RE: PH goes rallying

[Ranger 6]

I'll look out for you on the Tempest, there's always a strong BMW entry on that one.

For a real challenge have a look at the Mull Rally....

[EDLT]

rutthenut said:

EDLT said:

I'd have thought, given the rarity of E30 325is, it'd be cheaper to run E36s or Compacts. Maybe it is something you could bring up when you meet the organiser of the championship.

There are a fair few E30 BMWs around that had previously been campaigned in this series, so buying one of those 'ready-prepared' is cheaper than starting from scratch. Note of caution: some extra prep is almost sure to be required on ANY second-hand rally car.

The E36 is heavier and has different suspension. There are a few Compacts in use rallying as well, which also happen to have the same rear suspension parts.

The extra weight of the E36 won't matter if everyone is using them (ie having an E36 class) and you'd get to use more powerful engines. While buying a ready prepared car is cheaper now, E30s won't be cheap for much longer. They are becoming classics and decent second hand parts will get harder and harder to find. Especially if you need a re-shell.

[PILCH 23]

Good luck.

Preparation planning and practice prevent piss poor performance.

[philkermeen]

ringweekends said:

I take it some of the photos were Monkey on a test drive?

PMSL

[CDP]

sanf said:

Great article, best of luck on the adventure. I look forward to following your season. When I started co-driving it was from scratch - you'll soon pick it up.

One thing to consider - look to hire a trailer if you can. Means no storage, plus at least the trailer is always shiny and new.

Best of luck

We used to do that. Trouble is the trailers aren't always shiny and new. They're not even always available. Add to that all the hassle of having to collect it and drop it off. Can get expensive too when a decent trailer can be had for well under a grand. Alternatively, sell the Rangie, get a 7.5 tonner, stick the car in the back to travel to events and kip in it when there. I know people who keep their cars in their trucks (which are parked securely or even garaged).

[Ian_H]

zeb said:

Is there a picture of the car *after* its landed?

No, as not long after this happened

[Ranger 6]

Ian - I'm glad the pic you took of us on the Trackrod is more flattering

[CDP]

Ian_H said:

zeb said:

Is there a picture of the car *after* its landed?

No, as not long after this happened

It polished out OK though.

[JohnoVR6]

I was going to go all opportunist and say I'm looking to offload my old trailer before the start of the season, but I'm not 100% an E30 will fit on it

Looks fantastic, always fancied a bash at rallying. Never found anyone willing to sit beside me though!

[Gridl0k]

JohnoVR6 said:

I'm not 100% an E30 will fit on it

Looks like it would on the way back

[moskvich427]

Considering the rarity of the 325i I'm surprised there's a championship specifically for them.

It'd be cool to enter a Touring version though

[sd477667]

Ian_H said:

No, as not long after this happened

Proper Dukes of Hazzard moment

[Pork_n_Beem]

It was a tarmac rally but this was a very tight 90 approaching from around 100mph, the breaking point was a little deceiving and hence numerous BMWs did not make the corner. Ian W had a nasty role, Roland had a real go at the corner (hence the pictures) and from memory it actually rolled over the bank and landed on its wheels.
I parked mine on top of the bank

Better shot in Sweet Lamb.

Another at Twyford.



Death of shell No1 in Wales, it was manic in the early days of the BMWs

Great championship

[James Dean]

Excuse me, but what was that other guy's last name?

[Pork_n_Beem]

"As the vendor executed an inch perfect doughnut in the junction of two country lanes to prove that the car had a diff in it"

That must have been Roland Llewellin :-)

[Martrally]

We love the 325 BMW,We currently compete in a challenge spec car just the same as the one int he article, infact we have had some great battles with Rowland the previous owner!! As the BMW challenge wasnt very strong last year and the events didnt seem to fit for us we entered the BTRDA rally championship and we won the class!! Loved it in what was by far the cheapest car in the class...B12 has millington escorts and all sorts of stuff but the beemer is so driveable and great fun!( and reliable!1) enough power to be entertaining. We have also done the 205 version of the challenge for many years and loved it. I can agree that Pat Flynns enthusiasm and passion is second to none and makes it a brilliant and freindly championship to be involved in.

A few in car bits of us sliding around last year can be found on...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6UDn-4isrQ

or us in the ice last week..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qja04DbyI1w

[phatgixer]

Ciro, you are a hooligan!

You going to do the Preston Rally with me in the Pug this year? New engine...

We'll beat Verge and Liddell again and hopefully take Bennett's scalp!

Edited by phatgixer on Friday 24th February 01:17

[marshall100]

CDP said:

It polished out OK though.

I like the 'free' helmet bubble that it appears to have gained.

[Kawasicki]

Does anyone still run the original steering racks? A fair challenge I think.

Looks like a superb series.

For cheap rwd motorsport I went endurance racing at the 'ring in an E30.

2.7l straight 6, Yokohama A032 in the pouring rain. Good lord, I was thrilled to get away without a smash.

[zeb]

Ian_H said:

zeb said:

Is there a picture of the car *after* its landed?

No, as not long after this happened

and thats how they came up with the design for the new evoke !