New member, new 323i project -Some new pics-

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Sat May 19, 2007 2:16 pm

Okay, Im learning something here, you mention phase 1 rear lights...

Whats the difference on the rear lights as it escapes me..

Simon

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Wed May 23, 2007 5:22 pm

Yes indeed...i don't see the difference either. But will those fase 2 lights fit in my car?

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:37 pm

Depends if there the same as phase 1 LMAOOOOOO

sorry couldnt resist, my twisted head escapes me sometimes :p

Robert · Post by **Robert** » Wed May 23, 2007 7:41 pm

Simon wrote:Okay, Im learning something here, you mention phase 1 rear lights...

Whats the difference on the rear lights as it escapes me..

Simon

There's no fog light in the phase 1 rears, so the bulb compartiments are different. Put a ph1 and a ph2 light next to each other and you'll see the difference.

They can be retrofitted, as the size and shape are the same.

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:27 pm

Ah! So that explains the ugly square fog light on the left side of my bumper!

Robert · Post by **Robert** » Wed May 23, 2007 10:15 pm

Niki wrote:Ah! So that explains the ugly square fog light on the left side of my bumper!

So it's for sale?

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Thu May 24, 2007 1:12 am

Hmmmmaybe, i don't think it would get trough the 'APK' without it

I think i'm just going to relocate it to the centre or something! Front spoiler is for sale though

Robert · Post by **Robert** » Thu May 24, 2007 9:15 am

Niki wrote:Hmmmmaybe, i don't think it would get trough the 'APK' without it I think i'm just going to relocate it to the centre or something! Front spoiler is for sale though

It will, fog lights are not a requirement. If they were, loads of old cars wouldn't get through.

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Fri May 25, 2007 2:18 pm

Hm well I have to think about it! I haven't started working on the bodywork yet. I'm planning to replace the front panels, front spoiler by a bbs and ad a bumper.

Nils · Post by **Nils** » Fri May 25, 2007 5:21 pm

That ugly square rear foglight probably is OE.

I think you could also fit phase 2 rearlights with the foglight intergrated in the unit. Should be an easy fix...

ac/dennis · Post by **ac/dennis** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:14 pm

So hows your project going now m8?

Blackadder · Post by **Blackadder** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:21 pm

Nice ride!

Indeed, zender lights in the front.

I would leave them as they are. Just paint them in your car's colour.

Didn't know there was a difference between ph 1 and ph 2 taillights...

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:31 pm

Hehe yeah, i think i'll leave the headlights just the way they are...my uncle fitted those back in '79, so acutally it's an emotional reason

And the project..well, i'm respraying my rims and it is looking quite nice! I'll post some pics as soon as i get home. But...there is a big issue with the engine! Check this thread:

http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3639

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Niki

Marco320is · Post by **Marco320is** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:41 pm

Congratulations!

In y opinion, it´s better in " original " form!

Good "restoration" of this BIG BMW, call BMW E21 323i!

Best regards from Madeira Island

Niki · Post by **Niki** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:49 am

Haha this forum really gives me the extra motivation to restore my car! The M20 is really giving me a hard time lately. Well tomorrow i'll be picking up some fresh blinkers and the black panel between the taillights. By the way, does anyone have taillights for sale?

Oh yeah, and today I got my new camera (Pentax K100D for anyone who's interested) so I hope i can take some nice new pictures!