E21 Registry

[Keith320ISTurbo]

1983 BMW 320IS turbo'd. This is my first BMW, and I honestly don't know too much about it yet. I'm still venturing reading up on the car information and such. If anyone can tell anything I don't already know about the car from the pictures please message me and let me know.

Current mods:
Century turbo kit (Don't know much about Century kits)
HKS Blowoff valve
It has the reacaro seats
Bosch ignition coil and plugs
And thats about all I know thats done to it so far that I know of.

Future mods:
Gauge cluster (Boost, air/fuel/ oil pressure)
Megan M-Spec II exhaust
Short shifter (If I can find one)
New paint job (undecided)
Enkei rims
Etc...

[Mihajlo]

1982 323i (ex 315)

Body is now completly rust free
Engine is M20B23 on K-Jetronic
5 speed gearbox and 3.45 diff with 25% lock
Discs all around (323i setup)
Suspension are coilovers Bilstein B6
Wheels are 5.5x13 et13 BBS MAHLE on Sava Eskimo S3 165/70/13 (winter setup) and BBS MAHLE front 6x15 et13 and rear 7x15 et13 on 195/50/15 all around (summer setup)
Exhaust is from E30 with Supersprint rear muffler for Alfa Romeo fitted to go under rear subframe
Color is some volkswagen red
Front BBS spoiler

Front Recaros are from some Opel GTE
Steering wheel is MOMO prototipo on 2002 hub
Rear and side windows are green tinted
Head unit is Pioneer DEH-2000

Winter setup


Summer setup

[fullswing]

nice car, man!

[Christo19]

1983 320i

95451 miles

Purchased 10/09 $2200

Mods: Stock

Future plans: lowering springs and new shocks, redtop in trunk, Cold air intake with 80mm AFM, mech. fan delete, TEP headers and full 2.25 exhaut with no cat, 8mm plugs and some 15x7 or 16x7 wheels with good tires and.........

[0396]

Hey I have a 83 320i with 125 k on the clock. This was my sisters car that sat in her garage fro years... I picked it up 2 years ago with 75 k..Since then, I've added limited slip.. ( going to post how to question on it ) , 5 speed( guess everyone knows that, working air, light green in color, installed new brakes, brake hoses, water pump, themo, belts, and bilstein yellow sport shocks along with 200 lbs rear springs..it's my d/d.. no issues- except that it runs hot ( gage wise) in LA summer with air on

[etmracing]

79 320i
Red repaint which ill redo
recaros,turbines,sport wheel,sunroof and all stock for now.

I grew up with e21's around more then i can remember. I wanted another for awhile now and also wanted to build something new and cheap. I own a place called eurotech motorsports in frederick MD. We have built tons of cars over the years. I picked it upoff craigslist and have been using it as my daily to keep the miles off my other cars. Im gonna get the stance right clean up a bunch of stuff put some wheels on it I have some OZ vega's that might go on and im a sucker for front airdams and lip spoilers. And also some Hella driving lights maybe eurobumpers and a motor swap down the road.

[archangeljx]

1980 BMW 320i
Got the car for $250, it's stock and needs some work to run right.

[Bimmerman4ever]

1980 320i 5 speed (just got it last weekend)
176k miles
Everything works except hazard switch & heater blower motor (suspect resistor?)

Very clean in and out, new paint, headliner, carpet.
15x7 (25ET??) 1.5" lip Rotas 205/50 tires, H&R Sport Springs (1.5" drop)

LSD? maybe haven't checked. I know it's a 3.64

The engine still has some life to it, rough idle, may need a head gasket soon ??? or just valve cover/oil pan gaskets

Want to upgrade or rebuild the engine so it has a little more power
I've had plenty of high HP cars, so having less is no big deal

Also want to upgrade the seats to E30 heated sports
and of course the stereo. Just 4x6 Alpines all around with Alpine HU for now

[fullswing]

1980 320i 5 speed (just got it last weekend)
176k miles
Everything works except hazard switch & heater blower motor (suspect resistor?)

