whiteout Report post Posted October 25, 2011 I decided not to subject the Murci to a full winter (and too lazy to return to AWD). So I picked up a 1972 BMW 2002. It's not the best car, by any means. But it will be getting some miles on it. The previous owner rarely drove the car and stored it inside, so there's no rust. But like any old car with previous owners, there is a lot that needs to be cleaned up/updated. The car: 4speed 70k miles California car Zero rust on shell, a small spot on the front of the hood The mods: Rota RB wheels New carpet set New brake pads and shoes. Electronic Ignition Webber 36/32 Carb Bilstein Shocks E30 radiator Upgraded the tail lights and brake lights with LED The bad: No radio or antenna Poor paint job by the previous owner. A lot orange peel and overspray No center console Exhaust rattle Not a lot of heat coming from the heater blower No blinkers Missing some trim day 1: new tail lights: the two cars together, in the day: center exhaust = baller! Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath4N Report post Posted October 25, 2011 I don't really know why but that thread made me smile a lot Cool car, Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmr Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Jesus man are you going to drive this in a Michigan winter? Is it FWD or RWD? Looks like that could be an interesting challenge. Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Jesus man are you going to drive this in a Michigan winter? Is it FWD or RWD? Looks like that could be an interesting challenge. Congrats. they are RWD, I drove one years ago, admittedly it wasn't in the greatest shape, the handling was spooky dangerous. Cool car though, wouldn't be my first choice for a Michigan winter, I'd stick with the Murci even if it was RWD. The BMW's body isn't galvanized, it's going to rust in minutes with all the salt they use on the roads there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted October 25, 2011 I think a 2002 would be hell in a Michigan winter, but to each his own - sounds like you're up for the challenge! Sounds like a fun car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Neat car, but isn't it going to be ICE ICE ICE COLD ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Yeah I probably would have gone with an old AWD jeep for the winter. hahaha. Either way congrats on the new toy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick lambo Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Yup....crashed one on ice one winter..nearly went over a bridge...was I going fast...no....I would be a bit careful here to be honest..!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctaM3 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Dang... Love a 2002 and that is one nice specimen. Congrats.... love those cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDADDY Report post Posted October 25, 2011 You are going to freeze in that car in the winter. Old BMW's heaters don't work very well. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyce77 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 This is really funny. Have you ever lived in the north during winter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted October 25, 2011 It looks very nice - in great shape! Congrats! Have you considered swapping their roles? Murci = AWD = winter BMW = RWD + OLD technology = summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ris629 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Definitely one of my dream cars to own. As with others, I'm not sure its the perfect choice for winter driving, but very cool overall. Congrats! Here's a cool little video on one, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 It looks very nice - in great shape! Congrats! Have you considered swapping their roles? Murci = AWD = winter BMW = RWD + OLD technology = summer This particular Murci is RWD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted October 26, 2011 This particular Murci is RWD. Oh...... never mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUMN Report post Posted October 26, 2011 u should have bought a small 4 wd vehicle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL_Blackbird Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Could've done worse.....could've bought a Ferrari FF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted October 26, 2011 No heat, rwd, no radio (for when you are stranded to keep you company) Been nice knowing you. I did a South Bend, IN winter in a mercedes 300d. The heater worked though, and i put snow tires on it so good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Dont listen to them.... I APPROVE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpegs13 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Dont listen to them.... I APPROVE! Says the Grim Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Says the Grim Reaper :lol2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Says the Grim Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted October 26, 2011 I was looking at E36 M3 coupes and 370bhp XJRs. But then I decided to go against the comfortable power and head straight for fun. I knew that I would be freezing my ass off and that the car would be a bitch to drive when I need to get from point a to b. But then I thought about how much fun the car would be in snow. My favorite winter car so far has been a 2003 WRX wagon, the chassis would flex just enough to kick the tail out in a straight line in snow and was very manageable in snow. I like to race on frozen lakes. . . and I just picked up a go-pro. So the fun should ensue, but I will be wearing a coat. last time I went racing on a frozen lake in a vehicle with a shitty heater Jesus man are you going to drive this in a Michigan winter? Is it FWD or RWD? Looks like that could be an interesting challenge. Congrats. RWD. It should be a lot of fun. they are RWD, I drove one years ago, admittedly it wasn't in the greatest shape, the handling was spooky dangerous. Cool car though, wouldn't be my first choice for a Michigan winter, I'd stick with the Murci even if it was RWD. The BMW's body isn't galvanized, it's going to rust in minutes with all the salt they use on the roads there. I have to get the car undercoated asap. I'm trying to get all the little shit that you need for a DD done before I put the Murci away. This car has an upgraded suspension, and some nice 205 tires. Right now it's like a go-kart with tight turns. I think a 2002 would be hell in a Michigan winter, but to each his own - sounds like you're up for the challenge! Sounds like a fun car! I think it will be. You are going to freeze in that car in the winter. Old BMW's heaters don't work very well. Good luck. Neat car, but isn't it going to be ICE ICE ICE COLD ? Unless I get this heater to blow out hotter air, yes. I need to clean out the heater core (run water through it). The temp gauge reads just above cold after driving long distances, so I think it has a low temp thermostat, so I will swap that out for a standard temp one. Yup....crashed one on ice one winter..nearly went over a bridge...was I going fast...no....I would be a bit careful here to be honest..!! damn. I am slightly concerned about the weight issue and on snow. This is really funny. Have you ever lived in the north during winter? I lived in Michigan for 26 years. Right now I'm in Lansing, which doesn't get heavy snow (usually). It looks very nice - in great shape! Congrats! Have you considered swapping their roles? Murci = AWD = winter BMW = RWD + OLD technology = summer If there wasn't salt out here, the Murci would get the AWD thrown back in it and I would keep driving it. Could've done worse.....could've bought a Ferrari FF. LOL No heat, rwd, no radio (for when you are stranded to keep you company) Been nice knowing you. I did a South Bend, IN winter in a mercedes 300d. The heater worked though, and i put snow tires on it so good luck. I am going to pick up some winter tires (looking for some used rally equipment), so traction shouldn't be an issue. The heater works, but in 30 degree weather, doing 75-80mph, it could only get the interior of the car to the mid 60's. It has speakers, but no radio. I'm working on putting an amp in the car and hooking my ipod up to it. The radio stations around here SUCK. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Sand bags in the trunk will help with traction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestShoot Report post Posted October 26, 2011 man i love those and the e21's, such fun as a runabout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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