04-25-2004, 09:35 PM
I know that myself, Mike, and Evan (among others) have expressed lust for the venerable E36 M3. I'm sure that most of the rest of you guys (and gals) wouldn't turn one down either 
The point of this thread (in my mind), is to consolidate all of our knowledge, opinions, links, etc in one place. Some discussion starters:
OBD-I vs. OBD-II: 95 has OBD-I, everything newer is OBD-II. With regard to mods (especially forced induction), everything I've read suggests that OBD-I is the way to go. Discuss.
3.0 vs. 3.2: Was this change made due to OBD-II? Horsepower is the same, but does the power delivery move lower in the RPM range? Discuss.
Coupe vs. Sedan: Sedans were only made 97-98. Apparently slightly stiffer than the coupes due to the B pillar. Weight is the same. Is the suspension set up the same, or were changes made to accomodate the increased likelihood of rear passengers? Discuss.
Motorsports: BMW CCA has these things classed in Stock-I (or Prepared-C). I have no idea what that translates to as far as SCCA or NASA. Discuss.
That all I've got for now - have fun.
The point of this thread (in my mind), is to consolidate all of our knowledge, opinions, links, etc in one place. Some discussion starters:OBD-I vs. OBD-II: 95 has OBD-I, everything newer is OBD-II. With regard to mods (especially forced induction), everything I've read suggests that OBD-I is the way to go. Discuss.
3.0 vs. 3.2: Was this change made due to OBD-II? Horsepower is the same, but does the power delivery move lower in the RPM range? Discuss.
Coupe vs. Sedan: Sedans were only made 97-98. Apparently slightly stiffer than the coupes due to the B pillar. Weight is the same. Is the suspension set up the same, or were changes made to accomodate the increased likelihood of rear passengers? Discuss.
Motorsports: BMW CCA has these things classed in Stock-I (or Prepared-C). I have no idea what that translates to as far as SCCA or NASA. Discuss.
That all I've got for now - have fun.
My two feet.