My Baby

[chubby]

NIce and welcome to the club

:yahoo:

 

[rifhamdi]

thanks daniel and chubby...

must say this forum here is a lot different than other local websites... right daniel?

hope we can all discuss topics or issues here constructively without emotions and tempers flaring up not just topics the majority here would agree or feel comfortable with ..... and not getting too personal... afterall this is an open forum for discussion or sharing of views.

even the way we execute a corner with ours cars will be different... that 's what makes us special individuals and not clones as i have mentioned in another local forum.

cheers all

 

[chubby]

rifhamdi,

yup yup...we happy people here...and want to keep it that way forever...with all other things in life that may be on the downside at least this forum will always be full of fun,experienced and humble members that are willing to share knowledge for the betterment of all

burger time!

:yahoo:

 

[vinson]

Nice car and well agreed...burger time it is :yahoo:

 

[Daniel]

Originally posted by rifhamdi@Jun 11 2006, 10:29 PM
thanks daniel and chubby...

must say this forum here is a lot different than other local websites... right daniel?

hope we can all discuss topics or issues here constructively without emotions and tempers flaring up not just topics the majority here would agree or feel comfortable with ..... and not getting too personal... afterall this is an open forum for discussion or sharing of views.

even the way we execute a corner with ours cars will be different... that 's what makes us special individuals and not clones as i have mentioned in another local forum.

cheers all

I definately concur Rifhamdi.

There isn't any self-appointed 'sifus'. I think that make the whole difference. :yes:

Hey, any history regarding the E21? A short write up would be great!

 

[rifhamdi]

nothing that would have changed the course of world history there daniel... anyway here goes...

dad bought it new in 1980. was in the original metallic green for about 3 years (as you all know, the E21 323i model only comes in 2 choices of colours either the metallic green or the metallic blue. cant recall the names of the colours though.) then it was painted in graphite black with the skirting and rear spoiler installed. the paint job was done in segambut...

in 1986, my mum bought a used E21 323i metallic blue but the cars life was shortlived just a few weeks after changing her rubbers when my brother crashed the car at 180kph.... according to the police, the car skidded while negotiating a bend (oversteer?) and got wrapped round a lamp post.. nice no though WAW 3231. anybody seen it on the road? curious to know what happened to the car...

this car is accident free except when my dad drove over a log and that damaged the original rims hence the aftermarket ones. overhauled twice and rebored so engine is now close to 2.5 litres. all are original except for the brake servo pump (japanese vr4 which provides more feel and stopping power), straight flow exhaust, skirtings and the chrome wheel arches which are add ons accs. engine is in perfect condition and tuning except for the gearbox which has a slight grinding sound when the engine is cold (actually sounds like a muted washing machine) the straight flow exhaust system with remus end can makes her sound like a cat purring and she really 'sounds' like a giant feline being stroked once the engine has warmed up.... REALLY!

the slight body rust has been taken care of when i painted the car about 3 mths ago... so now saving money to do the slight under carriage rust ... i took out the rear spoiler as i think it looks better without it (my dad disagrees)

interior is original except that the seats fabric has been upholstered about 10 years ago. the mats are aftermarket ones. like i mentioned, its not restored just improved/changing of worned parts, little by little over the years.

like i have mentioned before... the 'shark nose' design is one of a kind... and i must say that this really gives character to the car besides the straight six engine, the swaying rear and the 'purring'... i really hope i can maintain her as long as possible, so i am working very hard (7 days a week actually) not only to fend for my family but also to upkeep her and make her road worthy the best as i can, as the car has already seen two generations of drivers/owners and hopefully more to come...

hope this short write up didnt bore anybody to death... :blush:

cheers all

 

[fivexal]

Giving tabik spring to this kind of guy...
Have an afford to own and maintain that e21 with own initiative.
With that all kind of sentimental value, very sure u will be loving ur ride much more then others with the new bemer..

Owned an e21 before..

