ix vs others

[nando]

well, if you've never actually owned an ix, you can't have an informed opinion. and if you do - then you're preaching to the chior. Basically nobody can make this decision for you.

It's like when guys post in the engine forums asking if they can swap an M5's V10 into their E30 - the only person who can answer that is themselves. Basically if they truely have to ask, the answer is no. If they're just wanting an opinion, they're going to get one from everyone who really doesn't know the answer.

somebody should go tap that guy on the shoulder and ask how much it cost to build that car and if it's an average daily.

that car is awful, honestly. it's just an ebay kit, RRFPR, and retard-chip. Might be slightly better than that, but not much. You could build the same setup for whatever an ebay kit costs now. and 13 seconds in the 1/4 mile isn't impressive for a turbo AWD car. If I wanted to do a turbo ix, I wouldn't do it anything like that. I'm not sure why you think it's expensive..

[325ix]

Because he thinks it needs a crap load of parts to make it reliable.

[nando]

^ Very fun to watch, but I'm surprised he wasn't faster. 8.5 in the 1/8th extrapolates out to about a mid 13.

Also, can it with the "hater" bs. Have you ever actually used that term seriously?

that's probably because he's only running, by the looks of the kit, around 7psi, maybe 10. that translates to about 220-250whp. It's not exactly a purpose built drag racer, it's a budget build. And that's fine.

[nando]

Because he thinks it needs a crap load of parts to make it reliable.

It sounded more to me like he thought the turbo setup was expensive, like the whole car was "built" or something. I guess the giant stickers throw it off. :p

[Wh33lhop]

that's probably because he's only running, by the looks of the kit, around 7psi, maybe 10. that translates to about 220-250whp. It's not exactly a purpose built drag racer, it's a budget build. And that's fine.

220-250whp does not seem worth it if you ask me, but to each their own. What can a b25 take with an MLS and ARPs?

[nando]

300-400, well tuned with quality components. I have a friend putting down 320 on a 2.8 and a conservative tune.

actually, the dudes in sweden are doing 700+ on a "stock" B25, but "stock" is relative. The head and block are stock, but everything else is upgraded/best you can buy. if you've seen pics of their engine bays, they don't look stock. :p

[Wh33lhop]

Yeah, so low 200s is pretty much bullshit.

[325ix]

It sounded more to me like he thought the turbo setup was expensive, like the whole car was "built" or something. I guess the giant stickers throw it off. :p

I thought he was referring to the "weak" nature of ix components. I don't understand this. It is basically the rwd compononets up front with a transfer case added in. Why does that make it crappy? If you aren't launching at 6k rpms with 600 hp with 255 ho ho's, you will be fine.

I think that no one should be able to post an opinion in this thread if you haven't driven an ix, or at least ridden in one.

They aren't:
-fat pigs, mine keeps up pretty damn well in a straight line from a dig with my friends is. It also does the same around curves, when he is sliding I am turning.

-they don't just explode unless you are abusing them, which is true for all cars, awd or not

-parts are more expensive, but see above

-there isn't that much extra maintenance, it is a few more quarts of oil to drain.

[Kershaw]

my red ix is an automatic and i've street raced a friend with a 91 325is auto. he bought it with a blown head. fresh head, wires, plugs, etc. entire top end of that car was new.

we were dead even.

just throwing that out there. and it's not like shifting had anything to do with it...

[325ix]

People make it out to be some big difference, and the ix is a little slower, but it isn't like watching a Ferrari and a Civic race.

[A Sucked Orange]

The iX impressed me with its power and grip on loose surfaces. I expected less of both. It definitely has some balls. Looking forward to stretching its legs in the snow this winter.

If you buy an iX get one that is mechanically sound - rebuilding is expensive as the parts are gold. As long as you take care of it, it ought to last.

[madman23]

Comming from a guy who has a decent amout of track/autox/dd expirience in the ix-

When you go big turbo and more power, the first thing to go is not the vc, but the front diff. Yet, running 300-350 in these cars is more than fun and reliable, as any car, with the right tune and setup.

I have driven my car in snow and ice storms that people in their is's wouldnt even leave their house in.

Yes, this car does understeer, but with a few mods and driver compensation,aka seat time, youll keep up with the rest. As far as on the highway, my car is faster and that has been proven a few times. i have pulled some things out so its a bit lighter than a stock is but not by much.

With that being said, I have more fun daily driving my car because I know no matter the weather, I can go out and pretty much do whatever speed with full control. The ix is an amazing all around car that suprises the hell out of people when you blow past them in the snow.

[nando]

understeer is mostly a lack of front camber, caster, and weight over the front tires. none of those things are impossible to improve/overcome. if you think an ix understeers, try an audi with a 50/50 torque split and 60/40 (or worse) weight distribution.

[chuckdizzle]

I thought he was referring to the "weak" nature of ix components. I don't understand this. It is basically the rwd compononets up front with a transfer case added in. Why does that make it crappy? If you aren't launching at 6k rpms with 600 hp with 255 ho ho's, you will be fine.

I think that no one should be able to post an opinion in this thread if you haven't driven an ix, or at least ridden in one.

They aren't:
-fat pigs, mine keeps up pretty damn well in a straight line from a dig with my friends is. It also does the same around curves, when he is sliding I am turning.

-they don't just explode unless you are abusing them, which is true for all cars, awd or not

-parts are more expensive, but see above

-there isn't that much extra maintenance, it is a few more quarts of oil to drain.

All true, that's why my e30 ownership experience has only been IX's thus far.

[Chruby99]

Mine is a blast

It is an auto.
My first beamer
a little slow off the line but over 4000 rpm
it is a raped ape. A manual box would defiantly
be more fun.
It is a blast to take the corners at high speed
and I have been able to break the rear end loose
by running in the turn hard and releasing the throttle at the apex.
Nothing huge but what a kick. nail the gas and it straitens out.
The baby six sounds fierce and in traffic this thing is fast.

All this from a car i spent $1200 on. I can imagine what it ran like new.
I live near Virginia City and drive the route 341, where they do the Spectre 341 Virginia City Hillclimb and Ferrari Hill climb. My beamer can hit 70 - 80 all day up that hill and that is with two blown struts.

200 crank hp would make it even more sweet. 300 - 400 hp does not seem worth the $

Now the dilemma is finding a 5 spd iX so my wife does not get pissed that I am driving her car to hard.