just fell back in love

[Rennsport]

Last weekend I drove my sister's 2008 chevy cobalt sport down to southern california last weekend. It was a pleasant drive cruising about 75-80 most of the way. The only complaint i had was that it would downshift (automatic) everytime you nudged the gas pedal alittle bit more and the traction controll is foriegn to me and caught me off gaurd through the twisties in mt shasta.

Well I flew back home today and got in my e30. dear lord it was amazing! the difference was immence. i never realized how much torque my m30 really has, and the car doesnt lean like a stuffed pig around corners!


Im just soo happy right now i dont know how to explain myself. figured r3v would be the only place that would understand how i feel right now.



cliffs:
drove to socal in 08 chev cobalt
got back today
experienced the joy of e30's
r3v is awesome

[Wh33lhop]

Best handling mod ever: drive a POS around for a few days, then hop back in your E30.

[Jand3rson]

That's what I love about my Nissan pickup. I normally daily a '91 Nissan Hardbody, which is fun to drive, but it is the COMPLETE opposite end of the spectrum from driving my E30. The only thing that sucks is right now, Andrew (my brother in law) is borrowing it because the engine in his Jetta blowed up, and he's had it for about a month, which means I'm DD'ing my E30, and starting to get used to it again. I can't wait to have my pickup back so I can feel exhilirated every time I drive the E30 again. :D

[James Crivellone]

That's what I love about my Nissan pickup. I normally daily a '91 Nissan Hardbody, which is fun to drive, but it is the COMPLETE opposite end of the spectrum from driving my E30. The only thing that sucks is right now, Andrew (my brother in law) is borrowing it because the engine in his Jetta blowed up, and he's had it for about a month, which means I'm DD'ing my E30, and starting to get used to it again. I can't wait to have my pickup back so I can feel exhilirated every time I drive the E30 again. :D

Hah I LOVE your truck Josh, especially the shift knob.. just a hoot to drive!

[Jean]

Drive a Toyota/Lexus and then even a honda Civic will feel FUN :)

[87e30]

This must be my problem.

The other cars I drive are a brand new miata and rav4 (REALLY tight feeling with nice steering... even when you push it a little it feels planted... then quickly gives out but still it's a good "car.")

[Jean]

Change all suspension components on your e30 (every bushing front/rear), put on quality shocks/springs and sticky tires = fun :)

[87e30]

Change all suspension components on your e30 (every bushing front/rear), put on quality shocks/springs and sticky tires = fun :)

I have GC's / Koni's.

Getting tires soon.


Bushings are going to be a while. :(

[Wh33lhop]

I have GC's / Koni's.

Getting tires soon.


Bushings are going to be a while. :(

You at least have M3 CABs right?

[themitchster359]

amazing! i love my e30. everyone is like you spend enough money on that car you coulda had new car by now. they will never understand or i'm just plain addicted!

[wolfgangstbd]

when i drive my brothers car and i hop back in mine it feels dead silent and like its gonna flip on turns haha. but he has a ae86 with fresh rebuilt motor and agx/swift springs which is damn good for that car

[wolfgangstbd]

Change all suspension components on your e30 (every bushing front/rear), put on quality shocks/springs and sticky tires = fun :)

that would prob make any car fun haha. but there is just 'something' that makes me happy when i drive my e30

[Spaz]

oooo i can't wait to get back into my car, been driving a 85 chev 3500 around for months :S

[Tbolt]

Best handling mod ever: drive a POS around for a few days, then hop back in your E30.

true story, i have a 98 passat that DRIVES LIKE A BOAT (but its nice to go in uncharted territories because its like a truck and my e30 is slammed!) and when i get back in the e30 i always grin

[nando]

my wifes sentra isn't *too* horrible to drive, other than being totally gutless, and having awful 600tw tires. I don't even bother flooring it, there's no point - 1/4 pedal, 1/2 pedal, full throttle, it all feels the same to me. and at least it's a manual :)