765 v 675 just... wow
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Bispal said:
I have just been to Waitrose and seriously, no joking, there were no chips at all, none! The entire frozen potato shapes aisle was empty 
I mean what else goes with fish fingers? I am looking forward to the end of this chip shortage then life can return to normal.
Nothing to do with shortages - you just chose the wrong supermarket for frozen potato shapes :-) I mean what else goes with fish fingers? I am looking forward to the end of this chip shortage then life can return to normal.Streetbeat said:
Curledge said:
Yes but the unique hydraulic suspension means they are also the best "track" car on the road
Until the 765lt came along
The pace at which Mclaren develop their cars means the less powerful 600 can match the 675 on some tracks and the 765 can even out track a Senna.
91173RS said:
It would fun though if you had a “power dial” from 250bhp all the way to max power. Sometime you just want to ring a cars neck and that’s just not possible with these high power cars on UK roads, most of the time.
Just don’t shift past 3rd. Plenty of fun on empty roundabouts with power oversteer….91173RS said:
I imagine most 675LT owners have stopped chasing the latest, greatest. They are now in the hands of those that really appreciate them.
I would agree with that, although ive yet to see a 675Lt on track (not that i do loads, but would say regular over the years) which is a shame as it seems they are universally considered a better track car than road, which was the design brief, so why not use them on track?Streetbeat said:
I would agree with that, although ive yet to see a 675Lt on track (not that i do loads, but would say regular over the years) which is a shame as it seems they are universally considered a better track car than road, which was the design brief, so why not use them on track?
Needs a set of surface transform discs if used regularly on track.Streetbeat said:
I would agree with that, although ive yet to see a 675Lt on track (not that i do loads, but would say regular over the years) which is a shame as it seems they are universally considered a better track car than road, which was the design brief, so why not use them on track?
I coach lots of 675LT owners on track so you might be surprised by how many do track their cars. I would add that they are brilliant cars on the road too, the PCC genuinely gives a magic carpet ride - phenomenal all rounder!The 765LT had undoubtedly moved the the game on in performance terms and has a very different driving characteristic to the 675LT. I love the VDC in the right environment, great fun 😁
Streetbeat said:
91173RS said:
I imagine most 675LT owners have stopped chasing the latest, greatest. They are now in the hands of those that really appreciate them.
I would agree with that, although ive yet to see a 675Lt on track (not that i do loads, but would say regular over the years) which is a shame as it seems they are universally considered a better track car than road, which was the design brief, so why not use them on track?The reports of a much harsher ride and really poor turning circle put me off it for, as it turns out, too long.
Unlike the GT3, its a track focused car that in this case, is as comfortable to drive daily as a 650.
The 765 still really twangs my interest level as its a 675 turned up to level 10, but the P1 look is what brought me to McLaren, and in my eyes just stunning.
I hoped I would like the 675 after years of lusting after one; I didn't anticipate just how much I would actually love it.
A few others on here became new owners last year; would love to hear their thoughts.
Wheelspinning said:
A few others on here became new owners last year; would love to hear their thoughts.
I've driven all three LT models, and find them all pretty different. All are excellent.Here is my detailed review on the 765LT Coupe. I will be doing a much more detailed one on the Spider this year.
https://issuu.com/thedriversunion/docs/1/s/1276507...
(Formatting is imperfect, as it was formatted for a large landscape book, but it's still perfectly readable online.)
91173RS said:
It would fun though if you had a “power dial” from 250bhp all the way to max power. Sometime you just want to ring a cars neck and that’s just not possible with these high power cars on UK roads, most of the time.
Its called a throttle pedal.....FYI I was out in my 675LT all weekend in the damp, cold and bumpy surrey hills where I managed to have lots of fun by only applying the throttle pedal as much as conditions allowed, which was quite a lot with the amazing traction control systems. I never once wished I had less power....Streetbeat said:
91173RS said:
I imagine most 675LT owners have stopped chasing the latest, greatest. They are now in the hands of those that really appreciate them.
I would agree with that, although ive yet to see a 675Lt on track (not that i do loads, but would say regular over the years) which is a shame as it seems they are universally considered a better track car than road, which was the design brief, so why not use them on track?As for not seeing many on track i think as glynnsport said most owners track them regularly just on mclaren trackdays and other closed track days. Not me though i must admit mines just for the road.
Bispal said:
Its called a throttle pedal.....FYI I was out in my 675LT all weekend in the damp, cold and bumpy surrey hills where I managed to have lots of fun by only applying the throttle pedal as much as conditions allowed, which was quite a lot with the amazing traction control systems. I never once wished I had less power....
We’re all different I guess. Damp, cold, bumpy roads aren’t the ideal conditions for a 675LT. Of course you can still have fun, but I think I’d have more fun without the constant flickering of the traction control light.It’s a mute point anyway as “half the power” buttons don’t exist.
Enjoy in good health.
91173RS said:
We’re all different I guess. Damp, cold, bumpy roads aren’t the ideal conditions for a 675LT. Of course you can still have fun, but I think I’d have more fun without the constant flickering of the traction control light.
It’s a mute point anyway as “half the power” buttons don’t exist.
Enjoy in good health.
But that’s the point. Not just the 675, Macs have linear and predictable throttle response. From your description of flickering lights either you or the cars you are used to don’t. My V12V sure doesn’t. It’s a mute point anyway as “half the power” buttons don’t exist.
Enjoy in good health.
Plenty of MX5s available if you just want to pedal-metal.
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