project #2. bmw e21 build thread

[1badg35]

thanks, yeah lots in store, but nothing too crazy here. this is going to be my brothers cruiser, most likely stock untouched interior, wheels, air suspension, and a few clean details here and there. its a cool old cruiser, and will continue to do just that. the stance will be on point for sure, and after the quick test fit, lots of ideas are coming to my head. now to decide on a color scheme for the wheel that compliments the cars unique color.

[e21]

If you take off the rear parcel shelf its easier to put a socket on those bolts

[christitsworthb]

cant wait to see where it goes

[Das-Lowest]

that color is amazing !

[E-Cadence]

How much did you pick this up for?

[Khalil]

<3

[tcturbo91]

in to see where this goes. I wanted to pick one of these up, but found my E28 first and the rest is history

[Dr.AK]

After seeing the jawdropping beauty that is your 300ZX, I know this thing will be AMAZING.

Can't wait to see what you're doing with it!

[OpelWagenGT]

Dang I love this car, the color, and the plans! Keep it up man can't wait to see more.

-Aron

[gofast28]

love e21s this thing is gonna be so gangster cant wait to see more.

[1badg35]

alright so lots of stuff has been happening on the Z, my company, tearing down a motor, mocking up new parts, wheel builds and fitting on several friends cars, etc....and to tell you the truth the e21 has been neglected a bit in terms of work getting completed.

we did however pull apart a wheel set that will grace the e21 in spring. (she will likely have 2 or 3 sets built for her in a short time) so we can start having some fun with them







neither of us liked the black centers, so now comes the fun part. stripping the centers, and then trying lots of ideas to see what looks fresh and compliments the unique color of the car



lips are going to be repolished, and then who knows what comes next... lots of experimenting

[SlyCooperR53]

those wheels look amazing

[LuckyHenriksen]

Love this car, E21's are so boss. I also love your blog, nice job!

[1badg35]

thank you. This should be a fun project. was speaking to my brother about some of the suspension details tonight before we went out.

sounds like the next thing we need to compile, is a list of components for the air suspension we plan on building for the e21. I will likely be developing a few parts along the way, as i already am for some other air suspension projects on friends cars, and will try to adapt them. The car isnt a huge performer, but i want to create an air system that is responsive and has no feeling of "floating around".

[Sabertooth]

Really great job with it so far, and those future plans sound sweet.