Author Topic: spec e30 (Read 3337 times)

manjambles · « **on:** April 02, 2009, 08:33:11 AM »

so i was really intrested in building my 318is for the spec e30 NASA racing class but after reading the specs for the class they are discontinuing the 318i and 318is models after the 2009 season

whats up with this, is it because ours is lighter than any of the other e30s, or to make it a more even race between the m20's?

very disapointing...

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:29:18 AM »

The 318's aren't as competitive because they don't have the power for the straights. In Spec E30 a 318 can weigh 2600 pounds at the minimum, and a 325 can weigh a minimum of 2750, so there really isn't a lot of weight difference. Also the only thing that NASA allows you to do to keep the 318 competitive is to use a stock BMW single mass flywheel. And honestly think about it and ask around, how many people are actually running an m42 in SpecE30, there aren't many.

renfield90 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2009, 12:13:34 PM »

Pretty disappointing. It's one thing to exclude a car with an unfair advantage in order to create even competition...it's another thing entirely to exclude it just because it's less competitive and slightly unpopular. Talk about ass-backwards. o_O

Spec E30 was the first thing I thought of when I got the car, until I opened up the rule book. I don't care that it wouldn't be competitive, I just want a nice place to play for relatively cheap. Besides...I have a thing (fetish?) for doing competitive things with uncompetitive cars... :rolleyes:

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2009, 02:39:33 PM »

Get in with NASA and SCCA, they have many classes you can run in. Also check with your local track, sometimes they have open track days. NASA has time trials and hpd you can run if you dont want to go all out with your car. Also consider unlimited class, you are placed in a class depending on what car you have and certain modifications have point values and once you accumulate enough points you will move up to the next class.

renfield90 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:45:05 PM »

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;69296

Get in with NASA and SCCA, they have many classes you can run in. Also check with your local track, sometimes they have open track days. NASA has time trials and hpd you can run if you dont want to go all out with your car. Also consider unlimited class, you are placed in a class depending on what car you have and certain modifications have point values and once you accumulate enough points you will move up to the next class.

Yeah, already done several of those in the Celica. I looked over the requirements for Spec E30 and as far as race cars go, it looked very cheap to setup for. If this car lasts long enough, I may race-prep it further (cage, seats, harness, etc.) but for now, I'm content to leave my money in my savings account.