e21 BMW 316

[e21mark]

Just been chasing the final few parts and discovered I need new front top mounts. I used to run adjustable ones from GAZ but they were overkill for a road car and just a bit too harsh. Anyway, fate stepped in and these Compbrake mounts came up for sale. Job done.



Tomorrow we hit the bodywork and start getting it ready for paint. I cannot wait to see how it looks in Laguna Seca.

I also agreed a deal on a stunning 316. The current owner bought it when it was just 10 months old. It has always been garaged and has never been out in the rain. As a result it is in time warp condition, both inside and out. Excuse the rubbish pic but I'll take some decent ones when it arrives. It's a super rare colour too! BMW Sepiabraun.

[e21mark]

Plodding along with the rebuild and measured up for some custom seat mounts. I love these Recaro, as they're a bit wider and really supportive. They're in great condition too.





We cleaned up the rear end, removed the plastic panel between the lights and have been looking at ''ducktail'' rear spoilers. I was thinking of painting it body colour instead of the usual satin black though?



Picked up some 8.5 and 9.5 x 16 banded steels and was thinking of painting them gold, to contrast against the blue?





I like this gold for the rims.



Apart from that, I'm just getting through the job list and hopefully we'll be finished within a few weeks. Mind you, we said that a year ago.

[quique6]

Loving these ! btw sepiabraun is one of the best color ever made! i love that color , i like where this is going .. keep it going!

[Mehowski]

Crickey, this thread is like a wet dream of every BMW fan haha. The ducktail spoiler gets a thumbs up from me, and personally I'd keep it satin black as it makes it look a little more aggressive, but if painting it floats your boat then go for it! Are you planning on making a separate thread for your other projects? I'm keen to see how they turn out and would be happy to see them in this thread too if I'm honset. As for the wheel colour I think gold would be lovely, by far the best option if you're going to change the colour. If not you could make them black to match the ducktail spoiler etc.
Anyway looks amazing so far, looking forward to future updates

[johnnyboy]

That car you got the banded steels from is my mates old car

[logyt]

I like this a lot!

[e21mark]

Crickey, this thread is like a wet dream of every BMW fan haha. The ducktail spoiler gets a thumbs up from me, and personally I'd keep it satin black as it makes it look a little more aggressive, but if painting it floats your boat then go for it! Are you planning on making a separate thread for your other projects? I'm keen to see how they turn out and would be happy to see them in this thread too if I'm honset. As for the wheel colour I think gold would be lovely, by far the best option if you're going to change the colour. If not you could make them black to match the ducktail spoiler etc.
Anyway looks amazing so far, looking forward to future updates

Thanks. I think I'm going to try painting the rear spoiler in body colour, just to see what it's like? It might look awful but I know it's a look that worked on the old RS2600 Capri etc. I can easily satin black it if I don't like the look.

I'm unsure whether to paint the banded steels gold, or the alloys? I think I need to play with tyre sizes on the steels, as I don't like too much stretch. A subtle stretch is fine, but 165's on a 9.5'' rim is just too much for me.

I need to decide on carpet colour too. I know black looks good, but a dark grey might be a nicer option? I've also got a 3 gauge panel to fit in the dash for the Stack gauges.

[quique6]

I think in black would look great , maybe u should try and put dark grey . About the gauge u should try to copy the alpina one that goes on the top of the dash it looks amazing!

[Miroteknik]

this is too much I cant

[BettyWhitE30]

always had a soft spot for the e21s. good to see people reVamp them

[e21mark]

I think in black would look great , maybe u should try and put dark grey . About the gauge u should try to copy the alpina one that goes on the top of the dash it looks amazing!

The problem with the Alpina style ones, apart from my not being keen on Alpina stuff on non Alpinas, is that they didn't do a RHD one and home made attempts look a bit crap. I got a 3 gauge panel from Ze Germanz though, which should look great. I also have some decent gauges to go in it.





Thanks for the positive comments guys. They're much appreciated and help keep me motivated.

I am also thinking about fitting Jenvey ITB's. I don't think they make huge power gains, but they look and sound awesome!

[bimmerspotter]

i love e21s

[e21mark]

I think in black would look great , maybe u should try and put dark grey . About the gauge u should try to copy the alpina one that goes on the top of the dash it looks amazing!

The problem with the Alpina style ones, apart from my not being keen on Alpina stuff on non Alpinas, is that they didn't do a RHD one and home made attempts look a bit crap. I got a 3 gauge panel from Ze Germanz though, which should look great. I also have some decent gauges to go in it.





Thanks for the positive comments guys. They're much appreciated and help keep me motivated.

I am also thinking about fitting Jenvey ITB's. I don't think they make huge power gains, but they look and sound awesome!

[e21mark]

i love e21s

It's funny, but here in the UK they're just not very popular. There are a few now, but you'd only ever see one or two at shows. That's beginning to change though, although there aren't many left now and they'll never outnumber e30 or 02's.

[e21mark]

My banded steels arrived yesterday. I just need to clean them up and paint them gold before fitting. They're 8.5 and 9.5J x 16's. I also need to source some centre caps.





Found some pics of an 02 in the same colour I'm doing my e21.



Final under bonnet trinkets are on their way, in the shape of some throttle bodies I've been loaned. They should sound lovely!