Mark's 316 M52/2.8 + Cat cams & Jenvey ITB's

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:35 pm

Been there, done that, hated it.

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:08 pm

mark, that turbo kit, how much was that?

J

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:05 pm

Finally managed to secure a decent e21 for Claire. I had another nice car in my sights but this one came up and was just the right car, right price, right time.

Anyway, it's a late model 316 and is 100% original having spent 10 years or so, sat idle in a barn on a farm in NW England. It's done just over 40,000 miles and never been welded, painted or bumped.
What it does need, is a new coil or ignition module as the original gave up after such a long period not being used. I have found one at GSF though and I'm also going to fit a new battery. I also need to tax it but I want to get the few bits and pieces done first.

Delivered.

Absolutely rock solid everywhere!

Even the chrome is near perfect.

Drives really nicely too! Been lucky enough to find 2 'keepers'.

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:29 pm

looks really nice, in desperate need of some decent suspension. great find! is it going to remain mostly standard? or have a few mods?

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:31 pm

Staying standard as driving slammed cars round here, the novelty soon wears off, so one is enough. There are 10 major speed humps in our road alone!

lemonayd · Post by **lemonayd** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:31 pm

nice find mate looks mint though drivers seats a bit worn for a 40k car .if your keeping it original ill have my seat available when i get my recaros recovered. bet claires well happy,will you both be coming to Ace t the end of the month. again lovely car mate

........ayds

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:44 pm

I know. Just goes to show what crap material they used. Mileage is backed up by history. I'll defo take you up on the seat though if you keep me in mind as she's keeping it all original.

I imagine she might bring it down depending on weather and work.

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:49 pm

we might actually have more e21's then any other model of car this month which would be awesome!
cream leather would look very nice in that car though i have to say
cream carpets, silver exterior and blue seats/door cards is a few too many colours

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:56 pm

Black carpets are about the only change it ''might'' end up with. Especially with the paint being such a dark blue.

Forgot - will be getting a tow-bar though.

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:07 pm

yes i think that would look nice then

josh-hocking · Post by **josh-hocking** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:11 pm

Glad the 316 went to you guys, Its a great car...

Its a shame it never made it under its own steam but i hope its an easy fix,

both cars are fantastic! look forward to updates,

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:14 pm

Cheers Josh.

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:15 pm

Finally you got her a good ride

Looks real beautiful mate. Pls add a front brake caliper overhaul to the to do list.

josh-hocking · Post by **josh-hocking** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:52 pm

the car had new brakes when it came out of storage from what previous owner told me, have a quick look

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:57 pm

It's all good. It's just marking on the rim from age and crud dripping down. I think Jeroen has had his magnifying glass out again.