The Official 12C Special Operations Thread

scottishxj220 · 01-08-2012, 10:08 PM

So the HS seems to be a 'Special Operations' car.

Are there many more to come? Anyone heard any rumours of new ones?

It will be incredible to see what people think up.

falb · 01-09-2012, 03:52 AM

I got an MSO car. Alcantara with space seat inserts. Very tame.

HyperMac954 · 01-09-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by falb

I got an MSO car. Alcantara with space seat inserts. Very tame.

I need to find out about an alcantara steering wheel...

Peloton25 · 01-09-2012, 07:14 AM

This post by trax on TeamSpeed.com is relevant:

Quote:

Originally Posted by trax

I'm sure I posted this months ago - but I was told all 5 cars were for US customers

There is also another customer car currently being built which has a totally different exterior

I get the impression that if you are willing to pay up Mclaren will build you anything

Guess some people just aren't willing to wait for P12.

>8^)
ER

scottishxj220 · 01-09-2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Guess some people just aren't willing to wait for P12.

>8^)
ER

That's the sort of impatience I admire

Peloton25 · 01-09-2012, 07:50 AM

Another photo - wowsers!

Limiting this to 5 examples is going to be tough. They'll have people storming the gates at the MPC to get their hands on one of these with the reactions I have seen.

>8^)
ER

6th element · 01-09-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Another photo - wowsers!

Limiting this to 5 examples is going to be tough. They'll have people storming the gates at the MPC to get their hands on one of these with the reactions I have seen.

>8^)
ER

Best photo of it, so far.

Laurent T · 01-09-2012, 11:48 AM

I am not completely convinced by those modifications. Of course, much more aggressive, but the standard design has grown on me and I like its very classical lines a lot now.

6th element · 01-09-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurent T

I am not completely convinced by those modifications. Of course, much more aggressive, but the standard design has grown on me and I like its very classical lines a lot now.

It's busier, for sure. Not as clean looking, which is why I think the real GT3 variant will be more integrated and cohesive. This one really does seem like it is screaming out for a big rear wing.

Hopefully the other 3 of 5 will be in some different colours, so we can see how they look.

scottishxj220 · 01-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurent T

I am not completely convinced by those modifications. Of course, much more aggressive, but the standard design has grown on me and I like its very classical lines a lot now.

That is a good point - could the original design be as enduring as the F1. It will be interesting to see which ages better over time...the 12C or 458.

Squirrel · 01-09-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurent T

I am not completely convinced by those modifications. Of course, much more aggressive, but the standard design has grown on me and I like its very classical lines a lot now.

I totally agree!

Peloton25 · 01-14-2012, 01:38 AM

Here's a 12C fitted with an alcantara/carbon wheel made by Special Ops:

I'd pay extra for that for sure.

>8^)
ER

Jaymoney · 01-14-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Here's a 12C fitted with an alcantara/carbon wheel made by Special Ops:

I'd pay extra for that for sure.

>8^)
ER

Any more pics of the inside?

Peloton25 · 01-14-2012, 03:32 AM

depthofshine has only shared this one other photo from the car that I can see:

He posts here too and can probably be swayed to share a few more though. I sent him a message.

>8^)
ER

HyperMac954 · 01-14-2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peloton25

here's a 12c fitted with an alcantara/carbon wheel made by special ops:

i'd pay extra for that for sure.

>8^)
er

want!

01-08-2012, 10:08 PM	#1
scottishxj220 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 87	The Official 12C Special Operations Thread So the HS seems to be a 'Special Operations' car. Are there many more to come? Anyone heard any rumours of new ones? It will be incredible to see what people think up.

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01-09-2012, 07:50 AM	#6
Peloton25 McLaren Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 555	Another photo - wowsers! Limiting this to 5 examples is going to be tough. They'll have people storming the gates at the MPC to get their hands on one of these with the reactions I have seen. >8^) ER

01-09-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
Laurent T Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 45	I am not completely convinced by those modifications. Of course, much more aggressive, but the standard design has grown on me and I like its very classical lines a lot now.

01-14-2012, 01:38 AM	#12
Peloton25 McLaren Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 555	Here's a 12C fitted with an alcantara/carbon wheel made by Special Ops: I'd pay extra for that for sure. >8^) ER

01-14-2012, 03:32 AM	#14
Peloton25 McLaren Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 555	depthofshine has only shared this one other photo from the car that I can see: He posts here too and can probably be swayed to share a few more though. I sent him a message. >8^) ER