BMW 36E or E30 FOR IT/TRACK DAYS?

[Spinnetti]

Depends.......If you want to go racing, the cheapest way is Spec E30...period. Spec E36 will cost at least twice as much to build. You can build the E30 to run ITA, ITS, Spec E30, M Prepared, K Prepared, PBOC, and even vintage. The E30 is the most versatile chassis you can have. There is a wealth of knowledge about both chassis as far as suspension is concerned. Good luck, Chuck

You forgot one Chuck! The E30 is a fun "24hrs of Lemons" car too!

[chuck baader]

Actually missed another one...ITB with the early 318. Chuck

[ericblois]

e30m3 is an ITR car and at least in the northwest there is PRO3 another specish style racing class basicly ITS -100lbs on spec tire

[Knestis]

An alternate consideration - the e30 is one generation closer to becoming "an old car." The point at which parts start to be a problem will come sooner for that chassis.

BUT I'd suggest that maybe the question is moot. The body of knowledge and parts stream is probably similar for both the e30 and e36, and ultimately the variables of interest (e.g., cost) are not dependent on what shape the metal box with wheels is, that all of the money goes into...

K

[anthony1k]

I don't mean to hijack the thread. I'm wondering how competitive the e30 318is can be in ITA. Any opinions?

[chuck baader]

I have been trying to find someone that has done an IT build on the M42 motor, but have not been able to. I wan considering changing from a "e" car to the M42 for balance but as I said, no information. I would think, if you can get the hp to about 140 at the wheels, the package would be quite competitive. Chuck