McLaren F1 User's Guide

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[@usaidbarlas9296]

Let me watch this just in case I find an F1 in a barn

[@cargomaniac1]

Maybe in 30 years we will see a case of "the only F1 barn find" and we will all suffer an anevrism

[@nick5618]

The thought of leaving a car this good for death in a barn should be a crime

[@thesoundofsouls6791]

Yes!

[@usny2011]

😂👍🏻

[@alessandrolagana3915]

😂😂😂

[@crowvelle]

30 years later, it's still the best car ever made.

[@michaelfraser5723]

Maybe not the best, but very nicely made for one man, or woman, to enjoy, so long as his/her day job isn't comedian to the masses...

[@thechallengestradale]

@@michaelfraser5723 what?

[@abrupt_oliver]

​@@thechallengestradale UK Comedian crashed his McLaren F1 twice I believe.

[@MAR0DEUR]

this F1, the JAGUAR XJ220, the Ferrari F50, the PORSCHE GT1, the CLK GTR, and the BUGATTI EB110. Icons of the 90s. Today's hypercars are also good, but they don't have a "soul" like this F1. The F1 is a legend.

[@TJTMediah]

This trioligy has been the best on KZbin ever

[@itisjustacomment]

Owning the cars would be better :)

[@retrorewind6042]

@@charleshagens i think his holy trinity test was also great

[@zodiac909]

facts. PLEASE DO MORE!

[@MATTFL380]

So glad I found this! I had no idea how to operate my McLaren F1, I’ve had to use my LaFerrari as my daily driver.

[@surfalcatraz9770]

i know right? i had to travel in my porsche 918, ugh such a disgrace!

[@nakulpatel8002]

@@surfalcatraz9770 yes not a good daily for me , I drive the p1 as daily and take 918 on Sunday if I wise

[@carlbrooks90]

expensive daily driver lmao😂

[@ironguy6482]

I accidentally closed my F1's door with the window down, so I'm stuck with my Chiron for the time being. Life is hard :'(

[@nakulpatel8002]

@@ironguy6482 yes man ! Life is to hard 🥲 ! Now I have to daily drive my pagani zonda chique roadster for some moths , because my special full carbon mso p1 at service centre for some works and my 918 also for some bodywork going to do full carbon version 1/1 , haha can’t wait to see her ! Till then I have to drive my pagani zonda chique roadster 1/5 in the world with manual gearbox , oh man life is so hard 😓

[@radiocrash]

I once made the mistake of closing my mclaren f1 door while the window was open. It was ok though as I woke up shortly after.

[@ranchu8385]

*phew*

[@wastedblues2]

This car was the reason I became an engineer. I'm loving this series.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

epic

[@indianapwn3s]

Ha, me too. Gordon Murray has shaped the way I think as an engineer. Sadly I'm not in the automotive industry as I had hoped.

[@markjmacrae]

Though I’m sadly unlikely to ever own an F1, this has really made me feel like I’ve been close to one and it’s just such a great show. Many thanks!

[@Neddy540]

Stranger things have happened

[@firip255]

Look there are Only small number of Cars. Is Logic Not everyone can have this car. This is not only a Luxury Collectible. Is History Important Sport vehicle. For McLaren and this ära of sportwagen

[@GOLTURBO555]

@@firip255 Nah... When I bought this one, I ordered another one, just in case.

[@mayuravirus6134]

You can have Mr. Beans F1 he crashed it multiple times probably it'll sell even tho not as much as a clean title F1 or even F1 GTR

[@veeco3110]

My guy right here is a classier version of Doug Demuro with better cars! Haha keep up the great work

[@haythamfayeq7363]

He just has more querks and featurs than douge

[@stewietinktink8441]

Doug Sucks

[@abdul7319]

Sure

[@increiblepelotudo]

My take away is that Demuro is an elitist, and that never really sits well on anyone. Have a look at him reviewing a Russian Volga from the 80s. Just revolting behaviour.

[@Leo.B.Photos]

He's like a less annoying Schmee

[@Gravengaard]

This made me fall in love with the F1 even more... Gordon and his team thought about EVERYTHING!!! It's packed like a boat with all the nooks and crannies for all the stuff. Didn't know about the removable floor in the side pods... What a car. What a car!!!

