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  1. #901
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    Mar 2017
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    AL-GA
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    My Cars
    1981 bmw 320i
    Hello thought i would add my 1981 320i (143K) I just picked up over the weekend.

    Drove it from Atlanta to Birmingham.
    The 3 speed auto trans needs to be swapped out for a 5 speed.
    That interstate drive was a bit rough.
    Runs ok a little hard to start but planning on going through maintenance items in the following weeks.
    First mods is to de-gas that front bumper and put the extra mesh bbs wheels on it.


  2. #902
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    Jul 2007
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    Portland, OR
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    641
    My Cars
    1982 323i 2003 325it
    And... hopefully remove that ///M badge as well? Hopefully...


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    Past, Present, and Future

    1974 BMW 2002tii (RIP)
    1995 BMW 325is w/ FULL S50 swap, track prepped (SOLD)
    1988 BMW 325ix Zinno/Black (RIP)
    1988 BMW 325ix Alpine/Black (Sold)
    1988 BMW 535is Alpine/Pacific Blue (Going Away...)
    1982 BMW 323i (Current Project/Paper Weight)
    2003 BMW 325i Sport Touring (Daily Driver)

  3. #903
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    Jul 2007
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    Portland, OR
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    641
    My Cars
    1982 323i 2003 325it
    Also! Great looking car.


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    Past, Present, and Future

    1974 BMW 2002tii (RIP)
    1995 BMW 325is w/ FULL S50 swap, track prepped (SOLD)
    1988 BMW 325ix Zinno/Black (RIP)
    1988 BMW 325ix Alpine/Black (Sold)
    1988 BMW 535is Alpine/Pacific Blue (Going Away...)
    1982 BMW 323i (Current Project/Paper Weight)
    2003 BMW 325i Sport Touring (Daily Driver)

  4. #904
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    Mar 2017
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    1981 bmw 320i
    Oh yeah definitely. Plus the little graphic on the bottom of the fender needs to go.
    Thanks.

  5. #905
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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    483
    My Cars
    81 SR20DET E21
    Hi All,
    After many years away I have became an e21 owner again. Here's a pic of the early model vehicle I pick up on Thursday. More details to come after I collect it.
    I'm used to the 80/81 models so was very surprised to see a dual brake booster setup on this one and the fact it was on the passenger side. Pics to come.

    Any ideas on the front air dam? Kamei or something like that?



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  6. #906
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    Jun 2017
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    Sodaville, Oregon
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    2
    My Cars
    1980 320i
    1980 320i now vs when I got it

  7. #907
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    Jun 2017
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    Philadelphia PA 19147 USA
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    7
    My Cars
    1980 BMW 323i coupe
    Just bought a 1980 323i here in Philadelphia with around 197K on the odometer; it is a European (gray market) car and will be sorting it out over the next few months. First need is a front grille badge ("323i") part number 51141858815 which was discontinued by BMW AG in 2010 and not available in the USA anyway. Anyone with an extra for sale, please contact me in the USA at 1 215 574 5050 or at joepalmer@comcast.net Thank you for adding me to the group

  8. #908
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    Jul 2017
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    Dinslaken, NRW, Germany
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    41
    My Cars
    1981 316
    Hello together, few days ago I noticed how many people like and love older Bmw's over there in the USA. So here am I too. I am a 54 year old Car Mechanic from Dinslaken, Germany. My car is 1981 Polarissilver 316. I bought it about three years ago totally clean and complet original with only 64k km on it. Here in Germany we've got older cars, over thirty years old, registrated with a H plate. That will limit changes to be periodically correct. A few things were done to brake and suspension: new vented brake front, installing new shocks all around an mounting some Alpina style 6*13 ATS wheels with 185/70. Just in work is a 318i engine out of an E30 cause the stock one is burning more and more Oil. I hope my english is not so bad as i feel while i wrote this. It is all what left from my school learned english. Now im 54 and left school in 1979 so please excuse. Andreas

  9. #909
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    Jul 2007
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    Portland, OR
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    My Cars
    1982 323i 2003 325it
    Quote Originally Posted by E21M10 View Post
    Hello together, few days ago I noticed how many people like and love older Bmw's over there in the USA. So here am I too. I am a 54 year old Car Mechanic from Dinslaken, Germany. My car is 1981 Polarissilver 316. I bought it about three years ago totally clean and complet original with only 64k km on it. Here in Germany we've got older cars, over thirty years old, registrated with a H plate. That will limit changes to be periodically correct. A few things were done to brake and suspension: new vented brake front, installing new shocks all around an mounting some Alpina style 6*13 ATS wheels with 185/70. Just in work is a 318i engine out of an E30 cause the stock one is burning more and more Oil. I hope my english is not so bad as i feel while i wrote this. It is all what left from my school learned english. Now im 54 and left school in 1979 so please excuse. Andreas
    Your English is better than some Americans, welcome! We'd love to see some pictures of your car! Yours too, JoePalmer!
    Past, Present, and Future

