2 doors vs 4 doors

[arsevader]

4 door all the way. All E30s have a wheelbase of 101" including the M3.

This reminds me of a classic thread. http://www.e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24233

hahahahahaha. A streched E30 now that would be the shit. lol

[Super Sedan]

Sedans are where its at.

[matte30is]

I think in like 1990 or 89 the 4 door 325i was lighter than the 2 doors, no lie. The one before airbags came.

[rede30]

hahahahahaha. A streched E30 now that would be the shit. lol

the shit indeed.

[ZinRot325i]

With an M20 that would be the slowest car evvvvvaaaaaarrr.

[arsevader]

I think it like 1990 or 89 the 4 door 325i was lighter than the 2 doors, no lie. The one before airbags came.

I wouldn't find that hard to believe. The doors on my 85 2 door felt way more solid than the ones on my 90 4 doors'. The 4 door however is slightly stiffer due to the B pillar.

[2002maniac]

if no-one else is going to say it, I will.

4-doors on a small car like the E30 look like poo. too busy...

[808BMW]

You know I love them fo do's

[chuckybob]

having four doors on an e30 is like having a touring wing on a civic.

[Ferret]

Just out of curiosity, is there any noticeable difference in body stiffness between 2 and 4 doors?

[Eric Giles]

Just out of curiosity, is there any noticeable difference in body stiffness between 2 and 4 doors?

I don't have any E30 figures on this, but for the E36 and E46 the overall rigidity of the four door was higher than the two door. I would guesstimate that the four door E30 would be slightly stiffer overall than the two door.

One thing for all you tall drivers out there to think about-I had not sat in a four door E30 since driving my sister's just bought new '86 325. Back then, I was still about four inches shorter in height, but now at 6'8" the four door with the standard seats will not give me hardly any leg or headroom at all-there is no way I could drive one! For very tall people as myself, a two door with height-adjustable sport seats is just about the only option. Sure you can put a sport seat in the four door, but to get enough room the seatback will be so reclined that your head will be positioned behind the B pillar-making you look like you are driving from the back seat.

I'll stick with the two doors, thanks.

[Gleb]

Yes, a 4dr is a bit stiffer because of the extra pillar
The weight difference is minimal
The dimensions are the same
It is also easier to fit a cage in a 4dr
In WTCC, BMW only races 4dr

[SpunkyE30nOk]

the 2 door is actually a little heavier than the 4drs....but like 10 or 11lbs its the same way on the e36 coupes and sedans

[Kilomph]

I don't have any E30 figures on this, but for the E36 and E46 the overall rigidity of the four door was higher than the two door. I would guesstimate that the four door E30 would be slightly stiffer overall than the two door.

One thing for all you tall drivers out there to think about-I had not sat in a four door E30 since driving my sister's just bought new '86 325. Back then, I was still about four inches shorter in height, but now at 6'8" the four door with the standard seats will not give me hardly any leg or headroom at all-there is no way I could drive one! For very tall people as myself, a two door with height-adjustable sport seats is just about the only option. Sure you can put a sport seat in the four door, but to get enough room the seatback will be so reclined that your head will be positioned behind the B pillar-making you look like you are driving from the back seat.

I'll stick with the two doors, thanks.

wtf, at 6'8 you're legitimately a freak, so your statement is ERRONEOUS.

I've got a coupe and a sedan. Personally I think the coupe looks a little better, but i'm rebuilding the 4 door for ease of carrying people.

[ldsbeaker]

Four doors.
For losers.
:p