Does anyone watch M539 Restorations?

Chihuahua · 10-20-2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NikMN

Part about 5 BMW ingineers was is spot on. Also Road and Track published article on him. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...vic-interview/

Thanks for posting this, I agree. His channel is my favorite one on youtube right now, and to be honest I watch his stuff more than regular TV. I have a B7 too so I've watched all of those multiple times over now.

Blocke · 10-20-2022, 06:13 PM

Been addicted to this channel ever since I found it here. Really makes me miss the hours I used to spend in the garage wrenching on my E30. Many years and bimmers later I’ve got the F80, and don’t have much time for wrenching anymore. Really has me considering picking up another project to wrench on and teach my son.

Mani59 · 10-21-2022, 10:39 AM

And here is the link to Part 3 of the X5:

Mani59 · 10-30-2022, 11:54 AM

The next update. Wow, the E60 M5 sounds awesome!

Tambohamilton · 10-30-2022, 04:25 PM

Engines with multiples of 5 cylinders.... Yes.

WrathOTM · 10-30-2022, 04:32 PM

Why does the CF intake make it sound louder? Is it thinner, or being stiffer than plastic it makes it resonate more or something?

Jbrown7403 · 10-30-2022, 05:49 PM

That sound is glorious! 🏁👍

Chihuahua · 10-31-2022, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Why does the CF intake make it sound louder? Is it thinner, or being stiffer than plastic it makes it resonate more or something?

Yes.

F32Fleet · 11-03-2022, 03:47 PM

He's currently in California and there's a meet up this evening.

swagon · 11-04-2022, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

Thanks for posting this, I agree. His channel is my favorite one on youtube right now, and to be honest I watch his stuff more than regular TV. I have a B7 too so I've watched all of those multiple times over now.

E65 B7, nice!

It's impossible to call my Alpina a BMW - they're so similar yet so different to the cars they're based on. I love it

Chihuahua · 11-04-2022, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

E65 B7, nice!

It's impossible to call my Alpina a BMW - they're so similar yet so different to the cars they're based on. I love it

Agreed, they really do have completely different character. This thing is a monster when you want it to be. I think part of it is just knowing that you are driving something very, very special and unique. What do you have?

swagon · 11-06-2022, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

I think part of it is just knowing that you are driving something very, very special and unique. What do you have?

I hear you, knowing that is definitely a part of the enjoyment. It also takes a different kind of person to buy an Alpina than, say, a flashy M car for the same money. And I like that. Although, we've got both so unsure where I stand.

pre-LCI G21 D3 S Touring. Arguably, the car that's got the least Alpina character in it being just a diesel, but it's still better in every way than the model it is based on (M340d) and I'm more than stoked.

Dealing with the company in case of an issue or a parts request is a PITA, though.

danb1979 · 11-06-2022, 01:01 PM

Sreten is a genius IMO

Down to earth; very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time

He's great to watch and you can see why he's got such a following!

M-technik-3 · 11-06-2022, 01:48 PM

I think he needs another B7

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/7547725755.html

Only 7500

Almuliman · 11-06-2022, 03:49 PM

For "blown engine" read "opportunity".

P.S. I've clearly watched too much of Sreten and Legit Street Cars. And am wildly overestimating my own wrenching skills.

Chihuahua · 11-06-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Almuliman

For "blown engine" read "opportunity".

Very true; 'blown' engine could me a lot of different things.

Tambohamilton · 11-07-2022, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by M-technik-3

I think he needs another B7

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/7547725755.html

Only 7500

"Condition: excellent."
...
"Engine blown."

Huh??

Chihuahua · 11-07-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

pre-LCI G21 D3 S Touring. Arguably, the car that's got the least Alpina character in it being just a diesel, but it's still better in every way than the model it is based on (M340d) and I'm more than stoked.

Awesome! No such thing as an inferior Alpina, they're all top rank in my book. I like them more than M cars (except you, E60 M5).

M3_Legend · 11-09-2022, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

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Originally Posted by M-technik-3

I think he needs another B7

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/7547725755.html

Only 7500

"Condition: excellent."
...
"Engine blown."

Huh??

With all the knowledge he now knows on the E65 B7 I bet he can fix it way faster and make money on this one.

WrathOTM · 11-10-2022, 12:49 PM

New video up

WrathOTM · 11-10-2022, 12:50 PM

Hmm..how do I insert a video into a post and not just the link?

Mani59 · 11-10-2022, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Hmm..how do I insert a video into a post and not just the link?

Fixed it for you

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