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idanity
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Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: build my specE30 or pro3 :?: |
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HI
-well, just a few questions. as were entering the best time to work on cars.
should i build the specE30 1st, and get on the track
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If i build the pro3, will i not be able to race in the specE30 SERIES
granted i would have to settle on H&R springs (not coilovers) _________________
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dale
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Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:10 am Post subject: |
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idanity,
you could spend the $700 for the h&r springs and shocks, and race in pro3, but it wouldn't be as fast as running the GC coilovers and koni adjustable shocks, and there isn't a spece30 class in the PNW area.
You can pickup whatever sport suspension pieces your want and spend the first year just making sure your car is solid and learning a lot about driving.
Once you have a dozen races under your belt you'll be more competitive and be able to use the extra speed that having a coilover setup will give you.
Upgrade the driver first as the old saying goes.
Get a dedicated hard top e30 325i and start going to driving events that the local clubs put on, after a year or two of that, upgrading your e30 as you go, you'll be ready to go all the way and strip the interior and add a cage and go racing.
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idanity
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Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: |
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thanks.
that is my plan. i know i have to take the driving courses, and haveing a hardtop is just the beginning.
i dont need another daily driver, so this will be as cheap as i can go, while spending on the safety equipment (i think) will be the best investments (*like your water suit, fire extinguishing, etc) .
ive got a 90 325i (tb fatatlity) for really cheap, and im just prepping it to get rolling again (after i find a motor to rebuild).
so, to sum up, i should keep it road-legal till i have the training ![Question](images/smiles/icon_question.gif) _________________
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