Automobiles

[Jstone]

Looks like someone from Duck Dynasty is in the back seat.

[72gmc]

That Campagnolo wagon shot is epic in the way the word epic should be used.

[Jason Musgrave]

Any E30 experts on here? Can anyone tell me if the shell on an IX is the same (suspension pickups/towers, etc) as a 2wd model?

[Jason Musgrave]

NM, found my own answer.

[christian]

Mac struts up front so 100% gotta be the same, no? Rear obvi the same.

[ned]

Any E30 experts on here? Can anyone tell me if the shell on an IX is the same (suspension pickups/towers, etc) as a 2wd model?

I've often thought an E30 325iX would be the bee's knees. But I'm not so sure. Never driven ones to compare, but I think the 328 would be the better car. Lighter, more power, and some lovely RWD throttle steer. The iX might be nice if you needed a snow going car, but you don't, unless you're moving.

OTOH, my dad sent me a craiglist post for a 944S2 for $7500 located in AZ. He'd be happy to check it out and drive it to AVL for you.

[Jason Musgrave]

No, front subframe is 100% different, strut towers further forward, steering rack is behind cross member, the transmission tunnel is significantly wider, and the rear end has a viscous LSD.

The kid I sold my E30 to (1991 325ix) finally toasted the clutch today. He's looking to dump it (<$1000). He's been rough on it - damn car was just about perfect when I sold it to him 2 years ago (I'd spent a year rebuilding it). Anyway I kinda want another E30 to mess around with and a non-running car with a good shell is pretty much a perfect scenario for me since I'm in the poor-house. If the shell had been the same I'd of picked it up for sure, I'm still wondering if I could make a few dollars straight parting it. For example he put new Enkei's on it a few months ago and new Kumho's on it last week so that's gotta be worth a little.

[Jason Musgrave]

Edit to above, I knew the suspension arms had unique geometry and that it had specific camber plates but that's about the extent of what I knew.

Ned I enjoyed my E30 IX, but a RWD is a better car for sure. I seem to recall it being about 400lbs heavier than the RWD car (same motor), and the IX understeered...badly. But it was a hellova winter car!

[Saab2000]

For all you automobile fans, here's one I just saw in the parking lot at Target in Virginia Beach. At least I thought it was clever..... Best minivan license plate ever. Probably a legit enthusiast.

[AntLockyer]

Not having a whole load of money to spend I ended up getting this as our new family station wagon.

[burgess1108]

Pretty Baller team car.

[Brandon White]

Pretty Baller team car.

That is pretty awesome for a TT. That's probably the safest use for a Jag. Not sharing the road w/ other cars/drivers and only driving at 70kph.



I kid, I kid.

[Roman]

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It needs a little tlc.

Jonathan Greene is bringing his tig skills up to New England to freshen it up a bit in the pans.

[Roman]

Actually, it's getting a body-off restoration. It just might take a while.

[jitahs]

In the interim drop that body onto an NA mx-5 - few zip ties should do it.

[maunahaole]

As long as the body is off....blower.

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=47652

[Roman]

I agree, but that supercharger is pricey...

These things never worked well, and there is the temptation to get a new ratco frame, disk brake upgrade, stiffer front hubs, rear cv axles, a nissan differential, 5 speed toyota transmission, fuel injection conversion, good parts crankshaft etc., and then you have a $18,000 used Miata that looks like Austin Powers would drive it.

[maunahaole]

I can only imagine how forced induction would compound the challenges that come with a British car of that vintage. Pretty car, do to it what it needs to minimize headaches. There is a nice one parked in a garage on my ride route that has a plate on it that says MNYPIT.

[lumpy]

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It needs a little tlc.

Jonathan Greene is bringing his tig skills up to New England to freshen it up a bit in the pans.

As a former GT6 owner, I send my respect, condolences, and jealousy.

[cp43]

As a former GT6 owner, I send my respect, condolences, and jealousy.

My wife has a '68 Spitfire in pieces in our garage. I'm not sure how this comment makes me feel about our chances of getting it back together and running!

Chris