[@MrDhinuk4444]

15:25 is the most happiness I've ever seen this man express in one of these videos

[@professorcalculus5315]

Finally, I had no idea what I was doing!

[@mducheine2784]

Made me smile. But yes, even Professors in Calculus would like to figure out how to best climb in and out of their campus runabout.

[@MrOkw1]

If there was an Oscar for Autmotive Content, Henry Catchpole (Carfection) & James Cottingham (DK Engineering)'s work should be really appreciated by the industry.

[@gtboard]

Yes lovely. You need hundreds of more of these trilogies 🏁🤪

[@p00pie]

AGREED!

[@woodenhoe]

Trihundredlogies

[@reksiohundson8706]

Honestly I have never understood hype over that car , it just look average nothing special , not like supercar should look , and prices are ridiculus ! 21m$ ??? , you can have for that kind of money Bugatti Chiron , Pagani Huayra , Koenigsegg Agera , GLS500 , 5mln$ home too keep them in 5mln$ invested (200k$ a year /16.6k$ monthly) , and 850k$ on you bank accont... (yes I know that people buy that car as investment , and BTW you are subscribed :))

[@MrDaftJustice]

@@reksiohundson8706 perhaps You know shit about cars...

[@opmike343]

@@reksiohundson8706 Let me guess, you were born in a year starting with a "2".

[@jackstein9986]

Ah, I'm glad I finally know how to use my McLaren F1! It has sat statically in my garage for many years because I've had no idea how to use it. You're a lifesaver DK!

[@John_Hoover]

I’ll never own a McLaren F1 but it was critical that I watch the video in its entirety and learn what every button, switch and knob does. Lol Thank you.

[@bill_the_duck]

The videos in these series are some of the few I can recall seeing on KZbin that are not only wonderfully produced, but will have real historical significance. In decades from now when these vehicles are harder to find, these videos will serve as a beautiful time capsule for some amazing pieces of engineering.

[@increiblepelotudo]

I love that there is no music, no nonsense. Perfect

[@pandamera1]

Cottingham isn’t as energetic as Doug DeMuro or Schmee but he’s just as entertaining to watch and learn from. I never get tired of seeing his presentations. His formal attitude and walkthroughs are just so engaging and I can’t explain why. Plus, his conservative RP accent is just the cherry on top. So pleasant to hear him speak.

[@p00pie]

DK, I would love a user guide for every car you get in stock, no matter how tame in comparison to the legendary GT1 trio. Fantastic video.

[@jayernster5627]

It cannot be easy to 'instruct' the general public on how to properly access and know about certain things or aspects of a car as special as a McLaren F1. As usual, Mr. Cottingham pulls the trick off effortlessly. I would highly recommend anyone that is in the area to make a reservation and call the fine people at DK and ask to come through for a tour. You will be astonished at the passion, knowledge and friendliness of the staff. Car lovers are forever indebted to James for presenting this video and the trinity of videos he has presented. It would be nice for an American firm to be able to match the quality and integrity of DK. Americans are starved for such content and to be able to take our treasured cars to a facility similar to DK Engineering.

[@mikes8928]

These films are beautifully made, and the sheer unashamed anorakiness is delightful. Sincere thanks for sharing these cars and your time with us.

[@jcerullo5015]

yes no hype no burnouts just straight talk like he talking about a Toyota Corolla

[@PyreneesBMW]

I’m glad they did this collab with Carfection, i had never heard about DK Engineering before. Mind blowing work

[@CR-di1lg]

Devil is in the details and it was amazing to see the attention to detail in everything on this car.

[@F-Man]

These are legitimately some of the best car videos ever made. So simple, yet so intimate - the sorts of things that, typically, only dealers or owners would ever get to see. Bravo!

[@Joel-bh5xd]

A DK Engineering users guide is an instant like.

[@q5echo154]

Could be wrong but thats gotta be the coolest lug wrench in the history of flat tires

[@Twilight1FIN]

I love that the presenter really tries hard to keep his excitement in bay for the video. We're also pretty excited about all things presented to us. Thank you.

