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    I Have No Idea What I'm Doing. E21 Content.

    So I bought my first "project" car which I know I payed too much for. 1983 BMW E21 320i with roughly 90,000 miles which im having seconds thoughts that it is not the original mileage... Anyway it's in pretty decent shape but its going to need quiet a bit of work. Guess thats the point of a project car eh? She does run but its hard to start and when you drive it its sluggish as hell and doesn't go over 45mph. I'm guessing its fuel related but im no car mechanic. Prepare for a lot of crappy pictures...

    Update: What was once originally a Miami Florida car now sits in my barn in Pennsylvania and things have escalated quickly. All of this shit is new to me and I'm trying to learn as I go. Hopefully it runs again one day. Stay tuned...

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    That's a grat platform for a project!

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    • #3
      Looks like a great starting point! I do love an E21.



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      • #4
        Vice grip window crank, too legit

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          Been awhile since I've posted anything. Few pics from when I first bought it.

          Needs new badges asap

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          And what would an 80's BMW be without some rust

          Trunk

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          So for some reason the gas pedal bolts to the floor or some shit. This is where its supposed to be

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          Driver side jack point is done.

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          M10 glory

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          Last edited by Addicted2Low; 08-10-2015, 01:19 PM.

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            Heated springs...nice touch

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            First box of stuff. Redline transmission and differential oil, genuine BMW vacuum lines, fuel filter, air filter, and radiator mount bushings. Also did an oil change with Castrol GTX 20w50.

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            Last edited by Addicted2Low; 11-09-2015, 07:31 PM.

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            • #7
              Next box of goodies from Bavarian Autosport!

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              Much better. That diving board though.... someone send me euro bumpers

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              Last edited by Addicted2Low; 11-09-2015, 07:39 PM.

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              • #8
                After my move from Georgia to Pennsylvania I decided it was time to really get the project started. First step. Remove engine.

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                Start dealing with the wire harness. I labeled a lot of stuff

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                Fuse box is going in the glove box so everything needs to be unplugged. What a rats nest.

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                I pushed the harness through the firewall. Time to start cutting shit.

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                More updates coming soon
                Last edited by Addicted2Low; 12-01-2015, 01:21 AM.

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                • #9
                  excited to watch the upcoming progress unfold. Looks like a great platform!

                  Instagram: @andrewgcross

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                  • #10
                    This looks like a fun pain in the ass. Also if you don't mind me asking where in PA are you? I'm just wondering because I'm in the Lehigh Valley area, if you were local that would be cool to maybe see you around.

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                    • #11
                      Nice... What are your plans engine wise?
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                      High 21! It's like a high 5 but includes both hands, both feet and a boner.

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                      • #12
                        I love the E21's roommate in school had one that was running a weber carb and he had Corbeau low back seats in his and steelies. It was a sweet ride need to see if he still has it and buy it off of him!
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by kneums View Post
                          This looks like a fun pain in the ass. Also if you don't mind me asking where in PA are you? I'm just wondering because I'm in the Lehigh Valley area, if you were local that would be cool to maybe see you around.
                          Lol thats exactly what it is. I'm actually in the Lehigh Valley area as well, specifically Quakertown area

                          Originally posted by loekaaz View Post
                          Nice... What are your plans engine wise?
                          Due to my budget I just plan to rebuild the M10 engine. It costs a lot of money to get power out of these engines and I just cant afford to do a M20 swap at the moment but maybe sometime in the future.

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                          • #14
                            Little update

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                            This part of the harness is complete and wrapped up. Extended about 2 feet to reach its new home.

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                            Ran the hardness through to the passanger side and reconnected all the shit to the fuse box. The wires at the bottom are next to be delt with. They will be going through the the inner fender up to the front bumper. (they connect to the headlights, blinkers, radiator, etc.

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                              Fuse box temp mounted in its new location. Working on the wires that will run through the passenger side fender.

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                              Drilled an entrance hole.

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                              and another hole up front where the headlight goes.

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                              bam.

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                              So that harness is pretty much complete. I have to switch a few plugs around in the fuse box since that blinkers are now backwards since the harness is routed on the passenger side and not the driver side anymore. But worry about that later. Next is cleaning up this mess.

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                              Removed some stuff

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                              Little bit more work to do with this but definitely made good progress. I suppose the next step would be to weld these holes.. If only I had a welder and knew how to weld

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