Drove a McLaren MP4-12C at Hallett
07-29-2013, 04:49 PM
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Drove a McLaren MP4-12C at Hallett
Got to drive a friends new McLaren MP4-12C at Hallett yesterday. What a blast. Car had Hoosier R6's. Lap times are a bit faster than my 2008 C6 Z06. I was driving around 7/10 and doing low 1:23.2s. Impressive car.
Before I went on track he said, "have fun, I trust you and know you're good for it". At the time I thought he meant good for putting in some good laps. However, sitting here today I wonder if he meant something else....
Before I went on track he said, "have fun, I trust you and know you're good for it". At the time I thought he meant good for putting in some good laps. However, sitting here today I wonder if he meant something else....
Last edited by rikhek; 07-29-2013 at 04:52 PM.
07-29-2013, 08:30 PM
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Track Junky
I see these at Homestead Speedway quite often and I gotta say they they are quick! Gorgeous cars as well, wish I could have one in my garage.
08-01-2013, 11:05 AM
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Yeah, my comment was written tongue-in-cheek. I sort of figured tht's what he meant.....
The owner drove my Z06 the same day. I don't track my Z06 since I bought a race car so he was on street tires with ceramic brake pads. He was very impressed with the car and was surprised with the handling and power. He stated he had no idea they were such a capable car and has a new found appreciation for the car. He had nothing but great things to say about the Z. Not your typical exotic owner's attitude.
BTW, how do you like the Hardbar harness bar I sold you?
Rick
The owner drove my Z06 the same day. I don't track my Z06 since I bought a race car so he was on street tires with ceramic brake pads. He was very impressed with the car and was surprised with the handling and power. He stated he had no idea they were such a capable car and has a new found appreciation for the car. He had nothing but great things to say about the Z. Not your typical exotic owner's attitude.
BTW, how do you like the Hardbar harness bar I sold you?
Rick
08-03-2013, 07:03 PM
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Here's the link.
The owner is driving.
On a sidenote, I was more impressed with the transmission than the suspension. Remarkable. Not to downplay how nicely the suspension worked but the transmission contributes greatly to good lap times. I left it in automatic and believe the computer did a better job than I could have with the paddles. It left nothing on the table. Very aggressive programming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWku9j5529U
The owner is driving.
On a sidenote, I was more impressed with the transmission than the suspension. Remarkable. Not to downplay how nicely the suspension worked but the transmission contributes greatly to good lap times. I left it in automatic and believe the computer did a better job than I could have with the paddles. It left nothing on the table. Very aggressive programming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWku9j5529U
Last edited by rikhek; 08-03-2013 at 07:12 PM.
08-03-2013, 08:42 PM
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Le Mans Master
Here's a good video on how they are made. Fascinating!