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How to build a supercar....
« on: November 22, 2011, 04:07:32 pm »
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If anyone missed it on BBC2 on Sunday:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b017t722/How_to_Build..._Series_2_A_Super_Car/

Stunning programme about the latest McLaren. Look out for what Joanna Lumley says at the launch party.

Enjoy!  :happy2:


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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2011, 04:08:34 pm »
i watched it last night on bbc2 repeat, was a really intresting programme

brilliant

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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2011, 04:21:01 pm »
Just watched this this morn on catch up, awesome watch!

Was surprised there hand prepped and painted?
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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2011, 04:34:55 pm »

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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2011, 04:40:56 pm »

I did let everyone know already. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37604.0.html


....7 days early - No wonder I didn't spot it on Random Chat. How many pages back is it now I wonder. Sorry, folks - I'm not the first and won't be the last to double post.


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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2011, 05:48:36 pm »
Thanks for the reminder Robin....... just enjoyed watching that episode  :happy2:

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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2011, 09:10:11 pm »
Good program! I thought the Mclaren acoustic engineer was an utter idiot. It's also interesting that one of the most critiqued parts of that car is the noise!  :party: Sackkkkkkkkkkkkkkk himmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2011, 09:19:55 pm »

I did let everyone know already. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37604.0.html


....7 days early - No wonder I didn't spot it on Random Chat. How many pages back is it now I wonder. Sorry, folks - I'm not the first and won't be the last to double post.

My post referenced the series Robin which is why it's called How to Build as that's what the series is called. I bumped it again in time for Sunday's programme but will know better next time and not bother.  :indifferent:

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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 10:09:38 pm »

I did let everyone know already. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37604.0.html


....7 days early - No wonder I didn't spot it on Random Chat. How many pages back is it now I wonder. Sorry, folks - I'm not the first and won't be the last to double post.

My post referenced the series Robin which is why it's called How to Build as that's what the series is called. I bumped it again in time for Sunday's programme but will know better next time and not bother.  :indifferent:


....Oh do stop being so silly and over sensitive, Ian. I missed your post when I came to this site. I'm busy doing other things nowadays and just do quick visits here rather than trawl through all the threads.

All that matters is that we try our individual best to network and share info for everyone's sake. If something mistakenly or accidentally gets double posted occasionally, so what.


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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2011, 01:10:14 am »
Watched it Sunday.
Love the new McLaren 12C, would certainly have that instead of the 458 if my numbers ever come up.
Especially as it's not a Ferrari.

Also reckon that Volcano Orange Metallic paint colour would look ace on a Mk5 Golf.

I liked the fact Ron Dennis joked himself about stroking a stuffed white cat as the 'Technical Centre' looks like a Bond villian's lair. Pretty cool.

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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2011, 01:29:21 am »
Robin... Hedge.... can you two kiss and make up please!   :grin:


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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2011, 12:11:58 pm »
Just watched the whole episode, I'm lost for words, the car, the factory, the way it's built is all perfection!
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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2011, 02:15:31 pm »
what a great program  :happy2:

although that noise guy was indeed a  :booty:
he went on and on about the noise, but one of the main mp12 criticisms at launch was it was quiet and soulless, so much so they have revamped the noise already...
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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2011, 03:15:54 pm »
RedRobin sent me a text about this, but I was at work and eventually watched it on I Player. Great programme and an interesting insight into supercar tech. :happy2:
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Re: How to build a supercar....
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2011, 04:33:25 pm »
I Sky+ it when it was on and got round to watching it yesterday. Whilst I was watching it a pal of mine rang me and told me he'd been to the McLaren factory the day before and had the full tour, meeting and having lunch with Ron himself!  :fighting:

Git!  :laugh:

Was a great program though, enjoyed every second of it!  :congrats: