Could not agree more on the hp comment. Felt the same way to in my test drive.
Are going suitably dressed in your tee shirt???????12 hours til I finally get to test drive. Much excited.
once USA customers have seat time the demand will increase in a big way.
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I think that is the truest statement i have seen in a long time..MPC will be burning the midnight oil just to keep up with orders![]()
Ok, this is not good enough. You have to say more. Duty calls!FINALLY drove it this morning. Great fun - truly amazing car. There aren't enough words to describe it. Even at the outset, you can feel the fact that it is unlike any other car, and it takes a few minutes just to appreciate the controls.
Took it up the freeway, through a few twisties, and sat in traffic. Car handled just fine. My only issue was the brake feel, but it was a prototype car. The car I drove also featured the older style paddle pull, and aside from constantly surprising the opposite hand, I liked the pull force. Journalists be damned.
Only a few more months of waiting to go. It will definitely be worth it. EPIC car.
+1, more verbeage pleaseOk, this is not good enough. You have to say more. Duty calls!
i thought it was me that told you about the gearbox/brake impact,still i dont mind being called an engineerHyperMac954: I agree with you about the noise of the standard exhaust....it's all you need. Also the iron brakes gave me the same experience and surely they will be improved by Mclaren , maybe with softer pads or some other change.
An engineer said to me that double clutch box's are always in gear as there is no neutral and thus the engine is always pushing against the brake and is particularly noticeable at low speeds. Wonder if this has an impact on the initial over-run as the throttle is backed off?
HyperMac954: No mention of the ride quality or did you say something earlier?
It is ballistic and then some!
ps I have a Cayman R for two days next week, hope it stays dry weather!