316 from NZ

[byza213]

hi guys
Names Byron south african living in nz , this is my daily driver .. i am a bmw fan and never thought id own one
i sold a e39 touring and needed a run around ..i knew a local bmw guy selling one so this is how i got it , after driving it and doing some maintenance
i really enjoy it ! drives pretty smooth
the previous owner replaced the front bushes also

before
took off mud flaps , wheels and clar bar




now:
try not to look at wheel gap to much









recent shots from today after using a clay bar for the first time WOW! even though paint is no where near mint .. still need to give it a polish though..
and lowering..clean the carpet and die it clean interior properly ..and my radio and speakers are crap needs to be changed soon also

shes not a minter but that will be the plan long term ..remove rust etc
thanks for looking

[petroscf]

Nice!!!
Canvas top??
Did it come like this? Or converted?

[Jeroen]

Welcome here, nice car! Like the wheels, never seen those before I believe, what make are those?

Believe the folding sunroof was never a factory option but I like that as well. All makes it a nice package!

[Peter V.]

Hi and welcome,

Indeed nice combo with the wheels and sunroof. Hope to see more pictures of your car.

[byza213]

thanks for the positive comments
shes starting to shape up still so many things on the to do list

so the roof wasnt a factory option? thats interesting ...

as for the wheels i was looking for a while couldnt find anything , these poped up with the right specs apparently rare type will try find the brand got them for a good price too!

hey is the chrome strips around the front and rear windscreen replaceable? mine are brownish

heres on i edited

[byza213]

updates ..nothing flash
took off spoiler
painted my windscreen trims
blacking the carpet and parcel tray ( i will remove carpet when i get it re sprayed)
bit of a engine bay degrease




first coat , this stuff is pretty good i think
before


cleaned


first coat , this stuff is pretty good i think



random


ignore spoiler marks buffed now


really looking forward to getting it lowered will post some decents pics soon:)

[m3gaz]

Welcome.Nice car,mate.You can't beat a Henna Red E21.Or Hinna Rid as you say in Kiwiville.

[pandemonium001]

Those wheels are cool, I would love to see some like that banded in a staggered pattern.