Does anyone watch M539 Restorations?

Tambohamilton · 06-04-2022, 02:18 AM

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Lots of ziplock baggies.

And cardboard cutouts

Sparky_12 · 06-04-2022, 02:17 PM

Was impressed with him shoehorning the engine/trans in there by himself. That's not super easy. Well, never was for me. Lol.

Chihuahua · 06-16-2022, 08:21 PM

New video is up on YouTube.

GeorgeA · 06-16-2022, 09:51 PM

He’s looking for an E92 M3 project car - that will be very fun to watch.

Tambohamilton · 06-17-2022, 04:53 AM

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He’s looking for an E92 M3 project car - that will be very fun to watch.

Maybe he just likes doing rod bearings...

Agreed, I'll enjoy that, as usual

MalibuM3 · 06-17-2022, 10:15 AM

Always great vids from Sreten. Looking forward to his next projects. E92 M3 sounds promising.

M-technik-3 · 06-17-2022, 11:42 AM

So glad the money pit is finished. The amount that spent on seals and fluids for that thing is staggering.

Tambohamilton · 06-17-2022, 11:47 AM

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So glad the money pit is finished. The amount that spent on seals and fluids for that thing is staggering.

Agreed. How many oil changes, gasket changes, new stretch bolts......?

dizz81 · 06-17-2022, 02:40 PM

I'm super happy he got that car sorted out. I was really hoping for a WOT at the end of the video once he went to synthetic. Really wanted to see a full pull as a closeout to everything he's been through. lol

Chihuahua · 06-17-2022, 03:16 PM

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So glad the money pit is finished.

Oh, it's an E65. It's NEVER finished.

M-technik-3 · 06-17-2022, 05:17 PM

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Oh, it's an E65. It's NEVER finished.

Not an E65 fan either but the Alpina version was a bit more stylish. Sad thing is I bemoaned the death of the E46 when the E9X series came out I called em fat pigs and while yes they are, I feel I was wrong I like my 11 M-Sports 6MT and I love the practical use of my E91 just wished we got M57 or N5X and 6 spd as my auto puts me to sleep so it's in manual or sport mode most of the time.

swagon · 06-17-2022, 06:14 PM

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Not an E65 fan either but the Alpina version was a bit more stylish. Sad thing is I bemoaned the death of the E46 when the E9X series came out I called em fat pigs and while yes they are, I feel I was wrong I like my 11 M-Sports 6MT and I love the practical use of my E91 just wished we got M57 or N5X and 6 spd as my auto puts me to sleep so it's in manual or sport mode most of the time.

330d RWD 6MT E91 is a very lovely package indeed. You've missed out.

Tambohamilton · 06-17-2022, 08:26 PM

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330d RWD 6MT E91 is a very lovely package indeed. You've missed out.

+1, love mine. Shame Sreten thinks all diesels are the spawn of Satan...

Chihuahua · 06-18-2022, 08:13 AM

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Not an E65 fan either...

Please don't misunderstand, I'm a HUGE E65 fan. I have an E65 B7. I actually like all of the Bangle era cars, I agree with Sreten that the E65 was the last proper 7 series. But it's a labor of love, there's always going to be at least one thing on it that needs attention at any given point in time. I can think of six on my car at the moment.

Tambohamilton · 06-18-2022, 08:26 AM

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Please don't misunderstand, I'm a HUGE E65 fan. I have an E65 B7. I actually like all of the Bangle era cars, I agree with Sreten that the E65 was the last proper 7 series. But it's a labor of love, there's always going to be at least one thing on it that needs attention at any given point in time. I can think of six on my car at the moment.

That's not just an e65 thing, in my experience. I always have a list for my e91

Chihuahua · 06-18-2022, 04:54 PM

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That's not just an e65 thing, in my experience. I always have a list for my e91

True, I think it's an 'out of warranty' BMW thing...

Allen Aquino · 06-23-2022, 03:11 AM

Yeah.....I watched it, He is so amazing

runnr548 · 06-27-2022, 11:16 AM

Very enjoyable to watch. I like his Touring also as we are Touring fans. We may be selling our 2002 Touring if we order a 2023 X5. Time will tell....

Jbrown7403 · 07-01-2022, 11:27 PM

New episode for Project Chicago….

Mani59 · 07-07-2022, 09:19 AM

Just caught up on the latest episode. He's doing an awesome job but a shame that he has decided to sell it.

Lucky new owner I say (depending on your perspective!).

Mani59 · 07-14-2022, 12:19 PM

Episode 1 of Project Frankfurt (E92 M3) is now up. He has now finally purchased his dream car!

toxik · 07-14-2022, 04:03 PM

lol spent all that time inspecting a seized engine but didn't say anything about the damaged suspension area? maybe there was nothing to report since he did jack the car up and take the wheel off.

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Sparky_12 Private First Class 414 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Comp xDrive Convertibl Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Was impressed with him shoehorning the engine/trans in there by himself. That's not super easy. Well, never was for me. Lol.
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MalibuM3 Private 484 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: 48° 10′ 23,4″ N , 11° 32′ 47,5″ O iTrader: (0)	Always great vids from Sreten. Looking forward to his next projects. E92 M3 sounds promising. __________________ 2022 BMW M3 6MT 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2020 Volvo XC60 AWD Inscription 2005 BMW Z4 E85 1967 Volkswagen Bug
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M-technik-3 Lieutenant Colonel 2538 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	So glad the money pit is finished. The amount that spent on seals and fluids for that thing is staggering.
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Does anyone watch M539 Restorations?

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dizz81 Moving on 546 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 22 CT5V Blackwing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (1)	I'm super happy he got that car sorted out. I was really hoping for a WOT at the end of the video once he went to synthetic. Really wanted to see a full pull as a closeout to everything he's been through. lol __________________ 2011 Blk M3 ESS VT2 625/ES Race Sold 2018 MW F82 ZCP 6spd Sold 23 M550ix (Aurora) Sold 22 CT5V Blackwing (Ruby)
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06-23-2022, 03:11 AM	#105
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runnr548 BMW Pilot 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 6 BMWs 3 cars & 3 GSs Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Atomic City iTrader: (0)	Very enjoyable to watch. I like his Touring also as we are Touring fans. We may be selling our 2002 Touring if we order a 2023 X5. Time will tell....
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07-01-2022, 11:27 PM	#107
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07-07-2022, 09:19 AM	#108
Mani59 Moderator 16237 Rep 8,169 Posts Drives: F32 435i Luxury & G26 i4 35 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Just caught up on the latest episode. He's doing an awesome job but a shame that he has decided to sell it. Lucky new owner I say (depending on your perspective!). __________________ Visit my (mainly) BMW gallery http://jetone.co.uk and BMW miniature model collection http://bmw-miniatures.co.uk
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Mani59 Moderator 16237 Rep 8,169 Posts Drives: F32 435i Luxury & G26 i4 35 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Episode 1 of Project Frankfurt (E92 M3) is now up. He has now finally purchased his dream car! __________________ Visit my (mainly) BMW gallery http://jetone.co.uk and BMW miniature model collection http://bmw-miniatures.co.uk
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07-14-2022, 04:03 PM	#110
toxik Colonel 2934 Rep 2,004 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (7)	lol spent all that time inspecting a seized engine but didn't say anything about the damaged suspension area? maybe there was nothing to report since he did jack the car up and take the wheel off.
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