So I had an e30 last year which I sold (stupidly) and got another Integra. After searching for the right e21, e30 or mk1 I had just about given up but then Thursday I out of no where found one. Figured I'd introduce the car and also have a little update/build thread. If this is the wrong forum just lmk.
the old e30.
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/E30%20Build/IMG_0803.jpg)
Now to the new e21.
Vehicle Info
Car's Name:
Year: 1983
Make: BMW
Model: 320i
Chasis: e21
Generation: 1st Gen 3 series
Color: Baltic Blue
Purchase Date: 5/31/2012
Purchase Location: St Joseph, MO
Drivetrain
Engine Code:
Displacement (liters):
Compression Ratio:
Wheel Horsepower:
Transmission:
Clutch:
Power Adders:
Intake:
Other Engine Mods:
Chip/ECU:
Suspension
Struts/Shocks:
Drop / FTG:
Spring Type/Rate:
Sway Bars: OEM
Other Suspension Mods:
New Lower Control Arms
Interior
Seating: OEM E21 Grey Cloth Recaros
Headliner:
Pedals:
Safety Mods:
Dash/Console:
Stereo:
– Deck
– Speakers: Polk Audio
– Amp(s):
– Players:
Other Interior Mods:
E12 Window Cranks
Swapped Black Door Cards
E28 Center Console
Momo E21 Hub
Momo Woodgrain Wheel
Hartge Woodgrain Knob
Early E21 Accordian Shift Boot
OEM Black Floor Mats
Exhaust
Brand/Type:
Downpipe:
Catalytic Converter:
Pipe Diameter:
Resonator:
Muffler:
Tips:
Exterior
Front End:
Profile:
Roof:
Boot/Hatch:
Antenna: Deleted
Lighting:
Wheels:
– offset:
– spacers/adapters:
– Tires:
Body Kit:
Shaved Parts:
Other Body Mods:
E12 Chrome Door Handles
Replaced Tailight Lenses
Front Bumper Tucked
Rear Sidemarker Lenses Replaced
Soapbox
Personality: Classy and Clean
Zip Ties: 0
Junk in the Trunk: Zero.. oh a 70's skateboard and new front shocks lol
Previous Owner:
Other cool stuff: My Simply Clean Air freshener
What do you love most: The feel of an old bimmer gives you when driving it
Future Plans: So much. Drop, Wheels, and Semi restore. Keeping it period correct as possible
1983 320i 216k
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/3762c908.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/85950fe7.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/b92f8341.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/5047df31.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/f9fb5ed2.jpg)
Runs and Drives pretty well, and is in pretty good condition considering its from Missouri and most everything is full of rust.
Only issues I've noticed so far is a oil leak (small one), starts getting warm after sitting at an idle for awhile (if its like an e30 I'm thinking fan clutch) and it has this weird issue with starting, sometimes it fires right up and other times it cranks for awhile... all of that will be getting checked out shortly though.
e30's have been bringing a ton around here so finding this one for what I got it for was surprising to me and I've been happy with it so far (plus I love driving it).
That was all about a week ago, Just had a latch break so I went to the yard for one plus some other goodies. So far I'm just replacing small stuff before I worry about a drop and wheels. Overall goal is to get it road ready to make the 15 hour drive to sowo next year as this year was my first time and had a blast but no car to take.
My take from my recent trip to the yard (car was pretty much all trashed sadly)
the old e30.
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/E30%20Build/IMG_0803.jpg)
Now to the new e21.
Vehicle Info
Car's Name:
Year: 1983
Make: BMW
Model: 320i
Chasis: e21
Generation: 1st Gen 3 series
Color: Baltic Blue
Purchase Date: 5/31/2012
Purchase Location: St Joseph, MO
Drivetrain
Engine Code:
Displacement (liters):
Compression Ratio:
Wheel Horsepower:
Transmission:
Clutch:
Power Adders:
Intake:
Other Engine Mods:
Chip/ECU:
Suspension
Struts/Shocks:
Drop / FTG:
Spring Type/Rate:
Sway Bars: OEM
Other Suspension Mods:
New Lower Control Arms
Interior
Seating: OEM E21 Grey Cloth Recaros
Headliner:
Pedals:
Safety Mods:
Dash/Console:
Stereo:
– Deck
– Speakers: Polk Audio
– Amp(s):
– Players:
Other Interior Mods:
E12 Window Cranks
Swapped Black Door Cards
E28 Center Console
Momo E21 Hub
Momo Woodgrain Wheel
Hartge Woodgrain Knob
Early E21 Accordian Shift Boot
OEM Black Floor Mats
Exhaust
Brand/Type:
Downpipe:
Catalytic Converter:
Pipe Diameter:
Resonator:
Muffler:
Tips:
Exterior
Front End:
Profile:
Roof:
Boot/Hatch:
Antenna: Deleted
Lighting:
Wheels:
– offset:
– spacers/adapters:
– Tires:
Body Kit:
Shaved Parts:
Other Body Mods:
E12 Chrome Door Handles
Replaced Tailight Lenses
Front Bumper Tucked
Rear Sidemarker Lenses Replaced
Soapbox
Personality: Classy and Clean
Zip Ties: 0
Junk in the Trunk: Zero.. oh a 70's skateboard and new front shocks lol
Previous Owner:
Other cool stuff: My Simply Clean Air freshener
What do you love most: The feel of an old bimmer gives you when driving it
Future Plans: So much. Drop, Wheels, and Semi restore. Keeping it period correct as possible
1983 320i 216k
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/3762c908.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/85950fe7.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/b92f8341.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/5047df31.jpg)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/f9fb5ed2.jpg)
Runs and Drives pretty well, and is in pretty good condition considering its from Missouri and most everything is full of rust.
Only issues I've noticed so far is a oil leak (small one), starts getting warm after sitting at an idle for awhile (if its like an e30 I'm thinking fan clutch) and it has this weird issue with starting, sometimes it fires right up and other times it cranks for awhile... all of that will be getting checked out shortly though.
e30's have been bringing a ton around here so finding this one for what I got it for was surprising to me and I've been happy with it so far (plus I love driving it).
That was all about a week ago, Just had a latch break so I went to the yard for one plus some other goodies. So far I'm just replacing small stuff before I worry about a drop and wheels. Overall goal is to get it road ready to make the 15 hour drive to sowo next year as this year was my first time and had a blast but no car to take.
My take from my recent trip to the yard (car was pretty much all trashed sadly)
![](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/shortchevy/E21%20Build/34f13c65.jpg)
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