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#3871
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Originally Posted by Nizer
Sweet ride. Please post pic/opinion of C8 when you get to drive so that we can get that thread moved back where it belongs.....
#3872
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if someone lends me a c8 for a throttledog review i'll drive it. real question is what kind of ride quality and steering quality it will have. mid engine cars are great- I have owned a bunch of them but outside of Porsche or the LT's, CGT, and NSX 91-94, most of them have really wonky steering.
#3873
Sweet! Looks Cool!
Also deleted from my signature on RL 2 months ago I think- maybe 3?
No matter- not sure how people seem to constantly snipe about this type of thing. I sold my 2019 GT3RS too- helped me afford my heritage FGT. Attachment 1306704
If anyone has ever paid any attention to my personal car collection, they'll see that the only rule is that I like cool cars. No other rules apply. Will probably keep the P1 forever, but anything else is potentially replaceable by a better version, more important version etc.
Unless I end up with what I consider pantheon cars, there will always be a newer GT3/LT or something that will be fun while its fun then gets sold.
No matter- not sure how people seem to constantly snipe about this type of thing. I sold my 2019 GT3RS too- helped me afford my heritage FGT. Attachment 1306704
If anyone has ever paid any attention to my personal car collection, they'll see that the only rule is that I like cool cars. No other rules apply. Will probably keep the P1 forever, but anything else is potentially replaceable by a better version, more important version etc.
Unless I end up with what I consider pantheon cars, there will always be a newer GT3/LT or something that will be fun while its fun then gets sold.
#3874
Drifting
^Maverick787...I had to pleasure of doing a lap with CJ @ Buttonwillow in his 675LT. Let's start with CJ is a great driver. I was blown away with the car and its capabilities.
Additionally, the 675LT is a great looking car. Big fan!
Additionally, the 675LT is a great looking car. Big fan!
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Maverick787 (07-26-2019)
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
CJ, you have lots of seat time in many brands. Curious your thoughts on the 675LT? Im sill learning the car, and not ready to track yet getting use to the feel. So far seems very capable whats your thoughts?
Only weakness of the car is the turning circle but it provides better on limit and on center steering feedback than any modern car- without gimmicks of rear steer.
That all being said -in all mclarens the best lap times are "tidy handed" unlike Porsche where your best lap times will be "busy handed".
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thebishman (07-26-2019)
#3877
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The 675LT is one of the most enjoyable road cars ever made. Incredible grip, power, steering, and brakes. Ride quality is a 4/5 in most cases but the other attributes are 5/5.
Only weakness of the car is the turning circle but it provides better on limit and on center steering feedback than any modern car- without gimmicks of rear steer.
That all being said -in all mclarens the best lap times are "tidy handed" unlike Porsche where your best lap times will be "busy handed".
Only weakness of the car is the turning circle but it provides better on limit and on center steering feedback than any modern car- without gimmicks of rear steer.
That all being said -in all mclarens the best lap times are "tidy handed" unlike Porsche where your best lap times will be "busy handed".
#3878
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if someone lends me a c8 for a throttledog review i'll drive it. real question is what kind of ride quality and steering quality it will have. mid engine cars are great- I have owned a bunch of them but outside of Porsche or the LT's, CGT, and NSX 91-94, most of them have really wonky steering.
#3879
Three Wheelin'
Robert, I drove the GT3 into the office this morning and was thinking that there is no way the C8 will compare to it. The steering, handling, engine and sounds it makes when you are over 4k RMP, the overall polish and engineering - until I sit and drive the C8 and have a chance to really compare, you're probably right. The GT3 is worth every penny and, compared to other models like the GTS and Turbo, it is a better value.
Dan (has 30k+ miles and is happy every day he gets to drive the GT3)
Dan (has 30k+ miles and is happy every day he gets to drive the GT3)
#3880
Originally Posted by hfm
Robert, I drove the GT3 into the office this morning and was thinking that there is no way the C8 will compare to it. The steering, handling, engine and sounds it makes when you are over 4k RMP, the overall polish and engineering - until I sit and drive the C8 and have a chance to really compare, you're probably right. The GT3 is worth every penny and, compared to other models like the GTS and Turbo, it is a better value.
Dan (has 30k+ miles and is happy every day he gets to drive the GT3)
Dan (has 30k+ miles and is happy every day he gets to drive the GT3)
I was considering selling my ACR to get a 675, but I still really like my ACR. Now I'm thinking of keeping the ACR and adding whatever the track version of the C8 is. Seems like the perfect American duo to me, and the experience won't overlap much between the two.
#3881
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The 675LT is one of the most enjoyable road cars ever made. Incredible grip, power, steering, and brakes. Ride quality is a 4/5 in most cases but the other attributes are 5/5.
Only weakness of the car is the turning circle but it provides better on limit and on center steering feedback than any modern car- without gimmicks of rear steer.
That all being said -in all mclarens the best lap times are "tidy handed" unlike Porsche where your best lap times will be "busy handed".
Only weakness of the car is the turning circle but it provides better on limit and on center steering feedback than any modern car- without gimmicks of rear steer.
That all being said -in all mclarens the best lap times are "tidy handed" unlike Porsche where your best lap times will be "busy handed".
Was this close to pulling the trigger on a 675LT.
It even sounds epic.
#3882
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#3883
Still looking at the 675LT really their best of the bunch, outside of the hypercars. I went to an MSO event last night and saw the new GT, very nice car with signif improvements to the interior and quality just seems to keep going up for the brand. The side air scoops seem to borrow a little bit from the Senna and quite a handsome car. Still love the P1 and looks like the Senna is massive in comparison. P1 I think will go down as one of the best looking cars and really holds up over time.....not so sure about the Senna. Really wish the 675LT borrowed a little more from the P1 but as the last hurray of the old carbon chassis I guess that's a big ask. The one thing I will say is that Mclaren really appreciates their customers and offer pretty much anything with the MSO program very impressive. I would have loved to get an 675LT MSO HS or the one off 675R
#3884
All the talking about Mclaren got me into a 600LT... when in Rome! Looked at the 720s and 675LT but this seems to fit the bill in terms of simplicity and rawness. Simplicity meaning the suspension is your traditional suspension vs the 720s and 675LT setup and the simple dashboard. The shifts are super fast, lots power on tap, and very fun and easy to drive. You just know that the car is light by the way it handles.. the feeling is there and very tossable. I still have my 991.1 but it's beginning to be driven less.
#3885
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All the talking about Mclaren got me into a 600LT... when in Rome! Looked at the 720s and 675LT but this seems to fit the bill in terms of simplicity and rawness. Simplicity meaning the suspension is your traditional suspension vs the 720s and 675LT setup and the simple dashboard. The shifts are super fast, lots power on tap, and very fun and easy to drive. You just know that the car is light by the way it handles.. the feeling is there and very tossable. I still have my 991.1 but it's beginning to be driven less.