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      Today, 08:24 AM   #23
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Honestly not one of my favorite videos of Chris'. He seemed to be at a loss of what to say. Honestly prefer one of Henry Catchpole's videos, either his original one of "F1 JOY" back in the day comparing it to the P1 done for EVO magazine, or his more recent one comparing the same "F1 JOY" (complete with still squealing brakes) compared to the Gordon Murray T50.

Especially the latter. REALLY enlightening how two cars that are remarkably similar by the same man are still remarkably different. Despite similar size, NA V12's, manual boxes, and central seating position, the T50 is an altogether different beast.

Regardless, good to see Chris have a go. He certainly deserves it. But the above videos give a much better sense of what the F1 is really about, IMO.
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Simply the greatest car there ever will be. Back in the late 90s I got to sit in a silver one while we were vacationing in London. I don't remember the exact specifics, I just remember it was all alone in a McLaren showroom, wasn't roped off or anything. I'll see if I can find some pictures as I know I have at least one lying around somewhere. I knew it was a great car back then but did not appreciate at the time just how legendary it would become (I remember being way more interested in the F50). No way I'll ever have an opportunity to sit in one again.
How was the seating position? I agree with your sentiment too, anyone that was around when that car was released knew it was badass, but I don't think most of us knew just how special it was at the time.
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The roar of that engine + rowing your own gears + hydraulic steering = fantastic day
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The roar of that engine + rowing your own gears + hydraulic steering = fantastic day
The steering rack is unassisted.
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Honestly not one of my favorite videos of Chris'. He seemed to be at a loss of what to say. Honestly prefer one of Henry Catchpole's videos, either his original one of "F1 JOY" back in the day comparing it to the P1 done for EVO magazine, or his more recent one comparing the same "F1 JOY" (complete with still squealing brakes) compared to the Gordon Murray T50.

Especially the latter. REALLY enlightening how two cars that are remarkably similar by the same man are still remarkably different. Despite similar size, NA V12's, manual boxes, and central seating position, the T50 is an altogether different beast.

Regardless, good to see Chris have a go. He certainly deserves it. But the above videos give a much better sense of what the F1 is really about, IMO.
I agree that this is not one of his better videos. In fact, I think he has long run out of original things to say, as do many of these automotive YouTubers. Harry’s Garage, Catchpole, a few others at least try to say something deeper and more original. If I hear him say “what a thing!” one more time…well, I won’t be surprised.
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Agree, reviewers need to stop just going woooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww or laughing or exclaiming it's amazing. I know that already, give me a sense of the experience and nuance.
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I would also say it’s not one of his best videos but he also doesn’t get drive the car around any real corners. It’s mainly straights and slight curves at high speed.
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I would also say it’s not one of his best videos but he also doesn’t get drive the car around any real corners. It’s mainly straights and slight curves at high speed.
I give him props for even having the stones to drive someone else's $25+ million dollar car at all.
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How much better can a video be with I think very genuine comments from Chris.
It should be the benchmark for all, just have to be enthusiast & real.
Very well done
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Absolute polar opposite in every way of the i5 m60 I'll soon be driving.

I want one.

I remember being amazed when these came out and still the ultimate lottery win car.
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