Thanks Randy (archive)

I have taken a look at results from around the country and noted that in DS the Neon's seem to dominate. I have also noticed that in CS, the Miata's seem to dominate. You are also saying that a modified 318is goes into DSP? I take it the power to weight ratio of the 325 has it on the 318.

By the way, what basic mods have you performed on your 325is?

Thanks again,

dave

Was wondering if some of you 3-series experts had an opinion about SCCA autocross and the 3 series. My question is which 3 series is most favorably classified for SCCA Solo II? 318, 325, 238?

I ask this because I am thinking about purchasing a used E30 soley for autoX.
Thanks,
Dave

It depends on if you want to run in a
Showroom Stock class or Street Prepared Class.

I don't know what a 238 is, but the 318is and
325is are probably your best bet for D Street
Prepared and could both be front runners. The
M3 is in C Street Prepared and isn't a contender
in that class as it's up against the Miata, RX3,
and CRX-Si which are the class front runners.
And the M3's horsepower doesn't make up for it's
lack of lower-end torque which is important in
autocrossing. My DSP 325is hasn't been beaten
by a CSP E30 M3 yet :-)

As for the Stock classes, the 318is can be a
front runner in D Stock, but all the 325 cars
go into G-Stock where they'll get beat by the
Type-R, Ford Probe GT, Mazda MX6, Audi A4 and
Audi TT.

Randy Walters
89 325is DSP
So Calif SCCA,
BMW CCA L.A. & S.D.

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