316 - 1977 - petroscf - Greece

[uwbuurman]

Indeed, that is an engine damper for M10 egnines in an e21. And if you don't have it on your car, I would say to mount it. There are two types, by the way. The Walloth link that you profided gives BMW number 11811245574. At bmwfans.info you can find out if its belongs fo your car.

[petroscf]

Thanks for the replies
What is it that it does? I mean, I generally understand the meaning of vibration dampening but can anyone that had mounted it describe the difference with and without it?
Also, I guess I have the early one, but I saw that I do not have any other part needed in order to mount it (brackets rubbers etc) so I will have to order these - and then wait as most are not available at the moment, at least at W+N. However, as my M10 engine is a custom built one, probably by earlier than E21 era block etc, I guess most components are from 2002ti (?), I can't be totally sure that even the early set will fit

[petroscf]

Anyone any idea of what to do with that speaker hole on top of the dash?
I mean, this is useless to most of us, isn't it? I was thinking whether there is a way to take advantage of that space in some way - especially when the point is not needed for additional gauges (I have that digital system at the bottom of the console, under the ashtray)

[Jeroen]

I always hide my secret babe phone there

[petroscf]

Nice idea !

[nic65]

I always hide my secret babe phone there

let's hope your secret girlfriend doesn't call you at an inappropriate time

[petroscf]

I was thinking of a custom construction to install carplay but I guess if I do anything like this I will be banned forever from the forum

[Jeroen]

well as long as you can hide that modern shit haha

[petroscf]

Car received its yearly service plus some extra tlc (good wash incl engine bay)
Will take a couple of pics although my relation with photobucket is not the best possible
However, during washing probably, the sound (and heat ? ) proofing foam that used to exist on the inner side of the hood came down. Well I do not complain as this has started happening at least a couple of years ago, so now I have to put a new one there. I know I can find it from time to time at W&N or other parts sources. However, I wouldn't mind "upgrading" if anyone has anything better to propose for that area.
Any suggestions would be appreciated

[petroscf]

My car starring in a video clip for a new song of a young up coming Greek singer-composer

[Jeroen]

Hahaha nice!

[uwbuurman]

Very cool!

[nic65]

when I saw the fire I feared for your E21...

[petroscf]

when I saw the fire I feared for your E21...

hahah still alive