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  • Previous experience has told me that the McLaren 720S is a fabulous machine, but taking it for some laps on track helped me find a whole new fondness for it! Day two of my adventure to New Zealand has me joining up with McLaren Auckland at Hampton Downs for a track drive with both the 570S Spider and 720S in Bruce McLaren's homeland. Do you think I should be adding one to the collection though?
    Heading over to the circuit in the 570S Spider that McLaren Auckland have very kind leaned me to drive for a few days, we then join up with approximately 30 other participants and their cars at one of New Zealand's major race tracks; Hampdon Downs. With the day featuring numerous aspects, let's focus on the track laps with both cars as well as exploring the different cars present at the event.
    As well as the road models on show, we can also see one of the four 570 GT4 cars that are in New Zealand as well as the dealership's own 1973 M23A Formula 1 cars as driven by Denny Hulme.
    A special thanks goes to the Giltrap Group and McLaren Auckland for the opportunity to join them for the day, as well as the other guests taking part for their hospitality and kindness.
    Thanks for watching, Tim
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 366

  • @Shmee150
    @Shmee150  6 років тому +146

    Previous experience has told me that the McLaren 720S is a fabulous machine, but taking it for some laps on track helped me find a whole new fondness for it! Do you think I should be adding one to the collection though?

    • @abhikray6524
      @abhikray6524 6 років тому

      So any plans to buy this one in 2 or 3 years or would you rather wait for the lt

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  6 років тому +9

      Unknown at this stage... Let's wait and see.

    • @tobywilliams7803
      @tobywilliams7803 6 років тому +17

      I would wait for the LT version of the 720S shmee

    • @allensaunders449
      @allensaunders449 6 років тому

      Abhik Ray if you wait that long might not want it anymore who knows what cars will be released by then

    • @abyalex235
      @abyalex235 6 років тому

      Shmee150 yes you should buy the 720S.

  • @icebreakertech
    @icebreakertech 6 років тому +111

    The 720S is one of the few cars that has grown on me.

    • @CharlieVane21
      @CharlieVane21 6 років тому +3

      Yep, a car that will age well, IMO.

    • @gapyrodawg5181
      @gapyrodawg5181 6 років тому +5

      same with me😐 at first I really didn't think all that much of it🤨 especially with it coming after the amazing 675lt. but after all these videos, and seeing 2 in person! I'm sold, it looks outstanding!😍. can't wait for a LT version to drop😃👍👍. I have alot More respect for McLaren now than when they first dropped the mp4-12c( that car never really grew on me)

    • @SteveC-Shaman
      @SteveC-Shaman 6 років тому +1

      I'm very impressed with it. The looks haven't grown on me, though.

    • @benjamin7114
      @benjamin7114 6 років тому

      I think it's just some colors and wheels that make it look awful ... the car itself is beautiful .

    • @PorscheGTRSWeissach
      @PorscheGTRSWeissach 6 років тому

      Me too! :-) Car has grown on me but still don't like the odd Speedometer... I like the Dark Red MSO version with the gold wheels and the complete Orange version from HRE wheels! ;-)

  • @JustDriveFlatOut
    @JustDriveFlatOut 6 років тому +71

    at the beginning I didn't like the 720s, but I like it more and more every day

  • @RailsOfTheWorld
    @RailsOfTheWorld 6 років тому +23

    This is why i love Mclaren's such an awesome car brand.

  • @boatymcboatface666
    @boatymcboatface666 6 років тому +3

    Was a great day and pleasure to meet you Tim 😀 Have great time with rest of your trip here. Couldn't make the Shmeeting, the awesomeness, that is the Nissan Pulsar, was over heating 😂 See ya next time .

  • @qs14tubeofficial72
    @qs14tubeofficial72 6 років тому +58

    Tim is legend youtuber

    • @jamespugh
      @jamespugh 6 років тому

      QS14TUBE Official yes and James from mr.jwww is also

  • @TOMO.90
    @TOMO.90 6 років тому +14

    I cant believe how my opinion on the looks of this car has changed since launch

  • @RobertMacCready
    @RobertMacCready 6 років тому +1

    That 720S is one fantastic car both in looks and what I could see on track. When your clip showed the cars going by the downshifts were so crisp and the sound.....OMG!!!

  • @Angryeddie14
    @Angryeddie14 6 років тому

    That GT4 wing on the 570 is to die for!!!!

  • @mlynskey2
    @mlynskey2 6 років тому +10

    Ah I wish I could have come to the Shmeeting. Hope you're enjoying NZ Tim!

