Questions for all those e30 drifters out there

[Rockinlittle325i]

what are some of the things that will break under Racing/Drifting conditions on these cars?

just post up what has broken with yours and why

thanks again guys

[Pussy30]

I break my traction alot



har har har har

[Rockinlittle325i]

[dirty30]

quality puns in here fellas

[bataangpinoy]

nothing as long as you dont put it into a wall.

after a few runs i pull it into the pit area just to check the tightness of the bolts for my suspension and brakes since i am often going through it playing with my settings.

[Dominic49]

Cooling system needs to top notch

[Mike The Bavarian]

replacing all suspension parts should be a given. and the cooling system.

[Jaxx_]

it's worth it to run an oil cooler. a 30 second pass had mine just shy of 110c

[Mike The Bavarian]

it's worth it to run an oil cooler. a 30 second pass had mine just shy of 110c

that's because you only have a 110cc motor. :)

[Jaxx_]

that's because you only have a 110cc motor. :)

u mad because it weighs 2100 lbs? :P

[OldSkoolE3]

If your gonna be running a welded diff make sure you re-torque your axle bolts on the diff often. Mine has come lose twice and the whole axle popped off once. Ive heard some guys saying to swap to e36 bolts because they are self locking, but i haven't looked in to that yet.

[Emre]

what are some of the things that will break under Racing/Drifting conditions on these cars?

just post up what has broken with yours and why

If you're running an M20, the rocker arms tend to snap if you keep bouncing up against the rev limiter all day. You can buy stronger rocker arms (including billet aluminum) from a few sources.

With the exception of the M3, E30 wheel bearings are extremely weak and tend to wear out very quickly under track use.

Engine and tranny mounts also tear very frequently. Just swap in some urethane mounts from AKG.

Besides that, it's the usual wear and tear that takes place when you're beating up on a 20-year-old car.

[Pussy30]

Get an electric fan, going sideways doesnt promote much airflow through the rad.

[shiboujin]

Condoms break quite often. Only use one two or three times before getting a new one.

[Invisible Saddle]

I drilled and safety wired my axle bolts. I was having the same issue with them backing out. cooling system is a must!. I would say have a fan running on a thermoswitch, since you will have those times of long idling, then to go full bore, pull off, and not allow adequate time and risk high tendency of heat soak. solid mounts do make things easier to feel out. Be mindful of breaking welded spider gears if you are running high grip tires (faklen 615s, etc....)