bmw m52 engine conversion

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that looks very good you know... nice work mate..

cant you remove the lettering?


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You can find the views of the E21 experts over what should be between the rear lights on an E21 here:

http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... 0&start=15

hope this is helpful?
Ps Harley- I am still after your rear B6 2.8 badges!
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Bumpers look good Matt - nice work!

Rear spolier's usually make £100+ if you're not using it. Has the silver 323 got one?

Good to see you've been drinking less tea lately too! Looks so much nicer to me.

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Cheers mark i very happy with how it looks just need some better weather so i can spend a good day removing the window tints
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Colour coded bumpers look really good with that colour
I think the red BMW panel would look good
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Thought id give the boot a bit tlc
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Also got myself a nice ally strutbrace from walloth & nesch which ill be fitting in the next few days
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Just a litte upgrade for the front antirollbar
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As i ve got a little shimmy shake
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That shimmy is usually also due to worn out arms and track rod ends.
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wheres the best place to buy them nas
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I got a pair for £1.98 on fleabay.
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bloody bargain ill have a look
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I got branded ones from www.mister-auto.co.uk they had a discount code n it worked out to cost 50 quid or so.
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Mine were Delphi I think? I seem to recall them being same as VW Golf?
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Ah right. Delphi ones are good. But i think they cost more than 1.99 lol
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I was the only bidder!

Seller was markwj28a and he seems to get other bits that are NOS.
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