RE: Watch The McLaren Launch Live On PH

[mackie1]

I'd imagine the aluminium used in the 458 is laughable compared to aerospace grade too. I think McLaren know a thing or two about making composite chassis.

[Beirut Taxi]

mackie1 said:

I'd imagine the aluminium used in the 458 is laughable compared to aerospace grade too. I think McLaren know a thing or two about making composite chassis.

There is a common misconception that aerospace is more advanced than the F1 industry. It's actually the other way round, the engineering and technology in F1 leaves aerospace in the dark ages.

F1 is the most advanced engineering industry in the world. Only the cleverest minds get the chance to work for a top F1 team.

To state that the materials they use are "gash" and are somehow inferior to aerospace is laughable.



I'll state my point again, this car was designed by some of the cleverest, most successful people in the world, applying the most advanced engineering known to man.

Edited by Beirut Taxi on Tuesday 16th March 15:44

[bertie]

Syndrome said:

I just hope no one ever crashes one. It's made out of some seriously gash grade carbon fiber material. If you compare it to aerospace grade stuff it's laughable. Still, a fool and their money are easily parted as they say

Do you speak from a position of knowledge here? I'm just curious if that's an opinion based on knowing or having seen the McLaren tub or is it's just an assumption?

Genuine question.

[10 Pence Short]

bertie said:

Syndrome said:

I just hope no one ever crashes one. It's made out of some seriously gash grade carbon fiber material. If you compare it to aerospace grade stuff it's laughable. Still, a fool and their money are easily parted as they say

Do you speak from a position of knowledge here? I'm just curious if that's an opinion based on knowing or having seen the McLaren tub or is it's just an assumption?

Genuine question.

I'd say he's speaking from a position slightly paralled to the kerb, trying to stay upright as he looks for his wheel amongst the oily ice.

[Syndrome]

bertie said:

Do you speak from a position of knowledge here? I'm just curious if that's an opinion based on knowing or having seen the McLaren tub or is it's just an assumption?

Genuine question.

I know a guy who works for an aerospace company who Mclaren subcontract some of their Carbon fiber work to. He has done a few impromptu "experiments" with the stuff the Mclaren lot work with versus the stuff he works with. he's not terribly complimentary to say the least.

[Syndrome]

10 Pence Short said:

I'd say he's speaking from a position slightly paralled to the kerb, trying to stay upright as he looks for his wheel amongst the oily ice.

Raymond the bd is calling, he needs some more of your good loving Pepe.

[FraserLFA]

It's a nice car, but i hope this is leading to bigger things. Something to take on Bugatti, perhaps?

[Syndrome]

I've got this image in my head of them pulling back the covers on Thursday and there being a pile of carbon fiber dust undeneath with a steering wheel sticking out of it

[carinaman]

Poor Ron will be in the doghouse again.

I'm not sure what they can do to stop this car launch being better than the Bahrain GP yawnfest other than cancel it.

Should Bernie offer to subsidise it as part of our PTSD therapy following the GP on Sunday?

[10 Pence Short]

Syndrome said:

I've got this image in my head of them pulling back the covers on Thursday and there being a pile of carbon fiber dust undeneath with a steering wheel sticking out of it

Yeah, what would they know? It's not as if they built the most revered supercar of the 20th Century, not to mention their countless experiences in building some of the most successful and hi-tech racing cars in the history of the entire planet. Much of it out of carbon fibre.

You do talk some unadulterated ste.

Edited by 10 Pence Short on Tuesday 16th March 16:02

[marcosgt]

jazzyjeff said:

Ah yes, he means the old Farbio...(which it looks nothing like at all )

JJ

NOTHING like? I think that's being a bit liberal with the truth... It's a not dissimilar shape (although you can say it looks rather like a lot of other supercars).

I suspect the proof (or otherwise) of the McLaren pudding will lie in how it drives.

M.

[Syndrome]

10 Pence Short said:

You do talk some unadulterated ste.

Edited by Syndrome on Tuesday 16th March 16:54

[10 Pence Short]

Syndrome said:

10 Pence Short said:

You do talk some unadulterated ste.

Edited by Syndrome on Tuesday 16th March 16:29

Could you explain 2 things-

1) What the above has to do with me?

2) What the above has to do with your drivel about McLaren?

[pagani1]

I still think the grille in the nose needs re-shaping as at present it lacks presence like the Artega.
Any suggestions as to the best shape?

[Syndrome]

pagani1 said:

I still think the grille in the nose needs re-shaping as at present it lacks presence like the Artega.
Any suggestions as to the best shape?

Shark nose, that'd piss the ferrari lot off

[pagani1]

Why is the debate resorting to soft porn and character inuendo? Someone has a problem with his head. Can we go back to Carbon Fibre and who makes the best grades and the worst? That's much more interesting

[mnk303]

Go for it, I really want to see someone take on the Ferrari, teh car sounds and looks as good as teh 458, but does it goe as well, dont bring it to the market unless it does buys!!

[Syndrome]

mnk303 said:

Go for it, I really want to see someone take on the Ferrari, teh car sounds and looks as good as teh 458, but does it goe as well, dont bring it to the market unless it does buys!!

Unfortunately it would appear Mclaren have tried to make a hypercar during a monster recession with the budget of a Kia Rio, so I doubt it'll be good enough to chalenge the Ferrari.

[bertie]

Syndrome said:

bertie said:

Do you speak from a position of knowledge here? I'm just curious if that's an opinion based on knowing or having seen the McLaren tub or is it's just an assumption?

Genuine question.

I know a guy who works for an aerospace company who Mclaren subcontract some of their Carbon fiber work to. He has done a few impromptu "experiments" with the stuff the Mclaren lot work with versus the stuff he works with. he's not terribly complimentary to say the least.

I'm not a composites expert, but I've seen a few carbon bits, and having seen the structural tub and assosiated stuff on the Mclaren myself, it looks bloody strong to me.

I'd certainly be more than happy to be in it.

[Marko21]

Shame that a British company flying the flag for British engineering released a promo picture in Left Hand drive?