  • @edcunhaph
    @edcunhaph 6 років тому +3

    In a few months, the 720 "LT" variation will be launched and Shmee will say " I actually made a deposit a few months back for this" hahahaha
    The 720S is already amazing, imagine the "lightweight" version!

  • @julenropitini3989
    @julenropitini3989 6 років тому +4

    Thank you Shmee im from NZ hope you liked my country please more cars i love cars keep it coming love what ur doing peace out

  • @dashaunwoody4612
    @dashaunwoody4612 6 років тому

    Not enough UA-camrs spec there cars with saddle brown interior! That’s one of the best specs I’ve seen on a 720s.

  • @rickmelman
    @rickmelman 6 років тому +2

    Great vid as usual but... The M23 chassis was driven by Emerson Fittipaldi in 1974 when he was world champion. James was WDC in 1976 - but yes still in the M23 chassis...

  • @gapyrodawg5181
    @gapyrodawg5181 6 років тому +54

    damn Shmee you just keep dropping top notch videos!! I love the look of the 675lt, but I prefer the practicallity of the 720s!! so yes you should get a 720s, since you've already had 2 675s you'd be a good person to explain the differences between the 2😉 thanks again for the awesome videos👍👍

    • @TheTmat007
      @TheTmat007 6 років тому +1

      GaPyro 81
      I prefer the 720s better than the 675LT both in terms of its looks and performance. But I like the 675LT a lot too!

  • @rosecurl8703
    @rosecurl8703 6 років тому +1

    It was love at first sight with the 720S

  • @valentingrden4070
    @valentingrden4070 6 років тому +1

    He surprised me in this video... well done Shmee!

  • @Harry13002
    @Harry13002 6 років тому +1

    It was such a pleasure to meet you at Hampton Downs yesterday and the Shmeeting was just brilliant! You're such an approachable bloke for how busy you are!
    Have fun on your journey around our beautiful country mate!

  • @jimcole5359
    @jimcole5359 6 років тому

    Love the comment about that driver being able to relax with you driving ;-) Makes me wonder about the other drivers that were there...

  • @PudaSB
    @PudaSB 6 років тому

    I've seen 720s many times, but for some reason that one from those angles looks fking gorgeous

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 6 років тому +1

    Not sure if you know .... both Denny Hulme and Bruce McLaren passed away, while racing, behind the wheel. Bruce at the Goodwood racing circuit behind the wheel of his McLaren M8D CanAm racing car. And Denny Hulme at the Bathurst racing circuit behind the wheel of a BMW M3 ....an often forgotten McLaren test driver Timmy Mayer, Teddy Mayer's younger brother, also passed away behind the wheel of a Cooper F1 racing car at a racing circuit at Tasmania, Longford ...

  • @MugYoda
    @MugYoda 6 років тому +2

    It’s quite impressive the sheer presence of the 720s. Nice to meet you yesterday Tim....

  • @tobywilliams7803
    @tobywilliams7803 6 років тому +32

    I would wait for the LT version of the 720S shmee

    • @frog4348
      @frog4348 6 років тому

      Toby Williams They aren’t making an LT variant of the 720S... Senna would be too close to it

    • @CharlieVane21
      @CharlieVane21 6 років тому +3

      I bet they do. I have no knowledge whatsoever to back that up, just think they will.

    • @JohnDoe-qd5wr
      @JohnDoe-qd5wr 6 років тому

      Carspotterfranschhoek _ I think they are but they plan to slowly release new models to slow down depreciation

    • @PorscheGTRSWeissach
      @PorscheGTRSWeissach 6 років тому +1

      760LT! ;-)

    • @frog4348
      @frog4348 6 років тому

      Current McLaren boss confirmed that they aren't

  • @Dre2383
    @Dre2383 6 років тому

    THank you Shmee for actually driving the 720S on the track unlike some UA-camrs !

  • @quinnnguyen8977
    @quinnnguyen8977 6 років тому +1

    You are so blessed to be driving all these engineering masterpiece! Enjoy everything in good health 🙌🏼

  • @andreataccani5286
    @andreataccani5286 6 років тому +30

    I'm a simple Shmee. I drive a McLaren, I want to buy it

  • @wolbi01
    @wolbi01 6 років тому +1

    Excited that you're visiting Melbourne very very soon. Can't wait to meet you.

  • @BluesPianoSheets
    @BluesPianoSheets 6 років тому

    Can't wait to see you in Christchurch tomorrow !

