Soo.... I bought a Convertble....

#1

I am trying to decide if I should convert it to a SpecE30 or keep it a decent street daily driver…

Does a convertible make a good racecar? :dry:

#2

[quote=“wildhorsesracing” post=63190]
Does a convertible make a good racecar? :dry:[/quote]

Only if it already has a logbook!

[quote]10. Appendix C. – E30 Convertible eligibility
The convertible model has been removed from the list of eligible cars. However, any E30 convertible with
an existing logbook, and any convertible that is issued a logbook prior to November 1, 2011, will be
eligible for competition. After November 1, 2011, no logbooks will be issued for convertible models. [/quote]

#3

Why were convertibles removed?

#4

I just got here… so before my time! But did see this thread on the subject:

http://spece30.com/forum/37-official-clarificationsannouncements/60665-convertible-eligibility#60665

#5

DOH! Thanks! I guess I’ll build it for GTS instead…

#6

Convertable:
Drop the roof,side windows and rear glass and you have to add 107 pounds to make up for this weight. We just chopped the top off of a 325is and weighed the parts.That is how i know the weght difference.
So the convertible has 107 pounds at a lower location. An advantage?

Doesn’t matter, it is no longer allowed.

RP

#7

Alrighty, I’ll get the 524td engine and go join Big Al in GTS!

#8

Alrighty, I’ll get the 524td engine and go join Big Al in GTS![/quote]

But punting you won’t be nearly as fun if you’re in a different class…

#9

If the REGIONAL Director is not up to speed on the rules, what hope is there in the world? Maybe the Mayans were right?

#10

My td powered iC is as fast as a spec e30…and mine has a worn out cam and leaky injectors…one day I will run it on the track again, with different fuel pin, more boost…new cam, should be 2 secs a lap faster than spec car, setting it up right now to run straight grease on the street.

Al

#11

[quote=“FARTBREF” post=63282]My td powered iC is as fast as a spec e30…and mine has a worn out cam and leaky injectors…one day I will run it on the track again, with different fuel pin, more boost…new cam, should be 2 secs a lap faster than spec car, setting it up right now to run straight grease on the street.

Al[/quote]

That is cool…I’d like to see that

Al can you “weigh in” on the weight of a convertible? I read Patton’s comments above and while logical, the vert has a fair amount of body reinforcemnt down the lower door sills. I always thought that a convertible wa quite a bit heavier than a sedan.

Don