1971 BMW 1600 Project

[AbsorbantNut]

^ I think it's reasonable given the improved performance and longevity.

Oh for the work involved it's a decent price, & it would definitely look cool too. I guess it just depends where you want to spend your money on the build

[phreshkid]

Yikes, $264!?

Oh for the work involved it's a decent price, & it would definitely look cool too. I guess it just depends where you want to spend your money on the build

Money comes and money goes; I rather just buy the parts that I want.

These are simple, effective, and don't deter from value in any negative way. Not to mention that they are a reversible modification.

I've almost gotten this car to a level where I'm comfortable. Finish the paint work, revamp the cooling system, change some rubber seals, and that's it.


Then comes EFI prep (if and when that happens). It's a really good running in it's current state, with an estimated 145-150bhp. I'd be curious to see what it's like with 275bhp.

[AbsorbantNut]

Money comes and money goes; I rather just buy the parts that I want.

These are simple, effective, and don't deter from value in any negative way. Not to mention that they are a reversible modification.

I've almost gotten this car to a level where I'm comfortable. Finish the paint work, revamp the cooling system, change some rubber seals, and that's it.


Then comes EFI prep (if and when that happens). It's a really good running in it's current state, with an estimated 145-150bhp. I'd be curious to see what it's like with 275bhp.

Yeah, I agree. Sometimes it's wiser to spend money and not time on certain projects. How do you expect to reach 275?

[kid325e]

One thing i've always said is "If you won't spend the money on something like that, someone will, and you will be envious." - Always seems to be the case, sometimes it's dope to treat yourself to those things that set you apart! Any pics of those lights installed?

[AbsorbantNut]

One thing i've always said is "If you won't spend the money on something like that, someone will, and you will be envious."

^^ me every day :sad:

[rturbo 930]

IMO it would be easier and cheaper to just get LED replacement bulbs.

[CorvallisBMW]

IMO it would be easier and cheaper to just get LED replacement bulbs.

It would be worth a shot.

[phreshkid]

Yeah, I agree. Sometimes it's wiser to spend money and not time on certain projects. How do you expect to reach 275?

With a snail of course! M10 version of what you have under the hood.

One thing i've always said is "If you won't spend the money on something like that, someone will, and you will be envious." - Always seems to be the case, sometimes it's dope to treat yourself to those things that set you apart! Any pics of those lights installed?

This is what my buddy Ray sent me yesterday. He's running these lights on his 2.5l s14-powered round tail light 2002. They work.

IMO it would be easier and cheaper to just get LED replacement bulbs.

But that wouldn't be as cool.

[AbsorbantNut]

With a snail of course! M10 version of what you have under the hood.

This would be cool to see! I had a friend with a turbo m10 e30 and it was a blast. I bet it'd kick some butt in an 02

[LJ851]

This would be cool to see! I had a friend with a turbo m10 e30 and it was a blast. I bet it'd kick some butt in an 02

BMW got well north of 1K horsepower out of the M10 block, the sky is nearly the limit.

[phreshkid]

BMW got well north of 1K horsepower out of the M10 block, the sky is nearly the limit.

I just wish there was a better air box for a set of ITBs.

I'm not crazy about using early 318i induction.

I think I'd be good with about a quarter of 1k horsepowers. Even with what it has now, it's quite excellent in the corners. And that was before the new suspension.

The logical corner of my brain is telling me that if I want to go fast, I should buy a faster car. The other child in me is telling me to turbo this car, because it's cool, handles well for a 44 year old car, and has all the supporting modifications to handle a little extra power.

I'm torn.

[LJ851]

I just wish there was a better air box for a set of ITBs.

Make one or have one made. A turbo airbox is not rocket science.

[phreshkid]

Make one or have one made. A turbo airbox is not rocket science.

[MR 325]

These are calling my name:


http://www.classicautoleds.com/BMW-R.html

Wow that's pretty damn cool.

[rzerob]

The logical corner of my brain is telling me that if I want to go fast, I should buy a faster car. The other child in me is telling me to turbo this car, because it's cool, handles well for a 44 year old car, and has all the supporting modifications to handle a little extra power.

I'm torn.

Please contact me first if you decide to sell this car.