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Hi there, I live in the Midlands.
Yes car is thicking all the boxes, I can imagine as never driven them, the sensations that delivers are the ones you could only get from Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale and Pista.
It’s raw, precise, although need to drive it properly yet, I am in running in mode.
The sound experience is what I wanted the most, after driving the - disappointing to me - 570S (and it had MSO exhaust!). I’ve noted though as many McLaren reviews say the engine noise is flat, but it sounds so raw that is still a big thick for me.
The exhaust is what sold me the car, it’s a Unique Selling Point, those (none!) pipes at the top of the engine cover! And the distorted view of the back from the driver seats due to the heat coming off the exhaust tips!
Exterior and interior wise - design - it’s absolutely stunning, mind blowing, even Ferraris above imho are lacking in comparison, maybe the Pista with its S duct nose...
Yes car is thicking all the boxes, I can imagine as never driven them, the sensations that delivers are the ones you could only get from Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale and Pista.
It’s raw, precise, although need to drive it properly yet, I am in running in mode.
The sound experience is what I wanted the most, after driving the - disappointing to me - 570S (and it had MSO exhaust!). I’ve noted though as many McLaren reviews say the engine noise is flat, but it sounds so raw that is still a big thick for me.
The exhaust is what sold me the car, it’s a Unique Selling Point, those (none!) pipes at the top of the engine cover! And the distorted view of the back from the driver seats due to the heat coming off the exhaust tips!
Exterior and interior wise - design - it’s absolutely stunning, mind blowing, even Ferraris above imho are lacking in comparison, maybe the Pista with its S duct nose...
Yes the top mount pipes are very cool, not heard one running up close as yet but can imagine with the rear window down the noise is ramped up to another level over the 570 & the heat haze in the rear view mirror is quite appealing too!
I get the sound thing is super important for some folk but must say for me the 570 with sport exhaust sound is spot on, I buggered up my hearing many years ago so can't take too loud for too long these days without resorting to ear plugs unfortunately & like the fact that on a longer low rev run its very unobtrusive.
If you fancy a run out at some point drop me messafe would be good to compare & contrast the 600lt to my Spider, I'm south mids close to Droitwich Spa.
I get the sound thing is super important for some folk but must say for me the 570 with sport exhaust sound is spot on, I buggered up my hearing many years ago so can't take too loud for too long these days without resorting to ear plugs unfortunately & like the fact that on a longer low rev run its very unobtrusive.
If you fancy a run out at some point drop me messafe would be good to compare & contrast the 600lt to my Spider, I'm south mids close to Droitwich Spa.
Yep when possible I would like to meet up with other owners.
Mine is a Coupe, sound is already so intoxicating that I wouldn’t need a rr window down, although appreciate the exhaust notes would be on a different level.
Forgot to mention the Fr lift system.
Unbelievable, already gone through most of my road nightmares with success, and honestly I’ve read so many complaints that I was prepared for the worst in terms of usage but so far is spot on, it fully deploys in less than 30s, most important thing is to activate it when there’s smell of bumps on the road, e.g. when entering 30 mph zones...
Mine is a Coupe, sound is already so intoxicating that I wouldn’t need a rr window down, although appreciate the exhaust notes would be on a different level.
Forgot to mention the Fr lift system.
Unbelievable, already gone through most of my road nightmares with success, and honestly I’ve read so many complaints that I was prepared for the worst in terms of usage but so far is spot on, it fully deploys in less than 30s, most important thing is to activate it when there’s smell of bumps on the road, e.g. when entering 30 mph zones...
RBT0 said:
Hi there, I live in the Midlands.
Yes car is thicking all the boxes, I can imagine as never driven them, the sensations that delivers are the ones you could only get from Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale and Pista.
It’s raw, precise, although need to drive it properly yet, I am in running in mode.
The sound experience is what I wanted the most, after driving the - disappointing to me - 570S (and it had MSO exhaust!). I’ve noted though as many McLaren reviews say the engine noise is flat, but it sounds so raw that is still a big thick for me.
The exhaust is what sold me the car, it’s a Unique Selling Point, those (none!) pipes at the top of the engine cover! And the distorted view of the back from the driver seats due to the heat coming off the exhaust tips!
Exterior and interior wise - design - it’s absolutely stunning, mind blowing, even Ferraris above imho are lacking in comparison, maybe the Pista with its S duct nose...
RB , I am in Warwickshire so when mine is back from warranty work hopefully end of this month be great for a meet up, maybe even others owners that are local.Yes car is thicking all the boxes, I can imagine as never driven them, the sensations that delivers are the ones you could only get from Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale and Pista.
It’s raw, precise, although need to drive it properly yet, I am in running in mode.
The sound experience is what I wanted the most, after driving the - disappointing to me - 570S (and it had MSO exhaust!). I’ve noted though as many McLaren reviews say the engine noise is flat, but it sounds so raw that is still a big thick for me.
The exhaust is what sold me the car, it’s a Unique Selling Point, those (none!) pipes at the top of the engine cover! And the distorted view of the back from the driver seats due to the heat coming off the exhaust tips!
Exterior and interior wise - design - it’s absolutely stunning, mind blowing, even Ferraris above imho are lacking in comparison, maybe the Pista with its S duct nose...
mickpsu said:
RBT0 said:
Yep! Caffeine & Machine? Been there few times in the past.
Just looked it up - looks good.I'm up for that. I'm based in Gloucester so no hardship to get there. Are you in the MOC UK?
RBT0 said:
mickpsu said:
RBT0 said:
Yep! Caffeine & Machine? Been there few times in the past.
Just looked it up - looks good.I'm up for that. I'm based in Gloucester so no hardship to get there. Are you in the MOC UK?
It’s the best value £50 that I’ve spent
RBT0 said:
Forgot to ask, any advice for proper break in of the car/engine?
Any experience from other 600LT owners?
Manual says 600 miles or 1000km thereabouts. Doesn't say anything about avoiding full throttle or max RPM etc.. but says to vary engine speed and load.Any experience from other 600LT owners?
edit; oh and not to use it on track until run in...
theRossatron said:
RBT0 said:
Forgot to ask, any advice for proper break in of the car/engine?
Any experience from other 600LT owners?
Manual says 600 miles or 1000km thereabouts. Doesn't say anything about avoiding full throttle or max RPM etc.. but says to vary engine speed and load.Any experience from other 600LT owners?
edit; oh and not to use it on track until run in...
Thank you all, asked McLaren and this is what got as reply
"For 640 miles ensure you vary the road speed, limit engine revs to 5,500 rpm, avoid using gears for engine braking and do not attempt max speed. "
Very good answer indeed as it's pretty detailed/specific.
Not that I needed to know, as I could have guessed and it's all about common sense, but curious of their recommendation and about completion mileage.
"For 640 miles ensure you vary the road speed, limit engine revs to 5,500 rpm, avoid using gears for engine braking and do not attempt max speed. "
Very good answer indeed as it's pretty detailed/specific.
Not that I needed to know, as I could have guessed and it's all about common sense, but curious of their recommendation and about completion mileage.
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