MP4-12c
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[quote="Trigger"]
Gotta be honest - I would love to do that.
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it's relatively cheap too $350 for 10 laps, you can get more if you want but 10 was good for me.
they give you the whole safety course rundown, education, and you have a professional in the passenger seat that instructs you when it's safe to pass or when to go faster or slow down or if you're way off line they'll grab the steering wheel and put you back in line....pretty cool.
by the end they let me pass a car in the turns which was supposed to be against the rules...OMG passing someone at 170 is amazing
Gotta be honest - I would love to do that.
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it's relatively cheap too $350 for 10 laps, you can get more if you want but 10 was good for me.
they give you the whole safety course rundown, education, and you have a professional in the passenger seat that instructs you when it's safe to pass or when to go faster or slow down or if you're way off line they'll grab the steering wheel and put you back in line....pretty cool.
by the end they let me pass a car in the turns which was supposed to be against the rules...OMG passing someone at 170 is amazing
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I think I just **** in my pants from that exploded view animation...
Thats one sexy web page!
Thats one sexy web page!
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[quote="silver"]
really the best nascar drivers are from RHD countries hahahhaha whew I really did LOL on that one where the beer mug smiley when I need one
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How is NASCAR relevant to the best drivers ? The Indycar series (or whatever it is called this year) has had a few British champions even on their first attempt in some cases.
[quote="Trigger"]
Gotta be honest - I would love to do that.
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Ditto. Roadtrip ?
Ben
really the best nascar drivers are from RHD countries hahahhaha whew I really did LOL on that one where the beer mug smiley when I need one
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How is NASCAR relevant to the best drivers ? The Indycar series (or whatever it is called this year) has had a few British champions even on their first attempt in some cases.
[quote="Trigger"]
Gotta be honest - I would love to do that.
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Ditto. Roadtrip ?
Ben
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http://uk.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/onvid ... mp4-12c%2F
get your orders in
looks nice, though think 458 is prettier
justin
get your orders in
looks nice, though think 458 is prettier
justin
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Re: MP4-12c
I'll let you know how it drives...
(No, I'm not getting one, but I know someone who is...)
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I know someone who has driven it extensively and describes it as making his regular Elise feel "sluggish". This referred to the handling and acceleration.
Ben
Ben
Re: MP4-12c
[quote="benyeats"]
This referred to the handling and acceleration.
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Just as well you clarified that bit Ben otherwise I'd have assumed you'd meant that his Elise was slimey, left a trail and fizzed when salt was applied...
This referred to the handling and acceleration.
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Just as well you clarified that bit Ben otherwise I'd have assumed you'd meant that his Elise was slimey, left a trail and fizzed when salt was applied...
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[quote="Ross McWilliam"]
[quote="benyeats"]
This referred to the handling and acceleration.
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Just as well you clarified that bit Ben otherwise I'd have assumed you'd meant that his Elise was slimey, left a trail and fizzed when salt was applied...
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The clarification was because the 12C would obviously murder an Elise for acceleration but not so obviously for handling. But I think you knew that
[quote="benyeats"]
This referred to the handling and acceleration.
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Just as well you clarified that bit Ben otherwise I'd have assumed you'd meant that his Elise was slimey, left a trail and fizzed when salt was applied...
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The clarification was because the 12C would obviously murder an Elise for acceleration but not so obviously for handling. But I think you knew that
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Saw the press conference last night, and its was very interesting.
2866lbs dry weight seems very good. Do not know where the 458 or other competitors come in.
Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
fiesty
2866lbs dry weight seems very good. Do not know where the 458 or other competitors come in.
Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
fiesty
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[quote="fiestycolumbian"]
Saw the press conference last night, and its was very interesting.
2866lbs dry weight seems very good. Do not know where the 458 or other competitors come in...
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The Ferrari quoted 458 dry weight is 1380 kg (3042 lbs), Curb weight 1485 kg (3274 lbs). The 430 dry weight was quoted at 1350 kg and the 2008 430 Scuderia was 1250 kg.
Saw the press conference last night, and its was very interesting.
2866lbs dry weight seems very good. Do not know where the 458 or other competitors come in...
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The Ferrari quoted 458 dry weight is 1380 kg (3042 lbs), Curb weight 1485 kg (3274 lbs). The 430 dry weight was quoted at 1350 kg and the 2008 430 Scuderia was 1250 kg.
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[quote="fiestycolumbian"]
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Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
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Probably ...when you arrive to collect your car.
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Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
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Probably ...when you arrive to collect your car.
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[quote="fiestycolumbian"]
Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
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Not that I know of. This is a pity as I have been quite a few times and can confirm it is as good as you think it will be!
Would love to tour MTC someday. Do they offer tours?
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Not that I know of. This is a pity as I have been quite a few times and can confirm it is as good as you think it will be!
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[quote="benyeats"]
Not that I know of. This is a pity as I have been quite a few times and can confirm it is as good as you think it will be!
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Thats just cruel Ben. Can you sneak me in?
fiesty
Not that I know of. This is a pity as I have been quite a few times and can confirm it is as good as you think it will be!
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Thats just cruel Ben. Can you sneak me in?
fiesty
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Their car configurator's available now:-
http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/uk/def ... nfigurator
Some tasty options to be had. I can imagine that a well spec'd up car will cost a bloody fortune. An inconel exhaust would clearly be a must have...
Cheers, Ross.
http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/uk/def ... nfigurator
Some tasty options to be had. I can imagine that a well spec'd up car will cost a bloody fortune. An inconel exhaust would clearly be a must have...
Cheers, Ross.
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Yeah - looked at it - I bet a highly configured car will be nudging £200k by the time you are done....
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