Does anyone watch M539 Restorations?

Almuliman · 02-24-2023, 10:56 AM

That is so incredibly relatable. Not as exciting in some ways as the more exotic machinery—I mean, who doesn't like watching a stripped down 12 dance?—but when I saw that reveal, my heart rose in song.

Jbrown7403 · 02-24-2023, 03:07 PM

This is quite the project car, for sure! Mechanically and cosmetically, a ton of work for Sreten! Love to know how many actual work / man hours go into each project.

swagon · 02-25-2023, 11:15 AM

Really enjoyed the E39 episode.

Looking forward to the E92 and the Swedish M5, too!

ezaircon4jc · 02-25-2023, 07:40 PM

Been watching him for a while. He's a master at restoring these BMWs! For some odd reason, I hope he keeps the Alpina. He put his heart and a ton of work into that car.

M3_Legend · 03-02-2023, 08:51 AM

That alpina came out better then I would ever imagine so many let down moments but still he over came them all.

Mani59 · 03-06-2023, 10:32 AM

The next episode of Project Rottwei is now up!

Chihuahua · 03-06-2023, 10:45 AM

Thanks! I know what I'll be watching tonight. Still the best automotive channel on YouTube.

WrathOTM · 03-06-2023, 12:51 PM

Looks like there's a supercharger in its future. Noice

Tambohamilton · 03-06-2023, 02:05 PM

No mention of the slushbox yet... Anyone else predicting a manual swap?

Tambohamilton · 03-06-2023, 02:55 PM

Also "because reasons"...I guess he's removing the rattly bits then

Chihuahua · 03-06-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Also "because reasons"...I guess he's removing the rattly bits then

Literally just got done laughing at that part.

I'm thinking OEM plus in SretenSpeak = aftermarket = don't tell TUV.

Tambohamilton · 03-06-2023, 05:29 PM

You reckon aftermarket, not just decat by scooping the innards out of the existing cats?

Jbrown7403 · 03-06-2023, 05:46 PM

Solid episode as usual! Glad Srerten has a good following here.

Almuliman · 03-06-2023, 05:54 PM

Pretty sure he mentioned manual swapping it in the first episode.

a5m · 03-06-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

You reckon aftermarket, not just decat by scooping the innards out of the existing cats?

This. He said something about not recording the part where he's "fixing" the cat.

Chihuahua · 03-06-2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

You reckon aftermarket, not just decat by scooping the innards out of the existing cats?

Very possible, we'll find out soon

Tambohamilton · 03-06-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Almuliman

Pretty sure he mentioned manual swapping it in the first episode.

Huh, I missed that somehow

Almuliman · 03-07-2023, 11:15 AM

Could be wishful thinking on my part

WrathOTM · 03-07-2023, 01:21 PM

Anyone know if there is an exemption from the TUV if a car is considered vintage? Or just past a certain amount of years old.

F32Fleet · 03-07-2023, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Anyone know if there is an exemption from the TUV if a car is considered vintage? Or just past a certain amount of years old.

30yrs. "Old Timer"

Jbrown7403 · 03-14-2023, 04:10 PM

Pretty darn cool! The sound is great…..

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ox98u1dleeM?feature=share

Tambohamilton · 03-14-2023, 04:35 PM

Let's face it; we're mainly here for maintenance montages.

Just replaced the suspension on one side, now here's the other side...pop!
Hours of cleaning the engine bay with a toothbrush? Here's the before and after.
Just rebuilt an engine at great expense and it failed on the first drive...45mins later and it's entirely rebuilt again!

02-24-2023, 10:56 AM	#243
Almuliman Lieutenant 563 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 6MT 128i, 2000 M5 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Outside Seattle iTrader: (0)	That is so incredibly relatable. Not as exciting in some ways as the more exotic machinery—I mean, who doesn't like watching a stripped down 12 dance?—but when I saw that reveal, my heart rose in song.
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02-24-2023, 03:07 PM	#244
Jbrown7403 Captain 2931 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	This is quite the project car, for sure! Mechanically and cosmetically, a ton of work for Sreten! Love to know how many actual work / man hours go into each project.
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02-25-2023, 11:15 AM	#245
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02-25-2023, 07:40 PM	#246
ezaircon4jc Major General 5929 Rep 5,918 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Been watching him for a while. He's a master at restoring these BMWs! For some odd reason, I hope he keeps the Alpina. He put his heart and a ton of work into that car.
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03-02-2023, 08:51 AM	#247
M3_Legend Lieutenant 435 Rep 552 Posts Drives: BMW E90 & F31 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tri state iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	That alpina came out better then I would ever imagine so many let down moments but still he over came them all. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT Space Grey current 2005 E53 X5 3.0 Alpine white sold 2008 E90 M3 6-speed Jerez Black sold 2008 E90 335I 6 Speed Black Sapphire M-sport sold 2006 E53 X5 Black Sapphire sold 2011 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2006 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2007 E91 Black sapphire 6 Speed Manuel current
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03-06-2023, 10:32 AM	#248
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03-06-2023, 10:45 AM	#249
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03-06-2023, 02:05 PM	#251
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03-06-2023, 02:55 PM	#252
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03-06-2023, 05:29 PM	#254
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03-06-2023, 05:46 PM	#255
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03-06-2023, 05:54 PM	#256
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03-07-2023, 11:15 AM	#260
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03-14-2023, 04:35 PM	#264
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