How to Stay Cool on the Nürburgring - BMW E46 330i - Project Cologne: PT15

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • The track build continues with the BMW E46 330i 6-speed Touring. The last time we went to the Nürburgring, the engine oil was cooking so the first order of business is to install an oil cooler, as well as upgrade the front end to M3, brakes, spindles, wheel bearings, control arms, upgraded sway bars, etc... and then test it on the track!
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Komentáře • 868

  • @t21industries
    @t21industries Před 20 dny +134

    As always - very nice video: :)
    The further collaboration (especially for Project Rottweil) will be really "cool"! ;-)

  • @reddrummer2571
    @reddrummer2571 Před 21 dnem +826

    Het Streten, I just want to say that I found your channel during my wife's cancer treatment and your long-form, in depth content really helped me get through some hard days and nights. Thank you for doing what you do and you've earned a loyal viewer. My wife is doing well now and kicked cancers ass btw!

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  Před 21 dnem +347

      Thank you! I'm glad to hear the channel was able to provide a distraction, and I'm even more happier to hear your wife kicked its ass! Give her a big hug from all of us here.

    • @tannerharcus8833
      @tannerharcus8833 Před 21 dnem +15

      CONGRATS! much love from Maple syrup land (CA)

    • @mzzzzz2179
      @mzzzzz2179 Před 21 dnem +13

      Nice one, happy to hear that bro. Wishing your wife a speedy recovery now :D

    • @aliveRaptor2929
      @aliveRaptor2929 Před 21 dnem +6

      Fantastic news your wife is recovering ✅

    • @craigrobertson7938
      @craigrobertson7938 Před 20 dny +3

      Best wishes to your wife and you from Scotland.

  • @M1r092
    @M1r092 Před 22 dny +528

    Guess who's going to bed an hour later today... This guy. Love to see the best BMW CZcams channel back and hitting hard again. Hope the honey moon went in the best way possible.

  • @erce_
    @erce_ Před 21 dnem +313

    He's back when the world needed him the most!

    • @ljones396
      @ljones396 Před 21 dnem +2

      Gotta love the melodrama!

  • @danielfriden
    @danielfriden Před 21 dnem +86

    Hughe Jackman along with angry grinder finally back in action! 👍

  • @errik0o
    @errik0o Před 21 dnem +80

    at lunch, I told my colleagues abot this awesome chanel and how i get stuck for hours. they didn't understand the fun. So i started started to search for old alpinas that i cant afford and drank my coffee in silence.

  • @PixelVogue
    @PixelVogue Před 21 dnem +102

    Driving has 100% improved!

    • @jbmectronic4314
      @jbmectronic4314 Před 21 dnem +4

      I agree, no pro here but been to the ring a couple of times, fine lines and clean shifts aswell and I have a feeling it only gonna get better 😁

  • @mzzzzz2179
    @mzzzzz2179 Před 21 dnem +71

    I see new M539 upload, I click, I watch, I like and comment. Streten is a true BM legend.

  • @kevinkelker4371
    @kevinkelker4371 Před 20 dny +17

    Come on people, Streten works his butt off for our BMW loving pleasure. He's a married man now, and we the people need to do our part and let others know of this killer channel. He deserves at least 1 million subscribers. Please get the word out! Thank you

  • @miguelmartinez9201
    @miguelmartinez9201 Před 21 dnem +37

    Not skipping ads to support the channel!
    Cooooooming up....

  • @heelandtoe_
    @heelandtoe_ Před 21 dnem +26

    This is such a throwback to my E46 328i days - it is such a fantastic chassis, and you have done all the correct tasteful modifications. Perfect car for learning the ring! Soon i'll have to throw you the keys to my E46 M3...

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  Před 21 dnem +13

      Yes!!! Can't wait! You also gotta take project Cologne for a spin. :D

    • @promethbastard
      @promethbastard Před 21 dnem

      This will be interesting - an E46 M3 vs an E46 almost-M3!

  • @yugo4576
    @yugo4576 Před 22 dny +75

    Pagid, thank you for helping this man spread BMW CZcams excellence!

  • @suave871
    @suave871 Před 18 dny +7

    Was never into wagons until I started watching your videos. Now, I want one.

  • @mso8190
    @mso8190 Před 21 dnem +43

    Good to have you back. You are an international treasure. We need to keep you safe. Fit a roll cage on the E46.

    • @goose4150
      @goose4150 Před 21 dnem +5

      Knowing his great taste in mods probably he will hide it under the pillar surroundings and under the ceiling

    • @igorlis380
      @igorlis380 Před 21 dnem +1

      @@goose4150 Good luck with that 😬

    • @CathodeRayNipplez
      @CathodeRayNipplez Před 21 dnem

      Keep him safe from whom? Ze Germans?
      What a weird thing to say dude. 🙄

    • @Adam.340
      @Adam.340 Před 18 dny

      noooo

  • @AndrewEllestad
    @AndrewEllestad Před 21 dnem +10

    Please bring more old cars back to life! I miss those series

  • @stanleylam2159
    @stanleylam2159 Před 21 dnem +40

    Sreten is back...welcome back. Its a long wait for only best BMW restorations on youtube.

