Note that the move is not a done deal (I don't think) for the E30 M3 - I'm
writing a letter as we speak (and if you either agree or disagree with the
proposed move, I urge you to do the same) - Given the performance of a
'standard' E30 325is at Nationals I suspect some of us will be looking at
Roundel (sp?) for M3's for sale :-)
And if you think the E30 M3 doesn't have torque - drive a Type-R! :-) Heck,
my co-driver Rod McLane borrowed a Prelude Type-SH for Tuesday and was quite
thrilled by how much torque it had :-)
Since Pete M. is local here, I'll have to arrange a drive swap so we can
each see how the other type of car works... :-)
Kevin McCormick
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kent Rafferty [mailto:gs96@sgi.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 11:48 AM
> To: autox
> Subject: Re: GS BMWs - Which is best?
>
>
> These all sound like good choices, with the 330Ci the
> unknown quantity - but I'd stick with the E30 M3. It
> was a decent AS car and I *think* Tunnell said his E30
> M3 could be as fast as his E36 M3 on certain courses.
> I saw one run locally recently and I was impressed with
> how quick it is.
>
> Kent Rafferty
>
> > E30 M3: Not much low end torque, like the Type R,
> but heavier than a Type
> > R. Possibly better balance though. Has 15x7"
> wheels. Parts are very
> > expensive.
> >
> > E36 325is: Good torque. Optional LSD.
> >
> > 328is: Even more power than the 325, but no LSD
> option.
> >
> > E30 325is: Not as much power as the E36 cars, and
> different rear
> > suspension, but lighter. Broader power band than the
> E30 M3. Least
> > expensive option.
> >
> > 330Ci: Will this be in GS? Lots of power. Big
> wheels. Most expensive
> > option.
> >
> > Brad Burns
> >
>
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