    1974 BMW 2002tii (RIP)
    1995 BMW 325is w/ FULL S50 swap, track prepped (SOLD)
    1988 BMW 325ix Zinno/Black (RIP)
    1988 BMW 325ix Alpine/Black (Sold)
    1988 BMW 535is Alpine/Pacific Blue (Going Away...)
    1982 BMW 323i (Current Project/Paper Weight)
    2003 BMW 325i Sport Touring (Daily Driver)

  10. #910
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    Aug 2017
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    Ohio, US
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    7
    My Cars
    1983 BMW 320IS
    1983 320is i picked up in Ohio for 2k. Not sure if i paid too much but it runs well and he was asking 2500. I really wanted it lol so its an early birthday present to myself. Super excited as this is my first bmw. I want to to replace the hood insulation, replace gear shift knob, repair the dashboard, fix a few rust spots, and refurbish the recaro seats, and most importantly maintain the mechanical parts. Overall not in too bad a condition.






  11. #911
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    ACT, Australia
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    47
    My Cars
    1977 E21, 1977 E24
    Hi all,

    I bought my Pastelbleu '77 320A at the beginning of 2013. It has 298,000km's on it, about 35,000 of them by me.

    I have the history of the car since 1977, my grandfather was a mechanic and he knew the owner of the BMW dealer and subsequent workshop the original owner took it to, so they dug up all of the information for me.

    When I originally bought it, it was on GAZ coilovers and had fake BBS RS wheels on it. I drove it like that for two years.


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    I then went away for two years and left the car sitting in my mothers garage. The garage leaked, and the car got moisture trapped under the car cover it was under. The interior went mouldy and the paint on the bonnet lifted. The car was starting to crumble, just around the edges.

    I've since sold off the wheels and suspension and have had the standard wheels and suspension fitted again. I've just put in an order for a few thousand dollars worth of genuine parts (window trim, window seals, boot seals etc) and will be having the paint (and some minor rust) issues sorted. The motors also tired and down on compression/piston slappy, so i'll be having the motor rebuilt to factory specs.

    I'm hoping it'll be back to its former glory sometime in 2018.

    I know it's "only" a 320A and isn't a Beur or Alpina or something, but the original owner kept it in such good condition that it would be a shame to not look after it properly.

    Edit: God you US folks got the short end of the bumper stick...
    Last edited by Paris Hilton; 11-26-2017 at 07:25 PM.

  12. #912
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    7
    My Cars
    1983 320is
    My 1983 320is. All original 34,xxx miles, 2nd owner. I've had this car for a handful of years now and mostly just drive it on the weekend from time to time. I have all the documentation on it for the time it was originally purchased so its neat to see the journey of it. I am currently preparing to part ways with it to help fund my garage project and hopefully I will be able to find someone who will continue to take good care of it.

    BMW 320is (5 of 37).jpgBMW 320is (2 of 37).jpgBMW 320is (12 of 37).jpg1013708_10102711905441658_992308688_n.jpgBMW 320is (23 of 37).jpg
    Last edited by smoney87gt; 01-02-2018 at 06:22 PM.

  13. #913
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    Apr 2009
    Location
    Auburn, CA
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    My Cars
    1980 320iS, 1970 2002
    Quote Originally Posted by smoney87gt View Post
    My 1983 320is. All original 34,xxx miles, 2nd owner. I've had this car for a handful of years now and mostly just drive it on the weekend from time to time. I have all the documentation on it for the time it was originally purchased so its neat to see the journey of it. I am currently preparing to part ways with it to help fund my garage project and hopefully I will be able to find someone who will continue to take good care of it.

    BMW 320is (5 of 37).jpgBMW 320is (2 of 37).jpgBMW 320is (12 of 37).jpg1013708_10102711905441658_992308688_n.jpgBMW 320is (23 of 37).jpg
    Very nice !!! I have the black sheep version of yours, a 1980 320is. I am also the second owner, all original paint and interior, but a few more miles - 107k. Did a bumper and wheel conversion, and preparing for a period Century Turbo kit installation.
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  14. #914
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    Jun 2012
    Location
    Savannah, GA
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    240
    My Cars
    83 320i 00 540i6 85 535i
    Quote Originally Posted by BMWonly View Post
    Very nice !!! I have the black sheep version of yours, a 1980 320is. I am also the second owner, all original paint and interior, but a few more miles - 107k. Did a bumper and wheel conversion, and preparing for a period Century Turbo kit installation.
    Absolutely beautiful cars.
    Thank you for sharing


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  15. #915
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    Sep 2017
    Location
    NE Ohio
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    2
    My Cars
    '02 330Ci / '98 328is
    Nice ride! I'm in Ohio too, and also just purchased an E21. Where you at in the state?

