Haven't read much about the E30 xi AWD models but do they handle better on road courses or are they just mean for snow and stuff?
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Does E30 xi models have better handling?
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Rwd will be better in every way on a road course. The AWD really only helps with low traction situations. They are more nose heavy, have more drivetrain loss and iirc (but don't quote me on this one) have a loftier suspension which will be the more important factors on a dry road course.
The ix does have a nice (35/65 i think?) torque bias towards the rear which alleviates some of the power-on understeer you get from typical awd cars... But 0/100 bias is going to be better until you have a lot more power. :)paint sucks
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I wouldn't say it only helps in low traction situations - but a stock ix does sort of feel like a truck, especially since most of them now are quite worn out.
if I were getting into E30s this late in the game, unless you have a special affinity for it, I'd skip the ix. most of the ones that are left are in pretty rough shape, and it will cost a fortune to bring them back to where they should be. parts are going to start getting hard to find as BMW discontinues production. People used to part out E30s if you looked at it too hard and we're paying for it now.
also, there's no such thing as an E30 XI. ;)
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After owning both, RWD far exceeds the IX handling wise.www.instagram.com/snwmble
#snwmble
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Originally posted by audiquattrot View PostAfter owning both, RWD far exceeds the IX handling wise.
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Originally posted by nando View PostI'd take on that challenge but the only E30 guys around here were hard parkers and never showed up for track/autox. :(
Stock form comparing the two, RWD > awd. Same w mild suspension comparison (shocks and springs).
I'll own a RWD e30 again one day. I miss the way it drove.www.instagram.com/snwmble
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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Originally posted by audiquattrot View PostAfter owning both, RWD far exceeds the IX handling wise.
For example here's a couple swiss customers enjoying the ice tracks there. No way an is would keep up.
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^^ early models too!
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IX>Tank
and after some light tuning
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^^ Light tuning? RoflcopterMy previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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