  • @jeffzhuang5769
    @jeffzhuang5769 Před 21 dnem +16

    Hi, I am your subscriber in Taiwan! I just discovered your channel recently and have spent a month watching your various projects. As someone who is also engaged in car repair, what I see is not a fan who simply loves BMW, but a fan of cars. You have passion so you have a persistent attitude! I respect you!
    (Sorry, my English is not very good, so I used Google Translate)

  • @nikolasbergeron9942
    @nikolasbergeron9942 Před 21 dnem +8

    Cmon guys! We gotta get these likes on these videos up. We all know he deserves it!

  • @algeniscorrea187
    @algeniscorrea187 Před 21 dnem +7

    This humble e46 has got to be one of my favorite projects that you have. Seeing the transformation from a base e46 to Msport and now a track monster has been great.

  • @TopsieT
    @TopsieT Před 21 dnem +8

    Watching you had made me so much more methodical when working on my cars (BMW's, naturally!), I had to replace a rear camber arm on my E90 and was cursing myself for not being able to torque it with the car on the ground 😂

  • @modesantos501
    @modesantos501 Před 21 dnem +2

    been a fan for years i stayed up and watched this vid with full excitement seen project cologne improve with each development and your driving skills as well gives me joy and a mission to work more on my project 335i N55 auto really enjoyed the video cant wait for more content from you stay awesome sreten 😁👍

  • @Roerstroem_KSR
    @Roerstroem_KSR Před 21 dnem +2

    100% giving the like bottom a press. 10/10 as always. Mechanic tech myself loving your always thoughtful way of making things work and stay working.

  • @toblerone0104
    @toblerone0104 Před 21 dnem +1

    So good to have you back, hope the honeymoon was great! This is giving me great motivation for my e21 project.. thank you as always!

  • @petrolpower96
    @petrolpower96 Před 18 dny

    A Sreten upload makes everyday so much better! Helps me through a rough patch, and the dream of owning an E31 one day is still there. Thanks again for the uploads, quality and a sense of humor.
    Still the best around on CZcams in my eyes, followed you since the early videos and will be a lifetime follower.
    Keep ‘em coming! Regards from Norway!

  • @Phaint_
    @Phaint_ Před 21 dnem

    Love the Project Cologne, With every video it just gets better. Your driving on the 'Ring has also gotten better since the last time you were out with Misha. Well done man! Keep the solid content coming. Can't wait.

  • @pabloidarreta1173
    @pabloidarreta1173 Před 21 dnem +4

    Finally back!! Glad to see the mgic e39 Alpina. What a machine. Need to see videos of that machine.

  • @CherryScaryWrenching
    @CherryScaryWrenching Před 21 dnem +6

    Love to see more companies that support you!

  • @kevincorry5890
    @kevincorry5890 Před 21 dnem

    Sreten, This is absolutely without a doubt the best end to a looooong work week at the Ring!!! Well done on the upgrades. Another spectacular episode!!!

  • @sorekuk
    @sorekuk Před 22 dny +26

    Sreten few years ago:
    "Noo! Gotta keep it oem! Parts from BMW only or OEM!"
    Sreten now:
    **Cutting plastics, using zipties **#gruzstyle** and installing one thousand mods to his wagon**
    I absolutely love it that you started modyfing those cars! This is best part of owning car that suit YOUR needs and not worrying what purists has to say.
    Also really nice you find Gauge.S useful - this is what I wanted people to use it on their OEM+ daily/track day cars! Hope we will manage do get overlay done for next video!

  • @oliverjones2418
    @oliverjones2418 Před 17 dny +1

    Another 10/10 vid Streten! Absolutely amazing work dude. You are helping so many people including me ❤

  • @andru12qw
    @andru12qw Před 21 dnem +3

    I don't know if I'm just imagining this but the car looks to rev sooooo Smoothly as you lap the ring. Love the video!

  • @mercy4u695
    @mercy4u695 Před 20 dny

    Impressive upgrades on the E46 330i Touring bringing it ever closer to M Class. Cooler oil and beefier sway bars etc. are huge advantages Plus you're track experience is making lapping of Porsches on the Nurburgring even easier. Congratulations!

  • @ericisbananaman
    @ericisbananaman Před 21 dnem +3

    Next level of driving and video creation reached. Excellent work.

  • @JR-ii4lq
    @JR-ii4lq Před 21 dnem +1

    Wow, massive improvement from last time, a lot more confident looking in your steering wheel and overall your "dance" with hands and feet is waaay more coordinated and natural looking. 🎉🎉

  • @lamboferruccio
    @lamboferruccio Před 21 dnem +1

    Driving definitely improved and you can definitely see how much better the car is handling, good job 🙌🏼

  • @glennmartin2403
    @glennmartin2403 Před 21 dnem +2

    It’s a good day - my 24 year old e38 got a WOF so is legal for another year and Streten drops new content. Winning.

