neewbie needs help

[NO SHAM3]

Hey guys, I bought My '89 325i a couple months ago and finally got it running right. Now I wanna get it ready for the Track, but don't know where to start can you guys help me out. This is what I have done so far:

Urethane motor mounts and trans. mounts
M3 control arm bushings
A/C delete
4:10 LSD Diff.
E36 M3 Rack

Thanks Guys

[NO SHAM3]

Sorry forgot to add that I'm running on basket weaves and I also have H&R sport springs and a Magnaflow muffler

[mcr_driver]

look for local cca's i know there are some on the 15th and i think another date and get some real car control classes. that is worth more then any mod you can do honestly.

[JeremyE30autox]

I totally agree. Buy some seat time. Knowing the car will also give you an idea on where you want to put your money for mods.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

edit:i read your suspension setup.

you didnt want to go race? or it came with the car?

[alane]

There's a BMWCCA auto-x at Qualcom Stadium in San Diego on May 21st. I recommend you sign up if you have the time and $$.

Besides driving time, tires are the best investment money can buy.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

^ i agree.
i just did my second track event on sunday. i invested in tires and braking power. i took off 18 seconds from my last event.

[NO SHAM3]

edit:i read your suspension setup.

you didnt want to go race? or it came with the car?

It came with the car, I would have bought race springs.

Thanks guys, I'll definitely look into some track days. What tires would you recommend?

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

It came with the car, I would have bought race springs.

Thanks guys, I'll definitely look into some track days. What tires would you recommend?

i say upgrade to coilovers if you have the money. im on race springs but i still have more body roll than i would like. so soon im going coilovers.

you staying with the weaves? i dont think its worth putting $100 tires on weaves

[alane]

Depends on your budget and if you have an extra set of wheels or not.

[NO SHAM3]

I'm probably going to stick to the weaves for a while, until I can afford an extra set of wheels.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

I'm probably going to stick to the weaves for a while, until I can afford an extra set of wheels.

then if you dont mind spending some money on tires. people seem to like the direzza dz1 starspecs. thats what i have now

[JJ1]

rs3's are $150 less for a set and better for what you want them for.
225/45 16

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

rs3's are $150 less for a set and better for what you want them for.
225/45 16

yea but remember hes staying with the weaves. rs3's are stickier but they waste real quick if you were going for a daily/track tire. and i've heard they dont tread water that great

[JJ1]

Ive had both. If you track regularly they both last about 6mos. The starspec lasts a bit longer but are way more expensive. The starspec is better in the wet but the rs3 is better in dry (socal). The rs3 is a wider 225 than the starspec is. And last the overall diameter of the tire will be better for an e30 with the rs3. A 45 aspect ratio vs a 50 for the starspec. All that being said, both great tires.

JJ