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If you have to ask, don't do it!

I did my E28 windscreen last winter and had no problems. Just make sure you use chalk.

Seals and lockstrips are the same of E12's and E28's:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do? ... showeur=on
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do? ... showeur=on

It all helps but it still aint no 3 series which have a way better weight balance.

The difference between a M20 and M30 is 25kg.

Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear.

I've seen that post but the topic starter has a second generation E12 ('78).

Bilstein also lists 2 different shocks for the first genenration E12.

Anyone? Bueller?

Are swaybars of all E12's and E24 interchangeable?

Mine is a Euro 528 build january 1976 and thus a first series E12. I want to fit some aftermarket swaybars like Ireland engineering, St or Whiteline.

Will these fit alle years E12? Same with lowering springs, do they fit the first generation E12's?

If you want better handling----> 3 series.
M20 vs M30 weight is not that much difference.

I had a couple of the "dog leg" gearboxes and they are fun to drive. Acceleration is a bit faster but on the highway it is like with a 4 speed or driving in 4th gear with your current gearbox. If you find one without the speedo drive you can put one in pretty easy.

Do you want to sell the current 5 ...

Anyone? Bueller?

I have a factory wiring diagram book of the E21 and E12 for sale.

How do I get to the bulbs of the hvac and analog clock of my 76 E12? Do I need to remove the center console?

Intrax still has E12 springs.