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<blockquote data-quote="ichiwan2" data-source="post: 51508" data-attributes="member: 153"><p>Guys my e21 320/6 currently undergoing restoration. Costs incurred so far are as follows:-</p><p></p><p>1. Rims Restoration RM400.00 BBS 13" rims</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Try and get 15x7 inch, if you are concerned about authenticity, Alpina do 15x7 and 15x6.5 but cost about Euro380 each, not including shipping.</span></p><p><span style="color: red"></span></p><p><span style="color: red">What you need to look for - 15x7 with offset 12mm and PCD100.</span></p><p></p><p>2. Tyres</p><p>Getting the above rims fitted with 186/60/13 (ori size) quite difficult, what would be an alternative size?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Correct original size is 185/70 x 13 - Other sizes that can match diameter for the same rim size would be 195/65 or 205/60 - Sumitomo makes them, for US market I believe - doubt if you can find at that size. </span></p><p><span style="color: red"></span></p><p><span style="color: red">Not easy to find as you said, hence, my comment in item 1.</span></p><p></p><p>3. Chrome Bumpers RM240 front and rear</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Very cheap - where did you do it? PM me the address please</span></p><p>4, Welding RM650.00</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Wow!! Must been a fair bit. No?</span></p><p></p><p>5. Termostat, spark plugs BOSCH RM104</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Might want to get the Iridium Power spark plugs in the next round - RM50 each. Much better -engine smoother, more torque/power</span></p><p></p><p>6. Brakes repairs RM392</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Seems pricey, what work done? Caliper repair kit is abotu RM100-120, vented discs, RM110-120 each) Check the caliper pistons for corrosion - mine are and the pads "makan senget". Changing to NOS Volvo 240 four pot calipers soon. Got them for RM500 each. Currently in process of painting.</span></p><p></p><p>7. Air cond RM360.00</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Fair</span></p><p></p><p>8. Car purchase n tax renewal RM3,150.00</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Car was how much?</span></p><p></p><p>9. BMW centre box exhaust RM350</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">No comment</span></p><p></p><p>I am looking for the following item </p><p>1. Mud flaps for the e21 </p><p>Front and rear emblem</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Check out Ebay. I think I saw some - worldwide search under Ebay.co.uk , opens up the European auctioneers. Doubt our local suppliers will have any left. Best bet would be Bomin.</span></p><p></p><p>2. Painting cost maintain the same color or shange, current color is Alpine Weiss (White)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Cool!! Like the Alpine White. Cost depends on where you go. My total package cost RM4K +, and the car started rusting about three-four months from getting car back from paint shop. Seems to be common problem up to 1988 3 series</span>.</p><p></p><p>3. Boge dampers, oil based</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Last time I checked - rears cost about RM195 each. I think fronts are RM295 each. I am told First Division still stocks Bilsteins - might want to consider. Bilstein sports have a very big bore absorber shaft (ie the stainless steel rod)</span></p><p></p><p>Appreciate advise please on the prices and loc to source?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ichiwan2, post: 51508, member: 153"] Guys my e21 320/6 currently undergoing restoration. Costs incurred so far are as follows:- 1. Rims Restoration RM400.00 BBS 13" rims [color=red]Try and get 15x7 inch, if you are concerned about authenticity, Alpina do 15x7 and 15x6.5 but cost about Euro380 each, not including shipping. What you need to look for - 15x7 with offset 12mm and PCD100.[/color] 2. Tyres Getting the above rims fitted with 186/60/13 (ori size) quite difficult, what would be an alternative size? [color=red]Correct original size is 185/70 x 13 - Other sizes that can match diameter for the same rim size would be 195/65 or 205/60 - Sumitomo makes them, for US market I believe - doubt if you can find at that size. Not easy to find as you said, hence, my comment in item 1.[/color] 3. Chrome Bumpers RM240 front and rear [color=red]Very cheap - where did you do it? PM me the address please[/color] 4, Welding RM650.00 [color=red]Wow!! Must been a fair bit. No?[/color] 5. Termostat, spark plugs BOSCH RM104 [color=red]Might want to get the Iridium Power spark plugs in the next round - RM50 each. Much better -engine smoother, more torque/power[/color] 6. Brakes repairs RM392 [color=red]Seems pricey, what work done? Caliper repair kit is abotu RM100-120, vented discs, RM110-120 each) Check the caliper pistons for corrosion - mine are and the pads "makan senget". Changing to NOS Volvo 240 four pot calipers soon. Got them for RM500 each. Currently in process of painting.[/color] 7. Air cond RM360.00 [color=red]Fair[/color] 8. Car purchase n tax renewal RM3,150.00 [color=red]Car was how much?[/color] 9. BMW centre box exhaust RM350 [color=red]No comment[/color] I am looking for the following item 1. Mud flaps for the e21 Front and rear emblem [color=red]Check out Ebay. I think I saw some - worldwide search under Ebay.co.uk , opens up the European auctioneers. Doubt our local suppliers will have any left. Best bet would be Bomin.[/color] 2. Painting cost maintain the same color or shange, current color is Alpine Weiss (White) [color=red]Cool!! Like the Alpine White. Cost depends on where you go. My total package cost RM4K +, and the car started rusting about three-four months from getting car back from paint shop. Seems to be common problem up to 1988 3 series[/color]. 3. Boge dampers, oil based [color=red]Last time I checked - rears cost about RM195 each. I think fronts are RM295 each. I am told First Division still stocks Bilsteins - might want to consider. Bilstein sports have a very big bore absorber shaft (ie the stainless steel rod)[/color] Appreciate advise please on the prices and loc to source? [/QUOTE]
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