Recap of the English F1 fleet - Take 2...

Yes but Lanzante do the open windows for example

I mentioned Lanzante and the windows a year or so back to the owner - so he is aware of that. IMO the windows of #06R don't look nice, but they are practical......

Practical is a big word. For having spent a bit of time in that car, the air just doesn't get in much through the window. The airways are way more useful to that extent!

Practical is a big word. For having spent a bit of time in that car, the air just doesn't get in much through the window. The airways are way more useful to that extent!

Perhaps I should have added the word 'more' before 'practical' :)

020

http://www.autogespot.nl/mclaren-f1/2014/08/09#img9

Ofcourse I got spot of the day with this car:-)

The complete set of 020

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.621406804638779.1073741838.420078951438233&type=1

Spa:

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img903/9297/gzx8uq.th.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/p3gzx8uqj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img905/4689/GfYMWo.th.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/p5GfYMWoj)

pics, not mine:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/car.spotters/?fref=nf

I saw he was in the Pit Garage and pleased he drove #061 over :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01063/10617105_316144425213482_669864904_n_zps0b859f91.j pg

Good to see he was taking it easy in the wet this time ;)

http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/detail/794776082243686578_527216827

Shiny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01074/10644487_694732347275675_8772972866626893785_o_zps a86535e5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01075/10624481_283984945130647_1764502095_n_zps0bd53f34. jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LIOvrou.jpg

Doubt if even Mr Atkinson could afford another total rebuild? Though I can vouch for his driving skills and ability having raced against him many years ago.

Doubt if even Mr Atkinson could afford another total rebuild? Though I can vouch for his driving skills and ability having raced against him many years ago.
You shouldn't be concerned about other people's wallet ...

Not concerned more an observation.

Looks like the plans MSO mentioned to get XP1 LM running happened sooner rather than later :)

http://instagram.com/p/sdTkHrhdVl/

XP3 in the Goodwood Public Car Park for the Revival today :)

Erik pointed me in the direction of this from IG

pic by alexjeasthope
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01093/10666056_815904445128900_1391118560_n_zpsd706c07f. jpg

which led me to scour for more -

by damon_jones, also on IG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01093/10666174_1481144005476882_1379257058_n_zps4c764853 .jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01095/10693783_835473476471070_1828965849_n_zpsf52e0db3. jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01096/10693262_1455805968036264_303784088_n_zps62de5035. jpg

by joebreezelondon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01094/10598358_313499615489288_1156795962_n_zps64a02d29. jpg

Great to see it out and about. Shame Gordon doesn't use it that often.

Also everytime I see a photo of a 650S it looks worse to me. Horrible looking thing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01097/10632200_299959016876855_1763404332_n_zps45a99653. jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01098/Bxbi8eCIgAE8IhK_zps7ce69c2a.jpg

Today, Gordon is present again, car is parked at the main (general) parking area.
I got a call from a friend who is there and he makes some pics ;)

Some shots

http://img909.imageshack.us/img909/8852/cbrtKU.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/p9cbrtKUj)

http://img674.imageshack.us/img674/7648/wGvJAa.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/iqwGvJAaj)

http://img911.imageshack.us/img911/1333/wiNnYo.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/pbwiNnYoj)

http://img907.imageshack.us/img907/4978/OFRToQ.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/p7OFRToQj)

http://img538.imageshack.us/img538/1395/8FOXWH.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/ey8FOXWHj)

Nice view for the picknic. :iceslolan

Also everytime I see a photo of a 650S it looks worse to me. Horrible looking thing.

To each their own, but I was just admiring a trio of 650S' last evening and find them far more appealing than the 12C's rather muted styling. I also love the looks of the P1.

>8^)
ER

To each their own, but I was just admiring a trio of 650S' last evening and find them far more appealing than the 12C's rather muted styling. I also love the looks of the P1.

>8^)
ER

I just don't think it fits the style of the rest of the car, but then I never think drastic facelifts on original shapes work.

It's too narrow for that front end to work and the 12C looks less pinched. Haven't seen one in the flesh though so maybe it's just a photo thing. The 12C works so well in real life as well I find, much better than in photos.

The P1 looks amazing mind.

more pics by clicking on this picture

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01105/Revival-Spotted-2014011_zps64830135.jpg (http://www.motorcardiaries.co.uk/spotted/)

It was a while ago but I haven't seen this pic of what was on the MTC Boardwalk shared by MSO on twitter :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01112/BzQVfs8IEAAgZVW_zps3d86b5d2.jpg

So that'll be #56XPGT, #01R, #20R, #04R and XP1LM

Check these out

http://mustardpost.com/wordpress/?p=3133

Saw those on Facebook. Epic photos!!

I think they're awful - far too much editing.

