Seems like everything is working out for me to swap track cars. I found a replacement on craigslist, and I've had a friend nagging to buy my e30. I've also been looking for a cheap toy that I can drive to the track, since my e30 isn't street legal. But I love my e30 and can't convince myself to get rid of it. What do you guys think? Should I make the switch? I might even have some cash left over if I switch. Other contenders are an E36 M3 or a 986 Boxster, but I haven't found any of those that are convenient replacements.
The Original:
87 BMW 325IS
30k miles on engine
140k miles on chassis
6 point cage w/ nascar bars
Willwood brakes
Coilovers
4.10 LSD
Built motor, stroked to 2.7L, forged pistons, bigger cam
LOTS of weight reduction, definitely under 2500lbs, did another round of serious weight reduction since the pictures were taken
sub-1:30s at Streets of Willow on r-compounds
Lap times consistently even with Lotus Elises on equal tires
The Replacement:
01 Honda S2000
26,000 miles
"Car weighs around 300lbs less than stock." (craigslist ad claim)
Side windows removed (Windows included, Window motors not included)
A/C removed
Heater core removed
Convertible top removed
Airbags removed
Airpump removed (Airpump included)
Windshield wipers removed
Quaife Differential
Sparco Seats
Sparco Steering wheel
Sparco 6 point harnesses
4-point Welded In rollbar
Enkei RPM2 Wheels (17 fronts, 18s rear) 2 extra 17's (Wheels weigh 17lbs, made by Enkei)
Falken Azenis Tires (75% tread)
C-West replica front bumper
JIC majic Titanium Exhaust
K&N Intake system (Carb 50 state legal)
Stock clutch, Stock header, Stock cat
The Original:
87 BMW 325IS
30k miles on engine
140k miles on chassis
6 point cage w/ nascar bars
Willwood brakes
Coilovers
4.10 LSD
Built motor, stroked to 2.7L, forged pistons, bigger cam
LOTS of weight reduction, definitely under 2500lbs, did another round of serious weight reduction since the pictures were taken
sub-1:30s at Streets of Willow on r-compounds
Lap times consistently even with Lotus Elises on equal tires
The Replacement:
01 Honda S2000
26,000 miles
"Car weighs around 300lbs less than stock." (craigslist ad claim)
Side windows removed (Windows included, Window motors not included)
A/C removed
Heater core removed
Convertible top removed
Airbags removed
Airpump removed (Airpump included)
Windshield wipers removed
Quaife Differential
Sparco Seats
Sparco Steering wheel
Sparco 6 point harnesses
4-point Welded In rollbar
Enkei RPM2 Wheels (17 fronts, 18s rear) 2 extra 17's (Wheels weigh 17lbs, made by Enkei)
Falken Azenis Tires (75% tread)
C-West replica front bumper
JIC majic Titanium Exhaust
K&N Intake system (Carb 50 state legal)
Stock clutch, Stock header, Stock cat
