tires and wheels newbie!

[nickhead]

Hi Guys,

i've just aquired myself a 1975 1602

i tend to do a lot of trackdays so this is a strange car for me to get involved in, but i fancy something to potter around in and i like the style.

anyways i took a few snaps with the camera phone today.

there is a rough plan...

MOT it,

replace/repair panels

spray it

lower it

put some tiny tyres on it

drive it

something along those lines anyway!

its been stood for 7 years but is in really good shape underneath, it seems to be the doors and bonnet that are worst hit with rust.

it started with a fresh battery and some fuel with only a sticky choke to worry about! i managed to drive it onto the trailor to get it home

i also got myself an extra set of wheels with it. (in the boot)

let me know what you think

Nick

[Dutchie3719]

I like those basket weaves. Have fun! Its a good ride.

[dogmuddybuddy]

Nice car I love those 1600s not so many around these days...nice find...congrats!

Kevin

[ArdenK]

Welcome Nick,

Nice find. I like the 5 spoke wheels.

Best regards,

[eurotrash]

That rear bumper is junk. Take it off and send it to me immediately.

[mcaden]

I like the wheels in trunk... nice ride, enjoy it!

[TobyB]

It always freaks people out when I go to pick up

(or drop off)

tires, and all 4 fit in the trunk.

Not so true of the 9.5x15's, tho...

t

[JasonBird]

which wheels do you plan on using? Do you know what size the 5 spokes in the boot are?

Im in england also, was this a ebay find or a private seller?

Looks nice!

Jason

[nickhead]

it was a private sale a local find. cost me £400 as it is with both sets of wheels. bargain i think.

both sets are 13" i think ill be going for some seriously small tyres on the 5 spoke wheels and try them, either that or some 8" minilites!

thanks for all the comments guys!

anybody have any idea where i can get replacement doors!!?! in the Uk?

[jgerock]

Welcome aboard! Always nice to have a European only car here on the FAQ to shake up us US-only owners.

Have you checked out the Jaymic website? http://www.jaymic.com/classicbmw/default.asp

[JasonBird]

email me jasonbird100 at hotmail.com

[JasonBird]

And i'd love to see a picture of those 5 spokes on if you have time for a test fit!

[02Les]

Greetings.

What's up with the front grilles? Either you have a pre '74 nose panel with correct side grilles and wrong (upside down?) centre grille, or you have the wrong side grilles. If your 1602 still has the correct '74-'76 nose panel, then you need the "late" black plastic side grilles (cheap). You can then sell the "early" metal grilles for some serious coin.

Have fun; these '02s are addictive.

[nickhead]

bit of an update already.

replaced the lead from the battery to the starter and wacked the saxo battery on it, starts 1st time everytime now, lubed the choke cable.

swapped the wheels over and took it for a mini blast down my road...

...i think the brakes need fluid, the clutch is a bit delayed which might just want some lube or it might soften over time,

plan A: book for mot this week!!

anywho...

im not too sure about the grills, im new to these BMW's the only other bimmer i've had is a 1995 740 lol

ill get hunting for the other grill then i guess,

i've heard about jaymic, ill check it out thanks for the link!

[jgerock]

I'm with Les, something is up with your front end. Looks like a late center grill installed instead of the smaller "early" type unit.

Your car certainly looks different with those 5-spoke wheels.