AWD Forum

[Need4Speed1299]

Being an IX owner and a fan of this website, I was wondering if I could make a sticky with FAQ's, differences in the IX and other E30's, and just information that I collected over the year of owning my IX. There is so much knowledge needed for these cars that I would like to share with everyone else, but I dont want to take the time to make a thread that will end up being hard to search for.

Let me know, I could make a test thread as a post in here.

[Need4Speed1299]

Just a quick example...



E30 -- 325IX Information Thread

General Information
Production Date: '86 - '91, US: '88 - '91

Model Total Production: 325ix: 34,862

Total US E30 325iX sales:
1987: 297
1988: 310
1989: 844
1990: 699
1991: 454
1992: 41
1993: 2
325iX/2 door (85-91): 12,557
325iX/4 door (85-91): 17,032
Total: 2,647

Ix Production
Produced From 10/85 - 01/91
Total World Wide: 34,862
2 Doors: 12,557
1988: 310
1989: 844
1990: 699
1991: 454
1993: 1,391
1994: 14
BMW NA Total: 3,711

Drive Type Total Production
4WD: 34,862
RWD: 2,309,479

E30 Sales By Model (Worldwide)
325iX 1985-1991: 83,030

Pricing:
1988 325iX $32,800


1989 325iX 2-door $29,950
1989 325iX 4-door $30,750


1991 325iX 2-door $31,100
1991 325iX 4-door $31,900


1990 325iX 2-door $29,950
1990 325iX 4-door $30,750









BMW 325IX Performance:

* Power (SAE net): 168 bhp (5,800 rpm)
* Torque (SAE net): 164 ft-lb (4,300 rpm)
* Redline: 6,400 rpm
* 0-60 mph: 7.8 seconds
* Standing Quarter Mile: 15.9 seconds (86 mph)
* Top Speed: 126 mph (5,750 rpm)·Total IX sales (worldwide): 34,862

BMW 325IX Specifications:

* Engine: 2.5L Inline 6 cylinder, iron block, aluminum head
* Bore x stroke: 3.31 x 2.95 in., 84 x 75mm
* Displacement: 152 cu in., 2494 cc
* Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
* Engine Control System: Bosch Motronic w./ port fuel injection
* Emissions Control: 3 way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air ratio control
* Valve Gear: belt-driven single overhead cam
* Transmission: 5 speed (w./ overdrive)
* Final Drive Ratio: limited slip diff., 3,91:1
* Wheelbase: 101.3 in.
* Track, F/R: 55.9/55.7 in
* Length: 175.2 in.
* Width: 65.4 in.
* Height: 55.1 in.
* Curb Weight: 2,988 lbs
* Suspension:
o Front: independent strut by control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
o Rear: independent semi-trailing arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar

oBrakes:
§Front: 10.2 x 0.9 in. vented disc
§Rear: 10.2 x 0.4 in. disc brakes
§Fuel Economy: 17/23 (City/Highway EPA)

Colors

Standard Colors
Alpine White
Black
Brilliant Red
Cinnabar Red
Gazelle Beige
Henna Red
Lapis Blue
Savanna Beige
Safari Beige

Optional (Metallic) Colors ($395.00)
Agate Green
Atlantic Blue
Arctic Blue
Baltic Blue
Bahama Beige
Bronzit Beige
Burgundy Red
Calypso Red
Cosmos Blue
Delphin Gray
Diamond Black
Glacier Blue
Granite Silver
Kashmir Beige
Lagoon Green
Lazurblau Metallic
Mauritius Blue
Opal Green
Polaris Silver
Salmon Silver
Sapphire Blue
Sterling Silver

Fluid levels -

Front differential:
Spec: 90W GL-5
capacity: 0.75 qt
drain/fill plugs: internal (Allen) head, Size 17MM

Rear differential:
Spec: 90W GL-5
capacity: 1.8 qt
drain/fill plugs: internal (Allen) head, Size 17MM

Manual Transmission:
Spec: 80W GL-4
capacity: 1.4 qt
drain/fill plugs: internal (Allen) head, Size 17MM

Autonatic Transmission:
Spec: Dexron ATF
capacity: 3.2 qt
drain/fill plugs: internal (Allen) head, Size 17MM

Transfer case:
Spec: ATF
capacity: 0.6 qt
drain/fill plugs: internal (Allen) head, Size 17MM

Differences Between Other E30's


FAQ's Threads

[Smatt90IS]

Yea my friend has an iX and they are one of a kind and need their own section.

[DrMcDave]

there is one on e30tech. Great source of awd info.

[Alkasquawlik]

Davey did an excellent job with this thread:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1077032

There is also a 325iX subforum on r3v

[DarkWing6]

There is also a 325iX subforum on r3v

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=150

Create a thread in there with the info you want. PM me with a link and I'll sticky it.

[Need4Speed1299]

Thank you, Ill start making it now.