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Harman · Jun 28th, 2008, 04:08 AM

I have an R56 MCS March 08 build and after 3,500km, so far so good, apart from the mesh screen for the sunroof sliding back a little. No squeaks or rattles or any mechanical or electrical probs. Clutch was slightly smelly while running in, but that has gone now. Gearbox is even sweeter now - smoother changes.

Economy is great when driven for economy, and still pretty good when not ! Enjoying the chassis more and more. Took it down Macquarie Pass, 2hrs south of Sydney, a really twistie downhill road through escarpment forest - handling, grip & steering was just brilliant. That engine is sooo flexible, down or up-changes rarely needed. I can tell you that the ABS certainly works too

I hope it always stays so good......

Jun 28th, 2008, 04:08 AM	#8
Harman MiniMrBigglesworth Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I have an R56 MCS March 08 build and after 3,500km, so far so good, apart from the mesh screen for the sunroof sliding back a little. No squeaks or rattles or any mechanical or electrical probs. Clutch was slightly smelly while running in, but that has gone now. Gearbox is even sweeter now - smoother changes. Economy is great when driven for economy, and still pretty good when not ! Enjoying the chassis more and more. Took it down Macquarie Pass, 2hrs south of Sydney, a really twistie downhill road through escarpment forest - handling, grip & steering was just brilliant. That engine is sooo flexible, down or up-changes rarely needed. I can tell you that the ABS certainly works too I hope it always stays so good......