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Mclaren 720S rotating dash


Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO

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Having just seen this on episode 4 of the Grand Tour: https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/1/14779540/mclaren-supercar-transforming-dashboard-video

I've got to ask why! Surely with modern electronic dashes why didn't they just change screen config like I can do on my Dash2 or can be done on the Aim units. 

The rotating Dash is clearly adding uneneccsary weight for the sake of bling :p

Any thoughts @Mistercorn

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I got the impression it was to provide a better view of the track and front of the car.

Must admit, the McLaren feature was great (I watched it twice) but the follwing 50 minutes was cringe-worthy. Still, Car SOS starts again next week.

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1 hour ago, CraigHew said:

I got the impression it was to provide a better view of the track and front of the car.

Must admit, the McLaren feature was great (I watched it twice) but the follwing 50 minutes was cringe-worthy. Still, Car SOS starts again next week.

Surely there are more things for be aware of on the road, kerbs, debris etc.

Not good publicity for the Nomad breaking on camera!

I enjoyed all the show and like the bafoonry :d

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4 minutes ago, IanK (Bagpuss) said:

Surely there are more things for be aware of on the road, kerbs, debris etc.

Not good publicity for the Nomad breaking on camera!

I enjoyed all the show and like the bafoonry :d

Really enjoyed the whole show, was quite impressed with the Nomad, more capable on the road than I’d ever have guessed, though fun watching the long travel suspension in the corners!

i loved the rotating dash, on the Mclaren, though I think (given the opportunity) I’d probably only ever use it to make me chuckle while sat stationary in traffic jams, at the lights etc. :d 

Was also quite impressed at how far the TT has come since my BiL had one of the early ones.

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Have you see the new Bentley GT dash?

 

 

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No, I like it! :blush:

Hmmm, I wonder....

No, no, must not build rotating Westfield dash. :down: :oops:

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Surely an easy add-on to a Blink-Stop  ?

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59 minutes ago, greenstreak said:

Have you see the new Bentley GT dash?

 

 

Very swish. Can you get rotating sills?  :p

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1 hour ago, IanK (Bagpuss) said:

Very swish. Can you get rotating sills?  :p

Now there’s an idea!!

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I've driven the 720s and found the rotating dash a bit of a gimmic to be honest. Yes, it does give you a great set off shift lights which maybe the standard dash can't give you, But given the likely extra weight/  possible unreliability I wasn't that taken by it. I'd much rather it was a head up display like I've now got on BMW which is great.

As to what driving the car is like, just awesome, very very quick. :d:d:d

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That Bentley GT though! Can't believe how much you can buy a Continental for these days, so much car for the money. 

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30 minutes ago, Deanspoors said:

That Bentley GT though! Can't believe how much you can buy a Continental for these days, so much car for the money. 

Tempting :d

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Lot of car for the money second hand. Servicing costs are never second hand money though :oops:

 

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12 hours ago, Blatman said:

Lot of car for the money second hand. Servicing costs are never second hand money though :oops:

 

Very true, the wisdom is that if you can't afford it new you really shouldn't buy it 2nd hand as you won;t be able to maintain it ;) 

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On 01/01/2018 at 16:00, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

No, I like it! :blush:

Hmmm, I wonder....

No, no, must not build rotating Westfield dash. :down: :oops:

If it was my car , turn the key. 

Press the button.......... 

the whirr of the motors........

anticipation builds.........

Dash slowly rotates.......

And yep..... vdo's still steamed up....:rolleyes:

 

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