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Thanks everyone, a pleasantly surprising reaction (other than Jockman 
)
Speedraser - yep I drove both and the 650 is a lot more than the 25% different McLaren claim IMHO
Jockman -
at least it will go up a kerb no issues with its lift system
George -
I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineering
AM4009 - there are several used ones on at more than I paid
Bins - more than welcome!
Ed - I was going to subcontract it to askjockman.com but I don't think he deserves it after the R8 comment
Kris - its a massive step up, Johnny was 314BHP/ton a 650S is 478!
Nicks has asked me to continue organising Hoons so once the weather improves early next year I'll oblige
)Speedraser - yep I drove both and the 650 is a lot more than the 25% different McLaren claim IMHO
Jockman -
at least it will go up a kerb no issues with its lift system George -
I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineeringAM4009 - there are several used ones on at more than I paid
Bins - more than welcome!
Ed - I was going to subcontract it to askjockman.com but I don't think he deserves it after the R8 comment
Kris - its a massive step up, Johnny was 314BHP/ton a 650S is 478!
Nicks has asked me to continue organising Hoons so once the weather improves early next year I'll oblige
Edited by mikey k on Friday 12th June 10:17
What a lovely car, the friendly face always reminds me of the original Elise 
I really like Mclaren and how they have entered the road car space as a real drivers car, thats not too in your face like the Italians. I could never see myself using a Lambo or Ferrari on a regular basis, but a Mclaren as a daily driver would be easy
A neighbor has a black 650S and it sounds as good as it looks
I really like Mclaren and how they have entered the road car space as a real drivers car, thats not too in your face like the Italians. I could never see myself using a Lambo or Ferrari on a regular basis, but a Mclaren as a daily driver would be easy
A neighbor has a black 650S and it sounds as good as it looks
bogie said:
What a lovely car, the friendly face always reminds me of the original Elise
I really like Mclaren and how they have entered the road car space as a real drivers car, thats not too in your face like the Italians. I could never see myself using a Lambo or Ferrari on a regular basis, but a Mclaren as a daily driver would be easy
A neighbor has a black 650S and it sounds as good as it looks
It is a very similar concept to the Lotus, added lightness, nearly 500 kg lighter than the Vantage!I really like Mclaren and how they have entered the road car space as a real drivers car, thats not too in your face like the Italians. I could never see myself using a Lambo or Ferrari on a regular basis, but a Mclaren as a daily driver would be easy
A neighbor has a black 650S and it sounds as good as it looks
I'm with you on the driver focus, that and the exceptional rigidity with the roof off swung it against the Italians
Only minor issue is the brake pedal is dead centre and set up for left foot braking, which I'm rubbish at. I guess that's a good excuse to practice more!
mikey k said:
George - I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineering
I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineering
I love the clinical efficiency of it all. Never actually seen a 650S in the flesh, so curious with how they sound being turboed. I do hope one day to get a 12C Spyder (preferably alongside the Aston for a nice bit of contrast). George29 said:
mikey k said:
George - I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineering
I thought you might appreciate the McLaren engineering I love the clinical efficiency of it all. Never actually seen a 650S in the flesh, so curious with how they sound being turboed. I do hope one day to get a 12C Spyder (preferably alongside the Aston for a nice bit of contrast). 12C is good but the 650S really is a lot better, so I spent the extra which meant Johnny had to go
12C & 650S sound great with the Inconel sports exhaust but its a not switchable so a bit much on long runs.
I've stuck with the stock exhaust for now which is plenty loud enough.
I have the option to drop the rear window with the roof up for more noise
or retrofit the sports exhaust if I wish.Cheers Guys
Pleasantly surprised by the reception its got (must come up with a name!)
Just managed to get a 12C owners manual
Some right classics in there
WARNING: The traction control system cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. The traction control system is unable to override the laws of physics.
Pleasantly surprised by the reception its got (must come up with a name!)
Just managed to get a 12C owners manual
Some right classics in there
WARNING: The traction control system cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. The traction control system is unable to override the laws of physics.
Edited by mikey k on Saturday 13th June 20:08
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