rob0r
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Mar 14, 2007 20:45:31 GMT
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Hello, this is my BMW 316 which I've mentioned a few times. I've had it just over a year now and progress has been extremely limited and slow. Here it is stock:  Some tasty crust in the floors: This side had been the worst, but this has since been welded.  Some rake, caused by -60mm suspension on the front and stock height on the rear.  The car's going to be bumperless as I think it looks a hell of a lot better and it's different. The E21 community like their E21s untouched!  I was after a steering wheel for a long time, a trip to B&Ds garage sorted me out a treat! Before  Much Better!  It's been hit with a large stick and I'm extremely satisfied with the stance. Removing the rear bumper this weekend unearthed some hidden horrors!    Most of the front is missing due to a combination of a single headlight conversion and the swapping of the front valence. These are planned to go on... 15" BBS 6J front, 7J rear and going for some reasonable stretch  E30 318is seats, mounts are chopped and ready to be welded on to the e21 mounts at the end of this project.  This isn't as groundbreaking and inspirational as most of the projects on here, but it's great fun and I can't wait for it to be back on the road. I also picked up a 318i and a 2002 engine this weekend and some cross pollenation may occur in the future. Roll on RR show '07! |
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Last Edit: Dec 19, 2008 17:25:12 GMT by rob0r
E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Mar 14, 2007 20:51:17 GMT
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Can see this looking' the absolute t1ts when it's finished. Another reason to look forward to Mallory!!  |
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Mar 14, 2007 20:51:45 GMT
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This isn't as groundbreaking and inspirational as most of the projects on here, but it's great fun exactly  and thats what its all about.... looks spot on in the later pics - proper stance good work so far , keep at it ! |
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Mar 14, 2007 21:30:08 GMT
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Great motor, I really like what you've done with it. lowering it that much has made it look 10 times cooler than before, and the wheels you have planned are an excellent choice I didn't think i'd like it with no bumpers but I have to say that looks tough as hell, and if it upsets the purists then its got to be a good thing!  Absolutely top effort! |
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Mar 14, 2007 21:41:52 GMT
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bumperless should work if holes are filled etc, looks like a modern bumper behind. |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Mark
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Mar 14, 2007 22:00:36 GMT
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I like that!
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Mar 14, 2007 22:00:43 GMT
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Maybe not ground breaking but TOP QUALITY! ;D
You can't lose with an E21!
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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hammoj28
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Mar 14, 2007 22:21:56 GMT
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Loving it. E21's rule. I saw a mint black 316 the other day and it looked mental. Nice project you have there. Look forward to seeing it develop.
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Odin
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Mar 14, 2007 23:57:56 GMT
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That looks great! Losing the bumpers works very nicely. What are you going to stretch over 6s though? 135s?  |
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VWDan
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VW Jetta MK1, VW Caravelle 1.9TD, Audi A6 Tdi Avant
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Mar 15, 2007 12:26:28 GMT
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Cool Gonna look even sweeter when its finished. |
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If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.
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rob0r
East of England
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Thanks for the great comments  Reanimation, yeah the holes will be filled, especially since removing the rear bumper has undiscovered some less deliberate holes. Definetly not putting bumpers back on the car so it's not a problem. With regards to tyres, I'm not really sure. I know stretch up front is going to be barely anything, I just dream of a stretched look I'll probably end up running the same sizes tyres front to back and obviously there will be more stretch on the rear. Most likely 185/55 15s. I have to sand and polish 3 and half wheels first! Cheers. |
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Stu
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Mar 16, 2007 21:04:02 GMT
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Looks ace, keep up the good work! |
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Mar 17, 2007 11:05:57 GMT
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Wow, thats the first other set of those wheels Ive ever seen, Ive got a set (all 7" wide) in my shed ready to go on something, nice choice.
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Mar 17, 2007 21:24:24 GMT
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nice one rob, looking goooood if you're going bumperless, might I suggest the removal of the side moldings? would smooth it out a treat |
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Mar 17, 2007 23:00:48 GMT
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nice choice of wheels there ive got set of a 911, 9s n' 8s |
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rob0r
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Mar 18, 2007 15:08:04 GMT
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Cheers for the comments again Ed, the side moldings will go in time... just worried what I might find underneath! I'm also planning to convert the headlights back to singles (which I believe is how my car was stock), but it doesn't seem as easy as once thought and I may have to work at the electrics. Hopefully more progress next weekend! |
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Mar 18, 2007 15:41:33 GMT
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looks wicked mate, love the bumpers less look on it. look forward to seeing it on its new shoes.
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Mar 22, 2007 19:58:45 GMT
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here are some pics of the rims you have all refurbed and jizworthy:   |
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rob0r
East of England
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Mar 23, 2007 10:09:20 GMT
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Mmm yes, hopefully they will look as good as that! Had a go at the steering wheel this week, quite impressed with the results. BEFORE  AFTER (Pre Varnish)   |
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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rob0r
East of England
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Mar 29, 2007 20:05:39 GMT
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My it's been a busy 5 days! Having found out my e30 318i daily was terminally ill I had a few options; 1. Find another heap to runabout it 2. Plonk a new engine and clutch into the 318i 3. Prepare a Rover P6 for an MOT that hasn't been run in years. Then I thought about this car and set myself a 5 day deadline to get it back on the road! By 7:30pm Wednesday (day 5) the car was ready to hit the road, but I have to confess it would not of been possible thanks to Edd (Bodieandoyle). His heroic efforts with the welder saved my bacon as the drivers side floor, rear bumper mounts, the rear valence and some serious rust mounds in the boot (believed to be something to do with rear seat belt mounts) were all welded up . He also did a fantastic job of mounting and welding the 318is seats and boy are they a lot better than the e21 seats! I can't thank him enough as it wouldn't be on the road other wise. The rest of the work was less exciting so I'll let the photos do the talking. Floor!  Bumper mounts and valence Before  After  318IS Seats looking good  Before After   Because the bonnet catch failed at 70mph down the A14!  Still a lot to do and some crust to cut out, more importantly it needs those BBS's!! But it is on the road and is a hoot. Numberplate placement may not agree with all, but there is too much of a bend in the centre of the valence. It maybe ugly, but at least its driving! |
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Last Edit: Mar 29, 2007 20:09:25 GMT by rob0r
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