[Shadowfax028]

Hello everyone, I have been lurking for some time now. Finding myself some What disatisfied with a WRX STI. Nice car really a real Beast. Just didnt find myself getting married to it. Before that I had two Miata's both heavily modded to run in STR for Autocross. Beautiful cars really, But with Size 12's I could never get on with them.

So I began my quest For a good low milage 2 series BMW. I drove both the 228 and the M235i. One guess for the one I chose. After several weeks of searching I found a good CPO Car But I lost out if by a few hours. I did not let it get me down and kept plowing ahead.

Then late Friday afternoon I found it. It was in Addison Tx about four and a half HR drive. It ment buying a car on line. Something I never ever considered. But I said the Hell with it. Spoke with Ken For about an HR. He had me approved.

So I loaded up the STI and raced out of Houston headed North. The Next morning I saw it. I knew immediately I had to have it.

[este]

Awesome congrats! I drove 20hrs from FL to MA so I totally get wanting to pick the right car lol.

[xantdieselx]

Originally Posted by Shadowfax028

Hello everyone, I have been lurking for some time now. Finding myself some What disatisfied with a WRX STI. Nice car really a real Beast. Just didnt find myself getting married to it. Before that I had two Miata's both heavily modded to run in STR for Autocross. Beautiful cars really, But with Size 12's I could never get on with them.

So I began my quest For a good low milage 2 series BMW. I drove both the 228 and the M235i. One guess for the one I chose. After several weeks of searching I found a good CPO Car But I lost out if by a few hours. I did not let it get me down and kept plowing ahead.

Then late Friday afternoon I found it. It was in Addison Tx about four and a half HR drive. It ment buying a car on line. Something I never ever considered. But I said the Hell with it. Spoke with Ken For about an HR. He had me approved.

So I loaded up the STI and raced out of Houston headed North. The Next morning I saw it. I knew immediately I had to have it.

Congrats and nice choice. You are going to love it.

[3rdcoast228i]

Congrats

I would like to know what you think compared to the STI after you get some miles on it.

[Shadowfax028]

Originally Posted by xantdieselx

Congrats and nice choice. You are going to love it.

I already do.....😎

[MuskieFan]

Nice car! Drove 13 round trip to find mine. Well worth it

[Golfman]

That's a beauty! Well worth the drive.

And I'll bet you saved a bundle letting the first owner pay for the steep depreciation.

Congratulations!

[VIN240i13]

Congrats... nice ride... awesome color, welcome to the forum.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[Shadowfax028]

Anyone here with experience running in Autocross?
Any help would be appreciated. Looking to upgrade the front suspension, tire and wheel.

Ideally I would like to mount a 18 x 9 squared set up If that is possible.

[lateapex'er]

Congrats! Drove almost 8hours round trip to get mine!

[USA-RET]

Looks like you got the perfect car....................

[cxp213]

Originally Posted by Shadowfax028

Anyone here with experience running in Autocross?
Any help would be appreciated. Looking to upgrade the front suspension, tire and wheel.

Ideally I would like to mount a 18 x 9 squared set up If that is possible.

What region do you ax with? I'm in DFW so TX Region for me, but we have a few other clubs (BMW, ER, NTAXS) as well.

As for autocrossing a 2-er, it's not competitively classed so don't expect too much from it. In its stock form, it's classed FS and gets classed STU if you lightly modify. Its biggest limitation is its inability to fit any worthwhile wheel/tire combo under these tiny wheel wells, especially for its weight. Coming from a decently spec'd STU car myself, I was extremely disappointed but I probably should've researched this more prior to purchase. I'm not even going to bother with campaigning this car in autocross and will just stick to track days.

Regardless, I still like the car for what it is. It might not be the most nimble car, it's a relatively nice car for basic daily duties with decent performance potential. Congrats on your new ride and enjoy!

[Sypher]

Originally Posted by Shadowfax028

Anyone here with experience running in Autocross?
Any help would be appreciated. Looking to upgrade the front suspension, tire and wheel.

Ideally I would like to mount a 18 x 9 squared set up If that is possible.

This car severely lacks front camber. First thing to do would be to get more camber, but of course that would push you out of stock class. 18x9 square will fit with the correct offset and some camber up front.

[Shadowfax028]

Originally Posted by Sypher

This car severely lacks front camber. First thing to do would be to get more camber, but of course that would push you out of stock class. 18x9 square will fit with the correct offset and some camber up front.

What's the correct camber and offset? I have been told by Apec Racing Parts I can only expect a 18 x 8.5 on this car.

[Sypher]

Originally Posted by Shadowfax028

What's the correct camber and offset? I have been told by Apec Racing Parts I can only expect a 18 x 8.5 on this car.

Yea, they're right. Without more camber, 8.5" wide is about the maximum. Getting camber up to around -2.5 degrees will let you fit more rubber and rims under the fender. Check out some threads in the wheels and tire section for other member's setups.

[J_Waffles]

Congrats! Really awesome car.

[Shadowfax028]

Originally Posted by J_Waffles

Congrats! Really awesome car.

Thank you!

[Fly320s]

Originally Posted by este

Awesome congrats! I drove 20hrs from FL to MA so I totally get wanting to pick the right car lol.

That's funny. I went to Florida to get my car and drive it back to NH.

[Shadowfax028]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

That's funny. I went to Florida to get my car and drive it back to NH.

I have family in Keen. Are you close?