What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[HockeyGoon]

Oh yeah I forgot to mention that the p21s kit I used worked perfectly

[Hermes]

Prototype- all the DP's from GA, P2's from ALMS
Prototype Challenge- ALMS
GTLM- GT cars from ALMS
GTD- GT cars from GA

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

[JKO_ZHP]

So here's a newbie's review of a car:

Drove my brother's 2008 TL to my guy's shop to get a quote for him. According to MotorTrend, the 3.2L V6 in it puts out 258 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 233 ft lb of torque @ 5,000 rpm with a curb weight of 3,636 lbs.
Vs. the ZHP's 235 hp at 6,800 rpm (however ZHPMafia suggests it is at 5,900 rpm) and 222 ft lb at 3,500 rpm with a curb weight of 3,285 lbs. (should be higher due to sunroof option, power seats, etc. but the spare tire was removed).

In a nutshell, it wasn't as fast as the numbers suggest and not as responsive. Handling wasn't better and the steering feel wasn't "right" to me (proportionately, from how much you turn the wheel to the degree that the car actually turns)
I was surprised to find out that the power was higher by that much, because it certainly felt like the ZHP would destroy it in a straight line even with the difference in power - VANOS ftw! (we've never gone head to head before). I think the weight is definitely what makes it slower - plus it's got two extra unnecessary doors

The ride was definitely much more comfortable though, and I'm pretty sure his suspension is stock (and probably blown), just like mine. I guess having a bumpy ride is a good thing for me since it keeps me alert and awake, plus I don't mind feeling what the road conditions are like.

Should invest in new shocks/struts/springs/etc.....I realized now that I fell asleep before when he drove us to -somewhere- back then, but I definitely can't if he was driving my car and I'm sitting in the passenger seat - way too bumpy.

[das boots]

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

F1 season starts......Woo Hoo!!!!

[jakksfor20]

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

ALMS P1 cars are non-existent in any US series. I think they are now only running in the WEC. I am not sure on the auto-qual process.


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[Hermes]

F1 season starts......Woo Hoo!!!!

Definitely interested in the second turbo era, lets see how it turns out

ALMS P1 cars are non-existent in any US series. I think they are now only running in the WEC. I am not sure on the auto-qual process.


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Ok, I guess I need to read up on the new series

[BRGcoopahS]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.

[cakM3]

Had Botond set up my new BMW diagnostic computer and I installed a new engine cover and wrapped my CSL boot lid for shipment....

[midlandtech]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.

Happens every damn time I do oil. At least it didn't blow back on you... that was me last oil change.

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[Avetiso]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.

Happens. I usually drop the drain plug into whatever I'm draining into.