Problemchild75s 1983 safari m52

[problemchild75]

As it was when I picked it up prior to the trip back.








Its had 1 owner and done 29000 miles. the exhaust has been bodged and needs fixing the brakes are binding and the bodywork needs the slightest of attention but other than that its honest and solid and drives very very well. I got it up on the raps when I got back and its leaking a little oil but absolutely solid and rot free underneath. Im a very happy bunny .
im not exactly sure why I was buying the car and wasnt sure if I w\s going to mod it or not. after seeing and buying it im kind of glad its not completly mint and original as it has made my mind up to mod it.
the plans are
1. replace centre section of exhaust, service, sort oil leak and free off brakes .
2. coilovers and wheels(think I know what im getting just need to do the maths to see if they will fit).
3. steering wheel and gear knob
4. brakes up grade
5. Engine, gearbox and diff transplant
6. Mint the body top and bottom
7. enjoy.
all starts on fri with no 1 and will progress as time, parts availability and money allow.
ill keep you updated and get some better pics.
Thankyou E21-Mark for pointing me in the right direction
Jamie

[e21-Mark]

I love sahara. It'll look epic with rims and 4'' less ride height.

What rims are you thinking?

[cobbler2u]

Looks to be a nice car.
Love the colour,
What did you paf for it if you dont mind me asking

[Jeroen]

Wow! The car looks stunning, like new! And yeahhhh mudflaps all round!

Congrats mate!

[jimbob]

looks realy good

[problemchild75]

Thanks.
Mudflaps/rust traps are coming off on fri with the service and other little bits.
I paid a lot for it lol.
my wheel choice may be a bit marmite on here but I love them, not seen another with them on , am hoping they will fit ok and think they will suit it..........Porsche Fuchs 8 and 9 x 16s maybe 15s. silver and blaclk or sahara and black. anyone know muppetmagnets offsets ??? I need to pm him as I love his stance.

[problemchild75]

oh and im not sure why my vans up there.

[Jason_323i]

Nice car just guessing your a VW guy before

Jay

[problemchild75]

not really ive had all sorts to list a few.. Bmw e30 318is, e46 m3, e46 m3 cab, z3m coupe,e60 535d. merc 190 2.5 16v, e220 cab, vw mk1 gti, mk5 gti, audi s3, b6 s4 cab. Porsche 996, elise, exige, subaru and lots of others at moment got 2 vw vans, 68 morris cooper s, mercedes diesel estate and now the e21. my favourite was the e30 I would take it over the m coupe or 535 9 out of 10 time and wish I never sold it.

[Jeroen]

Agree, I still love my E30 320iS as the near-ultimate drivers car, fantastic balance. Of course cars like the E30 M3 or a 964CS are better in the handling department but I dig the silly looksof the stock E30 chassis

[e21-Mark]

Which Noble did you have?

I want a Noble myself.

[problemchild75]

Supercharged exige was 100% reliable / cheaper to run and almost as fast over 20000 miles of which 30% hard on track.

[problemchild75]

My baby

[e21-Mark]

I want a Noble even more now.

I hear your comments but still......

[nas80]

Congrats on getting a minted e21. The problems with it are just related to it being stood for so long.

Not sure on 15 inch fuchs wheels idea your going to need some reallly big spacers to knock the offset down low enouggh to clear the front ball joint. If you get the 16s you will find it a lot easier as there should be enough room to go over the balljoint without hitting it. Try this website.

http://Www.willtheyfit.com

I had 9s at the back with 215/45 and had to run -3 degrees camber to make them tuck under rolled rear arches. Unsurr of offset but it was in the negatives as they were bbs rm with a 3" dish.

Be interesting to see what fuchs look like on an e21!