-22 MPG more generally.
Not got decent brim to brim figures yet due to not properly filling it last time. But over last tank, I managed 32.x MPG. Due to my knee, I've not really gone anywhere, so that's just short journeys, shuffling cars about on driveways, and friends/family taking it for a test.

Also - again probably one for dbug, not that he has a lorry - not sure if it has a coolant heater, as this thing gets up to temp giver than my Omegas, most undieselesque like...

I'm sure if tunnie used it for a month, once the novelty of honing it around wore off, he'd hit the higher of the Jag figures (50mpg).  It seems everyone can hit the combined of 40mpg. Clearly they don't try hard enough ;)

Give it's spec it must have electric heater aid, my VW does, as you've seen they heat up bloody quick  :o
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 09:19:58
Mid forties, but definitely been around the block somewhat :P
Should point out, I was referring to myself :P.

Car first registered 2011, 100k.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 09:24:03
TB may as well superglue the accelerator to the floor and be done with it.
One tries ones best ::), but causes a lot of brake dust as the electronics try to get it back in a straight line ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2017, 09:57:16
TB may as well superglue the accelerator to the floor and be done with it.
One tries ones best ::), but causes a lot of brake dust as the electronics try to get it back in a straight line ;D
Was about to suggest turning the electrickery off, but not sure you can :-\
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 10:14:47
TB may as well superglue the accelerator to the floor and be done with it.
One tries ones best ::), but causes a lot of brake dust as the electronics try to get it back in a straight line ;D
Was about to suggest turning the electrickery off, but not sure you can :-\
Seems to be 3 modes, normal that keeps things all on the straight and narrow, dynamic which tightens throttle, suspension and turns down stability control enough to cause a tweak of a clench when hoofing a bit hard around the roundabouts, and off which makes your gonads grow and your arse cheeks ache.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 April 2017, 17:44:14
Following on from STEMO's thread on why have a big engine, I reckon if I did a decent motorway run at tad below 60 and just stuck the cruise on behind a truck, I'd crack 70mpg.

Queue comments about how boring that would be  :)

I'm sure that nobody on this forum would stoop so low. ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2017, 23:21:37
Well... Driving for economy in a car knowingly capable of much more is one thing...

Driving a shitbox slowly is a whole different level of smugness...

Far rather drive a 160+mph car economically than strive to eek every last penny from a diesel that cannot top 130...
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: aaronjb on 24 April 2017, 08:54:23
Car first registered 2011, 100k.

Hold the phone! TB has bought a car built in this decade (just)!

I nearly fell off me perch.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2017, 09:33:04
Well... Driving for economy in a car knowingly capable of much more is one thing...

Driving a shitbox slowly is a whole different level of smugness...

Far rather drive a 160+mph car economically than strive to eek every last penny from a diesel that cannot top 130...

You may have noticed, that I do have the choice of both. The V6 160+ mph car or the diesel, I made the choice to take the diesel on the long route, due to the £30-40 I'd save on fuel.

As that can go towards other things as my income also provides for my wife and daughter.  ;)

Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2017, 09:36:07
No V6 Omega is capable of 160mph ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2017, 10:10:16
No V6 Omega is capable of 160mph ;)

So why mention it in your post? FFS. Whatever.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2017, 10:15:46
You presumed that I meant an Omega... The statement was that I, and others, would drive larger/faster petrol cars than family diesels... But that's not to say that different people have different needs ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Lincs Robert on 24 April 2017, 10:50:53
You presumed that I meant an Omega... The statement was that I, and others, would drive larger/faster petrol cars than family diesels... But that's not to say that different people have different needs ;)

+1

I'm glad you said that. I've noticed that in the "real world" i'm getting there just as fast in my Mondeo with a tdci lump than my old one with the T5 lump - with the added bonus of saving north of £250 pa in road tax & a grand a year on fuel. 70 in one is the same as 70 in the other.

Have you noticed that the new income based speeding fines have come in today BTW. :-X

Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 April 2017, 10:59:39
No V6 Omega is capable of 160mph ;)

I know a man who begs to differ. :-X
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2017, 11:19:10
Car first registered 2011, 100k.

Hold the phone! TB has bought a car built in this decade (just)!

I nearly fell off me perch.
Oi! When I bought my beloved Bullet, it was only from the previous decade/century/millenium :P. And TBE was only from the previous decade as well ;D

In reality, I tend to hang on to the good cars - the Bullet was 5yrs old when I bought it 14yrs ago....

