MP4 12C questions
Discussion
Bispal said:
Congratulations it looks stunning in black!
Regarding the suspension is there much difference between the settings (normal / sport / track) ? The 12C should be super smooth in 'normal' way more comfy than any Porsche? If there is not much difference then get the accumulators checked out, they are the most likely culprit for a firm ride.
Iris 2 is fine a few things to note though. he sat nav has a preference for farm tracks! Don't use it the way finding is not good. Stick to Waze on your phone or whatever you use. If Iris plays up press the home button for 30 seconds until screen goes black and comes on again, that reboots the entire system if the radio wont play or anything else and 99% of the time it solves any iris issues.
It will change down through the gears much better in sport mode where rev matching is faster. Sport mode actually gives the smoothest gear changes IMHO.
I think 8 of the 12C development engineers where poached from Lotus, the cars are extremely similar in philosophy and you can feel it in their DNA. The 12C also looks very similar to the 2010 Esprit concept car. In the past 4 years I have owned 2 McLaren's and 3 Lotus they are definitely my favourite marques!
Join the MOC is extremely useful.
Have fun :-)
Thanks for the tips, yes I will join MOC!
Regarding the suspension is there much difference between the settings (normal / sport / track) ? The 12C should be super smooth in 'normal' way more comfy than any Porsche? If there is not much difference then get the accumulators checked out, they are the most likely culprit for a firm ride.
Iris 2 is fine a few things to note though. he sat nav has a preference for farm tracks! Don't use it the way finding is not good. Stick to Waze on your phone or whatever you use. If Iris plays up press the home button for 30 seconds until screen goes black and comes on again, that reboots the entire system if the radio wont play or anything else and 99% of the time it solves any iris issues.
It will change down through the gears much better in sport mode where rev matching is faster. Sport mode actually gives the smoothest gear changes IMHO.
I think 8 of the 12C development engineers where poached from Lotus, the cars are extremely similar in philosophy and you can feel it in their DNA. The 12C also looks very similar to the 2010 Esprit concept car. In the past 4 years I have owned 2 McLaren's and 3 Lotus they are definitely my favourite marques!
Join the MOC is extremely useful.
Have fun :-)
Thanks for the tips, yes I will join MOC!
650spider said:
That does look proper evil dank!
Thats exactly how I use my 650; as often as I can, for any journey long or short, and in any weather.
Cannot be a coincidence it has not given me so much as one moment of grief.
Enjoy!
yes i agree, using the car as intended can only be good for it. I am don't care about future values etc, just enjoying the moment and experience of driving such an amazing car, life is too short and no one knows what's round the corner.... enjoy life now! Thats exactly how I use my 650; as often as I can, for any journey long or short, and in any weather.
Cannot be a coincidence it has not given me so much as one moment of grief.
Enjoy!
love the volcano red, test drove a spyder in that colour, but for me the black 12C looks so mean, and stealthy!
definetly up for a 12C autumn drive, maybe we can get some other Macca's to join in?
dates / location ? Cherry Tree pub in Stambridge is a good place to meet up - supercar friendly
definetly up for a 12C autumn drive, maybe we can get some other Macca's to join in?
dates / location ? Cherry Tree pub in Stambridge is a good place to meet up - supercar friendly
Having driven 12C, 600LT a spider and GT for a fair few miles I much prefer the 12c steering - very nimble / lighter and more precise - feels more lotus Elise like - not sure what you mean by wayward steering tbh, and car feels as spacious as the 600LT - GT is a lot roomier than both
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