Do e36 compacts handle like e30's do?

[320ise]

As I would like somthing fun again but cannot really afford a good e30 318is, compacts are getting very cheap and have e30 rear set up, so do they handle the same? I would be looking for A 318ti sport, is there anything to watch out for with these? And did any come with an LSD from factory? If not do e30 ones fit?

Thanks.

[Andyboy]

Better. E30 rear end and much quicker geared steering. LSD's pretty much don't exist on Compacts, but the 318Ti Sport does drive nicely.

[pac1982]

Having just got a compact I would say e30's handle better but to be fair I am comparing a pov spec 316 compact to my e30 which has fully sorted suspension and some nice toyo's

Steering is alot quicker on the compact

[harry_p]

They feel very similar, you trade a bit of steering feel for a much quicker rack, and the main masses are more central in the car ( engine further back, smaller rear overhang ) so they can be a bit more snappy when pushed. You can also feel the solid, stiff modern shell too. With a few tweaks they can be made to handle superbly.

[pac1982]

btw i bet you cant find a compact as cheap as i did, £400 with T&T till sept and runs sweet as a nut with no major faults

[Simon13]

wow your a hero, i bet its been detailed in the wheel arches too before its sale

[320ise]

Lol!

[pac1982]

It is really clean god knows why I got it for £400 average miles in hellrot which still has a nice shine to it, inside is very clean and yes the wheel arches are also clean I'll get some pics up with a tin of custard if you don't believe me

[si-]

not really ontopic but...... i have a decent little 318ti sport for sale

[leeparkes]

not really ontopic but...... i have a decent little 318ti sport for sale

For £400?

Imo compacts handle very well but not quite as much 'fun' as an E30.
Decent springs shocks and rubber sorts them out.