And I've had the highly strung TBE since 2010.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2017, 11:28:20
No V6 Omega is capable of 160mph ;)

I know a man who begs to differ. :-X
Mr Imber? :D

Or that other Omega, which coincidentally isn't a V6 either... With the gearing in that car, it should top 175... 8)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2017, 11:36:14
Car first registered 2011, 100k.

Hold the phone! TB has bought a car built in this decade (just)!

I nearly fell off me perch.

A fine looking and driving car.

All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2017, 11:37:14
Car first registered 2011, 100k.

Hold the phone! TB has bought a car built in this decade (just)!

I nearly fell off me perch.

A fine looking and driving car.

All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga sound of the canal boat engine under the bonnet with some loud music. :)
A glorious rendition of Mamma Mia should suffice... :D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2017, 11:45:29
All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
The sound insulation is very, very good inside the cabin.  And the 1200W B&W audio setup would drown out a Spitfire.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2017, 11:46:52
Car first registered 2011, 100k.

Hold the phone! TB has bought a car built in this decade (just)!

I nearly fell off me perch.

A fine looking and driving car.

All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga sound of the canal boat engine under the bonnet with some loud music. :)
A glorious rendition of Mamma Mia should suffice... :D
You can see why I'm keen to work out how the headphones work ;)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: aaronjb on 24 April 2017, 11:50:57
Oi! When I bought my beloved Bullet, it was only from the previous decade/century/millenium :P. And TBE was only from the previous decade as well ;D

 ;D ;D

The XJ does look like a lovely car, all the same. :y
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2017, 12:29:23
All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
The sound insulation is very, very good inside the cabin.  And the 1200W B&W audio setup would drown out a Spitfire.


  How come all I get is 825W Meridian? :(
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2017, 12:34:28
All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
The sound insulation is very, very good inside the cabin.  And the 1200W B&W audio setup would drown out a Spitfire.


  How come all I get is 825W Meridian? :(


B&W was an option on Portfolio spec? Was when I was looking at XF diesels  :-\

FatherT's XF is Portfolio, but no B&W sounds as far as I know.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2017, 12:45:24
Not quite sure what I'd do with 1200W. :D

825W is enough to make your ears bleed and send little old ladies into the next world. The lack of any distortion is excellent.

Apparently I have 17 speakers. Not sure where some of them are located.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2017, 12:52:02
Perfect sound system to listen:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KX47HFRTL.jpg)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2017, 13:05:59
Perfect sound system to listen:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KX47HFRTL.jpg)

Er...I'll pass on this if you don't mind.

The swivel-eyed bint divided the country just as Trump has done. Half the population (the south) thought she could walk on water. The other half (the north) hated her.

In the end it was her own party that stabbed her in the back. I believe 'Tarzan himself' held the dagger.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 24 April 2017, 13:08:47
Like most long term leaders, she got too big for her boots and dismissed criticism offhand.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2017, 13:13:01
All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
The sound insulation is very, very good inside the cabin.  And the 1200W B&W audio setup would drown out a Spitfire.


  How come all I get is 825W Meridian? :(
XF's don't get all the goodies (well, are options rather than standard) that the XJ gets.  But as you say, who needs 22 speakers and 1200W.  It does make an impressive sound though, with both bongo bongo shite and orchestral pieces.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: STEMO on 24 April 2017, 13:14:41
All TB needs to do is drown out the chugga....chugga....chugga of the canal boat engine with some loud music. :)
The sound insulation is very, very good inside the cabin.  And the 1200W B&W audio setup would drown out a Spitfire.


  How come all I get is 825W Meridian? :(
XF's don't get all the goodies (well, are options rather than standard) that the XJ gets.  But as you say, who needs 22 speakers and 1200W.  It does make an impressive sound though, with both bongo bongo shite and orchestral pieces.
Bongo bongo shite? UKIP speak.  ;D
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2017, 13:28:57
Like most long term leaders, she got too big for her boots and dismissed criticism offhand.

The only way a leader can make decent progress in a particular direction.  :)
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2017, 13:59:17
Like most long term leaders, she got too big for her boots and dismissed criticism offhand.

The only way a leader can make decent progress in a particular direction.  :)


It's pretty easy for democracy to slowly slip into dictatorship. Thatcher was quite autocratic by the time of her political demise.
Title: Re: Pussies
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2017, 15:39:39
I have no problem with dictatorship, as long as its my  kind of dictatorship.  :y ;D