Callout: E30s

[Catnip]

I got into an arguement on E30tech a while back about my mustang being able to beat an E30. I just now remembered it and would like to race a 84-91 bmw 3 series. No serious mods, just let me know what you have.

PM me if you have a race, I'd like to keep it in or close to warner robins since my car is a gas hog.

[collins]

are you talkin about a mountain run or a straight line hwy pull? either way, the results should be obvious... you should pull in a straight line, but you'd have your ass handed to you in the twisties... 2 totally different cars... kinda like comparing my goat to my gf's 350z...

[LT1UltraZ]

lol mountain runs

[Catnip]

Straight line.
They said a 325is would pull on me in a straight line.

I'm not even sure if a stock one would win in the twisties, I out-handle all of my friends' imports with suspension work. But like I said, not sure.

[Revmaynard]

I'd torn a few Mustangs up on some twisty roads with my E30. I know a LT1 Camaro got me off the line by a few cars though.

[Catnip]

I know they're quick and I'm not trying to talk bad about them, I had 2. But I don't think one would have a chance in a straight line.
from a dig, 40 roll, and 80 roll.

[Revmaynard]

I haven't driven one in awhile but from what I remember of mine I think 60-100ish would be a good match up. But from a dig I'm sure it would be a failure on the e30.

[collins]

Straight line.
They said a 325is would pull on me in a straight line.

I'm not even sure if a stock one would win in the twisties, I out-handle all of my friends' imports with suspension work. But like I said, not sure.

no offense to you man, but they must suck at driving

[Catnip]

well mainly just driving their cars and comparing them to mine.
although stangs are front heavy.
lol

[collins]

i know the feeling lol

[On_Her_Face]

if you have a V6 it might take you lol

[xtrmn8r]

I got an E30 and should have no problem taking you in a straight line or twistys,but i am not driving down there to Warner Robins ....

[Catnip]

What do you have done?

Before I did the complete tune up I ran a 14.9 wheel hopping. (cracked dizzy cap, weak coil, plug wires missing boots, and fouled plugs. lol)
I should be low 14's with traction.

[2.3 Evo 8]

I think the 3 series would win. Hell, I think my Tundra would win against you too.

[Catnip]

I think the 3 series would win. Hell, I think my Tundra would win against you too.

hell yah, lets race.

I only have gears and exhaust.

[xtrmn8r]

What do you have done?

Before I did the complete tune up I ran a 14.9 wheel hopping. (cracked dizzy cap, weak coil, plug wires missing boots, and fouled plugs. lol)
I should be low 14's with traction.

14's wow last time i ran my E30 i ran a 13.5 and that was wheel hopping,stiff suspension 700lbs fronts and 800lbs rears ....

[WickedIXMR]

I know they're quick and I'm not trying to talk bad about them, I had 2. But I don't think one would have a chance in a straight line.
from a dig, 40 roll, and 80 roll.

Damn 80 roll? Who the fu.ck does 80 rolls?

[Catnip]

Damn 80 roll? Who the fu.ck does 80 rolls?

non awd's...


and you still havent answered with what's done to the E30...

[Humphrizzle]

my roommate has an E30 325e stock.


its fun to drive, but not fast.

[Catnip]

my roommate has an E30 325e stock.


its fun to drive, but not fast.

They're a blast to drive, I miss my 318i a lot.
Know if he'd be down for a race?

[OnURleft]

An E or e.t.a is not in any way comparible to an I motor E30. Its like comparing an HX CRX to an Si or a V6 stang to a V8. I had an E30 4 door, intake/exhaust/chip blah blah. It would run low 15's with full interior. I have no doubt it would hang but most likely get beat pretty bad in a straight line. I ran a V6 exhaust camro from 60 once and I pulled 2-3 cars by 100 to give you an idea. I'm not even going to talk turns as they are legendary track cars, autocross cars, 1st time learning cars etc.

