Congrats on a great looking car!

 

Not to throw this thread off topic - but the long tails where only the GTR, far as I know (out of GTR's 28 made, quite a few where converted to road use, but still retained the rear spoiler & roof duct) Doesn't look like that F1 had a spoiler.


Once again, congrats on the new car. Colour suits the car!

 

^^^ that's correct the Long tails were the GTR versions, - the LM denotes LeMans and those were the cars used for homologation, and yes as far as I have seen they kept the roof duct and the wing on them. Great observations

 

That is one damn good looking car. Congratulations.

 

Now that is how you do a review!

Stunning car!

 

Loved the write-up & photos... makes me think that the DBS might be the one to buy over the V12 Vantage. Your kids are beautiful too! Good luck with the car & Cheers!

 

Nice review! Congrats and Enjoy!

 

Thanks all for the positive feedback. I've been daily driving the car to work, and it keeps getting better every day....

Yes, of course, I did offer to trade the F1 for the DBS....
The McClaren was on its way to Texas to some lucky owner. The ****pit is just unreal with the center seating and the oblique 2 side passenger seats.

Thanks! I take that as a compliment lol. I have a 3rd boy as well - keeps life very entertaining.

Steve, buy your damn Scud already (so that I can drive it)

Thanks - yes, cars are a long and ever changing and exciting journey. You're pretty close to me - I used to live in Diamond Bar. Let me know what next car meet you attend.

Thanks again to all. I'll continue to try to write any feedback and/or idiosyncrasies with the DBS. I am a bit peeved that with the release of the 2013 DB9, it has pretty much the same 510 hp output as the DBS, and a little more torque. I guess I'll have to get a One 77

 

Done. And re ur one-77, wouldn't surprise me. Hahahaa

 

Ed,

Congrats!!

Casino Royal is such a good looking color and it matchs the lines of the DBS so well! I'm also glad the paintwork tip worked!

Enjoy it!

Ashwin

 

Ashwin, thanks again for the tip on a professional detailer laying eyes on the car. Upon arrival the paintwork is perfect. I'm not sure how the previous owners were able to keep the front without any paintchips.

I do need to Clearbra the car - anyone recommend someone reputable in Socal area - preferably Inland Empire?

 

Yeah, was trying to make a joke that the pic was one of you behind the wheel. Never mind.

 

Hahahah....flew over my head

 

My fav AM model. Grats! Couldn't believe what I saw in the trailer. McLaren F1!!!

 

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Originally Posted by plastique999

I do need to Clearbra the car - anyone recommend someone reputable in Socal area - preferably Inland Empire?

Maybe you've already done this, but in case not:

Premier Protective Films out of Orange seems to have the best ratings and experience with exotic...and they happen to be the most expensive as well. http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/index.shtml#southerncalifornia

There is a difference between a pre-cut pre-form wrap, which will be effective but less aesthetically pleasing because it shows seam lines, versus a custom wrap that is custom applied and tucks seams away cleanly. A full AM wrap (not all necessary IMO, but nice) at Premier runs about $6K. I understand fellow forum-goer macksamus was very happy with his work done there about 2 years ago, and you could PM him to see how it's held up since then.

I have a friend with 430 like you, and opted to cover just the front half the hood (pre-fab kit). Practical, yes. Cost effective, yes. Nasty seam line that shows even more on a dark paint like yours, absolutely.

I'm sure you've figured this out, but Yelp is very helpful with these types of searches and there seem to be several outfits in the IE. For a custom cut they do use razors, so you don't want to chince on a less experienced shop...especially with that ridiculously awesome paint job you have.

Please post pics and reviews wherever you decide to get this done!