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veedubfreak: Apr 2, 2005; by Smythe

Sorry, no those are 315/30/20 tires on the rear end end. I made sure to look real close on Top Gear.

I can only imagine how hard those are to mount.

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veedubfreak posted:

Sorry, no those are 305/30/20 tires on the rear end end. I made sure to look real close on Top Gear.

Eh?

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The tyres for the McLaren P1� are specially developed P Zero Corsas, which have been developed with Pirelli, McLaren�s technology partner and sole tyre supplier. The team at Pirelli has been involved throughout the entire development programme of the McLaren P1�, and this has seen the tyre testing phase integrated into the entire schedule, as a key performance component. This has ensured the compound and construction has been developed and optimised during testing. The end result is a tyre that is finely tuned specifically to the performance and handling characteristics.
In order to develop tyres that complement the McLaren P1��s characteristics, Pirelli called upon the experience gained in Formula 1 and all its other motorsport activities, also making use of computer simulations that replicate all usage conditions and stresses to which the tyres are subjected.
The construction of the tyres is much closer to a racing tyre than a conventional road car tyre. This is necessary to cope with the high loading due to the downforce in Race mode, and the specially formulated rubber has a much stiffer construction both vertically and laterally than normal high-speed sports car tyres.
Pirelli�s engineers have developed an innovative tyre solution capable of guaranteeing maximum stability and handling. The asymmetric design allows the tyre to remain sufficiently rigid even when subjected to different weight transfers, and ensures superior contact with the ground, even under cornering and braking, working in harmony with one of the most advanced suspension systems in the world. Despite this rigid compound, the tyre and suspension system have been developed together to ensure ride quality is not compromised in non-Race modes.
The tyre belt, bead and sidewall construction are all bespoke to suit the unique requirements of the McLaren P1�. Different structures were designed and developed for the front and rear tyres which ensure torque is cleanly transmitted and traction is optimised. In order to withstand high lateral forces of up to 2g through corners, the bead design on the rear tyres is also asymmetric.
The work carried out on the structures naturally also required the use of innovative compounds, utilising cutting-edge polymers, which improve stability and resistance to stress. Through the use of these compounds, the tyres now reach optimum operating temperature even more quickly, guaranteeing high grip levels and underlining the tyre�s rapid reaction to direction changes.
The tread pattern is a development of the Pirelli Corsa design, which has been enhanced to make the intersection of the inner sidewall and the tread have a specific aerodynamic profile, to boost the aero performance of the tyre.
These special asymmetric tyres come in one size only: 245/35ZR19 at the front and 315/30ZR20 at the rear.
- See more at: http://media.mclarenautomotive.com/model/7/EN/doc/49/#sthash.OP2q0ere.dpuf

# ? Feb 20, 2014 15:28

GramCracker: Oct 8, 2005; beauty by stroll

I just need to reiterate. IT'S SO GOOD LOOKING :swoon:

The silver wheels are just perfect contrast against the body colors (be it a black car or a green or blue)

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# ? Feb 20, 2014 15:43

KozmoNaut: Apr 23, 2008; Happiness is a warm
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Whoops yeah, the fronts are 245, my bad.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 15:46

Beverly Cleavage: Jun 22, 2004; I am a pretty pretty princess, watch me do my pretty princess dance....

it was an awesome video to watch, and I agree on the wheels in the video... holy poo poo it looks amazing. But then youtube cut to an ad about 2/3rds into the video, and that made me really sad.

gently caress. That car sounds incredible.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 15:49

veedubfreak: Apr 2, 2005; by Smythe

Zlatan Imhobitch posted:

Eh?

I corrected my typo after you quoted me. Boo. They only really gave a good look at the rear on Top Gear. I just assumed they were same size all around.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 16:15

Olympic Mathlete: Feb 25, 2011

I love the mechanism for the spoiler, it just looks so industrial. It's a case of 'gently caress you, this works perfectly' rather than trying to hide it or make it pretty.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 16:42

AirRaid: Dec 21, 2004; Nose Manual + Super Sonic Spin Attack

NitroSpazzz posted:

1982 Ferrari 400i Automatic

It looks like a Rover

# ? Feb 20, 2014 17:28

veedubfreak: Apr 2, 2005; by Smythe

88h88 posted:

I love the mechanism for the spoiler, it just looks so industrial. It's a case of 'gently caress you, this works perfectly' rather than trying to hide it or make it pretty.

The spoiler actually has to lower itself at around 155mph to keep from destroying the suspension in the rear due to downforce. That car is just plain nuts.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 19:22

Das Volk: Nov 19, 2002; by Cyrano4747

NitroSpazzz posted:

My brother is the photographer for a large dealership chain in the area, usually he photographs boring new cars. Some days though he gets to play with very cool cars.

at the $150 aftermarket deck

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:20

rscott: Dec 10, 2009

Das Volk posted:

at the $150 aftermarket deck

First thing I noticed too, who puts a $100 kenwood in a rolls royce?

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:21

Chinatown: Sep 11, 2001; by Fluffdaddy; Fun Shoe

Alpines are perfectly good stereos guys.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:22

rscott: Dec 10, 2009

Yeah I have one in my car, but aesthetically it just does not make sense

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:22

cursedshitbox: May 20, 2012; Your rear-end wont survive my hammering.; Fun Shoe

Chinatown posted:

Alpines are perfectly good stereos guys.

In a honda.

but then again, the stock audio systems kinda sucked rear end.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:23

I Miss Snausages: Mar 8, 2005; Volvorific!

