2012 Formula 1 Off-weeks Thread - Page 19 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E90SLAM · 09-15-2012, 09:59 AM

Which hotel in Singapore?
On Orchard Road?

JC919 · 09-16-2012, 01:15 AM

The cars are on Orchard Rd

MrClean335i · 09-16-2012, 08:57 AM

McLaren boss lines up Perez to replace Hamilton as contract talks hit crisis

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/for...#ixzz26dnlctUf

Impervious · 09-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Good. Let Hamilton go.

Koop · 09-16-2012, 01:00 PM

It'll be interesting to see how all of this shakes out.

Hamilton and Whitmarsh's body language at Monza was very telling. Lots of tension behind the scenes.

If Hamilton wants to win another Championship, he'd be a fool to leave McLaren--better get his priorities straight.

Either way...good news for Perez it seems.

Nang Vann · 09-18-2012, 05:07 AM

Good news for Perez indeed

gary88 · 09-18-2012, 09:50 AM

Jake Humphrey is leaving the BBC at the end of the year

http://www.btlife.bt.com/entertainme...ague-football/

E90SLAM · 09-19-2012, 03:33 PM

I didn't even notice they changed the safety car to the new SLS AMG GT.

Quote:

The Mercedes-Benz SLS GT has been announced as the new Formula 1 Safety Car.

The GT is the latest in a long line of AMG safety cars, and takes over from the regular SLS, which has been used to marshal F1 race events since 2010.

Essentially a revised version of the current SLS supercar, the GT puts out 583bhp from its 6.2-litre V8 (up 20bhp) and features a retuned dual-clutch gearbox which gives improved shift times.

The changes knock a tenth of a second off the SLS’s 0-62mph sprint time, which now takes just 3.7 seconds. Its top speed has been limited to 197mph.

New to the SLS GT is AMG Ride Control. It replaces the three-mode system on the current car and is claimed to offer aggressive suspension tuning for improved dynamics.

A production version of the SLS GT will be unveiled at the Paris motor show, before arriving in UK showrooms in November. It is mechanically identical to the Safety Car and has darkened head and tail lamp lenses, as well as a gloss black finish to the fins and grille-mounted Mercedes badge, to visually distance it from the standard SLS.

Inside, the steering wheel receives a coating of Alcantara, while a gloss black finish adorns the dials and sections of the dashboard and centre console.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/f1...-f1-safety-car

007MCoupe · 09-27-2012, 05:23 AM

Well, finally getting settled in here in Germany. Missed a LOT over the past month or so. Got a lot of catching up to do!!!

gary88 · 09-27-2012, 09:51 AM

Apparently we'll find out what Lewis is doing next year sometime tomorrow.

Echo M3 · 09-27-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary88

Apparently we'll find out what Lewis is doing next year sometime tomorrow.

Jeez, these teams are leaving the announcements till the LAST minute! We still have not heard from Ferrari or Mercedes regarding next year's lineup, either.

gary88 · 09-27-2012, 09:53 PM

Seems to be official, Hamilton to Mercedes next year.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...m-McLaren.html

MrClean335i · 09-27-2012, 10:00 PM

Breaking News: Sergio Perez expected to fill void left by Lewis Hamilton at McLaren

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...t-McLaren.html

johanness · 09-27-2012, 10:10 PM

Good riddance to LH. Maybe he can afford to buys a few more nose rings now, because he just shat away any hope of a title in the foreseeable.

At least McLaren can get on with it without the diva to contend with.

IMO

007MCoupe · 09-28-2012, 02:17 AM

Wish Lewis the best, but I think it's a terrible decision. Good thing I like Perez! Would've rather Di Resta, but that's probably just me.

E90SLAM · 09-28-2012, 08:01 AM

Best of luck for both Lewis and Sergio!!! Looking forward 2013, and of course 2014 with the regulation changes!!!

gary88 · 09-28-2012, 09:52 AM

Remember that people thought Schumacher moving to Ferrari after winning two championships with Benneton was a bad idea too...

johanness · 09-28-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary88

Remember that people thought Schumacher moving to Ferrari after winning two championships with Benneton was a bad idea too...

You're actually comparing the two?

Echo M3 · 09-28-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

You're actually comparing the two?

I think in terms of raw driving talent, Hamilton likely is up there with the greats.

Where he lacks is in temperament. I don't think he has the technical prowess or "emotional intelligence" to push a team forward, whether in car development or other matters.

That being said, he's pairing up with Ross Brawn and a team whose technical side is starting to fall into place. It's not the WORST team that he could have chosen to join, that is for sure.

It will be interesting to see how he matches up with Rosberg. I'm not sure he will be able to push him over as easily as some of his past teammates.

