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Post by Pondrew » Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:41 pm

Beedub wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 4:05 pm its true! i havent got a clue how to drive this properly, its a different league.
Ya big girl! It's only got 600hp and 620nm. What could possibly go wrong? :lol: :lol: :poke:

PS. Looks awesome. Well Jell. :thumbsup:
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Post by Beedub » Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:53 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:41 pm
Beedub wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 4:05 pm its true! i havent got a clue how to drive this properly, its a different league.
Ya big girl! It's only got 600hp and 620nm. What could possibly go wrong? :lol: :lol: :poke:

PS. Looks awesome. Well Jell. :thumbsup:
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Post by LawrenceW » Sun Aug 25, 2024 7:21 pm

Byron, good luck sleeping between now and collection, bet you’re super excited pal!
By the way I too have a McLaren in my garage……well steering wheel and bonnet badge, but ya got to start somewhere pal!
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Post by Beedub » Sun Aug 25, 2024 7:26 pm

LawrenceW wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 7:21 pm Byron, good luck sleeping between now and collection, bet you’re super excited pal!
By the way I too have a McLaren in my garage……well steering wheel and bonnet badge, but ya got to start somewhere pal!
lol, very excited, nervous, preparing my garage , and working on LOTS of new content for the channel..... Wondering if ive gone mad!!!! but most of all , utterly grateful.
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Post by Abbas » Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:06 pm

Congratulations my friend. Sounds like you’re over the moon with it and that’s all that matters. Happy motoring!
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Post by Nanu » Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:41 pm

lol, very excited, nervous, preparing my garage , and working on LOTS of new content for the channel..... Wondering if ive gone mad!!!! but most of all , utterly grateful.
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Post by BeeEmm » Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:55 pm

Beedub wrote: Fri Aug 23, 2024 2:20 pm THE DEALS DONE...........

17 years is about to end :-( car goes next friday, finance arranged, Deposit paid, its done..... VERY bitter sweet, but its time. Nothing lasts for ever.
Don't forget Byron, your new car is going to be delivered tomorrow, make sure that you are at the workshop. 8) Enjoy every minute of ownership. :D
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Post by 1536Z4 » Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:59 pm

Beedub wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 4:05 pm it wont feel real until it lands friday.
Its Christmas !! as Slade would say .No sleep tonight :D
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Post by Argyll Andy » Fri Aug 30, 2024 7:59 am

Enjoy today bud :driving: :thumbsup:

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    Post by Ed Doe » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:04 am

    Whoop I bet you didn't sleep a wink last night Byron!! :lol:

    Good luck mate, drive the wheels off it and enjoy every moment!

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    Post by markplant » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:21 am

    Hoping all goes better than expected 👍🏻
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    Post by tomscott » Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:38 am

    Really chuffed for you! Redline are awesome had great experience with them in the past! Have a fab day! Looking forward to seeing the pics and vids!

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    Post by Ed Doe » Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:04 am

    Well come on then Byron, where are the pics?! :lol:

    Hope you're busy driving the wheels off it buddy :driving: 8)
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    Post by Nanu » Fri Sep 06, 2024 8:17 pm

    With a car like that, would you be finding time to post on here?

    Would be nice to see some pics though.
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    Post by Nanu » Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:08 pm

    OK, Enough is enough.

    Has anyone heard from a certain new owner of a McClaren or do we think he is still enjoying himself too much?

    We need Pics or a moderator must get involved
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