My E12

[formateer]

Hi Guys,

This is my first BMW. :excited:

Being a lover of classic cars, I decided to purchase this 1982 BMW 518i.

She still needs a good cleaning, and I will do so over the coming weekends.

There are many odds and ends to sort out:
- Pulls slightly to the left upon braking
- Hard starting when cold
- Clutch hydraulics need attention
- Some interior items must be found and replaced

 

[Sankekur]

Good looking car you have there :thumbsup:

Edit: Just noticed, that is a pretty low mileage a '82 model car

 

[Roundal]

Hi Wayne,

Nice to see you here! I am still looking for my first BMW! You will see that the guys are more relaxed over here than on the other forum! Your 518i looks really nice.

Greg

 

[Wick-ed]

Nice car, but mileage? 140 000 kilometers divide 28 yrs? Must have been a shopping car .

 

[formateer]

Hi Guys,

Thank you for the kind words!

So far I am loving the car, but the old K-Jetronic system is not what it used to be back in the day. Cold starting is difficult at times and also, with a warm engine after standing for about 30 minutes and more, I also have hard starting. I suspect leaking injectors or a worn fuel pressure regulator.

I have compiled a to-do list to get the old lady back to her former glory!

Greg, somehow I just thought that I would stumble into you somewhere. You have been quiet on the "other forum".

 

[Uber Soldat]

:shocked: Such a clean E12. :drool::drool:

My father owned a 1983 528i in that colour. Wish he had kept it.
I see yours has the E28 based interior also. :drool:

What is this "other forum" you talk of?

 

[formateer]

The "other forum" is the forum of the M-B club of SA :mmm:

 

[Ashman]

wow!

 

[BHEKI MAZIBUKO]

Hey Buddy this is a sweet sixteen :thumb: looks pretty good. I also drive E12, 520 1981, always reliable. Take good care of her. :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[Laigo]

Nice looking car dude :clap:

And good luck with those odds and ends

 

[formateer]

Thanks guys! :thumbsup:

So far, I'm really having a great time with my E12. It seems that some parts will have to come from Europe, because the E12's have quite a following there.

 

[Twinz]

Love the colour. Congrats. Lucky you are to have found her.:thumbsup:

 

[Adi]

If you need parts let me know, have brought in some parts from the UK. Also have found 5-6 cars here in JHB. Myself have a ruby red 535iM E12

 

[Uber Soldat]

@Adi - Sorry to hijack, but if you come across any E24 parts...could you let me know. :mmm:

 

[formateer]

Thanks Adi. Will contact you if I need anything!


@ Uber Soldat: I also have a guy who is opening up a spares shop soon. He will be dealing with Audi/VW/Mercedes/BMW spares. :mmm:

The parts are manufactured by Meyle and are very good quality at good prices. I will PM you the contact details.

 

[Matt Q]

stunning

your steering wheel is upside down??

 

[formateer]

Thanks!

Yes, the wheel is upside down because the wheels are turned. I didn't think of fixing the position of the steering wheel before taking the pics. In hindsight, I should have fixed it... :slap:

 

[Carbon]

Sweet ride man! and SUPER clean! wow

And what a honking huge booster!!! lol

Regards

 

[Bmw.wp]

hi welcome and i love your car. i also have a E12 535i. enjoy your car and we E12 guys must have a photoshoot sometime together.cheers