I Rescued a 1970's BMW 2002 Coupe.

[@alskooper3319]

I’ve been enjoying my 02 for 53 years. I got it when I was 16 years old. The 02 has been heavily modified over the years. As you have found out, the twisty canyon roads are where the fun is. I started out with suspension mods, lowered springs, 22mm and 19mm sway bars, front decamber plates, front lower control arm spacers, Bilstein struts and Koni shocks. The body received turbo style flares accommodating 15x7 BBS wheels with Toyo Proxes R1R tires. The engine has high compression pistons, headers, and electronic fuel injection. I considered the S14 swap but felt the M10 was more true to the character of the car so I’m giving up 40-50 hp for the sound and feel of an M10. The 4 speed transmission was replaced with the ubiquitous 320i 5 speed and got a Sachs sport clutch in the process. Brakes are the 320i vented rotors with Volvo calipers in front and 320i rear drums along with a Tii master cylinder. I can’t imagine a car I’d rather drive than this one. As a retired independent BMW shop owner, I still do my own work unless a hoist is required.

[@SirDrifto]

@@alskooper3319 that is too cool

[@abelsanchez155]

They are great looking cars and the ride is absolutely incredible. I have two, 1974 1602, and a 1975 2002. Best of luck!

[@davidviner4932]

Great video

[@bugeye23]

There is an inherent fun factor to old cars, no matter what shape they are in or how fast they go.

[@SirDrifto]

@@bugeye23 that's so true!

[@docjaramillo]

In high school, I was paid for re-wiring an older man’s garage with a green 1975 2002 … most fun car I’ve ever had. You lucked out! Make it excellent 👏

[@SirDrifto]

@@docjaramillo that's great to hear that

[@patrickjenkibs2092]

You made a good decision. Great car clean it up you will love it

[@mistersecret88]

I like it. Impressed by well behaved pup too

[@Naztalgic]

Love the 2002 thanks for the video good sir

[@SirDrifto]

Thanks for watching

[@Spademonkey]

Great video! Should be picking up a project 02 in the next few weeks! Very excited!

[@SirDrifto]

What year 2002;did you find?

[@Spademonkey]

@@SirDrifto Should be picking up a 1974

[@Spademonkey]

@@SirDrifto Actually, plans changed might be picking up a 1600 instead

[@gregmooradian3711]

Congratulations! My buddy had the same car back in the 80s. He used to laugh at my MGB which I still own. That BMW was an awesome machine and I'm sure it will grow on you. It's really not that bad. Looking forward to watching you bring it to its former glory! Enjoy!!!

[@SirDrifto]

@@gregmooradian3711 thanks for watching!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Fabulous car, great vehicle to complement your BMW bike.

[@SirDrifto]

It really is!

[@fastnbulbouss]

There are big BMW clubs in the US and Canada. Join one and you'lll be surprised how easy it is to get parts. I also had a 75 2002...upgraded the motor, suspension, body was in great shape, had the sun roof like yours...you'll like that when it's fixed. You'll never sell that car.

[@SirDrifto]

It really is a joy to drive

[@lasvegashelipilot]

I bought a '69 2002 a bit over a year ago. It was a rust-free Arizona car, but I am envious yours is running/driving as my motor was completely seized. Its completely rebuilt now sitting on a stand, but I still have yet to experience what its like to drive one of these cars, and still a lot of work ahead before the engine is ready to go back in.

[@SirDrifto]

@@lasvegashelipilot you won't be disappointed after you hear that 2002 come alive.

[@jamesonpace726]

The old Eric Carmen song, "Fooled Around & Fell in Love" comes immediately to mind....

[@SirDrifto]

That's a great song

[@terrywbreedlove]

Just clear coat it and telling everyone you love the Petina. ;)

[@Brian-os9qj]

I’m a fan of

[@blkcoupequattro]

I've owned two, still have the second one which is a 1971, my first one was a 1968 1600-2. Still have some parts from that 1600-2 including the vin plate, and pink slip just in case I wanted to rebuild it using a car from 1976, which seem less saute after here in California.... yea smog laws ruined every thing here... .lol

[@SirDrifto]

Would love a 71

[@AliasHSW]

Subscribed for part 2!

[@stephen300o6]

'A little race car on wheels..' Haha.

[@B.a.S.t.A.r.D.]

Even In it’s 💩 box state the car looks awsome 🤔 A great investment looking forward to seeing what you do with it 😊👍

[@SirDrifto]

Thanks! It should look pretty awesome when done.

[@mistersecret88]

No Miatas in the 70s my friend

[@jamesonpace726]

Dad had a round tail light '76? '72? I was 8 standing on the passenger seat yelling, "go faster, Daddy!" as we past through 100....

[@SirDrifto]

Those sound like some good memories

[@32Brickfield]

In Europe we called this car the Two Double O Two

[@SirDrifto]

@@32Brickfield sounds like something James Bond would say

[@schrodingerscat8621]

Well in America, we understand that zero is a number and O is a letter so we don't say that

[@schrodingerscat8621]

I'd get it mechanically stabilized and rock it with that wonderful patina!

[@mundanestuff]

There's a reason a crap-ton of these were turned into race cars. SCCA E and F production if memory serves.

[@SirDrifto]

I feel alot got cut up after crashing too Though to see a bunch of 2002s racing would be cool

[@stephen300o6]

May have got a little over excited with the statistics, looking at about ten seconds to 60 and a top speed of around 110mph.

[@robmitchell3633]

Looks to be lowered already. Put patina juice on it

[@SirDrifto]

What is patina juice 🤣

[@robmitchell3633]

@@SirDrifto boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. After u clean the paint with steel wool

[@narrowgaugegreg]

definitely lowered. I lowered my '74 2 inches and it sits like this one.

[@SirDrifto]

@@robmitchell3633 I was wondering if it was modified, it definitely sits lower than a stock one

[@AliasHSW]

Another convert to “respect your elders”