[@beanbowbagwins2192]

Thanks, I was really struggling with how to use my F1 👌🏻

[@wella99uk]

Just about to preform some “home maintenance” on my F1. So I glad I know where I can find the tapping clearances now 😅

[@terrancecollins2696]

I love these tutorial style videos as if this car just released

[@ivanbchan]

You guys have to keep doing this! I have never seen a video as detailed as this and with fantastic cinematography as well. Looking forward to more!

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

WOOOOOW 😁 LOVE THE DETAIL DK, THANKYOU FROM NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 ❤😊

[@alexjones8382]

James looks so pleased with himself when he's showing off the red anodised centre locking nut spanner.

[@stephendinnes2568]

great to see all this detail and how things have improved on both T50 / T33

[@beano6452]

I’ve always wondered how to wind a cable around a CTEK charger. Now I know.

[@Sarlekos]

I'll add this to my bookmarks in case I ever need come back to this tutorial xD

[@AngryJoeMan]

"dont close the door with the windows open".... didn't show us how to open/close the windows... Excellent video, amazing to see these older supercars.

[@josht717]

OMG - thank you for this! After watching the CLK and the GT1 I kept thinking about the F1 and it's place among this group of roadgoing LM cars.

[@ramadhanisme7]

Thank you for giving me the experience that i would never ever have it in my entire life and maybe even in my next life

[@kevinnctc]

This is/was a phenomenal series. Side note, the packaging on this car is beyond incredible

[@tentywenty]

Oh damn thanks, I didn’t know how to use my mclaren F1 and this video helped me so much

[@valtrix9]

I could spend hours watching this stuff! Fantastically detailed, immersive and...great! Thank you

[@paulmcaleer2736]

Have really enjoyed this video series James - great delivery and it was fantastic to get an insight into Rome I the finer details of the McLaren F1 I hadn’t been aware of previously. Keep up the good work DK Engineering!

[@jimarillo]

18k potential F1 owners ! Tbh as the other 17, 990 viewers this is as close as I’m going to get. Thank you DK Engineering

[@dennison1500]

Absolutely loved this video. Ive been waiting for a real comprehensive walk through on this car.

[@Aelbrecht92]

I'm really enjoying this series, its so nice to know all the nooks and crannies from these cars and you actually showing them. I would love to see you do more of these kind of clips. Also, you sir, are such a nice person to listen to. Thanks for sharing all this with us, god bless you.

[@kenharris5390]

Above all, it should be remembered that it was the illustrious Ron Dennis who allowed Gordon Murray to commence the project by financing and building the creation of this perfectly, peerless, paragon of perfection. It will be interesting to see if Gordon's latest masterpiece, the T.50, the "logical successor" of the F1 will join the F1 in the new category of the greatest car of the Twenty-First century. Thank you for a great presentation, James.

[@karlhurn]

A great video James, many thanks. Lovely to see these details of the F1. 👍🙏👌

[@ideasforu358]

Loved the users guide. Thanks for putting these online. Your guides are the closest I get to in terms owning such iconic cars like F1. Cheers.

[@timmartin6324]

Thank you for spending your time and giving us a visual story of a walkthrough with these beautiful machines we’ll never experience ourselves

[@humandroid53]

Extraordinary! A real engineers car.

[@motobrazzer1565]

Thank you for amazing walk around!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

How beautiful was this all. From the video filming, the presenting and of course, the car! Great job guys

[@michaelbaldwin5953]

you forgot the intro....THIS is the Mclaren F1 , in your best Doug Demuro voice !

[@ryanlu7124]

thanks for the help! perfect tutorial for my honda

[@seancain7305]

Thanks for this series & sharing all the details, they were great.

[@biffy7]

This is excellent. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@russellsherry130]

Great video I looked at the title's of you're other videos looks like I'll be doing a binge watching of you're channel looking forward to giving them a Thump's up also .thanks. From the US.

[@1983dmd]

Incredible informative video !!! Thank you sooo much !

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Beautifully thorough:) great stuff!

