coupe or sedan

[!kid]

so i am going to be looking for a DD/autox/track day E30 to build. my question is there any diffrances in handling between the sedan and coupe e30? chassies stiffness? i plan on adding in a bolt in roll bar too.

[nando]

not really any difference. may be easier to find a roll bar for a 2 door. But I like being able to put tires/equipment in the back seat. I'll need a bolt in roll bar eventually if I ever get into hill climbs though..

[!kid]

what is the wheelbase difference between the two i am sure that has an effect right?

[Brian D]

what is the wheelbase difference between the two i am sure that has an effect right?

No difference. Doing a search would answer everything you've asked so far.

[Alkasquawlik]

what is the wheelbase difference between the two i am sure that has an effect right?

no difference, just longer doors on a coupe

[LEANE30]

4 door has more weight in electric window motors and such.... like it would really matter though considering how light these things are to begin with.

i hear the back seats are even interchangable between 2 and 4 doors, if you have the same pop-clips of course, some 84/85 models do not.


you looking for a roller/shell or a running DD?

[!kid]

you looking for a roller/shell or a running DD?

running i guess, if the price is right i would take one that is a roller shell. i have been wanting to get into a project cars for years.

[884door]

4 door has more weight in electric window motors and such.... like it would really matter though considering how light these things are to begin with.

i hear the back seats are even interchangable between 2 and 4 doors, if you have the same pop-clips of course, some 84/85 models do not.


you looking for a roller/shell or a running DD?

Yep, the shape of the lower part of the rear seat is actually a little bit different between a 2 and 4 door but they're still interchangeable. Front seats are also a little different but still interchangeable.


I imagine the weight difference is less than 100 lbs., but 4 doors supposedly have a stiffer chassis so it's all a wash.

[Dave]

may be easier to find a roll bar for a 2 door. But I like being able to put tires/equipment in the back seat. I'll need a bolt in roll bar eventually if I ever get into hill climbs though..

Roll bars are the same for 2 and 4 door cars.

And the back seat (area) access, even with a roll bar, is a bonus.

[madformx5]

I know this isn't AutoX but I have heard of a drifter in the DFW metro area who is drifting a four door with the rear doors welded shut. I think I read somewhere that the four door is about forty pounds heavier than the coupe but with a stiffer chassis.

[nando]

Roll bars are the same for 2 and 4 door cars.

And the back seat (area) access, even with a roll bar, is a bonus.

Good to know, I thought maybe it was just harder to get one in. Do you have a bolt in or weld in?

[!kid]

i looked up on autopower they make a few different roll bars for the e30 325

[iamsam]

get whatever you can get the best deal on.

[!kid]

get whatever you can get the best deal on.

sounds like a great idea !

[balooshinakus]

Sedan is nice if you want to drive it around on the street too, because you can put in a race seat and still get people in the back.