Will try to keep this short as i can... im wanting to start doin track, after lookin at thread after thread on here and pics and such, ive decided i want a go.
Budget is limited, i used to be a mechanic/service monkey really, have access to fab stuff if needed(nout too technical tho).

Chosen motor is the E30, love the look, all i read on here is good stuff about them so thats that.

Now this is where you help me choose... go for a 325 and the route of bike carbs/webbers, or such,

Or any base model E30 and use the 300bhp C20LET engine i have in my garage with no home....

- If the let is used i need help with gearbox? which to use or where can help? CTS man?
- What prop/lsd?
- Engine management.... was hopein for omex600 but they are costly so advice on other and suppliers/mappers (around manchester)
- Roll cage? can only find some on ebay and they are in the states!

As said i am on a low budget but i should save on labour cost as i can do the work myself, so hopefully i can get myself a good first time track weapon....

any help pointers, tellin me im stupid or pushin in the right direction is welcome lol

cheer Ric.

 

I'd start out with a 325 and go from there. It's all straight out the box stuff and then you can just enjoy it. See how you feel after a while and then consider doing the conversion.

 

that was a first plan, and good advice i suppose not being used to track days or even a rwd car lol, but would still be interested in the points on fitting the LET engine, just seems a shame it sat there not doing anything lol and i dont want to sell it befor i get offers.

 

You really need to speak to Chip then fella.

 

I know of the perfect machine, standard h reg 2 door 325i, no t&t, in quite good nick. The guy wants Ł600.

 

Get a RST,cheap to tune,and spare parts are cheap too.A well sorted 180BHP RST will pass alot of so-called expensive machinery.Used one myself for 10 trouble free yrs.Regards,Micky

 

i have a rs.... well a cab with rs lump.. lol

love it but im after a track machine, not a road/track.

pm sent brigsport

 

also was thinkin of chip but didnt want to just add his name to the topic title lol

may change it to say C20LET that might interest him enough to look in haha.

 

theres a couple that have been done before over on e30zone might be worth a look
thought abbout this for mine as its only a 318 but bought another mk3 escort instead

 

Just change the title to 'FAO Chip - Underage girls-