[@chargedbystars]

I never ever comment on youtube videos but this series is absolutly wonderful. I would love you guys to continue with this. I will never own a car like that but it gets me as close as I can get :) Thank you

[@KredyTomala666]

Thank you DK Engineering!

Wow. I love this video. There is such an less amount of information about this car. It is astonishing to see the car in detail.

[@SatanClaus69]

3 videos I never knew I needed. Thanks guys!

[@dannyr2976]

Thank you so much for this. The McLaren F1 is my favourite all-time car (so many road car milestones) and have several 1/18 scale models in different configurations. There is quite a bit I found out from watching this that I didn't know (to be honest there surprising isn't that much in-depth behind-the-scenes info on this spectacular machine) so this has been a absolute treat!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Wonderful expose'...... enjoyed every second of your walk thru...

[@TheBlaert]

Awesome stuff. I could watch videos on F1's all day long. Subscribed

[@EverythingAutomotive13]

Great Job on the delivery presentation!

[@vladansretenovic1952]

I watched the whole user guide series, amazing content, detailed film more please so proffesional! It would be interesting also to review some of regular maintenance costs, inspections, etc….

[@leozebiosthor6242]

This channel is so underrated... Wicked content

[@johnquintmatt1986]

I've been looking to trade in my Veloster N. Thankfully I found this video to preview my next car.

[@darrenhewett8448]

Was a great insight to the the F1 and your videos are always well put together

[@sanjinred]

Thank you for making these videos sir.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Wonderful details... thank you for doing all these videos.

[@rare6499]

My body is ready.

[@jf6853]

Awesome Car and content. Thanks so much for making this video! 👍🙏

[@ruixcouto]

Impressive description of the details...

[@steffydog]

Stunning, thank you.

[@nickwestedt2344]

This car has so much charisma over all the mainstreem super cars. If I had the money I would buy one. I really enjoyed this video.😊

[@ricardomatos6316]

Brilliant video. Really well explained. I learned quite a few things from my favourite car ever 👏👏👏

[@LtFransky]

Wow. I've been reading/dreaming about this car since its inception. But it's amazing to see it dissected like this.

[@aerotv3981]

More of this please !

[@MP-Fin]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video :) Hello from Finland!

[@Gnik4144]

I honestly didn’t know half of the stuff about this car!! Awesome video!

[@ThePaneas]

Thank you very much for videos!

[@mayuravirus6134]

Surprisingly Gordon Murray's inspiration on the doors was a JDM Toyota Sera yes it has butterfly door from the factory

[@Fran_SG]

I love this car!!! Thanks!!!

[@BestMotorWerks]

Need more videos like these

[@bcraftin7846]

Him getting in was so graceful 🙌🏽

[@xorising]

Fantastic content. Every time I think the F1 couldn't possibly be cooler, I am corrected.

[@MOSSFEEN]

BRILLIANT VIDEO THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@blue7lvn245]

Fantastic video

[@tikkathreebarrels]

I'm going to greatly enjoy this video of this amazing car but I'm pondering on how and why we start with so much time spent on a £20 aftermarket trickle charger. Getting in is a young man's game, getting out is rather more generous for the young man's old dad. Lovely.

[@ripptorr]

Love it how it shows what can be made if the whole project is watched by the vision of a brilliant man. This is why you won't see something as focused and well thought in all aspects from a large manufacturer - from start to finish, the project goes through many many hands, has to meet so much criteria especially these days, compromises on costs, etc. Looking forward to see the final T50 :). Two enginering tour de force these cars will be, separated by 25 years

[@SupThomas]

Simply the greatest and most beautifully styled car of all time!

[@JophitPaul]

Every video of the channel is awsome....My dream car...

[@qwknick]

Great videos on these three icons!

[@Francoberry]

I'm glad you also showed us how to tie up a plug-in charger 😂 Jokes aside great to have access and info like this!

[@13leadfoot]

An example of top notch engineering.

[@jacksalami9945]

This is the closest 99.99999999999% if us will ever get to this incredible car & this video is probably the most in depth tour I have ever seen. On behalf of 'Us" normal non multimillionares, Thank you for making & uploading it.