The E30 chassis is a lightweight and balanced platform with engine
options ranging from the docile 1.8L 101hp engine to the 2.3L 189hp
M3.
I own a 1990 325is which is very capable with many bolt-on
modifications. After tracking the car for a few years and trying
to have a
'dual-purpose' car, I came to realize there are just too many
compromises. On the street, it rode rough and can't get into many
driveways. On the track, it performed decent, but needed better
brakes and more power. So I decided to build what the factory
couldn't provide me...
an E30 S52 with M3 5-lug conversion.
1985 E30 BMW 318i chassis with 287,000 miles
S52 1998
M3 engine with 55,000 miles with OBDI electronics
E36 325i
transmission
E36 UUC
Stage 2 lightened flywheel
E34 M5
clutch
E30 3.73
limited slip differential
E36 325i
driveshaft
E36 318ti
rear trailing arms
Adjustable
rear camber and toe bushings
E36 318ti
rear brakes
E36 M3
front lower control arms
E36 M3
front hubs and carriers
E36 M3
front brakes
Delrin
racing offset front lower control arm bushings
Reinforced
front subframe
E36 325i
power steering rack
17x7.5
inch M3 Motorsport rims with 225/45R17s
17x8.5
inch M3 Motorsport rear rims with 245/40R17s
Sparco Evo
seats on sliders
Stable
Energies roll bar (from Safety Devices in UK)