Some new pics of the E30

[GotCone?]

Running a taller tire now and figured some new pics were in order.





Enjoy!

[Mars_e30]

What size are they??

[GotCone?]

225/50-16 Dunlop Direzza Star Spec on 16x8" Rota Slipstreams

[z31maniac]

Looks beefy!

[Van Westervelt]

Hellooooo ground clearance, lol

Looks good, and ready for some romping!

-Need to get that license plate light rust tackled asap!!

[Jhonno]

Why larger than original dia?

4x4 spec?

[GotCone?]

Better gearing on track and at solo events. plus there is better tire selection in this size.

[4ce30]

hell ya thats a burly looking e30.. im assuming by the trailor in the background that you track it..? thats beaf!! i can dig on that $hit

[Stephen]

I want rota slips! dayum.

Cool though, looks meaty

[GotCone?]

I do track it, but that isn't my trailer.

I drive it to the track, race all day, drive home... usually w/o issues. ;)

[z31maniac]

What suspension are you running?

EDIT: Nevermind, just looked at your avatar.

[GotCone?]

Finally some action shots from a higher speed solo event.






* a little counter steer


* sidewall f l e x

more pics: here

I'm very pleased with how the car handles aside from needing to lead the tires.
I think a move to 17x# w/ 40 series rubber would do wonders. A portion of the body roll is portrayed in the pics is in fact the sidewalls. The 225/50-16 Dunlop Direzza are great for gearing, but carry soft sidewalls which requires leading the car more than I'd prefer.

Car performed well. My friend Chris in his E30 M3 had issues, so we ended up w/ 4 drivers in this car that day.

Class Results: http://kcrscca.org/solo/results/2008...weenie_fin.htm

Pax Results: http://kcrscca.org/solo/results/2008...weenie_pax.htm <-- all drivers in this car were in top 10 (quite a time spread even)

I was plagued with stupid errors, and then a mis shift on my last run pretty much ruined it for me.

Looks like a stiffer front swaybar could be put on as long as it doesn't adversely affect the balance.

Thanks for looking,

Jon

[Danny]

I have the same tires in 215/40/17 and I love them.

[GotCone?]

Thanks Danny.... This car may be joining you in panda world soon.

[BrewCity11]

Thanks Danny.... This car may be joining you in panda world soon.

Mine too! I have a set of the slips coming soon but are in the gunmetal/polished lip finish. I'll be getting them painted flat black like yours. On an alpine too. Love the look!