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ER

xbox-esque, but interesting enough to make my facebook page :)

I honestly thought they had been done by some sort of CGI means not actual photographs, not good

Its nice to see the GT get the respect it deserves with a place in the MTC at last, and not stuffed in a shed under a tarpaulin!:smile:

#028 getting its tanks, clutch and exhaust changed and having a service at the same time

Pic courtesy of the owner :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01128/B11tqElIYAEpXxa_zps03028040.jpg

Don't typically see people standing on a McLaren F1 but I guess she wasn't going to break it. :D This was for a Gulf Oil calendar shoot. The car is 064 for those not familiar.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0v0foPIYAIQypR.jpg:thumb (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0v0foPIYAIQypR.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0v01bECAAAQN9Q.jpg:thumb (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0v01bECAAAQN9Q.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0vzf3-IQAAvTRW.jpg:thumb (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0vzf3-IQAAvTRW.jpg:large)

Images might not be safe depending on where you are viewing them so click the thumbnails at your own risqué. <-- see what I did there? ;)

>8^)
ER

028: Like Simon Kidston said during my ride in 007: "Open wallet surgery". lol

Hmm did one of those come with every F1 bought? lol

More technical shots of #028 inner workings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GXXzHIEAAGjoO_zpsbe8e940c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GXXzHIUAI-cV9_zps0c0d5923.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GXXzGIQAA-HRz_zps1c496a74.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GXXzHIgAAKmyl_zpsa22a4b3c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GVv89IIAEc1Rx_zpscdf701d7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01130/B2GP3DfIgAIIf1k1_zps54e3c776.jpg

The heart of the divine machine, thanks for sharing ;)

Now those are the kind of pictures I like to see, fantastic detail, many thanks for sharing

What's the milage on 028?
I've never seen a different colour on the upper wishbones close to the exhausts.
Another thing is the removal of the calipers. Is it because breathing the brake system isn't an easy job, maybe? ANd kept the calipers in place on the chassis?
Or is it such a big 'service' all fluids with all critical lines / tubings are replaced anyway?
And nice to see it on an ordinary carwash ;)

I would take that power unit to our home, some decorate....:D

The discolouration is probably a result of the effects of heat on the anodising fnish on the wishbones, no doubt if I am mistaken someone more knowlegable will provide the correct answer.

What's the milage on 028?

I have a note somewhere but it was around 10K when sold in the early part of this year.

Calipers may have been left with the chassis just to facilitate quicker removal of the powertrain unit. Once you crack the hoses to the calipers you're going to have to deal with the fluid. Maybe best to make that a separate job after the fact.

>8^)
ER

I agree it is common practice to tie the callipers up to the bodywork or chassis to save any re-bleeding etc. Even if you are replacing the fluid it is usually one of the last jobs done.

You can just about make them out on the first picture

#028 getting its quicksilver exhaust on [note the non-standard 'bridge']

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01132/B3g4BqpIAAEY9wx_zps1bb2acb3.jpg

and Russ, you never ask how much ;)

#028 getting its quicksilver exhaust on [note the non-standard 'bridge']

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/hurstg01/hurstg01132/B3g4BqpIAAEY9wx_zps1bb2acb3.jpg

and Russ, you never ask how much ;)

No Quicksilver here, this is a proper McLaren Titanium exhaust! I'm not aware of a quicksilver actually being fitted on a car, they test fitted one a few years ago but it was quickly replaced with a proper McLaren one.

Cool, so is it the loudest allowed? I seem to remember there being different stages of exhaust you could do for customers?....

I'm sure I have given credit to Quicksilver for these systems more than one time in the past - I'll stop doing that. :)

>8^)
ER

Cool! Right exhaust looks much more shiny then the left...

We were halfway through polishing them up before first startup. If you leave fingerprints on the titanium when the exhaust first starts up they are burnt onto the surface and stay there!
This is almost the loudest we do, the 'Goodwood' option is to modify the standard box and is a level below.

We were halfway through polishing them up before first startup. If you leave fingerprints on the titanium when the exhaust first starts up they are burnt onto the surface and stay there!
This is almost the loudest we do, the 'Goodwood' option is to modify the standard box and is a level below.

HOw much different is the LM's exhaust compared to this #028 currently added exhaust system?

Does anything in particular need to be done since this is a road car that no longer has the rear crumple zone (i.e. no huge silencer to absorb the blow) to keep it's crash test certification? I know people can do modifications like this on their own, but since it is a McLaren installed system i figured it had to at least have been thought about.

The exhaust is very similar to the LM system. The LMs were homologated with this type of exhaust so no problems there with crash certification etc. :)

Any idea why the catalytic convertors on chassis 024 have been altered? They're quite a bit fatter and somewhat shorter than the standard ones. Possibly part of someone's US EPA conversion methods was my thought, but certainly there are other cars here that preserved the originals.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Peloton25/McLaren%20F1%20M/DSC_0648m.jpg~original

>8^)
ER

The siamese pipes are non standard as well and a heatshield missing. It will almost certainly be EPA fiddling, there has been weirdness on other cars as well that we have seen including air pumps and additional whole vehicle wiring looms on some occasions!!

Yes - here's an example of the air pump that was fitted to chassis 068 when it was Federalized.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Peloton25/McLaren%20F1%20M/46a_m.jpg~original

I believe the efforts here on this car were what finally convinced the DOT/EPA to expand the eligible model year range on F1s under "Show or Display" from 1993 thru 1995 up to 1998, to include all the cars. This car was done by JK Technologies with final signoff from the EPA on Sept 25th, 2003.

So silly they have to even waste the time and money for this - the 'Show or Display' exemption should have been written to overlook all EPA requirements as well for the incredibly small numbers of cars that were going to be qualified under it. Just a few more years though and we'll be at the 21 year mark where I am fairly certain emissions devices won't need to be fussed with any longer with new arrivals.

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ER

That looks silly:(

more pictures in this thread...


http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=63&t=1460900&mid=228720&i=0&nmt=McLaren+F1+%2D+Engine+out%2E%2E%2E&mid=228720

Great to see you here Gavin!

Great to see you here Gavin!

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Good to see you on here, although I'm surprised you have the time, what with PH, Twitter..... 😉

Privileged to have you here, Gavin! Love reading and seeing, respectively, everything about your F1.