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bertie

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Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Just had a phone call to say my 600LT Spider has arrived at the dealers.

Excited is a bit of an understatement!

Pics to follow once I collect next week. biggrin

bertie

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bertie

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Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Thanks guys, sorry I’ve not replied, I’ve been out driving around all night!

I’m totally blown away by the car, it’s absolutely fantastic, and Napier green is just incredible on the car in the flesh.

It’s so taut yet compliant on the road, the Senna seats look like they should be torture but they’re so comfortable, if you’re thinking of an LT don’t get one without them imho

bertie

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Saturday 4th May 2019
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Just been out for 100 miles in the 600LT, utterly amazing.
The best thing I’ve ever driven, by some margin.

bertie

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Sunday 5th May 2019
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mickpsu said:


Let’s hope the OP with the Bright Green 600LT Spider isn’t shy. It’s one stonking motor in probably the most outrageous colour available. Love it!
It has had a modest amount of attention it’s true biggrin

bertie

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Sunday 5th May 2019
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mickpsu said:
Are you in the McLaren Owners Club?
Yup, not got along to anything yet though

bertie

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Sunday 5th May 2019
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Been out for another sortie!!

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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No PPF yet.
Tyres are P Zero

I have also concluded it’s bloody low at the front !!


bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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RBT0 said:
How do tyres feel, why did you not spec the Pirelli Trofeo? Trying to get an understanding of how the 2 compare on the road.
Not tried them but the level of grip is immense on regular tyres so dealer advised unless tracking regularly got for Zeroes as wet performance better

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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MDL111 said:
looks amazing
can you easily fit harnesses to the rear wall of the tub / is the prep for it there already?
They’re optional when you spec but it looks to me like there’s facility in the bulkhead by the looks, but check with dealer I guess.

Senna seats have you so well located I’d say harnesses only necessary if you track a lot and are a pain on the road.



bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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There are amazing details all over it, the more you look the more you spot...





All tucked up with it’s sensible big brother


bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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Rocketreid said:
Great Colour Green.

Tyres wise I would say the Corsas are best if you go with Pirelli as recommended by McLaren.

Standard P Zeros are ok for road but overheat on Track , the Trofeos are really Track only and occasional road but the Corsas are a good compromise

Better still go with Michelin Cup 2 for more track use or PS4S,
I’m confused now.

When I specced there were 2 options, one track biased, one road, I went road , whatever that is.

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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tyrrell said:
Don’t be, there are only two options on ordering, standard P Zeros or Trofeo R.
There seemed to be talk of 3 options, Zeros, Corsa and Trofeo?

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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MDL111 said:
3 Pirielli tyres (general options not McL specific) - I have Corsas and am now switching to Cup 2 - Corsa feels like more of a road tyre to me
So is that 4 options?

Zero
Corsa
Cup2
Trofeo


More confused now

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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All I can tell you is that with the road option it certainly isn’t lacking grip!

I think you’d struggle to get enough heat into a track tyre on the road to make a noticeable difference.

If you’re tracking it’s a different matter and you might want to go for a proper track tyre like a Yoko AO48 or Kumho Ecsta V70a

bertie

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Monday 6th May 2019
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So the tyres are round and rubbery ......

Anyway....


bertie

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Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Love this view...


bertie

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Friday 10th May 2019
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Been out for a drive... what a machine!


bertie

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Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Brief update......an issue...if you wear polarised sunglasses like my RayBans the centre screen is absolutely completely blank!