  • @CharlieVane21
    @CharlieVane21 6 років тому

    It's great that the Kiwis love their McLaren cars, it being their birthplace and all(well, the founder anyway). One of the many things that tie the UK and NZ.

  • @someonehackme7981
    @someonehackme7981 6 років тому +2

    *I'm obsessed with it too, it's as fast as a Mclaren P1!* #Shquad

  • @damienhostey7804
    @damienhostey7804 6 років тому

    TIM I THOUGHT YOU'D BE IN A 720S BY NOW . BEST SUPER CAR OUT THERE IN MY OPINION .

  • @-Munditimum-
    @-Munditimum- 6 років тому +1

    All the blessings for yet another great video! Cheers!

  • @elreydavid96
    @elreydavid96 6 років тому

    Wow I’m amazed at how that 720 looks in that color. It’s not white but not grey either I really like it.

  • @ZMAN1350alive
    @ZMAN1350alive 6 років тому +1

    If I was a new customer wanting to buy a McLaren and had no bar on money, I would have a bit of trouble deciding between the 720S, 675LT and 570S. All 3 of them are awesome in their own right as cars.

  • @tajhaescott-walls84
    @tajhaescott-walls84 6 років тому +1

    Tim is the real Legend hats off to him bro

  • @comfydrives
    @comfydrives 6 років тому +1

    A trip like this to South Africa is truly needed 🙏🏾

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  6 років тому +1

      Good idea! What other countries should I visit?

    • @comfydrives
      @comfydrives 6 років тому

      Shmee150 CHINA 🇨🇳 😃. I’ve been studying here for 3 years now and I have to say, the supercar scene here is beyond belief!

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  6 років тому +1

      Definitely! I would love to go there. Only issue is getting the content uploaded on UA-cam ;)

  • @PorscheGTRSWeissach
    @PorscheGTRSWeissach 6 років тому

    Ooooh! Shmee sitting on the RIGHT side this time! ;-)))

  • @MoeezMAhsan
    @MoeezMAhsan 6 років тому +2

    I love all of your mclaren videos

  • @roadamerica2011
    @roadamerica2011 6 років тому

    I'm a huge fan of Tommy Kendall. The nicest person you'd ever want to meet. Say hello from me please. He got in a wicked racing accident years ago. Destroyed his ankles into little tiny bits but still managed to continue his racing career successfully. Just realized you two look an aw-full lot a like. He works the booth explaining the race alot. Lemans type sportcars.

  • @waltherP99BG
    @waltherP99BG 6 років тому +6

    720LT is coming in late 2019-right?

  • @macgibbon
    @macgibbon 6 років тому

    Thanks Tony Quinn for turning Hampton Downs into what it is today. Been there a bunch of times before the renovations, and it was fun seeing Ferrari F1 cars and superbikes blasting round, but it's much cooler now

  • @shaughnsmit2076
    @shaughnsmit2076 6 років тому +1

    absolutely awesome video Tim!! loved it!!

  • @SmeekPeek
    @SmeekPeek 6 років тому +1

    I love your camera. It's very "true to life" almost feels like your next to the cars :)

  • @loydens
    @loydens 6 років тому +1

    Mclaren 720s is beutiful, would love to drive one on the track👍😁 thanks for a nice video👍

  • @Taradash4L
    @Taradash4L 6 років тому

    Oh I love this car so much , when LT version will comes , i will find my love.

  • @leviguffogg2955
    @leviguffogg2955 6 років тому +1

    It was great to see some cars in this video that I’ve actually seen here in nz anyway keep up the videos and hopefully you’re enjoying nz after not being here for so long

  • @colinhare4722
    @colinhare4722 6 років тому

    I'd love to see somebody in the UA-cam set but a 720s. They are so epic, so dominant, so everything you ever need.. do it Tim. Be the first

  • @shanescarlife
    @shanescarlife 6 років тому +19

    I'll probably never drive either one to compare, but for looks, i prefer the 675 over the 720. Quite a compliment for the instructor to say he was able to relax a bit! I guess your turn in the TT races helped!

    • @TheTmat007
      @TheTmat007 6 років тому +1

      Winnipeg Car Life
      I like the looks of the 675LT. But, I think the 720S looks even better!

