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Ferrari have done this for a while now, nothing new sadly. An owner can do what they want with the car, just as Ferrari can choose not to sell anything else to him once they find out. A quick tug of the car's ECU will soon reveal where it's been and how it's been used, come service time.

You'll never beat stone chips. You could have a film applied, but that costs money and you'll always be able to see the lines where it is (even if you have the whole car wrapped!). Best thing to do is to just enjoy driving it, and save for a front end respray every couple of years. Cheapest and best way to keep it looking smart.

Trouble is, if you were lucky enough to be allowed to buy an FLF then you're probably going to want to be able to buy the next hypercar in 2025, as well as the first 488, and the new FF, and the new F12, and then the 488S, and so on and so forth. That's a lot of awesome car to miss out on just so you can get 15mins on TG. Personally, if it were me, I'd probably do the exact same thing. McLaren are just being pussies though. I say let Ferrari turn up with the gear (like they do for every single car launch ever), then let McLaren match it with all their super clever experts, and then just watch Porsche turn up and throw you the keys. I know I'm biased, but I really can't see Porsche ever turning down a fair fight. If the 918 was slower at Silverstone as I suspect, they'd simply point out that they have the only hypercar that can travel on electric power only, or is 4WD for use in the snow, and anything else the PR department can come back with. Hell, they might even just point out the number of trophies in the cabinet, which is greater than both the other two. I just don't see them being as picky or precious: They just get determined. Look at how hard they chased the GT-R with the GT2RS and the new 991 cars after the Nissan p*ssed all over their Ring time!

He's only jealous, treacle. <3

Hand your man card in on the way out please.

Nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

I assume this is referring to the three new hypercars potentially going round Dunsfold? I wouldn't be too sure on the P1 beating the 918 round there, as it's not a high speed track and there's a lot of slower corners which would favour 4WD over downforce. On a proper track like a Silverstone or a Monza the 918 wouldn't see which way the P1 went though.

Paddles control the revmatching on manual cars.

what sort of van None. I drive a truck as my daily for work.

M6? STi or Evo of your choice. TTRS will walk over anything, gotta be close to that budget now surely?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/tvr/t350/shining-jewel-sapphire-blue-t350c------------------2004/3041327 No less unreliable than an FI 370, assuming you check the chassis and engine servicing.

So you want a car that's monstrously quick in a straight line for £25k? Any other must haves/have nots?

Anyone can go fast in a straight line, it's being quick in the corners that's the real challenge.

Unless you really like modifying your car yourself, or have a ton of money you want to throw away, I'd just get a faster car. Hell, for the money you're talking you could get a Caterfield and use that for fun quick thrills.

They'll definitely take 4-point harnesses! Two through over the shoulders, two around the hips. Easy

Well, I'd thought I'd read every Zed-related thread ever on here. I was wrong!

Darwin will soon take care of him, fear thee not.

Shouldn't that be Katayama-san Will?

A rugby club 50th, nah I'm sure it'll be G&Ts and some light jazz until lights out at 9:30pm

*insert MPSS love-in comment here* There's a reason why all OEM manufacturers are speccing these now, though. For the price, and because they last so long, there is nothing better.

Ooh, good point, well spotted sir

Ouch, how bad dare I ask?

Katayama Yutaka has died aged 105 http://jalopnik.com/nissans-father-of-the-z-and-rogue-exec-katayama-yutaka-1687214072 RIP good sir.

The key is the prep. Use a decent pad (I like the Lake Country ones) with a light cutting agent like a Lime Prime, and then wipe off using a good microfibre. Apply your favourite wax by hand, then wipe off again. That'll give you a pretty decent start, at least. Buffing after a waxing isn't needed really, at that point you're just removing excess wax. All you need is a decent MF and you'll be sorted.

Cricket is what? If you want a cheap solution, lead flashing is a fraction of the price of dynomat.