McLaren F1 - Driving Ambition

[cojones]

Just received my copy in the mail (about $50 from Exoticar Model Co, $70 from Amazon).

Great book -- must-have for the automotive/motorcar enthusiast.

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Thought the designer (Gordon Murray) original evaluation notes on the NSX were pretty interesting:

- Starting up is not an "event"
- Forward driving position feels great - A-pillar is an intrusion
- Interior too "moulded"
- Engine fantastic but no mechanical noise - very good "growl" on full throttle
- Instruments very clear - small dials too small.
- Rear vision not bad - tail feels too long for parking.
- Overall size of car is perfect - except tail length for parking.
- Grip very good.
- Steering wheel not good - steering feels direct around straight ahead position. - but far too low-geared for "hairpins"

 

[Ponyboy]

Dead thread revival. Was thinking about buying this book for my brother who is a budding automobile enthusiast. IMHO, it's the best model specfic automobile book ever published. No joke. Outstanding content and even better photography.

Checked Amazon for availability and pricing and lo and behold...HOLY CRAP! Used copies go for $375 to $888 bones! Fairly certain I paid $80 for my copy several years ago!

Suffice to say, I think I'll just buy my bro a model instead.

 

[cojones]

I just checked my copy as well

Wonder what the old NSX books are going for these days ?

 

[Gansan]

You can still get this book if you order direct from McLaren Automotive. My copy was purchased this way last Christmas. It's around 70 pounds or so. Plus it's kind of cool that you become a McLaren customer, even if it's in this small way.

 

[nsx1164]

You can still get this book if you order direct from McLaren Automotive. My copy was purchased this way last Christmas. It's around 70 pounds or so. Plus it's kind of cool that you become a McLaren customer, even if it's in this small way.

YES... tres cool indeed :biggrin:

The standard edition is still available at GPB 45 + S&H at http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/customer_care/driving_ambition/standard.htm

 

[nsx1164]

Speaking of "incentives", I thought this was interesting...

F1 pilot Lewis Hamilton has one more reason to be the best...

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/motorsport/hamilton-promised-mclaren-lm-supercar-for-title-win/

 

[Gansan]

No wonder he's choking lately. That's a LOT of pressure! In my eagerness, I would crack and mess up too.

 

[Ponyboy]

Thanks for the linkage! I'm IMing wifey the order form for the Le Mans edition in case she ever thinks I'm worth it. :wink:

 

[nsx1164]

Thanks for the linkage! I'm IMing wifey the order form for the Le Mans edition in case she ever thinks I'm worth it. :wink:

"ask me no questions, and I will tell you no lies" :biggrin:

We know you are worth it, but our opinion is largely irrelevant here.
Maybe she gets you the mid-grade "limited" one which is cool as well...