1983 635csi

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Re: 1983 635csi

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Nice work Ben! That exhaust/manifold really looks the part. Style 32s are one of my favourite OEM wheels too 8)

Did I see you put a rod through the block? I have a few E21 323i engines kicking around, also an E28 520i engine laying around, if you wanted to get them bored out!


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Re: 1983 635csi

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I'm alright for parts for the racer Rob,
still got the spare 323 block, complete std 325i engine and bits for a 320 engine.
Gonna use the 325i engine with a schrick cam for now with the throttles and management etc.
Build up a new faster engine for the future with the 323 block.

As for the 635:

Also on order are bilstein B6's and a coilover conversion kit to stop it feeling like a boat in the bends.

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1982 323i ("Test Mule" - to become an M20 powered track car)
1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - S54 Track car)
1982 635csiA (Another Weldathon)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
1974 3.0 csi (The first Weldathon)
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Re: 1983 635csi

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I'm getting urges for a 635 again, but the rust experience with my last one is rather putting me off. Has yours got any rust in the sills or floorpan/sill join? I'm wondering if I was unlucky or just a bit worse than normal!

Is that the fritz system?
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1982 Saphirblau Baur 325i

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Re: 1983 635csi

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I know a nice, silver 1981 car with leather & manual box Jim?
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It did have some in the drivers sill, which I had done properly before christmas. Otherwise the car is pretty good.
Well it did have £3k spent on the bodywork in 2005/6.
It is a Fritz system and manifold. Not cheap but should fit well and last.

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1982 323i ("Test Mule" - to become an M20 powered track car)
1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - S54 Track car)
1982 635csiA (Another Weldathon)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
1974 3.0 csi (The first Weldathon)
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e21-Mark wrote:I know a nice, silver 1981 car with leather & manual box Jim?
Send me some details/history/price if poss. I am in a car quandary at the mo - also obsessing about a land rover to tow track car with.
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1982 Saphirblau Baur 325i

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Tell me about it. I have an urge to get a Transit as a tow vehicle.

I'll get details and mail them later. If you look at Anglia Classic Car auctions website it was listed last month but never made reserve.
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Re: 1983 635csi

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Thought I should update this.

Refurbed wheels, new tyres and home built coilovers. New stainless manifold & system which sounds awesome 8)
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Didn't quite get the right spring lengths so can't go any lower yet.

Ben
1982 323i ("Test Mule" - to become an M20 powered track car)
1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - S54 Track car)
1982 635csiA (Another Weldathon)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
1974 3.0 csi (The first Weldathon)
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Re: 1983 635csi

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Got the softer springs fitted over Christmas so she now sits at the height I like:

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1982 323i ("Test Mule" - to become an M20 powered track car)
1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - S54 Track car)
1982 635csiA (Another Weldathon)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
1974 3.0 csi (The first Weldathon)
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Re: 1983 635csi

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Looks lovely. I'd love that.
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