Das Volk posted:

at the $150 aftermarket deck

McIntosh or go home for a stereo in a Rolls.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 20:30

KozmoNaut: Apr 23, 2008; Happiness is a warm
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Felt Bowler Hat posted:

McIntosh or go home for a stereo in a Rolls.

Bitch please, McIntosh is overpriced and it ain't worth poo poo.

I got your trademark McIntosh green right here:

Besides, there's only one radio that's classy enough for a Rolls:

# ? Feb 20, 2014 21:19

Finger Prince: Jan 5, 2007

KozmoNaut posted:

Bitch please, McIntosh is overpriced and it ain't worth poo poo.

I got your trademark McIntosh green right here:

Besides, there's only one radio that's classy enough for a Rolls:

Did Panasonic base that design on a winamp skin?!

# ? Feb 20, 2014 21:22

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

AirRaid posted:

It looks like a Rover

I think Leyland got inspiration from the Ferrari 410 and Dayton for the SD1. I still think the SD1 is a good looking car, just so badly built.

Das Volk posted:

at the $150 aftermarket deck

It really does stick out like dog balls in that picture.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 23:17

Olympic Mathlete: Feb 25, 2011

This car's been posted before with its amazing paintjob and rev counter in the rear bumper.

This car I believe, hasn't. It's cool as poo poo with a slot machine motif...

aaaaaaaaaaaand a slot machine in the rear end. Yes it works.

Japan really does out-do everyone when it comes to complete madness customising cars. They just take it to the next level of ridiculousness. Why is this?? :psyduck:

# ? Feb 20, 2014 23:56

Chinatown: Sep 11, 2001; by Fluffdaddy; Fun Shoe

So these are just Boso cars right?

# ? Feb 20, 2014 23:58

Olympic Mathlete: Feb 25, 2011

There's nothing to get. It's a slot machine in the back end of a car simply because they can and nobody has.

# ? Feb 20, 2014 23:59

T1g4h: Aug 6, 2008; I AM THE SCALES OF JUSTICE, CONDUCTOR OF THE CHOIR OF DEATH!

That is loving awesome and Japan as hell. I love it :v:

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Chinatown posted:

So these are just Boso cars right?

I believe these actually get drifted.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 01:51

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NitroSpazzz posted:

1982 Ferrari 400i Automatic

I knew the profile looked familiar but it took me a minute to place it...

# ? Feb 21, 2014 02:50

drgitlin: Jul 25, 2003; luv 2 get custom titles from a forum that goes into revolt when its told to stop using a bad word.

Maybe in those two photos with quite different angles.

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NitroSpazzz posted:

1982 Ferrari 400i Automatic

I know this car is terrible. Perhaps the worst Ferrari ever (ok, maybe that title goes to the Mondial). But god damnit, I love it. It's just handsome as gently caress.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:04

Slavvy: Dec 11, 2012

If it had an engine that made low-range torque and an auto that didn't suck, it might be respectable. Until you see the Ferrari badge.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:06

BrokenKnucklez: Apr 22, 2008; by zen death robot

for every one awesome car Ferrari makes... they make at least one flop.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:09

dr cum patrol esq: Sep 3, 2003; A C A B

BrokenKnucklez posted:

for every one awesome car Ferrari makes... they make at least one flop.

1:1? I would say that's a bit much.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:19

Slavvy: Dec 11, 2012

I'd say 3-4:1. There's usually one mutant lemon in every generation, like the California or the Scaglietti (I don't care what you say that car was lame).

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:26

BrokenKnucklez: Apr 22, 2008; by zen death robot

front wing flexing posted:

1:1? I would say that's a bit much.

Well, maybe 3.25:1 ... But when they make a flop its a big grandiose flop

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:42

drgitlin: Jul 25, 2003; luv 2 get custom titles from a forum that goes into revolt when its told to stop using a bad word.

Easily. 365 GT4 2+2, 400i, 412i, 308 GT4, Mondial, FF...

# ? Feb 21, 2014 03:45

Q_res: Oct 29, 2005; We're fucking built for this shit!

I like the 400/412, just get one with a clutch pedal.

Also, gently caress you the FF is awesome.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 10:42

AirRaid: Dec 21, 2004; Nose Manual + Super Sonic Spin Attack

Mercedes sent Rosberg out at Silverstone to do a lap with 6 cameras recording a 360 degree field of view.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/02/mercedes-f1-360/

You can control the angle of view for the entire lap

There's also video of Hamilton and Rosberg driving an E63 AMGS wagon. :v:

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# ? Feb 21, 2014 11:27

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

drgitlin posted:

Maybe in those two photos with quite different angles.

I'd say that speaks more to their similarities than their differences.

# ? Feb 21, 2014 14:02

NitroSpazzz: Dec 9, 2006; You don't need style when you've got strength!

Das Volk posted:

at the $150 aftermarket deck

Apparently the guy bought a poo poo load of that particular Alpine deck and slaps them in everything.

Slavvy posted:

If it had an engine that made low-range torque and an auto that didn't suck, it might be respectable. Until you see the Ferrari badge.

Talked to my brother last night...it has a 3 speed automatic made by Chevrolet :suicide:

At least it had a V12.

Have a P1

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# ? Feb 21, 2014 15:11

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# ? Feb 21, 2014 15:35

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dubzee posted:

Funny, but what the hell were they thinking?

At least he had the airbag facing him, if he'd been holding it the other way he could have very easily damaged his wrists/arms. Airbag charges are nothing I'd ever gently caress around with... unless it's at least 10 feet away.

Same story with idiots sitting on them and setting them off, great way to gently caress up your back, but I'll laugh ~~with~~at you if you do it.

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rcman50166: Mar 23, 2010; by XyloJW

Sometimes the reason why something is funny is because it was stupid.

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