A playmate for Bluey the GT


Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 18, 2006
1,362
Washington State
you're an ass man too?

'Depends on whether the subject's moving toward or away from me...:wink
 

HUBBSTER

GT Owner
May 9, 2010
446
Miami, FL
Thats nice, enjoy :thumbsup

I have to ask: When you got your Big Mac did they offer you a shake & fries with it too ?:lol
 

Mooney56

GT Owner
Jan 21, 2012
98
Houston, Texas
Looks like I need to get up in the morning and go to cars & coffee.
 

Fracman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jan 4, 2011
284
Houston, TX
Awesome car and color! Can't wait to hear more about it.
 

BIGFOOT

GT Owner
Jan 18, 2012
750
Northeast
Impressive. What do those weigh?
 

KJD

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Dec 21, 2005
1,021
Location, Location
Beautiful car and very exclusive, congratulations!

This review was in our local rag today:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/cars/2012/03/01/gIQATMHnmR_story.html

Focus by reviewer is on ride and suspension.

Let us know your thoughts after you get some seat time.
 

FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
That thing's gorgeous!
 

MTV8

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 24, 2010
1,023
Houston Texas
Congratulations, I know it was a long wait. Any plans for modifications?
 

STORMCAT

GT
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
May 25, 2006
7,586
Ft. Lauderdale
Sweet !! Great Color !!
 

tmcphail

GT Owner/Vendor
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 24, 2006
4,103
St Augustine, Florida
I am not one for bright colors but this car was gorgeous in the flesh. I will add a bunch of photos in a bit. Thanks again David for the ride !
 

canuck

GT Owner
Mar 4, 2006
280
Time for some thoughts on the car after a week of owning one.
 

tmcphail

GT Owner/Vendor
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 24, 2006
4,103
St Augustine, Florida
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Specracer

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Nov 28, 2005
7,176
MA
Boy if people dont know what our GT's are, they must be baffled by that car. Killer wheel and paint combo!! Wish I lived closer to check it out.
 

HUBBSTER

GT Owner
May 9, 2010
446
Miami, FL
That Big Mac symbol looks suspiciously like the Star Trek symbol

Maybe its really alien technology :lol
 

texas mongrel

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 3, 2009
1,680
Houston Texas
OK guys, I've now had it for a week and have put 900+ miles on it so far, so can give some first impressions. However, I'll answer some of the questions first.
1) It weighs just over 3000lbs.
2) The funky logo is (believe it or not) a highly stylized version of the original McLaren racing logo which was a Kiwi bird's head (go figure...)
3) I think that any severe mods would destroy the balance of the car, but of course if someone can do a chip and tune for another 100hp.....

Anyway, I have essentially used it as my only vehicle since arrival - freeways, b-roads, even dirt roads, in rain or shine. I've been grocery shopping in it, gone to Home Depot etc. This car is unbelievably comfortable - smoother than my wife's Lexus when in 'normal' mode. Compared with the GT, there's a lack of initial drama when you mash the gas, probably a combination of the electronics and turbo effect. However, when you get anywhere over about 2500 rpm it absolutely hauls ass without let-up all the way to 8900. Initially I missed having a proper gear shift and clutch pedal (its my first paddle 'box car) but I soon got to like it - smooth and easy for traffic, then flick down a few cogs and Whooosh! Handling and braking is fantastic. The cockpit is more cramped than the GT (you sit very close to the passenger) but with a lot more headroom. Interior quality is lovely and the 'space fabric' on the seats very nice for hot Texas. Ground clearance a little less than the GT - I've scraped the tub a couple of times over speed bumps. I've not really explored the handling yet (I've got some track days coming up for this) but can report that when the warning sign on a bend states a recommended speed, you can multiply by about 2.5 without even noticing - 40mph bends at 95-ish are not a problem.

Sorry this is all a bit rambling and disjointed, but the car truly is amazing - how many 200+mph supercars can really be a practical everyday driver? Please note however that my GT still rocks and will forever be the car to get my pulse racing. I do love the heritage of these two machines - both long racing lineage, both with a strong Bruce McLaren connection. I am very lucky.

I'll report back after my upcoming track day - I'm told the lack of a differential, brake steer and airbrake all make for a complex learning experience on the track.
 

canuck

GT Owner
Mar 4, 2006
280
Thanks for the update!! Appreciate your take on the car.
 

BelgianGT

GT Owner
Jul 10, 2010
382
Belgium
A buddy's gona have a test drive this week. When asking for a discount on the price they said impossible but can deliver within 2 weeks. 2 weeks?????
I'm interested as well but afraid there's so much electronics in there it'll no longer be a drivers car. For me personnally my massaged d/a gall is the best in the world.