Pro's and Con's of a cabrio 325?

[Kruzen]

For upgrades to a cabrio check out www.davelength.net. He has done quite a few.

I have an upgraded suspension: GC springs and perches, Koni SA shocks, solid aluminium RSM's, Eibach strut bar, and a think rear sway (M3). That matched with sticky rubber and I am happy.

The m20 in a cab is the same in the coupe. So pretty much anything you can do to an m20 you can do in a cab.

Aaron

hhmm... think i can fit a turbo? :D

[spencers]

Dave's famous 92 cabrio

http://www.davelength.net/car/cabrio.html

edit whoops too late!

[aaron_silva]

Of course.

Aaron

[Kruzen]

hmm..

well you have me convinced you crazies.. perhaps i will go for the cabrio

[Jarvis]

People have fit S38's into cabrios. I don't think there's that much less room under the hood of a cab than a regular E30.

[Nate325ic]

the engine bay is the exact same size, the only difference is the 2 inches between the strut tower and the fender there is a small support, everything else is identical

[e30Matt]

the engine bay is the exact same size, the only difference is the 2 inches between the strut tower and the fender there is a small support, everything else is identical

And the fact that there's a humongous battery up there.

[spencers]

the engine bay is the exact same size, the only difference is the 2 inches between the strut tower and the fender there is a small support, everything else is identical

And the fact that there's a humongous battery up there.

yeah, was gonna say that.

[Chris E30 Cab]

Cab's are great fun....and the 200-300lb diff between a 325i hardtop and a 325i cab is hardly noticeable. Afterall, neither are light cars, nor are they sports cars.

The only diff in the cab engine bay is the battery located there & the strut support.


Cons: cost of replacing the worn top, seals, etc

Pros: it's a convertible....rest of it is the same as the hardtop, except you get much better interiors (ie Cab/M3 leather sport seats frt & back) and usually the best options available.

If you find a cab in good condition (mechanically & body speaking) and with a good top then there are no cons IMO.

Enjoy!!

[Kruzen]

ok, i think im gonna go for it, im prepared to pay 6-8 for it.. if its in good condition :)

[Rosica]

Avoid power tops, they are a huge PITA
There is more chassis flex, but its only noticeable over bumps

[Nate325ic]

the engine bay is the exact same size, the only difference is the 2 inches between the strut tower and the fender there is a small support, everything else is identical

And the fact that there's a humongous battery up there.

yeah, was gonna say that.

battery can be easily moved the battery doesn't take any of the room the actual engine would take up

[mph]

I drive my iC hard every now and then and feel safe doing so. My car is pretty low to the ground and I don't see it flipping unless I go into a ditch or I get t-boned.

I LOVE my 325iC. I had a 1989 325is before. The 325iC is so much more fun. I had to drive the iC this past winter due to problems with my winter car. I didn't notice any difference in temperature between the 325is and the 325iC.

There is NOTHING like the feel of wind in your hair and the sun on your neck.

I would definately pick a 325iC over a 325is. I plan on buying another coupe to keep the convertible out of the winter though.

Let us know what you decide! If you have any other questions, ASK! There are plenty of iC owners here.

[Kruzen]

in the event of rolling a cabrio, whatk ind of protection is there :? from your getting squashed like a little bug.

[Kruzen]

also.. can ones with power tops still use a manual hard top/soft top, in case it stops working or w/e.