My 'new' 323i - New Pictures!

[pjksutherland]

Picked up my latest purchase from Leeds yesterday - it's my first e21 in 15 years - my first car when I was 18 was a henna red e21 316.

Started a thread earlier about parts for it and ended up posting pictures - the thread address is:

http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8647

Managed to free up a bit if cash by selling the e30 and spending a lot less on this e21.

Let me know what you think...

Paul

[e21-Mark]

Very nice.

[MadMax]

Mamma mia! Very nice indeed!

[oldskoolio]

hi there, looks like you've got yourself a real smart looking car mate!
well done!
and i agree with retro; although the e30 was nice (inc the hartge rims), this is far nicer!!!

[pjksutherland]

Decided to do a bit of an update on the car, and move some pictures I posted in the wrong place.

So, here's the car back in Sept 09 when I got it;


Had lots of problems when I first got the car; new bottom ended needed, new fuel tanks, fuel lines, stater and rear suspension mounts.

Also had bad vibrations above 80mph, my naivety lead me to spend £250 on new tyres to replace the perished rubber on the 13" Mahles in an attempt to cure the problem, but inevitably it was a buckled wheel! Then, as some of you know I sold the Mahles with new tyres for silly money, not knowing their value!

Anyway, I got hold of a set of 15" Mims last December:



I ran these until very recently when I was lucky enough to get a mint set of 15" Mahles with new tyres for a good price. I haven't taken many photos lately, but got this one when I was out yesterday:



I think I'll keep these for a while!

Next up is a bit of body work to sort the corroded rear chrome screen trim, and spraying and fitting my BBS front spoiler.

By the way, the Mims are now on ebay!!

[e21-Mark]

15'' Mahle look very nice.

[quinn_656]

beautiful

[Pho21_girl]

beautiful

+2 on that, very sleek and sexy!

[Jeroen]

Wonderful! Also love the contemporary side striping!

[gerrit323]

Mmmh Mahles .. nice upgrade .. great looking e21

[nas80]

your car is gleaming mate, i like the wheels too.

[pjksutherland]

Thanks for all the kind words guys!

I'm pretty happy with the way it's looking with the new wheels. I now need to find time (and money. Or just money and pay someone!) to sort out the little bits of bodywork that bother me when ever I look too closely (the age old curse of owning a classic!), so that it really is gleaming and sleek and sexy when you see it 'in the flesh'!

I've also got to do something about the ride - it still knocks and clunks from the back end which detracts from the enjoyment factor. I've had it checked by 2 seperate mechanics and still no joy in solving it. I'm wondering if it might just be the firmer ride from having H&R sports springs?? Anyway, when I get the chance I'll bring it to the Ace and ask kindly if one of you can have a listen. I thought about Goodwood on the 6th or 7th, but don't think I can do it

[raseeda green]

Always looks in Black, fantastic wheels.