Newbie: E21 82 316 Project

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:34 pm

Hi folks, Just purchased an e21, my first bimmer actually, pictures can be found here until I suss how to post them here...
www.thebmwproject.piczo.com

any suggestions or advice on the doing up process would be greatly appreciated

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:51 pm

Ok sussed it so here is my favoutite way to spend time just now

The bodywork is as good as it looks, saying that the carpet comes up next week so who knows what I might find)

Im going to keep the weblink updated with pics on the progress

kam · Post by **kam** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:14 am

Weclome to the board mate. Looks like a nice base car to start with. What are your plans for it? Depending on budget, I would maybe look at the twin cam efi lump out of an E30 318is, or maybe even an M3 4 pot! That's just me dreaming again though! Nice set of wheels and sort the suspension out is always a start, once they handle better, the engine department can be looked at.

Keep us updated, she looks like a realy beauty.

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:46 am

Ok roughly the list goes like this...

Im currently stripping another e21 and im having the reupholstered creme interior from there, Im also having the engine and 5sp box (1.8l) (with web conversion) as they have both been reconditioned, but before that I am going to hamerite the floor pan, make sure its all sound, then lol a nice set of wheels and then Ill look into suspension....

But I have some issues first to deal with.

1. The brakes on the motor keep locking on after 2 miles driving, and can only be released by loosening the pressure via undoing the brake pipes on the cylinder, I am assuming its a fault in the servo, so im going to swap it over for one of the stripped motor.....

2. Then I need to get a locksmith out to remove my Disklok from the steering wheel seeing as Ive lost all the keys (OUCH)

btw where do they sell those white front indicator lenses they look nice

The journey begins.......

kam · Post by **kam** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:06 am

Not sure if you can get the clear indies from the UK. I got them off a guy from eBay in Germanyy, cost me about £48 with shipping. I'll see if I can find their website url and post it.

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:14 am

I got my clear indicators complete units with bulbs holders and wiring not just lenses from W&N when they had an introductory offer for £25.00 now its gone up....

try them

Jimi

Alpina steering wheel and gear knob for sale for E21 including steering hub!

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:01 pm

That would be great thx, seems like a nice freindly bunch on here Im pleased, also good to see some of you are in London too, I a

m up by the M25/M11 split

kam · Post by **kam** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:49 pm

I'm mdirectly under the flight path at Heathrow!

We will have to arrange a UK meet somewhere in the middle when the weather gets better next year. Got a nice manchester/northern contingent too. Roll on the nice weather I say!

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:55 pm

Yea that would be something to work towards

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:49 pm

Hey simon if you like an alpina steering wheel and knob for your car to give you that sporty feel, i have one, i live at the top of london m25 is 5 mins from my house, so i guess your not far from me then...

we like to look after our E21 lovers...

Jimi

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:59 pm

Got any pics ??

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:49 pm

Hi simon, i have the pictures below...

Regards

Jimi..

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:44 am

Does the wheel need some kind of boss so as to fit??

quattro · Post by **quattro** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:20 am

--ALPINA-- wrote:Hi simon, i have the pictures below...

Regards

Jimi..

Hi Jimi,
how much you want for the steering-wheel an the knob? would you ship that stuff to switzerland?

cheers alex

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:43 pm