  16. #916
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Long Island, NY
    Posts
    183
    My Cars
    1980 320i 5 speed
    smoney87gt,
    That is a beauty.
    Reminds me of one I had years ago
    Can you tell me what size tires you are running on the "S" rims?
    Dan

  17. #917
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    Jan 2015
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    7
    My Cars
    1983 320is
    185/70/13

  18. #918
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    Feb 2018
    Location
    Pittsboro, IN
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    20
    My Cars
    1983 bmw 320i
    154,xxx miles. owned for 6 months. bought for $1200. Plans: paint, donut gasket, turbo.

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    154,xxx

  19. #919
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    Sep 2001
    Location
    Coral Springs, FL
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    My Cars
    E21,E38,E39,F10 M5
    I can't remember if I ever posted on here or not..

    1981 320i 'S'

    owned it since August 2016 and just over 49k miles, purchased from 2nd owner. 1st owner owned it 32 years. Kept fairly all original with some minor period correct and original upgrades. Also included in the purchase were original BBS RS070s

    Bought it with the front bumper converted to Euro, not the rear, converted it myself.


    Stancing is for drivers trapped in an abusive relationship of their own lives.

  20. #920
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    Feb 2018
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    Pittsboro, IN
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    20
    My Cars
    1983 bmw 320i
    cool beans

  21. #921
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    Apr 2014
    Location
    Tulsa, OK
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    641
    My Cars
    76 2002, 82 e21, 83 e21
    Pulling up last summer's pic....I'm ready!

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  22. #922
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Istanbul Turkey
    Posts
    4
    My Cars
    1977 E21 320/6 F30 320i
    IMG_5182.jpgJust bought my first E21 its a 320/6 carb 1977.

    Indicated 47,000 KM but highly doubt it

    I have just ordered a load of new panels, its having a full bare shell rebuild,

    Not really planned it all yet, having a custom rad made at the moment, remote oil filter, oil cooler not decided on which carbs to go for yet, upgraded header & system and maybe a cam kit

    Suspension wise coil overs and upgraded bush kit etc

    Brakes maybe the wilwood with rear disk conversion, bias adj brakes full braided lines etc

    Battery is being relocated in the boot

    Its a horrible orange colour at the moment, it will be a dark silver when painted without the alpina stickers

    Hoping to have it ready for next summer i had trouble uploading pics but have added 1 the day i bought it and 1 after i started the tear down.
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  23. #923
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Berkshire County, MA
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    162
    My Cars
    80 E21 Euro, 85 E30 Euro
    Hey guys, new to the forum, this is my second post actually.

    Here's my '77 E21 320i na spec

    Her name is Audrey. I picked her up just after new years as my first car. I wanted a project that would be easy to work on and fun to drive.

    235k miles on a broken odometer, Paid $725

    Modifications from PO:

    - bilstiens all around
    - Weber 32/36 carburetor
    - 5 speed from a newer E21 in place of the stock 4 speed
    - lots of messy wiring

    Modifications I have done so far:

    - Stereo + speakers
    - Cleaned up wiring, returned many modified harnesses to stock
    - Fixed infamous hazard switch
    - new air cleaner
    - new fuel filters
    - bought alloy wheels, not installed yet
    - brake job calipers + rotors
    - fixed misc stuff

    Future Plans:

    Being a new york state car, she's rusty and I intend to do a full strip down and weld new metal in next summer.
    valve job/ top end rebuild
    paint
    lower the front end, it sits a little too high

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  24. #924
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
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    Seattle, WA USA
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    My Cars
    '83 323i, '82 320i, '06 mazda5
    Quote Originally Posted by SilverPuddle View Post
    Pulling up last summer's pic....I'm ready!

    On14MSW.jpg
    nice. opalgrun metallic? (heavily oxidized like mine). separated at birth?
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  25. #925
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    az
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    30
    My Cars
    1971 2002 1979 32oi
    Mine is a 79 Golf yellow. I paid 250 for it with a blown engine. I found and engine and installed it and it runs really nice now. It has new HR suspension and steering along with Rota 15's and nittos. 152k miles. I'm fixing the console and adding an original radio that I will install bluetooth into. I fixed a lot of wiring issues and the flasher problem in the last few weeks. 1a8e+RoHTRqzB4iznj0Wew.jpg

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