Very clean in and out, new paint, headliner, carpet.
15x7 25ET 1.5" lip Rotas 205/50 tires, H&R Sport Springs (1.5" drop)

LSD? maybe haven't checked

The engine still has some life to it, rough idle, may need a head gasket soon ??? or just valve cover/oil pan gaskets

Want to upgrade or rebuild the engine so it has a little more power
I've had plenty of high HP cars, so having less is no big deal

Also want to upgrade the seats to E30 heated sports
and of course the stereo. Just 4x6 Alpines all around with Alpine HU for now

congrats! saw this car recently on craigslist (?)... glad it went to someone who'll take care of it.

[5senses]

I expect if the E21 is from 1 forum member it's still part of the registry but due to title change the name of the E21's registry of him has changed...

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1399446

Thanks

Wes

[CodaBimmer]

hey guys, heres my new baby.

1982 320i
5 speed
polaris silver
blue non sport interior
air conditioned
steelies
no sunroof
crank windows
no limited slip

still won my heart after glancing inside at the dash. a most original and classic looking dash

Well it's already registered here....just a change in ownership ^_^.

[MdE21]

Hello everybody,

Another newb here from Maryland. Actually made some post early this year about some idle problems I was having. Kinda' been lurking on the site looking for some inspiration for my 82 320is.

Paid $2000 in Oct 2008. (w/spare Ansa, and all five original 13" basket weaves.) Currently rolling on 15" MSW's.
139k when I got 145k now
What I've done this far (really just things to keep it running.)
-Replaced the loud ass muffler that was installed with the Ansa. Sounds much better.
-Plugs, wires, cap and Rotor.
-Spent $800 chasing an idle problem at BMW "Specialist"
-Rear wheel cylinders and shoes.
Problems:
-Rust, I know imagine that. Both rear corners under the tail lights, driver's side floorboard, both B pillars and both door sills.
-Bad valve guide/seals whatever you want to call them
-wicked shimmy at 45-50. Pretty standard from what I've read here.

Man, I am inspired by the likes of jrcook, madhatter, and everyone else.
I really appreciate the advice on my previous post.

Will try and post some pics when I figure out how, or maybe I need to make more post first.

Anyhow...

Cheers,
Mike

[Youngnolskool]

ok Hello

I got a

1983 320i

miles 110,xxx original and odometer still works

Gray Metalic almost perfect leather inside

paid 1300

mods all ready its lowered some how not sure yet, the sport steering wheel. front bumper tuck,

plans i want to do a m20b25 or a s14 engine swap, lsd, full scca aproved rollcage, exterior resto. and i'm sure theres more.

[MrGumby]

I might as well take the time to actually introduce myself officially. My name is Bill and I'm a first time 3 series owner. We picked up our little gem last week in Tuscon via craigslist and are loving it thoroughly! It's an 83 320is with 162k and only 2 prior owners. No rust, a/c, Recaro's and even the original radio (soon to be replaced as it crackles & pops whenenver you so much as look at the volume), Henna Red, 5 spd, lsd with 3.91's. It's in need of a few trim pieces here & there but nothing major. When we got it home I was looking thru the blove box and found all the original paperwork & books for it with all the stamps from BMW up to about 120k miles.
Plans are to keep it original for now and just drive it & love it. I have all new front end bushings & engine gaskets coming and I've already posted about the need for some sunroof brackets. I'm looking forward to the carshows, meet & greets and networking with local members.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs458...._3547261_n.jpg

[austin25uk]

Here is a little pictre of my car



Lots n lots n lots of mods!!!!!
ranging from 10" wide porshce 3 piece billet split rims
bilstien rear m6 platform adjustable coilovers
front adjutable coilovers
6 point cage
alfa gtv6 brembo brakes
m10 runnin twin 40' webbers
stainless exhaust
group 2 arches and front splitter (alpina modified)
good times

[Trimak]

Uh ok so I just got told i'm inheriting my grandma's car!

BMW 318i E21

Transmission: 3 speed auto
Colour: white
Odometer: 147k
Body: Coupe

I'm not sure what to do with it at the moment...

