RE: McLaren rolls out MP4-12C spec changes
Friday 11th November 2011
It's probably fair to say that the McLaren MP4-12C - epic car though it undoubtedly is - has had a somewhat troubled birth.
McLaren rolls out MP4-12C spec changes
Macca adds emotion to its motion for the 12C
First there were the bloody noses it received at the hands of the Ferrari 458. Then there were certain amounts of constructive criticism from potential customers, dealers, and the motoring press.
Contrary to some reports, however, the folks in Woking kept churning away at making Surrey's newest supercar through October.
But now the MP4-12C is ready for the upgrades that are McLaren's answer to its critics (constructive and otherwise), and these are currently being rolled out, with customers being contacted by dealers as we type.
McLaren is keen to stress that this is not a recall, however, as the '8.2-spec' changes will be handled by dealers. They will need cars for a couple of days, though, to thoroughly test all the car's systems...
Image: GF Williams
Discussion
Krikkit said:
What more proof is needed that McLaren are serious about their new focus of providing road cars... Can you imagine Ferrari doing the same thing with the FF/458? I can't.
erm, recall to sort the going on fire problem? The amount of Mclaren nut hugery on here is quite funny at times. It's just as well it's not a spoken word forum, you'd never be able to understand anyone as it'd all sound like "flllgarbeleghhgarblefellaaagli" as everyone tried to speak with Ron's balls in their mouths.
galvatronscannon said:
erm, recall to sort the going on fire problem? The amount of Mclaren nut hugery on here is quite funny at times.
It's just as well it's not a spoken word forum, you'd never be able to understand anyone as it'd all sound like "flllgarbeleghhgarblefellaaagli" as everyone tried to speak with Ron's balls in their mouths.
Not sure we need people like you on this forum.It's just as well it's not a spoken word forum, you'd never be able to understand anyone as it'd all sound like "flllgarbeleghhgarblefellaaagli" as everyone tried to speak with Ron's balls in their mouths.
Do you seriously think a recall to sort out cars that are catching fire is the same thing as what Mclaren are doing here?
Of course it's a recall.
Look at the thread in the Ferrari forum. Hardly seems to have been a successful launch.
What PHer's who have actually bought the car have said and done: http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
Look at the thread in the Ferrari forum. Hardly seems to have been a successful launch.
What PHer's who have actually bought the car have said and done: http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
Have a read of the F,L,M & B forum on here and you'll hear from several very disgruntled customers about the state that which their cars have been delivered too them.
This 'upgrade' is very much just a re-call, so the post above applauding them for not charging the customer is laughable at best.
McLaren pretty much dropped a ball by letting a lot of cars leave the factory in a very pre-production state, and the above is just set out to right some of the wrongs. I bet the IRIS system still isn't going to work though.
I'd not be too happy had I spent £200k on this instead of a 458.
This 'upgrade' is very much just a re-call, so the post above applauding them for not charging the customer is laughable at best.
McLaren pretty much dropped a ball by letting a lot of cars leave the factory in a very pre-production state, and the above is just set out to right some of the wrongs. I bet the IRIS system still isn't going to work though.
I'd not be too happy had I spent £200k on this instead of a 458.
Ricky Cox said:
version 8.2, is this the Apple MP4-12C? Do you need to take it do a dealer or just connect it to iTunes?
Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
No the apple stuff just works.Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
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ZeeTacoe said:
Ricky Cox said:
version 8.2, is this the Apple MP4-12C? Do you need to take it do a dealer or just connect it to iTunes?
Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
No the apple stuff just works.Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
NOt suggesting it doesnt buddy, Just that thers a different version every week.
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I work at the same location where Mclaren have been developing the MP4 roadcar and over the last two months there has been constant activity.
Makes for quite a nice view out of my office window watching them blast up and down all day.
Hats off to Mclaren for listening to the criticism and being pro-active about sorting it out so quickly. The car close up really is an awesome piece of engineering and design.
Makes for quite a nice view out of my office window watching them blast up and down all day.
Hats off to Mclaren for listening to the criticism and being pro-active about sorting it out so quickly. The car close up really is an awesome piece of engineering and design.
ZeeTacoe said:
No the apple stuff just works.
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No it doesn't:Sent from my iPad
http://www.t3.com/features/apple-iphone-4s-problem...
I have to say this is a great response from Mclaren. Some call it a recall and yes it is tbh.
At least Mclaren are admitting to and dealing with the problem.
Especially when you consider that its not as serious a problem as engine fires a'la fezza and lambo who when faced with claims there were problems which were quite frankly very dangerous denied it vehemently and seemed to drag their feet to fix.
Bear in mind that lambo and fezza are old experienced car companies they should really not be making these sorts of amateur mistakes whereas Mclaren are new to mass car production so some niggles whilst from Mclaren are kinda unacceptable are not overly surprising.
Simple fact is they missed some things and have faced criticism and rather than whinge scream shout and deny they have listened and reacted to correct.
Ever seen any other car company do that?
At least Mclaren are admitting to and dealing with the problem.
Especially when you consider that its not as serious a problem as engine fires a'la fezza and lambo who when faced with claims there were problems which were quite frankly very dangerous denied it vehemently and seemed to drag their feet to fix.
Bear in mind that lambo and fezza are old experienced car companies they should really not be making these sorts of amateur mistakes whereas Mclaren are new to mass car production so some niggles whilst from Mclaren are kinda unacceptable are not overly surprising.
Simple fact is they missed some things and have faced criticism and rather than whinge scream shout and deny they have listened and reacted to correct.
Ever seen any other car company do that?
ZeeTacoe said:
Ricky Cox said:
version 8.2, is this the Apple MP4-12C? Do you need to take it do a dealer or just connect it to iTunes?
Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
No the apple stuff just works.Serious note; I agree that its great to see a manufacturer taking even their already-sold cars so seriously, hope it catches on!
NOt suggesting it doesnt buddy, Just that thers a different version every week.
Sent from my iPad 2, whilst watching apple TV
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