TRADE COMPLETE / Mclaren MP4-12C... Too Much For This Noob

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803 HP / 610 PP

I saved up my credits hoping to find a car that could carry me through the professional series, instead I found a pontoon boat that goes 215 MPH. This damn thing is just too hard to control. I've never tuned ANYTHING before, but did some searching on the forums here and found several threads stating how much trouble the Mclaren is to drive and tune. I would much rather have something with a less HP and top speed, but drastically improved handling and cornering.

I was going to sell it back to the dealership, but letting it go for 65K credits after paying 225K for it is just painful. I was hoping to find someone on here who wants one and would be willing to trade something that hugs the road like glue and corners like a dream, and will be able to at least compete in the Professional Series.

I did some upgrades to boost the HP, but as far as tuning, I've never messed with it. Below are the upgrades I've put on it...

Stage 1 Weight Reduction
ECU Tune
Stage 2 Engine Tuning
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic converter
Titanium racing exhaust
Stage 1, 2, 3 turbo kit
Height adjustable sports kit suspension
SOFT racing tires

For a grand total of : 803 HP / 610 PP

I would also be interested in getting some of the cheaper cars that I need to finish some of the restricted races. I've been waiting on the used car dealership for vehicles to run the following... (just suggestions, I REALLY want something FAST that corners and grips good!)

Amateur Series
NR-A Roadster Cup (Mazda roadsters only, FR, 150 - 165 HP)
Tous France Championship (French only, 190 - 225 HP)
Festival Italia (Italian only, 195 - 250 HP)
Classic Muscle Car Championship (US only, pre 1980, 390 - 450 HP)
Supercar Nostalgia Cup (1979 or earlier, 350 - 420 HP)

Professional Series
Mini Challenge (Mini Cooper only, 160 - 170 HP)
Muscle Car Championship (US Only, 495 - 505 HP)
Supercar Festival (615 - 670 HP)
La Festa Cavillino (Ferrari only, 530 - 660 HP)
British Lightweight (British only, less than 1200 KG, 195 - 250 HP)
 
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Check the tuning section of this forum I'm pretty sure they some good tunes for it
 
f430 scudera is great. Good handling and fast. Theres also plenty of tuning for this f430 in the tuning section.
 
Ferrari F40 is a good bet, but are you trading or asking for advice?

*F40 is perfect for:
La Festa Cavillino (Ferrari only, 530 - 660 HP)
Festival Italia (Italian only, 195 - 250 HP)

Also useful online:tup:
 
Lambo Countach '74 is also a good one. I've heard the McLaren MPC is a handful, have you tried adding the LSD and a rear-wing? I've heard the wing helps that particular car tremendously.

If you ultimately decide to trade it, I'd be interested. Feel free to check my garage (link in signature).
 
lotus elise racing softs and fully tuned
 
There's a tune here: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=177182
It looks a bit stiff but give it a try. You will need the LSD and wing as GT_Bob mentioned. Also, you don't need 800 HP for the Supercar or Ferarri race. I would remove the turbo and even use the power limiter if necessary to get the HP to the 600-650 range.

If that doesn't work, you could trade with anyone above or I could trade you my tuned Scuderia for the McLaren. I used it for the Supercar race, La Festa Cavillino, and the MR Sports Cup in Expert series.
 
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