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by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

cheers agent, i think i will get a 325 as i just love the sound of the six. Im not looking to get skyline or supra performance, just 200bhp rear wheel drive action sounds good enought to me.
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

cheers rix
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

yeh i planned on spending good money on the car, i know that i want a good shell. Its only the engine size's available and the tuning potential for different engines that i would like advice on.

how much should i pay for a good e30?
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

oh right, ok. well its a progressive thing, i will buy the car first then sort the handling and stoping power out. Try it out on the track and see how rubbish i am! lol Then consider engine mods with more pennies at hand!
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

i think the e30 325 will just be cheaper to race and parts will also be a bit cheaper, or am i talking crap? lol
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

yeh thats a little to high for me. im looking on spending 4k max.
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

cheers for the advice!
by ottoman
Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

Rix thanks for the advice! really helpful. So you think that a 1.8 ltr instead of the 2.5 is a better engine for track use? ( just like the sound of the six) lol. I cant wait to get started! just need to find a car! I dont care if its a 5 door or a touring, i actually like the look of the touring bu...
by ottoman
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

Re: track e30 advice

ok dph500! cheers mate. What would you say is a realistic budget for a good track day one?
by ottoman
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: track e30 advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1035

track e30 advice

Hello guys! ive decided that i want to start doing track days at castle combe and i think a e30 is the best car for the job ( small, rear wheel drive and cheaper than lots of other rear wheel cars) Now i have been reading a bit on here about the 325i m20 engine and from what i gather is not a very t...