dreadful1 7 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I've decided that I want an old car to tinker with and play around without getting all messy with electronics and I didn't want to go with an e30 because they're so common so I found this little e21. Its an 1981 316 coupe with a 4 speed manual box. One cool feature is the open top roof, such great for crusing along in summer! As about all the e21's have, shimmy at around 70-80km/h and above apparently getting poly bushings for the control arms would work, anyone here know where I could get some or get some made? Here is a picture: Will take more when I have more time! Edited December 23, 2011 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Nice! ... looks like a bit of a minter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 choice man ive always wanted to build one of these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 mega potential (please keep it tasteful) haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 I'm keeping this one quite clean and original. Its not that mint.. Paint has been spray canned at places at attempts to repair rust so would need a full respray some point. Need to fix the shimmy first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 have been looking at a few locally too, just waiting for one to come up at the right price and right condition. Aparently they are mechanically very similar to E30s in lots of respects, not that Ive read a million pages on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Love your work there mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Looks nice. I do hope, due to their relative rarity now, that you will keep it pretty original or at least subtle tasteful mods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Look forward to seeing what u do. Tinker time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Badass, no coloured wheels plzzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Contact Jesse at http://eurometric.com. He makes almost every poly bush you might need for the E21. Based in Portland Oregon. Really helpful guy. Also checkout Bimmerforums, I know it is USA, but their cars have a lot in common with your 316. Good to see another E21 on bimmersport! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Contact Jesse at http://eurometric.com. He makes almost every poly bush you might need for the E21. Based in Portland Oregon. Really helpful guy. Also checkout Bimmerforums, I know it is USA, but their cars have a lot in common with your 316. Good to see another E21 on bimmersport! I saw that post on bimmerforums! Looks like hes the only guy around that makes them eh? Its quite pricy if you convert to NZD and postage. Did you get your bushes from him? May I know how much it cost to send to NZ? starting to really love driving the e21! more so than my e46 haha edit: Another picture at the petrol station with mrs cleaning the windscreen haha. Edited December 24, 2011 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 have a browse http://www.strongflex.vot.pl/index.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Go to SAS in Manukau, they are a suspension etc specialist, we get all older car suspension components refurbished through them, they do a mean job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 I met up with Jesse last month in Portland. The complete set of bushes less the front swaybar, inner control arm bushes, the engine and gearbox mounts cost me USD260. I took my old rear subframe mounts with me. Would expect the postage to be around USD50, - could wrong on that but that is what I paid for a similar size/weight earlier this year ( camera gear ) arrived in about 12 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-E21/c-...and-mounts.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 ^word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 I met up with Jesse last month in Portland. The complete set of bushes less the front swaybar, inner control arm bushes, the engine and gearbox mounts cost me USD260. I took my old rear subframe mounts with me. Would expect the postage to be around USD50, - could wrong on that but that is what I paid for a similar size/weight earlier this year ( camera gear ) arrived in about 12 days. Wow thats quite a good deal! I've messaged Jesse over his website but no reply yet probably of christmas but I think I'm going to get it, would stiffen the car up a whole lot! happen to have his direct email so I could contact him easier instead of his site? On the plus side, I fixed the indicator stalk where it wouldnt tick back into neutral after I had made a turn by applying a tiny blob of Epoxy glue on the steering wheel side and now it ticks back just like in the old days! Also fitted a tape deck I got from my e36 when I first got it and is much cooler! next up: attempt at reuphoslter all my seats lower it get wheels paint respray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyling 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 post you few photos bro, was my car. Hope you enjoy it. miss it few bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 cool man , look forward to what you going to do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 thanks andy. doing work slowly bit by bit to bring it back up haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pommy 33 Report post Posted December 31, 2011 nice looking E21. look forward to seeing its progress! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 Could an admin possibly move this to the projects section please! on the plus side, Ordered all Control arm bushings and sway bar bushings for the front off eurometrics, looking forward to the handling of all the good bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 Could an admin possibly move this to the projects section please! Sorted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
