I've looked around and I can't find the exact weight distribution for the B5 1.8TQM sedans but I think its around 58/42. Is it possible and what would it take to get the weight distribution at or very close to 50/50? I think one of these things with around 50/50 weight, and an upgraded suspension could easily outhandle a BMW as it has the quattro advantage already. The only things I can really think of to get weight out of the front or relocate it to rear is:
CF hood
CF bumper
Move battery to trunk

Any other ideas, or is this just an unrealistic goal.
Thanks

 

put a body in the trunk that should do it... lol sorry I had to. Honestly the way the engine is mounted so far forward I don't think you can get it to be true 50-50 get an RX-7 they are from factory! lol

 

its unrealistic.....

unless, you go with a body or 2 in the trunk......LOL

 

ya the engine is mounted directed on the wheels plus there's hardly any weight on the rear. get some sand bags lol.

 

Hell, it's the transmission that's mounted over the axle line. The engine is almost entirely forward of the axles.

BTW, how did you manage to sink two ***** in one shot in the bar last night? I've done it before on a freak shot just screwing around, but not in a bar where people are watching. Nice

 

Ok so it sounds like 50/50 isn't happening, so I guess my question is what would it take to make one of these out handle a 3 series or M3?

 

I doubt there that much worse then them as is obviously worse but not by a lot. Good tires, coil overs, and maybe some better rims would do it for sure but if the M3 is modified it may not be enough idk.

 

what year? i killed an E36 already and im on stock suspension. im not makin this up either.

 

Lol my brothers m3 destroyed me in a 2.8l the audis do have quattro but bmws have got some amazing handling

 

Adjustable coil-overs corner balanced and aligned and Hotchkis sways should do the trick. Add wide 16 or 17 inch (NOT 18) Bridgestone Potenzas and you have yourself a weekend autoX car.