 

[rifhamdi]

thanks tenquoraq but enough flattery already.... the seats on the e21 are not that wide you know....

imagine i was just a kid when observing my dad driving from the rear seat.... now i am actually driving her myself and my daughter observing from behind...

what can i say?.... fascinating isn't it?

now, any sugar mama out there to expedite the upgrading or repairs to the car. SIGH! :yahoo:

cheers

 

[vladd_tappish]

Welcome to the Club. You have a nice ride there! Cool.... :yahoo: :yahoo:

 

[lecka]

another e21 owner in the house.. classic car rocks..

 

[mopreme]

hallo rifhamdi,

cool rims, mind to share the specs with us

 

[bmw7833]

Welcome to the house..

 

[ICEman63]

welcome newbiessssszzzz !!!!

 

[rifhamdi]

hallo rifhamdi,

cool rims, mind to share the specs with us

thank you, mopreme for the compliment.... they are just 4 lugs rims by Jazz JJ 6x14.... can't remember the off set though....

they were replaced about 18 yrs ago after the original 'bottle caps' ones were damaged when he drove over a log...

 

[mopreme]

i see. BSA also got a lot of et15 rims.
I called they said its for 4x4. Maybe the sales person is lazy to find out the details.

When i checked with nearest tyre shop, got BSA et 15 with pcd 100. Maybe I'll try my luck with BSA rims when the car is ready.

Saw your car in Autoworld for sale. Tak jadi jual ke?

 

[rifhamdi]

Saw your car in Autoworld for sale. Tak jadi jual ke?

yeah! initially thought of selling her but most people who inquired just wanted her for her 'body' only and to put a jap engine in so discussed with wifey and we were willing to sacrifice a little to keep and to maintain her as long as we can....

really appreciate my wife because she knows and understands my long lasting relationship with the car... what more can a man asks for! god bless her!

but i hope you won't go over board with those rims man!.... its like somebody wearing oversized shoes, if you get what i mean.... i don't know but that is my opinion on oversized rims on cars.... just does not fit in! one or two sizes bigger than the originals, i think is still acceptable but nothing bigger than that!

the whole package (as in the car) should be admired not just the 'shoes' (too big/oversize that attention is focused there) sticks out like a sore thumb...do you get my drift??....

cheers all

 

[nsbone]

but i hope you won't go over board with those rims man!.... its like somebody wearing oversized shoes, if you get what i mean.... i don't know but that is my opinion on oversized rims on cars.... just does not fit in! one or two sizes bigger than the originals, i think is still acceptable but nothing bigger than that!

I seem to have the same feeling about the "oversize" rims, even my e21 with 15"...

Yes... rif's e21 is real beauty!

 

[mopreme]

i see. what do you think if use rim with this size:-

15" x 6.5
et15
ok or not?

 

[rifhamdi]

i see. what do you think if use rim with this size:-

15" x 6.5
et15
ok or not?

well, mopreme.... its still a personal thing!! about 15" like nsbone's opinion, i think it is already 'big'... but its still your decision... i mean its still your car!

but i am one who does not go with the flow of things in many things i do....eg: oversize rims.... eventhough it has a following (likewise as in this forum)..... i don't believe in spoiling the lines of the car with 'protruding add ons' if i may term it... call me 'purist', 'nerdy' or any other term but i stand my ground on this....

do not change the specs on what the engineers have already determined.... unless it comes packaged with the car when you purchased it...

p/s: have you seen a red ferrari with an add on rear wing/spoiler.... there is one running around right here in kl.... than you will know what i am trying to put across.

 

[nsbone]

However, i have seen 17" rim in e21 in Malaysia. Ask Andre!!! Another e21 owner.. huhuhu... he had to cut some portion of the fenders to fit... huhuhu.. etc etc..

BTW, how much are the rims for?

well, mopreme.... its still a personal thing!! about 15" like nsbone's opinion, i think it is already 'big'... but its still your decision... i mean its still your car!

but i am one who does not go with the flow of things in many things i do....eg: oversize rims.... eventhough it has a following (likewise as in this forum)..... i don't believe in spoiling the lines of the car with 'protruding add ons' if i may term it... call me 'purist', 'nerdy' or any other term but i stand my ground on this....

do not change the specs on what the engineers have already determined.... unless it comes packaged with the car when you purchased it...

p/s: have you seen a red ferrari with an add on rear wing/spoiler.... there is one running around right here in kl.... than you will know what i am trying to put across.