Chump Car - John Allen Special USFail1 Race Team Build

[TrentW]

Just subscribed...Cool project. You shoud have a lot of fun.

That model of 325e was somewhat unique. In 1986 all US etas were the same relative to engine, trans, and ABS (standard in 86 on all models for the first time) with only the 4 door "luxury" model and the the two door "sport" model actually carrying the "e" designation on the trunk lid. Also that year they introduced the "stripper" model (cloth seats, crank sunroof, electronic clock vs. the obc) designated with only "325" on the deck lid. The 325e 4dr (I believe it was the first year of the 4 dr if I am not mistaken) was the Yuppy car to have the way high end SUVs, crossovers, pick ups, and Minivans are today. The list price was over $30K which in 1986 was a big pile of money. They sold millions of them but I see very very few of them still around. I guess the sterotypical yuppy of the day drove them and trashed them just like they trash their Hondas and Lexus today.

Don

You're a little high on the original sticker price.


Years-------Model---------------Price

1984--------318i-----------------$16,460
1984--------325e----------------$20,970

1985--------318i 2-door----------$16,430
1985--------318i 4-door----------$16,925
1985--------325e 2-door---------$20,970
1985--------325e 4-door---------$21,105

1986--------325 2-door-----------$19,560
1986--------325 4-door-----------$20,055
1986--------325e-----------------$22,650
1986--------325es----------------$21,950

1987--------325 2-door------------$21,475
1987--------325 4-door-----------$22,015
1987--------325e-----------------$25,150
1987--------325es----------------$24,370
1987--------325i------------------$26,990
1987--------325is-----------------$26,990
1987--------325iC-----------------$28,875

1988--------325 2-door------------$23,750
1988--------325 4-door------------$24,400
1988--------325i-------------------$28,400
1988--------325is------------------$28,400
1988--------325iC-----------------$32,500
1988--------325iX-----------------$32,800
1988--------M3-------------------$34,000

1989--------325i 2-door-----------$24,650
1989--------325i 4-door-----------$25,450
1989--------325is-----------------$28,950
1989--------325iX 2-door---------$29,950
1989--------325iX 4-door---------$30,750
1989--------325iC----------------$33,850
1989--------M3------------------$34,950

1990--------325i 2-door----------$24,650
1990--------325i 4-door----------$25,450
1990--------325is----------------$28,950
1990--------325iX 2-door--------$29,950
1990--------325iX 4-door--------$30,750
1990--------325iC---------------$33,850
1990--------M3------------------$34,950

1991--------318i-----------------$19,900
1991--------318is----------------$21,500
1991--------325i 2-door----------$25,600
1991--------325i 4-door----------$26,400
1991--------318iC----------------$28,500
1991--------325iX 2-door---------$31,100
1991--------325iX 4-door---------$31,900
1991--------325iC----------------$35,900
1991--------M3------------------$35,900

1992--------318iC----------------$28,870
1992--------325iC----------------$36,320

1993--------325iC----------------$36,320

[TrentW]

Previous owner was Jon Allen from Global Imports?

[dinanm3atl]

Thanks guys! Update this evening!

[catuned]

subd..

[Don Stevens]

Chump

Just subscribed...Cool project. You shoud have a lot of fun.

That model of 325e was somewhat unique. In 1986 all US etas were the same relative to engine, trans, and ABS (standard in 86 on all models for the first time) with only the 4 door "luxury" model and the the two door "sport" model actually carrying the "e" designation on the trunk lid. Also that year they introduced the "stripper" model (cloth seats, crank sunroof, electronic clock vs. the obc) designated with only "325" on the deck lid. The 325e 4dr (I believe it was the first year of the 4 dr if I am not mistaken) was the Yuppy car to have the way high end SUVs, crossovers, pick ups, and Minivans are today. The list price was over $30K which in 1986 was a big pile of money. They sold millions of them but I see very very few of them still around. I guess the sterotypical yuppy of the day drove them and trashed them just like they trash their Hondas and Lexus today.

Anyway, if you have not already introduced yourself to the Spec e30 crowd in the Atlanta area I suggest you do http://www.spece30.com/forum/31-southeast There are a lot of very knowledgable guys in the area who have built e30 race cars and can provide you some valuable tips. Also, if you have not watched Ranger's crash thread yet, do. http://www.spece30.com/forum/31-sout...k-6-is-no-more. While the crash is hard to watch and you can say "that will never happen to us", there are some good lessons to learn. That is, 1) One can hit very hard at chump car speeds through no fault of your own, 2) the e30 is a very stong car and great platform to race and 3) don't even think about skimping on safety gear. The soild cage in this car, proper seat, and properly applied belts and hans probably saved Scott from serious injury. Make sure you have one of the talented cage builders around Atlanta do a proper job.

Good luck

Don

[Nygdup]

Bumping because we want folks to follow us on Facebook. Going to be talking our sponsors into giving away free stuff down the road, and those contests will be held there.

... and before you ask, we're not quite ready to announce those sponsors.

[dinanm3atl]

I felt welcome :)

[priapism]

Err who are you welcoming?

The guy who started the thread, who said he was starting his first Chumpcar build / race. Who did you think I was talking to?

[dinanm3atl]

Fanpage - Bringing F1 to the USA!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/John-Allen-Special-USFail1-ChumpCar-Team/301938023172698

[dinanm3atl]

You making fun of team members... as a team member. Hater.

[acolella76]

ftfy ;)

damn asians should know how to work computers.

[325e10]

[dinanm3atl]

Working DRS? Yes please!

Yes. This is only drawn up on paper but this vehicle will have DRS.

[leothedrummer]

Working DRS? Yes please!

[Nygdup]

This work is obviously taking place in Mexico. I can tell by the dirt skidpad.