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Old 03-07-2020, 12:29 AM
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I picked up a 675 spider last year and I’m truly astonished that not only a car this perfect exists but that somehow people are still waiting to see if it drops more in price. In my opinion you would have to move up to a Carrera GT to find a more special car at well over twice the money.
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Old 03-07-2020, 07:45 AM
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Quad exhaust on 765LT looks a lot like earlier model Aventador style, just higher.
Mesh around rear exhaust panel oddly has same appearance of hexagonal matrix found on recent Lamborghini rear air duct areas near rear fascia as well.
Old 03-08-2020, 07:30 PM
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I hate this thread, every time I come back and read new posts, it makes me want to trade my RS in for a 675LT. You guys are poison.
Found lap times posted by Randy P. from prob early '19, not sure if they tested the RS after this but the RS could be just as fast, if not faster than the 675LT.



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Old 03-08-2020, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bli8
I hate this thread, every time I come back and read new posts, it makes me want to trade my RS in for a 675LT. You guys are poison.
Found lap times posted by Randy P. from prob early '19, not sure if they tested the RS after this but the RS could be just as fast, if not faster than the 675LT.
Not to make matters worse but I just posted an article on my favorite McLaren: https://karenable.com/my-favorite-mclaren/



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Originally Posted by ChrisDM
I've been eyeing this local 675LT for a few weeks now. Boy is it tempting and prices seem great right now.

But I'd have to give up the GT3 to make it work, and I have no interest in doing that right now.

https://www.mclarensanfrancisco.com/...1c8d97e030.htm
The 675LT is one of the best cars made in the last decade... of course, I'm biased. So you will be happy for sure!
Old 03-08-2020, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kart driver
I have never had a chance of driving a 675. Although I was impressed by how 600 feels and handles - extraordinary car.

What is the difference driving 675 against 600? What is it where 675 shines more?
Having driven both (and my podcast partner CJ Wilson.. aka CJ Ichiban here) and I feel that the LT just has a rawness that is not replicated in the 600LT. The 600 also doesn't have that extra oomph near the top of the rev range. The shifts in the 675LT are brutal but in keeping with the car. And somehow, I feel like the 675LT dances better on track... like a Acura NSX (old school) on steroids.

But the kicker? With the advanced suspension in the 675LT - if you want to drive around town, it's incredibly comfortable. Put it in track/track and it's an epic weapon.
Old 03-08-2020, 08:14 PM
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Every once inawhile I think about selling her. But I never can. 8k miles. 4.5 years old... I just love this car. Nothing has come close in terms of involvement and enjoyment. It's spoiled me.







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Old 03-08-2020, 09:31 PM
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The roof scoop is the bomb
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Old 03-08-2020, 09:36 PM
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Your car is stunning, the 675 imho is one the most compellingly beautiful modern sports cars. By comparison the 765LT looks more contrived and gimmicky, but nonetheless brutally capable. I also like your comment on the similarity with the original NSX, that was my first exotic car.
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Old 03-08-2020, 09:45 PM
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I just saw the 765LT in person today.
I really liked it. More than I expected. Much Improved and better looking than 720 to my eyes

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Old 03-08-2020, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SSO
Not to make matters worse but I just posted an article on my favorite McLaren: https://karenable.com/my-favorite-mclaren/
I thoroughly enjoy reading your articles. Thanks for sharing

Btw I'm on your email list but didnt get notification you posted a new article? Maybe for 2020 will have a youtube channel featuring your cars and opinion
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Old 03-08-2020, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by flsupraguy
I thoroughly enjoy reading your articles. Thanks for sharing

Btw I'm on your email list but didnt get notification you posted a new article? Maybe for 2020 will have a youtube channel featuring your cars and opinion
Many thanks, glad you are enjoying them.

The email engine is a bit of a mess right now. Im getting the site redesigned and as part of that we will be fixing the email system. Will likely be a few more weeks before it is all sorted.

On the youTube, not really sure how to do that and still remain anonymous. I do have a very old one with some driving videos on it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHT..._as=subscriber
Old 03-08-2020, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bli8
I hate this thread, every time I come back and read new posts, it makes me want to trade my RS in for a 675LT. You guys are poison.
Found lap times posted by Randy P. from prob early '19, not sure if they tested the RS after this but the RS could be just as fast, if not faster than the 675LT.
keep both perfect pair
Old 03-08-2020, 11:23 PM
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BTW, speaking of McLarens, at the 105db day at Laguna last Friday, a 12C (stock except for Goodyear 3Rs and Girodisc iron brakes) did a 1:30.6 in the first session of the day (quite cool but dry), and later in the day a stock 600LT did a 1:32.2 on Trofeo R. The 12C missed the optimum second session of the day due to air in the brake lines.
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Old 03-09-2020, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SSO
Not to make matters worse but I just posted an article on my favorite McLaren: https://karenable.com/my-favorite-mclaren/
I had a 570S and didn't like the slowness of the axle lift when compared to the pneumatic lift on the GT3 or the hydraulic one on the RS, is the 675LT's slower still? And does having to hit the left stalk 3-4 times to raise the nose a PITA?


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