yesyoucan

Posting #59 in below thread. obviously, talk to your dealer about it.

https://www.mclarenlife.com/forums/m...html#post53008

Pre/Post track checklists for warrantyOk guys, so I got some good news on this and got the straight scoop.

First, you can have pre/post checks done by a dealer or a "reputable shop" (if your dealer is a ways away) which may also include folks at your track (assuming they have a lift). My dealer is sending me the checklist forms, and as long as some shop near you performs them pre/post, and you send that in to your dealer you are set. If you have ceramics, there is a bit more to the check as they are more involved and thus will take a little longer for the inspection. When I get the forms, I'll post them.

So that fixes the biggest complaint. I also asked could we have the inspection done at the track, and again, as long as they have facilities, that part is cool--confirmed that Monticello is qualified and McLaren has been cool with them. Only issue is that they want to put the pre-check in their computer system to make sure your track event is covered by warranty, and that may take some time. So they're checking that if the checklist form is faxed/emailed with a time stamp prior to your getting on track, even if they don't enter in the dealer system (for example, you get this done on the weekend), hopefully that will still be ok.

Another note is that failing to do a pre/post check will *not* void your warranty. So if you fail to do it, the tracking event will not be covered by warranty. So if your engine blows on the track, it wont be covered unless you did the pre/post check. However, after you're done tracking, assuming nothing went wrong, your car would still have warranty coverage after that for normal road driving stuff.

That is the "official" proper story.

Beyond that, I think many dealers get the reality of this scenario and will work with you to have a reasonable process.

To that end, Philly mac is an amazing dealership...

UPDATE
Checklists attached here.
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Boxers12

So I will use this thread to ask this question. I have allocation for .2 GT3 RS to arrive in December. I can get an allocation for 600LT arrive in spring 2019. Cost difference about $20 for MAC. Which I could have both but not going to happen. Never had a McLaren. Had a .1 RS so pretty much know what thats about. I have a true race car for track but will track other car somewhat since it does not need support and much easier at smaller further distance tracks. Any thoughts.

sechsgang

Well, the Mclaren will thoroughly SPANK the 991.2 gt3 rs on any given track, as it seems like it's more set on nipping at the gt2rs track times...so if that means anything to you then that's worth mentioning...

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C.J. Ichiban

The LT is geared to rip, the 570S was geared to slide around like a sophisticated Jaguar Type R (first year with RWD only)


They purposely gave the 570 narrow tires to slide around and challenge someone to turn TCS/ ESC all the way off.

Most people DONT and therefore think it's all laggy etc. no- it's just saving you from getting sideways. Turn everything off, slam your foot and they turn in early. Here comes the drift!


The LT has bigger tires than the 570 but I think tire profile is closer to GT4 vs GT3RS.

Therefore you will still need to be tidy and not manhandle the car for best lap times. It will absolutely out accelerate the Gt3RS. It has more power and will weigh a lot less. But will it corner better at 45mph (hairpin exit) and will it corner better at 110mph? Is there enough DF to make a difference?

Boxers12

Thanks for all your comments. Have some decisions to make.

GrantG

Hi CJ - this article shows LT tires the same size as 570S (which is smaller than GT4 and much smaller than GT3RS). Just 225/35R-19 and 285/35R-20...

https://www.caranddriver.com/mclaren/600lt

Only difference is Trofeo R vs. street tires (and nicer wheels). Skinny tires will give up ultimate grip, but could provide better steering feel and more progressive behavior at the limit...

Edit: Confirmed on McLaren website (see attached specs):

C.J. Ichiban

The new trofeos they have on the car are more rounded and less trapezoidally fit to the rim.

GrantG

OK, thanks. If the laptimes show the car as fast, then I like the idea of lighter wheels/tires with better steering feel and friendly at the limit. I wonder if they experimented with bigger footprints and concluded that this was optimal (or maybe the Sport Series has no further room without flares?).

sechsgang

I bet they tried it, tire tech and various shapes and contact patches have definitely come a long way as well. Would love to see the data they collected with various setups (pipe dream)

forhamilton

911therapy

Nice Hamilton! let us know what you think after a little seat time....I'd love to try to 600LT

forhamilton

911therapy

good info and feedback...I think MAC is doing excellent work, great cars. I test drove a 570s last year at park place in dallas. Drove and handled like a go-cart. Loved the steering feel, or at least as much as I could discern on the roads in dallas (not on track)