    • @Malikthemogul
      @Malikthemogul 6 років тому +2

      Winnipeg Car Life because you said it you probably never will. Be more positivity and hopeful, say “one day I will be in this or own it” and really try and then one day I bet you will, just don give up from the jump. There’s no point in that

    • @shanescarlife
      @shanescarlife 6 років тому

      Malik Robertson thanks for the vote of confidence, dude

    • @Malikthemogul
      @Malikthemogul 6 років тому +1

      Winnipeg Car Life you’re welcome brother. I hope all your dreams and aspirations come true, with hard work I know they will!

  • @stephenfurness5481
    @stephenfurness5481 6 років тому +1

    Hampton downs in reverse, awesome :) cool interview with Dave from TarMcDownunder

    • @Aotearoa_Kiwi
      @Aotearoa_Kiwi 3 роки тому

      Only the drag racing at the start was in reverse direction. All the rest of the track day was in the normal clockwise direction. They cannot run the full track in reverse.

  • @kingumedia7477
    @kingumedia7477 6 років тому +1

    That white R34 though

  • @drewrmz8078
    @drewrmz8078 6 років тому +1

    I prefer the r34 in the background 😍

  • @julianwilson2387
    @julianwilson2387 6 років тому

    Always thought you would wait until the 720 LT, was released

  • @Namisincere
    @Namisincere 6 років тому +2

    Up at 3 AM to catch a new Shmee150 video 😎

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  6 років тому +1

      Great :D Enjoy

  • @lewisharrad6148
    @lewisharrad6148 6 років тому

    i want that 720s!!!!!! It is like the new adventador: it never grew on me until the last few months.

  • @wookie94
    @wookie94 6 років тому +6

    1:42 we can clearly see the highlight of the paddock, the r34 gtr

  • @MrCrubsy
    @MrCrubsy 6 років тому

    Just insane!

  • @mubblemann
    @mubblemann 6 років тому

    When the 720s first came out, I thought it was ugly and that McLaren messed up. Now, however, I think it looks incredible.

  • @Mirai_39
    @Mirai_39 6 років тому

    Mclaren is a brand that you won't like it on a first look. You will only like it when you have a chance to drive it out onto the road and the track to figure out what the car is capable of, what its characteristics was and what is the feedback you get from the car. Just like me, when I just know Mclaren, I doesn't interested in it at all but after I have a chance to drove my friend's Mclaren 675LT, I completely fall in love with Mclaren and ended up owning 3 of them which is the Mclaren 570S, Mclaren 675LT and the Mclaren 720S. So, the point is, Mclaren is a car that worth to own and drive. If you never drive one and understand it, you never feel the same as I feel.

  • @S3ANPukekoh3
    @S3ANPukekoh3 6 років тому

    Holy shit. Had no idea there were this many McLarens in NZ.

  • @stephensimpson6051
    @stephensimpson6051 6 років тому +1

    Got to be the 720LT or the Spyder version👍 Get rid of the dated LT. GREAT CONTENT TIM🎬

  • @ANDRE_675
    @ANDRE_675 6 років тому

    720S in MSO Amethyst Black would look amazing

  • @AnimilesYT
    @AnimilesYT 6 років тому

    If the 720LT comes, I'm sure you'll buy one

  • @lknanml
    @lknanml 6 років тому

    Not even going to watch before I comment. YES. You should get one....

  • @nathanbowyer3203
    @nathanbowyer3203 6 років тому

    That angle on the thumbnail 👌🏼

  • @timl.6685
    @timl.6685 6 років тому

    I’ve never been so excited for each of your videos. I just can’t wait until you try out some Aussie v8s!!

  • @FULLMETALAUTO
    @FULLMETALAUTO 6 років тому

    can't wait for the lambo video haha ;)

  • @NaveenKumar546
    @NaveenKumar546 6 років тому

    McLaren's are the best and you're best at differentiating these machines mate. :) Waiting for you're #720s :)

  • @4dshow
    @4dshow 6 років тому

    Simon who was with Tim in 540c, is a touring car and GT3 racer. And his brother is Jaguar Formula E racer Mitch Evans.

  • @kingn8dagr8
    @kingn8dagr8 6 років тому

    That white Nissan Skyline R34 GTR in the background at @2:09 though

  • @abeshilu4630
    @abeshilu4630 6 років тому

    I know what you mean Shmee I had the oppotunity to be taken around track in a 720s by a race car driver and the 720s ability is insane.

  • @Richz2
    @Richz2 6 років тому

    Looks so funny in his helmet.

  • @spadgm
    @spadgm 6 років тому

    I think the future Lt version of the 720, has your name on it Tim lol!

