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BMW E21 327i (second racetrack video)

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:35 pm
by croma_man
First hello, i'm from Slovenia (EU) the last time I checked we don't have wars and sh** around us :bag

so lets get started, i'll post my pictures in 1-2 days difference like a good TV show.

car is late 1983 production, Hennarot 315, first colour, with almost no rust. When I bought it, it already had the BBS front spoiler, BBS boot spoiler and BBS Mahle 13" original E21 wheels. Optional extras? 2 mirrors :loll

I think it was the ultraleggera CSL edition because it had no stereo, so I bet it was more pricy because of the weight reduction :wha



Season 1 episode 1

brand spanking new
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after almost 30 years
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so yes, plans were big, i have over 400 pictures so get ready and enjoy the show :popcorn

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:46 pm
by croma_man
due to mine almost 200cm height and lack of 1000 euro for recaros i bought something that made the whole bmw world shake, Audi TT 2010 seats :mrgreen:
other interior is going to stay original, just one compromise with the seats.


postmen brought a book
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we shift in colours
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last view of the original seating
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out !
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the fu** ?
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hmmm, its time for mcgyver
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lower part, sides will be fabricated with polyester resin
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out i said !
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better ! hightech meets oldschool
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next part, monday ! cya

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:07 pm
by Jeroen
Welcome here and thanks for posting the first series of photos! Can imagine that original seats are expensive, but you found a good solution. Don't understand the cut out behind your rear seat either, perhaps the trunk lock broke one day and they had go get to the trunk somehow? Anyway, enjoy this place!

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:40 pm
by croma_man
thanks for the wellcoming, i feel like being home here already, hope for some good info to get here.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:11 am
by croma_man
how should a E21 with 280.000 km on the meter after 30 years look like?

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Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:23 am
by Jeroen
That is amazing indeed!

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:35 am
by croma_man
i was really like :shock when i pulled everything out of the car, tho nothing was noticeable under the car before i bought it, i couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the condition. Just 2 small holes in the front, fixed in 1 hour work. On the outside i just need to refurb the front sideskirts (jack trolley damages) and a few minor dents.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:39 am
by Jeroen
Lucky man! Some pull the mats to find out there's nothing underneath left! Cherish her and give her some protection at the sensitive spots including the caps at the floor.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:47 am
by croma_man
was the car originally waxed in the hollow sections? Before winter sleep the car gets only the best isolation for the underbody and another round of hollow sections wax.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:59 am
by Peter V.
The hollow spaces of the BMW E21 were certainly not waxed. A simple protection was used i believe. The outside had ofcourse the coating.

As jeroen said, a very nice result for a car with almost 300000 km.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:09 pm
by croma_man
next part :takepicture

slightly better steering (chunkier)
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for central locking
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UK E21 R6 dash in mint condition
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rear seats weight reduction
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still nothing
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tricky part
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fiberglass construction
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test in car
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sandblasting (hmmm, M20 ? ) Do I smell a swap?
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is that 2.7 eta intake? yes yes
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see you in next part, tho comments more than welcome.

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:46 am
by croma_man
next part

we need time, sanding paper, some vinyl, glue...and...voila
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not fixed yet, just put in
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parcelshelf is made out of 3 pieces
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details
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Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:08 am
by Jeroen
Nice work!

Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:56 am
by croma_man
new and improved center console

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Re: BMW E21 ex 315 (Looniticz INC) heavy picture thread

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:21 am
by Jeroen
Impressive!