ZL1 at the Bahrain GP track

Q8yZL1 · 12-19-2017, 05:33 AM

Here goes my first ever thread, so basically i live in Kuwait and the nearest track to us is the one in Bahrain "ours is still under construction"

so the guys at BIC "Bahrain International Circuit" organize open track days from time to time, and since i had good seating time in my BRZ over there, i decided to head over in the ZL1, i was hesitant since its a huge step-up. but nonetheless me and my buddies went. it was held on November the 24th.

So what are my first impressions about the car? well, Holy **** this is something else, from the braking power, from the actual acceleration, from the PDR, there is just a lot to go on with. I will try to keep this simple, the temperature there was around 23C ~ 74F, and it had rained in the morning, by 4pm we entered the track, had a couple of warm-up laps to get to feel the car, and boom, a xbow looses it and smashes in the barrier at one of the corners, we hit the pit lane and wait a good hour till things got sorted, track got cleared and we were at it again. Anyways, after warming her up i hit that pedal and boy was i in for something amazing. I did 2 hot laps and 1 cool-down the whole day, then noticed that the actual engine oil temp was ok, it went up to 110C~ 230F on the straights, the fact that our 1 dealer we have here in Kuwait doesn't have the recommended oil for track use was a shame, but then again i could get an equivalent oil somewhere else and just get it done at home, nevertheless that didnt stop me from going and trying her out. The fact that the ZL1 kept on taking the beating all night was something i really enjoyed, i could never do that with the BRZ, not to compare them but wow is this a step-up. Some corner action from the day as you can c in the photos. i will try to get the pdr vidz in later, to be honest im just out of words and cant get my thoughts still straight after that track day. BTW, that poor Audi R8 V10 which was upgraded and was running semi-slicks couldnt and did not overtake me once on that day, guy came in the end asking what the ZL1 was all about, i just couldn't believe he didn't know what it was. lol. Anyways, till next time.

JB'sZL1 · 12-19-2017, 05:38 AM

Nice. Sounds like you hit the track on a cool day for Bahrain. Welcome to the forum.

Q8yZL1 · 12-19-2017, 05:43 AM

yup yup, it was the beginning of the season, so more to come hopefully. Thanks a lot JB!! honored to be here.

Soleil · 12-19-2017, 05:44 AM

Yes man, congratulations

I am happy for you.

next time you use Semi slicks and track adjustments and off you go. Bye bye Audi

Q8yZL1 · 12-19-2017, 06:43 AM

Yup yup, already got MRR wheels from PK auto design, going to slap on some r888r all around and do the suspension adjustments the supplement states to do and try again.

Torquem · 12-19-2017, 06:49 AM

I would imagine that a ZL1 would be a rare sight in that area?

Q8yZL1 · 12-19-2017, 07:05 AM

Not sure if it is to be honest, we have 11 here in kuwait awaiting the new batch, asked the dealer if we were getting the 1le but thats a no no for the time being.

DevilsReject97 · 12-19-2017, 07:07 AM

Welcome to the family! Looks like you had a blast on the track....

Q8yZL1 · 12-19-2017, 07:16 AM

Thanks a lot Devils, sure did!

Mize442 · 12-20-2017, 12:29 AM

I love the Red. I bet that was a fun day.

Q8yZL1 · 12-20-2017, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mize442

I love the Red. I bet that was a fun day.

It was yeah!!!

12-19-2017, 05:33 AM	#1
Q8yZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 (M6) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 52	ZL1 at the Bahrain GP track Here goes my first ever thread, so basically i live in Kuwait and the nearest track to us is the one in Bahrain "ours is still under construction" so the guys at BIC "Bahrain International Circuit" organize open track days from time to time, and since i had good seating time in my BRZ over there, i decided to head over in the ZL1, i was hesitant since its a huge step-up. but nonetheless me and my buddies went. it was held on November the 24th. So what are my first impressions about the car? well, Holy **** this is something else, from the braking power, from the actual acceleration, from the PDR, there is just a lot to go on with. I will try to keep this simple, the temperature there was around 23C ~ 74F, and it had rained in the morning, by 4pm we entered the track, had a couple of warm-up laps to get to feel the car, and boom, a xbow looses it and smashes in the barrier at one of the corners, we hit the pit lane and wait a good hour till things got sorted, track got cleared and we were at it again. Anyways, after warming her up i hit that pedal and boy was i in for something amazing. I did 2 hot laps and 1 cool-down the whole day, then noticed that the actual engine oil temp was ok, it went up to 110C~ 230F on the straights, the fact that our 1 dealer we have here in Kuwait doesn't have the recommended oil for track use was a shame, but then again i could get an equivalent oil somewhere else and just get it done at home, nevertheless that didnt stop me from going and trying her out. The fact that the ZL1 kept on taking the beating all night was something i really enjoyed, i could never do that with the BRZ, not to compare them but wow is this a step-up. Some corner action from the day as you can c in the photos. i will try to get the pdr vidz in later, to be honest im just out of words and cant get my thoughts still straight after that track day. BTW, that poor Audi R8 V10 which was upgraded and was running semi-slicks couldnt and did not overtake me once on that day, guy came in the end asking what the ZL1 was all about, i just couldn't believe he didn't know what it was. lol. Anyways, till next time. Attached Images

12-19-2017, 05:44 AM	#4
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Yes man, congratulations I am happy for you. next time you use Semi slicks and track adjustments and off you go. Bye bye Audi __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

12-19-2017, 06:49 AM	#6
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	I would imagine that a ZL1 would be a rare sight in that area? __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

12-19-2017, 07:07 AM	#8
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	Welcome to the family! Looks like you had a blast on the track.... __________________

12-19-2017, 05:38 AM	#2
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Nice. Sounds like you hit the track on a cool day for Bahrain. Welcome to the forum.

12-19-2017, 05:43 AM	#3
Q8yZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 (M6) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 52	yup yup, it was the beginning of the season, so more to come hopefully. Thanks a lot JB!! honored to be here.

12-19-2017, 06:43 AM	#5
Q8yZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 (M6) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 52	Yup yup, already got MRR wheels from PK auto design, going to slap on some r888r all around and do the suspension adjustments the supplement states to do and try again.

12-19-2017, 07:05 AM	#7
Q8yZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 (M6) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 52	Not sure if it is to be honest, we have 11 here in kuwait awaiting the new batch, asked the dealer if we were getting the 1le but thats a no no for the time being.

12-19-2017, 07:16 AM	#9
Q8yZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 (M6) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 52	Thanks a lot Devils, sure did!

12-20-2017, 12:29 AM	#10
Mize442 Drives: Current driver AMC emlin X 5ltr. Join Date: May 2011 Location: None-Ya Posts: 250	I love the Red. I bet that was a fun day.

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