10-02-2012, 10:19 AM
Im in a dilema guys :?
Me and my dad are very seriously looking into a track car for this summer and after speaking to him the other day we sorta decided we'd really like an E30 325i.
Points to consider��
- 325i is 170bhp standard (Although I know it will probably only be 160 tops nowâ?¦..)
- Should weigh sub 1000kg when stripped out
- RWD
- Apparently handles very well
- 2.5 litre petrol will probably do what, 5mpg on track?
- I expect upgrades will be fairly costly? (suspension, engine etc.)
- Should be capable of pulling upto 130mph fairly well on large tracks, probably more once tuned a bit.
Conclusion â?? Probably looking at around £700 for a decent one which isnâ??t falling apart/very rusty/has engine problems, or more like £400 for one which needs attention. Iv never worked on one before or any big petrol/rwd car, so would be all new to me.
However E30's are getting fairly rare now so we also considered E36 328i's. Slightly heavier car but then more power too (190bhp) and these are much more common to get hold of for cheaps.
Then theres the curveball, my old 205 :romance-inlove:
My head is sort of split 50/50 between which ould be better on track, but my heart is totally behind the 205.
Points to consider���
- Potential for 200bhp (Big pump, big turbo etc.)
- Should weigh around 700kg stripped out
- FWD
- One of the best handling hot hatches
- Will be fantastic on smaller tight tracks
- However will be poor on large tracks which have potential for 140mph
- Should still do ~20mpg on track
- Upgrades are relatively cheap
Conclusion â?? I know the engines and chassis very well so have no problem whatsoever tuning/modding it. I expect Carlos would be looking for around £600
and my heart is just telling me to buy it back 
So come on then, what do people reckon? Im looking for some fairly serious and informative answers, not just 'the 205 is awesome, get it'...... because we already know that
Talk to me..............
Me and my dad are very seriously looking into a track car for this summer and after speaking to him the other day we sorta decided we'd really like an E30 325i.
Points to consider��
- 325i is 170bhp standard (Although I know it will probably only be 160 tops nowâ?¦..)
- Should weigh sub 1000kg when stripped out
- RWD
- Apparently handles very well
- 2.5 litre petrol will probably do what, 5mpg on track?
- I expect upgrades will be fairly costly? (suspension, engine etc.)
- Should be capable of pulling upto 130mph fairly well on large tracks, probably more once tuned a bit.
Conclusion â?? Probably looking at around £700 for a decent one which isnâ??t falling apart/very rusty/has engine problems, or more like £400 for one which needs attention. Iv never worked on one before or any big petrol/rwd car, so would be all new to me.
However E30's are getting fairly rare now so we also considered E36 328i's. Slightly heavier car but then more power too (190bhp) and these are much more common to get hold of for cheaps.
Then theres the curveball, my old 205 :romance-inlove:
My head is sort of split 50/50 between which ould be better on track, but my heart is totally behind the 205.
Points to consider���
- Potential for 200bhp (Big pump, big turbo etc.)
- Should weigh around 700kg stripped out
- FWD
- One of the best handling hot hatches
- Will be fantastic on smaller tight tracks
- However will be poor on large tracks which have potential for 140mph
- Should still do ~20mpg on track
- Upgrades are relatively cheap
Conclusion â?? I know the engines and chassis very well so have no problem whatsoever tuning/modding it. I expect Carlos would be looking for around £600
and my heart is just telling me to buy it back So come on then, what do people reckon? Im looking for some fairly serious and informative answers, not just 'the 205 is awesome, get it'...... because we already know that
Talk to me..............