I have seen some of them look pretty slick but it's such an old car no power steering I don't know if i could use it as a daily...

Will get some pics soon but it is interstate from me now.

Any idea what something like the above mentioned in mint condition is worth? It's only been driven by my grandma to the shops and back.

[Electric Space]

1982 and 1983 320i

21x,xxx miles each

Purchased few weeks ago for #2 and about a month for #1

Mods: Make it drive and make it to point B.

Future plans: Put my 1jz in #2 and switch #2 drivetrain to #1. All the whole time trying to stay sane dealing with random gremlins and break downs.

[Horstl]

Hello,
I just wanted to introduce myself - I came over to this forum today,
posting in several other forums (including german forums) since 1996 or so.

I'm located in Austria and have rebuilt a 80' 323i E21 with 2.7 motronic M1.3 engine including header, Schrick cam and lots of other goodies.:



here's a link to my homepage for more details:

http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/chicane/541/


rgds
Horst

[jjgbmw323]

Hello,
I just wanted to introduce myself - I came over to this forum today,
posting in several other forums (including german forums) since 1996 or so.

I'm located in Austria and have rebuilt a 80' 323i E21 with 2.7 motronic M1.3 engine including header, Schrick cam and lots of other goodies.:



here's a link to my homepage for more details:

http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/chicane/541/


rgds
Horst

Hi Horst, Love your car, and I recall it from Tricord's board....more pics please...

[Matthews]

Greetings.

Just bought a 1979 321i off my brother-in-law for $200.

Has 160k miles on it. Runs but very roughly and likely will be a project for some time.

Has the A/C option. Also has a moon roof. Don't know what else might be optional on it, but I am excited about this. Ready to jump in.

A hearty thank you for the resources here as well as the help I have already received.

I believe once I post this I will have 10 posts so I will try and edit it after and add pictures.

The car is currently a nice light blue, but there is evidence that it once was red. More to come.

[edu]

I, purchased my TOY in North Hollywood, CA for $1K 04-1995, from the original owner, and imported it from West Germany 1990.

182K miles, 4 speed, 2.3 Alpina engine, Alpina diff, White, Mono steering wheel, Recard black leather seats original, black side panels, Sender side skirts, Zender side rear skirts, Sender rear apron, Alpina trunk spoiler, 185-85-13 tires, chrome turvine wheels, Bilstein Shocks all around, high performance rotor disks, push button start, sunroof, tinted windows, Mercedes ignition wires, mercedez distrubutor cap, A-C, Alpina Resonator, neuspeed stress bar front, MP3 system, complete tool tray. Recently resurface cylinder head, valve job, replace timing belt, water pump, clutch fan new.

[ghannan]

1980 320i. Original owner. About 160K miles before the odometer stopped working. Stock, stock, stock. Cloth interior (seats) pretty ragged- that upholstery with the conspicuous ribbing did not hold up too well....
Pretty much the usual maintenance issues (front end shimmy, clutch master and slave cylinders, idler pulley, AC stopped working long ago, replaced radiator when it got gummed up and would overheat, ignition wires, fuel pump). Pretty boring stuff compared to the fancy stuff in other postings. Still runs well, not much oil use.

[Greg323i]

Wow, you may be the only original owner here, although a few have E21's that have been in their families since new. Post pics when you can.

[Trimak]

Wow, you may be the only original owner here, although a few have E21's that have been in their families since new. Post pics when you can.

Most likely I just got a 1981 E21 off my grandma who passed away last month. it only has 140k kms on the odomoter so far I was like wow not driven much for 29 years.

[davidgoerndt]

Here are my e21's. My current ride is a Henna Red 1982 320i, a work in progress (aren't they all!). My first e21 was this Henna Red 1981 320i. The PO did all of the mods, Hartge spoiler, Hartge 15x7 rims with 205/50/15 tires. He also blacked out all of the bright work including the bumpers. He painted the mirrors the body color as well as the fog light bars. I have saved the spoiler and rims/tires for my current e21 which, eventually, will be added to my current e21.