[Catnip]

Well a race against a v6 camaro is laughable in my car. With another person in my car, I pulled hard on a supercharged grand prix. Had ATLEAST a bus length on him by the time I was at 90. That was a 20 roll. I broke loose and he didn't at take off.

[OnURleft]

Well a race against a v6 camaro is laughable in my car. With another person in my car, I pulled hard on a supercharged grand prix. Had ATLEAST a bus length on him by the time I was at 90. That was a 20 roll. I broke loose and he didn't at take off.

Yep. Don't know what mechanic told you a stock "I" would beat you. It would have to have atleast an M50 swap (2.5 Vanos) + tuning to pull you.

[Catnip]

Yep. Don't know what mechanic told you a stock "I" would beat you. It would have to have atleast an M50 swap (2.5 Vanos) + tuning to pull you.

No mechanic, just E30 enthusiasts.
elo el.

[OnURleft]

No mechanic, just E30 enthusiasts.
elo el.

hah. They have some grunt for old timers but not that much.

[collins]

i STILL want me an E30 m3 tho! them b!tches be sexy

[OnURleft]

i STILL want me an E30 m3 tho! them b!tches be sexy

Haha better grab one soon. Prices are going up. its hard to find a clean one for less than 13k. I almost got a fixer up over the summer for 8k but maybe when i'm out of college.

[Revmaynard]

If someone had a 325 e with the I head swap and some bolt ons with a good tune that's easily going to out run him. But as far as stock for stock the e will get murdered.

[OnURleft]

If someone had a 325 e with the I head swap and some bolt ons with a good tune that's easily going to out run him. But as far as stock for stock the e will get murdered.

This is very true.

[Catnip]

What do y'all think about a 88-91 325iS with exhaust, do I stand a chance? No tune or anything special.

[OnURleft]

What do y'all think about a 88-91 325iS with exhaust, do I stand a chance? No tune or anything special.

A cat-back exhaust adds 0whp and 0wt to a stock E30. The stock one is good. Mine had intake(no high beam)/chip and you'd still walk it. If you take the cat off you can get 6 crank hp + another 20 with supersprint headers. I'd like to see you run an I with intake/chip/full exhaust. That would be fair.

[Catnip]

A cat-back exhaust adds 0whp and 0wt to a stock E30. The stock one is good. Mine had intake(no high beam)/chip and you'd still walk it. If you the cat off you can get 6 crank hp + another 20 with supersprint headers. I'd like to see you run an I with intake/chip/full exhaust. That would be fair.

You should find me one

Hopefully get to race one before I sell my car.

[OnURleft]

You should find me one

Hopefully get to race one before I sell my car.

Try to find one with a stock M50 2.5 vanos swapped motor. Thats the 93+ 325i motor which is only rated 21hp more. If you never go to the track then you'll be hard pressed to find an E30 I with headers. Almost all of them on the street are super eta 2.7's, swapped, or stock I's.

[Revmaynard]

I know a guy but everytime I see him I wish him to die. So I don't wanna call 'em lol.

He bought a pretuned car with some goodies and claimed it had an e30 m3 ecu LOL. Fckin' tool.

[OnURleft]

You should find me one

Hopefully get to race one before I sell my car.

If you'd made this thread two years ago...haha. I have a friend with an M50 swapped E30 that would be perfect but i'm almost positive he won't street race (road racing only). My good friend has a stock one with suspension but its got 300k+, compression thats only getting way lower than it has and speakers to weigh it down..you'd destroy it. He's currently doing some sort of rebuild and prob a super e.t.a. Another good friend is in the process of doing an M52 obd1..that would be better for 2005+ GT manual. What are you selling it for?

[Catnip]

Just trying to get $4000 for it since the odometer has been broken for unknown amount of time. lol. 5.0s for the win though. Still pulls hard as hell.

You know some guys up in ATL that are into BMWs and have a shop? They're on Bimmerforums and one's name is matt, has a swapped white 325i. Anyways, i sold my 318i to a guy that's friends with him.