BMW's galore!

[Mark]

I've grown quite attached to it myself.

My partners white 02 is back from having a lot of welding done and is now a really well sorted example. It also had the whole braking system renewed and all the suspension replaced. Added to that was a new exhaust and a Weber twin choke conversion. Inside, there are new carpets and the centre console is finally fixed.

I gave the M3 a thorough clean and the brakes are now Tarox 6 pot, with Ferodo DS2500 pads. It really does stop on a sixpence now. I'm probably going to put it away in my lock-up now that Winter is really on its way.

[106e30]

Are you going to be using the deathtrap as a daily now, or will it me the mighty pug?
Mum's car is looking great, any shots of the interior?

[Mark]

I ended up getting the M3 back out again today.

I'll get some interior pics of the white 02 tomorrow and I'm going to start to strip out the DT's carpets. The driver side is wet and am not sure if there's a leak, or I simply left the window open?

The Pug is sitting doing nothing for the moment.

Well the October deadline has gone by for the E21, but hope there will be some news very soon.

[Mark]

Went to Pistonheads Sunday Service last weekend.







My stud conversion kit arrived, so once the rain stops I'll get them fitted. They weren't cheap but they're great quality and specifically for the e30 M3.

[Mark]

MIB makes noise!

[stevietuck]

And oh what a beautiful noise she makes!! must be great to have her running mate

[Mark]

Nov 14, 2014 9:05:01 GMT stevietuck said:

And oh what a beautiful noise she makes!! must be great to have her running mate

Yeah, it's defo a step in the right direction. It'll be even better once the Jenvey are fitted. I'm going to Essex on Tuesday, for another job, so will hopefully drop in and check progress for myself. It's been a few months since I last saw it.

Meanwhile, the sun is actually out here so I'm going to go see if I can get these new studs fitted to the M3.

[Mark]

Got the stud conversion done this weekend.

[Stig]

Very much enjoyed the Pistonheads article by the way!

[106e30]

Here is the Pistonheads link for those who haven't seen it.

thanks for the mention..and just to finish off that paragraph

[Mark]

Went to see MIB briefly yesterday and we are getting close to final paint and refit now. It's actually a running, driving car and starts on the key without issue. The brakes will be complete, as soon as the custom resevoir arrives. I'll be putting a few miles on the cams prior to the Jenvey ITB's going on, along with the DTA management.

The gauges are all in, with just the oil pressure sender to be fitted.





The rad has been modified slightly and the senders fitted. It also runs Evans waterless coolant.



Sadly you can't really see from the photos, but the stance is absolutely spot on. A bit of rake and the staggered alloys, have given it a really aggressive look and it has real presence when sat. I'm really chuffed with the overall look of it.





Flipping the headlight lenses has sorted these, although I still have a pair of clears, should I ever want to revert. I'm probably going to go with the American spec 320is front spoiler and not fit a rear for now. I'll play with the aesthetic details once the bumpers and stainless trim goes on.

It's been a long time coming but we are really getting close now. It'll be great to get it in a few shows next year, but I'm really looking forward to having an E21 daily driver again.

[Ian]

Its getting there Mark, a long road back for MIB "2"

[stevietuck]

Looking good mark, really like the gauges. any idea when she might be finished?

[Mark]

Cheers guys.

I'd like to think it won't be too much longer, but the truth is I simply don't know. I know it's being done between other jobs, but they're having some staffing problems, so I'm going to have to be patient a little longer. I do know Mick is keen to get it finished though and he's promised to fire across some photos, once the paint is done.

[ChasR]

It is great to see what progress you are making with the cars. The M3 as I am sure has been said before is a thing of beauty with your touches simply adding further to it .

The M52 is not a bad unit eh? I shall admit that even with my poverty spec 2.5 I can see why you chose it over the other choices. The fact that I am seeing 30MPG with predominantly town driving in addition to a bit of poke really does make it a handy proposition. Christ, a 2.0 Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi was not much better on fuel under similar conditions!

I cannot wait to see the E21 finished with all of the goodies it shall have thrown at it .

[Mark]

Cheers.

Well I got some good news today and MIB is now in its final primer.

[stevietuck]

That is indeed very good news

[GT4ME]

Look forward to photos.

[Mark]

More progress yesterday.

[stevietuck]

Nice progress mate, you must be happy to see it getting closer, its been a long slog