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 6 років тому

    McLaren are made for racing! 😀👍
    I love ❤ New Zealand! 🌏

  • @lpmj2619
    @lpmj2619 6 років тому

    2:43 That’s a McLaren?! Wow a nice sound on that one

  • @lukescoffham216
    @lukescoffham216 6 років тому

    Yes definitely should have one as it is a lovey looking car and is really awesome in general

  • @gavanhogg8293
    @gavanhogg8293 6 років тому

    Love the GT$. Shame I didn't know about this event in advance :(

  • @aryanm23
    @aryanm23 6 років тому +2

    You and Doug demuro are the best

    • @armsty5376
      @armsty5376 6 років тому

      AT eating ice cream cones..!!🍦

  • @gabrielblanco5122
    @gabrielblanco5122 6 років тому

    720s is a potential replacement for your 675LT! Sir Shmee I highly recommend that you buy this car! 720s is one of my DREAM CARS.

  • @RRRVanquish1998
    @RRRVanquish1998 6 років тому

    Love the Glacier White

  • @Callamaudi2010
    @Callamaudi2010 6 років тому

    I have a new Nickname for you Tim ‘Short Shift Shmee ’ 🤣🤣🤣 Hope one day you find the red line mate but by far one of my favourite UA-camrs.

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  6 років тому

      LOL you don't watch enough of my videos ;)

    • @Callamaudi2010
      @Callamaudi2010 6 років тому

      Shmee150 I never miss a video Tim It’s a part of my evening schedule

  • @wearevenom9708
    @wearevenom9708 6 років тому +3

    What a heaven 👊

  • @hmcustomworks5217
    @hmcustomworks5217 6 років тому

    Great vid but sad there’s no Wellington visit

  • @TaraSaMoon
    @TaraSaMoon 6 років тому +1

    Wait for the spyder version. We know you like those spyder versions.

  • @Father_Nature88
    @Father_Nature88 6 років тому

    Shmee will 100% buy the 720LT!! Mark my word..

  • @solidink267
    @solidink267 6 років тому

    Get the next lt version of the 720s. That would be fantastic when that comes out

  • @jatinrana6530
    @jatinrana6530 6 років тому

    I be pleased to see that gt4 in orion purple 😉😉

  • @derekmwangi3749
    @derekmwangi3749 6 років тому +1

    Mentor me SHMEE150!! this is just #goals

  • @perryjames2260
    @perryjames2260 6 років тому

    I just went from 675 LT two 720 S you won’t regret it step it up trust me

  • @austinftwXD
    @austinftwXD 6 років тому

    hold on to the LT, and wait for the 765?LT it will be an absolute beast with the tech from the senna and bp23 trickling down to it by then.

  • @Mandurath
    @Mandurath 6 років тому

    Maybe APEX will have theirs by the time you get there with them for the track event. As Robert is getting one, it will be a good chance, if its there anyway. Then you can go back to back. Though, I think you should get the LT version when it comes around. You should have enough pull to get one.

  • @joshaharding7182
    @joshaharding7182 6 років тому

    720s is my favorite car

  • @PetexRocc
    @PetexRocc 6 років тому

    Go for it Tim would love to see this car in your collection! Although Mr JWW is getting one, I am sure you would provide much better content, "no offence James" ;)

  • @lemurlogic1274
    @lemurlogic1274 6 років тому

    Today I saw 1 and it was in Matte White and it was LIT
    IT'S MY DREAM CAR

  • @dannyr2976
    @dannyr2976 6 років тому

    YES, YESSSS! FINALLY! Add the 720s to your 'Shmleet' Shmee! Have to say a black satin version would so tasty I'd put it in a sandwich.
    Would you happen to know whether the 720s is coming as a gt3?

  • @misms
    @misms 6 років тому

    Visiting the birthplace of Mclaren

  • @tastebud4205
    @tastebud4205 6 років тому

    Wait for the McLaren 750LT ;). The 720s are fucking incredible though... may even be more track capable than the 675LT? I think we need a performance comparison 720S v 675LT!

  • @Jessicorn81
    @Jessicorn81 6 років тому

    Same here obsessed with 720s and defiantly in liquid titanium

  • @itsepocx
    @itsepocx 6 років тому

    When the driving instructor on a track says he can "relax" with you, is that a insult or a compliment? :-D

  • @SumSock41
    @SumSock41 6 років тому +1

    el yyeal mate keep it up nice video

  • @goldgaming_6454
    @goldgaming_6454 6 років тому

    Man I wish you could come to kaitaia for a meet