I want one of these

larryn · 07-29-2010, 10:55 AM

Here's one I'd consider.. but it is West Coast.. 3.0l, sports/5sp/ (supposed) LSD in Alpine white/red, low milage

This one is nice, if you want that blue color.

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Z3 w/ZSP came with an LSD from the factory.. That was the last non-M car that BMW produced to get a factory LSD. TC Kline has DA suspension for the car as well.

If I were to be building a semi-cheap AX car... that's a great base to start from. Low weight, low center of gravity, balanced, and LSD.. The only detractor is that they come equipped with the e30 rear trailing arm setup, which isn't that great. Also, certain colors make it look very much like a girl's car... (IMO)

I've driven Kessel's car, and was like .5 sec from my AS prepped 135i times, on my first attempt.

If you could verify the 3.0 M54 Z3 had a LSD.. that would be the car to get.

it does have a lsd apparently and if not, dinan sells one so I am sure others do too. the 2001-2002 z3 M roadster would be an awesome autocross car.

The M roadster features a 3.2-liter DOHC, 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing, 315-horsepower, and 251 lb-ft of torque; 5-speed manual transmission; Independent suspension with M calibration; M RoadStar light cast-alloy wheels with Satin Chrome finish; near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution; Dynamic Stability Control; All Season Traction with limited-slip differential; Rollover Protection System, 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes, many other standard features. See the M roadster Gallery.

ML · 07-29-2010, 12:37 PM

Here's a couple of more local cars:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 12:44 PM

I would lean toward estoril blue, because the interior on that sucker is awesome. Or a silver with the red/black interior. badass

ML · 07-29-2010, 12:52 PM

Make a quick run down to NC for this one.... and bring me back some BBQ:
http://www.everycarlisted.com/nc/fay...3411lj57494#oo

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 01:04 PM

would you like slaw with that?

itsthechuck · 07-29-2010, 02:07 PM

A good friend of mine just picked up a 99 m-coupe for 15k in Maine, that thing is fun as hell, i'd imagine it would be a handful at the track.
-Chuck

ML · 07-29-2010, 02:10 PM

Slaw only if it comes on the bun.

Bdh821 · 07-29-2010, 02:18 PM

My roommate that used to have the C6Z06 just got an e93 335i. I must say verts are fun

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 07-29-2010, 03:02 PM

Get an M-roadster, it already has an LSD, it's not too expensive (Z3 version at least) and is fun as hell to auto-x. I have a 98 M-roadster, which I prefer because there are no valve adjustments (bc of S52 engine rather than S54 of 2000 on). The 98 also has no traction control (in 99 they added it for some reason) so there is no way you will start off your run with power being cut to the wheels when you forget to push the damn ASC+T button like on the newer models. Who needs traction control anyway? That's just not fun.

and 1 · 07-29-2010, 03:11 PM

struggling to save up a few pennies myself....i'm still on the m3 train, tho that m coupe is HOT

maybe i'll just steal christo's

larryn · 07-29-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

it does have a lsd apparently and if not, dinan sells one so I am sure others do too. the 2001-2002 z3 M roadster would be an awesome autocross car.

The M roadster features a 3.2-liter DOHC, 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing, 315-horsepower, and 251 lb-ft of torque; 5-speed manual transmission; Independent suspension with M calibration; M RoadStar light cast-alloy wheels with Satin Chrome finish; near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution; Dynamic Stability Control; All Season Traction with limited-slip differential; Rollover Protection System, 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes, many other standard features. See the M roadster Gallery.

The way we class cars, you'd be nuts to get an M roadster. Andrew is in D class, and has a ton of room for mods.

I verified that the 3.0 ZSP Z3 does have LSD from the factory too.

The M Coupe/Roadster will put you in A, with barely any mods. Nice car, but not a good base to compete with.

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

The way we class cars, you'd be nuts to get an M roadster. Andrew is in D class, and has a ton of room for mods.

I verified that the 3.0 ZSP Z3 does have LSD from the factory too.

The M Coupe/Roadster will put you in A, with barely any mods. Nice car, but not a good base to compete with.

where you find this verification?

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 08:50 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

arrutled · 07-29-2010, 09:16 PM

megan is trying to veto my idea. she thinks its ugly.

and 1 · 07-29-2010, 10:24 PM

andy i have a simple answer to your problem ^ ...just stop listening

arrutled · 07-30-2010, 05:13 AM

She did say she wouldnt talk to me for a month if I bought it..........which might not be all that bad!!! lol jk. She wants the E46 M3 smg so that she can drive it.

ML · 07-30-2010, 07:23 AM

Bring her over. You can use my truck to teach her to drive a standard. What do girls know, anyway!

larryn · 07-30-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

where you find this verification?

A few reviews from 2001, and a handful of ads that state the car has an LSD.

larryn · 07-30-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

She did say she wouldnt talk to me for a month if I bought it..

Win-Win!

ML · 07-30-2010, 08:06 AM

Think she'd go two months if you bought a Miata?

amybang · 07-30-2010, 10:25 AM

My ex got a Z3 after he totalled his motorcycle on a first ride. My only objection was that it was bright yellow, but I still talked to him. It's what led me to getting Orca - I wanted a little room to keep a purse in. Maybe that's Megan's objection.

amy!

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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Here's one I'd consider.. but it is West Coast.. 3.0l, sports/5sp/ (supposed) LSD in Alpine white/red, low milage This one is nice, if you want that blue color.
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Here's a couple of more local cars: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I would lean toward estoril blue, because the interior on that sucker is awesome. Or a silver with the red/black interior. badass __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Make a quick run down to NC for this one.... and bring me back some BBQ: http://www.everycarlisted.com/nc/fay...3411lj57494#oo __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	would you like slaw with that? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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itsthechuck Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 135, E34M, E30rally,S6, E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Bucket, RI iTrader: (0)	A good friend of mine just picked up a 99 m-coupe for 15k in Maine, that thing is fun as hell, i'd imagine it would be a handful at the track. -Chuck __________________ Benchwerks!
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Slaw only if it comes on the bun. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	My roommate that used to have the C6Z06 just got an e93 335i. I must say verts are fun
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Get an M-roadster, it already has an LSD, it's not too expensive (Z3 version at least) and is fun as hell to auto-x. I have a 98 M-roadster, which I prefer because there are no valve adjustments (bc of S52 engine rather than S54 of 2000 on). The 98 also has no traction control (in 99 they added it for some reason) so there is no way you will start off your run with power being cut to the wheels when you forget to push the damn ASC+T button like on the newer models. Who needs traction control anyway? That's just not fun. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	struggling to save up a few pennies myself....i'm still on the m3 train, tho that m coupe is HOT maybe i'll just steal christo's __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	megan is trying to veto my idea. she thinks its ugly. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	andy i have a simple answer to your problem ^ ...just stop listening __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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07-30-2010, 05:13 AM	#39
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	She did say she wouldnt talk to me for a month if I bought it..........which might not be all that bad!!! lol jk. She wants the E46 M3 smg so that she can drive it. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Bring her over. You can use my truck to teach her to drive a standard. What do girls know, anyway! __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Think she'd go two months if you bought a Miata? __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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07-30-2010, 10:25 AM	#44
amybang ... and Orca too! 29 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible (AW/CR) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belmont, MA iTrader: (0)	My ex got a Z3 after he totalled his motorcycle on a first ride. My only objection was that it was bright yellow, but I still talked to him. It's what led me to getting Orca - I wanted a little room to keep a purse in. Maybe that's Megan's objection. amy!
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