Flemke - Is this your McLaren? (Vol 5)
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Probably just as well in the current circumstances!Caddyshack said:
Jacobyte said:
Joe911 said:
I still cringe thinking about THAT corner (at 34s) - what was I thinking! I was distracted by something and just f
ked it it up totally - no idea why Tim included it in the footage!
That spot is a favourite of mine... It's an awkward corner with its raised kerb on the inside which you can't afford to clip but you're simultaneously mindful of the junction on the outside and an approach which denies you sight of oncoming traffic until you're already into the turn. Lots to think about dynamically, especially if (as happened in your case) an oncoming vehicle appears once you've already chosen your trajectory and have to adjust it taking all those factors into consideration. No biggie, happens every day. ked it it up totally - no idea why Tim included it in the footage!
Back from NZ yet? Or staying there forever?
If you'd had a spotter to give you an all-clear then you could've just filmed a lovely smooth chop through the corner which I'm sure was what Tim had in mind while he filmed you.
re: 34s corner. I don't really see anything wrong with it. You are on a public road and many of the random factors that could of happened, did happen. You were out wide, looking for a smooth carve and then other road users appeared and you had to tuck in. Reality of driving on public roads. Nothing to see there.
https://bhauction.com/en/auction/parts-online-auct...
Check out the other lots - there’s a couple of wheels, a headlight cover, owners manuals etc
Check out the other lots - there’s a couple of wheels, a headlight cover, owners manuals etc
Steven_RW said:
re: 34s corner. I don't really see anything wrong with it. You are on a public road and many of the random factors that could of happened, did happen. You were out wide, looking for a smooth carve and then other road users appeared and you had to tuck in. Reality of driving on public roads. Nothing to see there.
Exactly what I thought. I re-watched it about 5 times. Couldn't see anything worth worrying about. S1KRR said:
Steven_RW said:
re: 34s corner. I don't really see anything wrong with it. You are on a public road and many of the random factors that could of happened, did happen. You were out wide, looking for a smooth carve and then other road users appeared and you had to tuck in. Reality of driving on public roads. Nothing to see there.
Exactly what I thought. I re-watched it about 5 times. Couldn't see anything worth worrying about. Add to that the trepidation involved in driving someone else's extremely rare and valuable car.
I was expecting an arm full of oppo and narrowly missing clipping the front end on the high kerb.
A total non-event, don't be so hard on yourself!
Edited by Martin350 on Thursday 24th September 22:18
S1KRR said:
Exactly what I thought. I re-watched it about 5 times. Couldn't see anything worth worrying about.
I am quite fortunate to have access to video software that can reveal extra detail from the YouTube footage; 
I too would be blown away by the awesome sight of an F1 on a public road!
Edited by F1natic on Friday 25th September 07:58
AlmostUseful said:
Only had a cursory glance but either £199,999 or £1,999,999... I suspect the former. 
https://www.parks.uk.com/mclaren/used-cars/1188080...
2900 miles. As usual with modern McLarens. Hell of a hit on depreciation!
S1KRR said:
https://www.parks.uk.com/mclaren/used-cars/1188080...
2900 miles. As usual with modern McLarens. Hell of a hit on depreciation!
I think you could do a lot worse on a 4/5 year old car... Considering that some P13s and 720S seem to have lost up anywhere up to £100k in a year or two, the 675LT held its value for a long time. It has a superb reputation and the ex-Flemke car noted has a superb spec. If I had the pennies, I would be very tempted!2900 miles. As usual with modern McLarens. Hell of a hit on depreciation!
Church of Noise said:
Flemke, what are your thoughts on the T50s? https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/gma-t5...
Not too sure if it'll be very usable on the road, if that article is a good indication...
On the other hand, given that it's quite customisable (e.g., GM mentioned that downforce could be reduced if the customer desires so)...
I love the idea of a 4L V12 and a very lightweight car beautifully crafted. It should be a wonderful machine.Not too sure if it'll be very usable on the road, if that article is a good indication...
On the other hand, given that it's quite customisable (e.g., GM mentioned that downforce could be reduced if the customer desires so)...
The issue with all this super-fast stuff is: what does one do with it? When there are GT3s, Lotus Elises, and even LCC Rockets costing 90% less that cannot be driven to their full capacities without inducing legal and social distress, does one really need something that can be driven at even less of its full capacity? We're not talking about a track car here.
If you're not going to drive it ('properly'), an exotic car become more an object of possession and for bragging rights, and those things do not motivate me. On my desk I keep a lovely Formula One titanium wheelnut that is impossibly light. It's sort-of all I need.
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