Just bought my first McLaren, I love it.
Discussion
Not usually into body kits (n stuff) preferring to keep such auto-exotica in their original state. But I really couldn't resist this, it's awesome. Would love some feedback on it.
The rear wheels are 21" & the fronts 20". Was wondering if this adds or detracts from the handling and the ride comfort.
It has the 2013 IRIS upgrade to 625bhp. What the hell is an iris upgrade?
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The rear wheels are 21" & the fronts 20". Was wondering if this adds or detracts from the handling and the ride comfort.
It has the 2013 IRIS upgrade to 625bhp. What the hell is an iris upgrade?
congratulations mate, awesome cars. Bodykit is not my cuppa tea but each to their own I guess. The IRIS upgrade is the sat nav. The handling on 12Cs is ashtonishing, I can only imagine bigger wheels would ruin it, but the only way to find out is borrow a set of standard wheels and try it? Colour is sublime BTW
Hiya hazy, remember me? I bought the Tdf strad for 67k back in 2008-9. There's still a monster thread on it on Clubscud lol. Cars now worth 125k.
Anyway chaps the 12c is astonishing, sublime handling that feels like a AWD in the wet if u set it up that way. Hasn't stopped raining since I bought it. It doesn't sound like a ferrari but it's still magic.
Yes the car was up with Tom Hartley then sold to a dealer who put a 13k premium on it. Obviously had to haggle that down a lot.
Anyway chaps the 12c is astonishing, sublime handling that feels like a AWD in the wet if u set it up that way. Hasn't stopped raining since I bought it. It doesn't sound like a ferrari but it's still magic.
Yes the car was up with Tom Hartley then sold to a dealer who put a 13k premium on it. Obviously had to haggle that down a lot.
jo5eph said:
Hiya hazy, remember me? I bought the Tdf strad for 67k back in 2008-9. There's still a monster thread on it on Clubscud lol. Cars now worth 125k.
Anyway chaps the 12c is astonishing, sublime handling that feels like a AWD in the wet if u set it up that way. Hasn't stopped raining since I bought it. It doesn't sound like a ferrari but it's still magic.
Yes the car was up with Tom Hartley then sold to a dealer who put a 13k premium on it. Obviously had to haggle that down a lot.
Yes course I do, Im pretty sure that was the cheapest Strad ever? You still got it? Anyway chaps the 12c is astonishing, sublime handling that feels like a AWD in the wet if u set it up that way. Hasn't stopped raining since I bought it. It doesn't sound like a ferrari but it's still magic.
Yes the car was up with Tom Hartley then sold to a dealer who put a 13k premium on it. Obviously had to haggle that down a lot.
12C is amazing in the wet isn't it? Just one tip, they are snappy when the tyres are cold and start to slide (controllably) when the tyres are down to the last mm (or cords in my case LOL). Noise is the only problem with the car, there aint non, Im working on that though, watch this space.
jo5eph said:
Hazy I sold it 4 yrs ago for 60k, crazy. U still got yours?
yes mate, I have a serious car problem, struggle to sell anything let alone the Strad. Sold my mint 911SS to a mate a bit back and still regret it every day LOL. Mind you I did by the Macca to fill the gap in the garage hehehe
Hi my friend congratulations on your purchase .... You beat me to it by 2 days ..... Shame another dealer upped the price ! When you get fed up with it I want to buy it ..... Have an Aston and 911 can swap or buy outright ..... I am a seroiuse buyer and private .... Look after that baby and well done ....
Something I noticed too - the 12C on PZeros is brilliant in the wet - It also gives what seems to be a much bigger rooster tail than other cars. These cars are going to have their day, they are soooo good!
A Strad is the perfect partner for a 12C in the garage. So different and both so brilliant.
Have no problem with noise in mine with the sports exhaust - it is seriously loud (not quite Strad loud) with that rear window open. The noise is different to a Ferrari too. Ferrari is more tuneful angry wasp, the 12C is like a highly irritated bear!
A Strad is the perfect partner for a 12C in the garage. So different and both so brilliant.
Have no problem with noise in mine with the sports exhaust - it is seriously loud (not quite Strad loud) with that rear window open. The noise is different to a Ferrari too. Ferrari is more tuneful angry wasp, the 12C is like a highly irritated bear!
Edited by LukeyLikey on Wednesday 28th May 10:33
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