[Pete]

So, after putting a deposit down (and joining here) almost 2 years ago, I've finally pressed the button on a May build Spider. Was originally going for a Coupe but a house move and other distractions got in the way. I then thought I'd wait for the early problems to get fixed and by then, the Spider was about to arrive.

I've specced Pearl White, Black Semi-Analine, Orange Stitch, lots of carbon + some MSO bits. Due to complete build early June, then down to MSO for 2 weeks before delivery.

 

[Markjayw]

Might consider the Alcantara as it helps keep you in your seat with the extreme G's the car pulls. Congrats, looking forward to seeing the car when you get it, the Pearl White is very nice.

 

[Pete]

Might consider the Alcantara as it helps keep you in your seat with the extreme G's the car pulls. Congrats, looking forward to seeing the car when you get it, the Pearl White is very nice.

Thanks, Mark. I've flip-flopped with and without Alcantara and when the music stopped and the order was locked, I was without.

I've had one other Pearl White Spider and got married in it!

 

[Markjayw]

Is that Balloon White, love that color!

I forgot that leather actually is better for a Spider, as it will not fade like Alcantara with heavy sun exposure. Good choices. Now the pain of the wait.

 

[Pete]

It is Balloon White, its a bit creamier than the McL Pearl White. Here in England, the sun isn't a big deal so no danger of trashing the upholstery through parking with the roof down.

I'm fixing up to have a factory tour whilst my car is in build so will help manage the wait to go and see it whilst its on the line. Might manage a trip round MSO when its there if I ask enough

 

[andy c]

Hope to see you around Pete when she lands

 

[Pete]

Hope to see you around Pete when she lands

Def. I'm SE based but work in West Yorks 1-2 days per week so lots of scope to use the 12C not mentioning the weekends.

 

[Peloton25]

Congrats on the order - nice choice of color. Bring us pics when it's finished!

>8^)
ER

 

[andy c]

Def. I'm SE based but work in West Yorks 1-2 days per week so lots of scope to use the 12C not mentioning the weekends.

Honory Yorkshireman,like it

 

[6th element]

Congrats it is sure to be a beautiful car.

 

[Jaymoney]

So, after putting a deposit down (and joining here) almost 2 years ago, I've finally pressed the button on a May build Spider. Was originally going for a Coupe but a house move and other distractions got in the way. I then thought I'd wait for the early problems to get fixed and by then, the Spider was about to arrive.

I've specced Pearl White, Black Semi-Analine, Orange Stitch, lots of carbon + some MSO bits. Due to complete build early June, then down to MSO for 2 weeks before delivery.

Congrats, sounds like an awesome car. What are your MSO options like?

 

[Pete]

Congrats, sounds like an awesome car. What are your MSO options like?

Hi Jaymoney. The MSO bits are:

External:
MSO Carbon Pack Spider (mirror arms, wiper system cover, rear deck vents)
Carbon Airbrake

Internal:
Extended Carbon Shift Paddles
Carbon instrument cluster
Carbon Steering Wheel
Orange Contrast Stitch on Seats
Orange Contrast Stitch on instrument cluster cover
McLaren Branded Door Sills

The stitching items are done in the MTC by having the right items waiting on the line. The other items are post build modifications done at MSO which adds 2 weeks to the schedule.

 

[Markjayw]

Are the carbon shift paddles MSO or MaCarbon? If MSO, does anyone have a photo? Are you sure you want the carbon rear vents? They has been alot of discussion that these will yellow over time since they are very close to the exhaust.

That is going to be a very high MSRP car!

 

[Pete]

Are the carbon shift paddles MSO or MaCarbon? If MSO, does anyone have a photo? Are you sure you want the carbon rear vents? They has been alot of discussion that these will yellow over time since they are very close to the exhaust.

That is going to be a very high MSRP car!

The paddles are factory MSO. The only pic I can find is of the CF instrument cluster and you can see the shifters by the wheel.

I've got another pic somewhere which shows them front on - they have a -/+ in white. Will try and find.

The MSRP is huge but it's for a big birthday. The car is a keeper.

 

[360]

The paddles are factory MSO. The only pic I can find is of the CF instrument cluster and you can see the shifters by the wheel.

I've got another pic somewhere which shows them front on - they have a -/+ in white. Will try and find.

The MSRP is huge but it's for a big birthday. The car is a keeper.

I do think the instrument surround should be part of the interior carbon upgrade package as the cheap looking plastic looks naff compared to this

 

[Markjayw]

I do think the instrument surround should be part of the interior carbon upgrade package as the cheap looking plastic looks naff compared to this

+1 on that!

 

[Jerry]

Are the carbon shift paddles MSO or MaCarbon? If MSO, does anyone have a photo? Are you sure you want the carbon rear vents? They has been alot of discussion that these will yellow over time since they are very close to the exhaust.

That is going to be a very high MSRP car!

Not the best photo, but try this ...

 

[extremeride22]

Not the best photo, but try this ...

Love the carbon, can never get enough of it which I think stems from cycling. By the way what's up with the Lambo, I'm looking at these beautiful interior pictures of a McLaren and then out of the blue a Lambo shows up. Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful car, I just thought for a moment that I was hallucinating. Lol. Cheers.....??

 

[Markjayw]

Ok, so can these be installed after the fact? I am assuming of course that the battery would need to be disconnected and the steering wheel would need to come off.

 

[extremeride22]

Ok, so can these be installed after the fact? I am assuming of course that the battery would need to be disconnected and the steering wheel would need to come off.

From what I've been told yes the steering wheel needs to be removed and disassembled. The cost up here in Canada eh is $4.8k for that little bit of carbon behind the steering wheel, aka paddle shifters. Part No. is MSO-I022. Cheers.....??