MrClean335i · 09-28-2012, 05:46 PM

Together again

gary88 · 09-28-2012, 06:05 PM

And in further silly season news, Bernie could scrap the 2014 engines altogether?

http://pitpass.com/47448-New-F1-engi...ays-Ecclestone

M3_WC · 09-28-2012, 08:01 PM

Say bye bye to your career Lewis.

Move on to the next driver. I support a team, not drivers. Next please. Go McLaren!

09-15-2012, 09:59 AM	#397
E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . Posts: 60,540 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [4.67]	Which hotel in Singapore? On Orchard Road? __________________

09-16-2012, 01:15 AM	#398
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston & Lake Travis, TX Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (0)	The cars are on Orchard Rd __________________ 2008 AW/Blk 6MT, Akrapovic Evolution, Evosport Pulley, ESS Tune, Dinan Camber Plates, H&R Springs, Braille LWB, Other Track Goodies, TRMotorsport MT1 18s w/Michelin PSS and Hoosier R6 Last edited by JC919; 09-16-2012 at 02:45 AM.

09-18-2012, 05:07 AM	#402
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (0)	Good news for Perez indeed __________________ Moving on up!

09-18-2012, 09:50 AM	#403
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,724 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	Jake Humphrey is leaving the BBC at the end of the year http://www.btlife.bt.com/entertainme...ague-football/ __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

09-27-2012, 05:23 AM	#405
007MCoupe Major Drives: das Bierwagen Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the 'Ring Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	Well, finally getting settled in here in Germany. Missed a LOT over the past month or so. Got a lot of catching up to do!!! __________________ RPI scoop///VB3///75mm wheel studs//////Stubby///GoMiniGo///GC front sway bar///AKG Engine Mounts///AKG Trans Mounts///SS brake lines Harris Hill Road, LVMS, Ring...

09-16-2012, 08:57 AM	#399
MrClean335i FBO+Methanol Injection Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	McLaren boss lines up Perez to replace Hamilton as contract talks hit crisis Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/for...#ixzz26dnlctUf

09-16-2012, 11:08 AM	#400
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Good. Let Hamilton go.

09-16-2012, 01:00 PM	#401
Koop Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 & E34 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	It'll be interesting to see how all of this shakes out. Hamilton and Whitmarsh's body language at Monza was very telling. Lots of tension behind the scenes. If Hamilton wants to win another Championship, he'd be a fool to leave McLaren--better get his priorities straight. Either way...good news for Perez it seems.

09-27-2012, 09:51 AM	#406
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,724 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	Apparently we'll find out what Lewis is doing next year sometime tomorrow. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

09-27-2012, 09:53 PM	#408
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,724 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	Seems to be official, Hamilton to Mercedes next year. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...m-McLaren.html __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

09-27-2012, 10:00 PM	#409
MrClean335i FBO+Methanol Injection Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	Breaking News: Sergio Perez expected to fill void left by Lewis Hamilton at McLaren http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...t-McLaren.html

09-27-2012, 10:10 PM	#410
johanness Hans X2 Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver Posts: 1,510 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [0.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [0.00]	Good riddance to LH. Maybe he can afford to buys a few more nose rings now, because he just shat away any hope of a title in the foreseeable. At least McLaren can get on with it without the diva to contend with. IMO __________________ \|Euro Headers\|SS X-Pipe\|REMUS\|UUC\|Zeck CDV\|AFE Intake\|H&R Springs\|RPI Scoop\|ZHP\|AC Schnitzer Side Skirts\|ESS DirectFlash\|APEX\|RE RaceBrace\| the very last TiAg Coupe

09-28-2012, 02:17 AM	#411
007MCoupe Major Drives: das Bierwagen Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the 'Ring Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	Wish Lewis the best, but I think it's a terrible decision. Good thing I like Perez! Would've rather Di Resta, but that's probably just me. __________________ RPI scoop///VB3///75mm wheel studs//////Stubby///GoMiniGo///GC front sway bar///AKG Engine Mounts///AKG Trans Mounts///SS brake lines Harris Hill Road, LVMS, Ring...

09-28-2012, 08:01 AM	#412
E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . Posts: 60,540 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [4.67]	Best of luck for both Lewis and Sergio!!! Looking forward 2013, and of course 2014 with the regulation changes!!! __________________

09-28-2012, 09:52 AM	#413
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,724 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	Remember that people thought Schumacher moving to Ferrari after winning two championships with Benneton was a bad idea too... __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

09-28-2012, 05:46 PM	#416
MrClean335i FBO+Methanol Injection Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	Together again

09-28-2012, 06:05 PM	#417
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,724 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	And in further silly season news, Bernie could scrap the 2014 engines altogether? http://pitpass.com/47448-New-F1-engi...ays-Ecclestone __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

09-28-2012, 08:01 PM	#418
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,829 iTrader: (0)	Say bye bye to your career Lewis. Move on to the next driver. I support a team, not drivers. Next please. Go McLaren!

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