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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

Very nice.

Mamma mia! Very nice indeed!

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!!!

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!!

15'' Mahle look very nice.

beautiful

quinn_656 wrote:beautiful

+2 on that, very sleek and sexy!

Wonderful! Also love the contemporary side striping!

Mmmh Mahles .. nice upgrade .. great looking e21

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

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

Always looks in Black, fantastic wheels.