E21 content (euro)

[fresh_TD]

Drivers seat complete.




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[wworm]

that looks much better than I expected it would

[fresh_TD]

that looks much better than I expected it would

It looks even better in person. It's less noticable.

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[mike.bmw]

Wow, nice work on the seats. I may have to do something like that for my driver's side seat bolster, though I'm not sure if that'll work with vinyl.

Great seeing you on Saturday!

[fresh_TD]

Wow, nice work on the seats. I may have to do something like that for my driver's side seat bolster, though I'm not sure if that'll work with vinyl.



Great seeing you on Saturday!

It will. Also they have different materials in different color. They have leather, vinyl, and what I got (Tweed), etc. You get whatever matches your seats the best.

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[MrBurgundy]

It will. Also they have different materials in different color. They have leather, vinyl, and what I got (Tweed), etc. You get whatever matches your seats the best.

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I'm going there today... didn't know vinyl could be fixed like that!

[djjerme]

Nice!

My first BMW was an e21, and I've always had a soft spot for them. That looks like a decent ride, hows the rust?

[fresh_TD]

Nice!

My first BMW was an e21, and I've always had a soft spot for them. That looks like a decent ride, hows the rust?

One small spot. Drivers side jack point. It's a pretty solid e21.

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[fresh_TD]

Doing some engine bay cleaning while I wait on parts. The other day while on the hwy, my distributor cap cracked in half, most likely to a failed motor mount. Parts should be on Friday.



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[dmanb2b]

That looks great Manny. Nice find! Should have stopped at my house for a drink!

[fresh_TD]

Top half of the hood is clean now. So much gunk on it [emoji123]

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[mike.bmw]

Manny, your E21 is fantastic. You really have a knack for finding super clean cars and then improving on them. I got to check this one out a couple times over the past few weeks. Impressive!

[Kershaw]

I really enjoyed my 320i, I think e21s are underrated too. My gf loved that car far more than I thought. She only told me after I sold it. RIP. I think now is probably a good time to pick up the clean ones. In 5 years, they'll be worth a lot more. They don't really have an aftermarket like e30s or 2002s, but that's ok. Keeping it stock/oem+ is fun too.

[mjweimer]

What a great thread.

Being an E21 owner I am probably heavily biased...they are really great drivers cars and very underrated. The M10 powered version has all of the raw mechanical feel of the 2002 with a much better interior and sublime steering feel through its manual rack and pinion.


Not too many left on the road and it is awesome to see Fresh_TD preserving and enjoying this fine Euro example. Someday I would like to add a 323i to the fleet.


Cheers,

MJ

[lukeADE335i]

Lovely e21! Looks to be in great condition considering how badly they rust (especially around the windscreen and B pillars - your's looks really clean in those areas).

I have owned two over the years - an M10 powered 320i manual in Polaris like this one, and a 323i manual in Turmalingrun. Much more raw than the e30, and I would still have one if I'd been able to find another one in decent condition when my 323i was written off - they are a bit scary to have an accident in! If you can keep their renowned front end shimmy under control then they're a great drive.

Great options on this one too with the sport steering wheel, Recaros and turbine wheels.