  • @flauschxger
    @flauschxger Před 20 dny +1

    Finally... I had some trouble with my ISP over the last couple of days and I haven't been able to watch the video, but now thankfully I am able to, leaning back in my chair, getting a drink or two and I will thoroughly enjoy this one.

  • @erezklein5769
    @erezklein5769 Před 21 dnem

    Love seeing you work, you're passion comes across the camera.

  • @MicahRenfro
    @MicahRenfro Před 21 dnem +2

    SO glad another video is up! YAY!

  • @JR-ii4lq
    @JR-ii4lq Před 21 dnem

    Also, loved the low level commentary at the end, just pure race track sounds😊

  • @CorentinHarbelot
    @CorentinHarbelot Před 21 dnem +1

    Pure feast for our eyes and hears, Thanks for the perfection.

  • @stevec9704
    @stevec9704 Před 21 dnem

    So great Sreten, I always look forward to your episodes. Love this car and your driving is getting much better. Keep up the great work. 👍

  • @STKSOUND
    @STKSOUND Před 21 dnem +3

    got completely hypnotized while you were on the track! i think you've improved a lot too! you're the coolest car guy on youtube

  • @rogierfornier1398
    @rogierfornier1398 Před 19 dny +1

    Project Cologne, the longest running project on the channel and the best , e46' projects seem to be never ending for the lot of us owning one.

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 Před 21 dnem

    Much awaited, much appreciated, excellent insights, and work as always.

  • @simonwu7250
    @simonwu7250 Před 21 dnem

    Always a joy to see you work on these cars

  • @kferderi
    @kferderi Před 21 dnem

    Great to have you back!!!

  • @bigalalbig
    @bigalalbig Před 20 dny

    Great technical contents as always. Enjoy the driver development journey, it's so rewarding and will bring more and more enjoyment.

  • @Dutchdriftking
    @Dutchdriftking Před 15 dny

    Epic as always. Keep up the good work!

  • @jaapbos1347
    @jaapbos1347 Před 21 dnem

    Nice to see you improve driving the ring! What a perfect build! I hope you enjoyed it so like me!
    Greets from the Netherlands

  • @richardpaterson9700
    @richardpaterson9700 Před 2 dny

    A nice custom M539 livery would make a nice future episode on this series!

  • @mafuyu4698
    @mafuyu4698 Před 21 dnem +12

    Babe wake up, new project cologne episode dropped

  • @woutersleyffers1838
    @woutersleyffers1838 Před 17 dny +1

    Even when not OEM, you still keep it classy :) Cool updates, thanks for super high quality content as always Sreten

  • @peejayarr2323
    @peejayarr2323 Před 19 dny

    Great accomplishment for a mechanic/driver to test his skills on the track. Great content and information for the BM enthusiasts 👍🏼

  • @StephenJohnson-jb7xe
    @StephenJohnson-jb7xe Před 19 dny +1

    After your last video with Mischa I started watching him, he is an incredible driver and appears to be a very levelheaded and humble man. I hope you both do more collaborating in future videos and I hope to see much more of your progress as a track driver.

  • @SideshowBen206
    @SideshowBen206 Před 3 dny

    I love that you used the same music as Major Hardware's: Fan Showdown - "Smoke Test" for the intro to a cooling episode.
    So meta!

  • @MrGreen-sq4cf
    @MrGreen-sq4cf Před 21 dnem

    Good to have you back!

  • @bajamedic
    @bajamedic Před 21 dnem

    Great to see you start doing the real fun stuff. I would like to see more of this type of content.

  • @carhallachronicles
    @carhallachronicles Před 21 dnem

    Beautiful onboard views, Sreten! Skills are improving pretty much every lap, very nice! Smooth is fast 👍

  • @legioner9
    @legioner9 Před 21 dnem +1

    I like the intro and the music. Very nice and relaxing.

  • @TheFullMetalJack96
    @TheFullMetalJack96 Před 21 dnem +1

    Sreten, I gotta say I really look up to you and your extremely methodical way of working and learning track driving. I naturally am basically the opposite of that and I beat myself up for it. But - every time I work on something - cars or my day to day job I try to implement your strategies and slowly improve! :) Each video is a reminder to try harder :)

  • @TheManmoths
    @TheManmoths Před 21 dnem +3

    This channel has everything: dogs, old BMWs. That’s it. All you need for a happy life 🤌🏻

  • @zoltandeak3237
    @zoltandeak3237 Před 20 dny

    Absolutely brilliant stuff!! Loved the track laps at the end and can't wait to sort out my E46 330ci, so I can join you!

  • @ZappWbrannigan
    @ZappWbrannigan Před 20 dny

    I can see your gear change has improved enormously. Very smooth.

  • @McMaster1500
    @McMaster1500 Před 21 dnem +2

    Top notch work as always Sreten and happy to see you enjoy the car!

  • @crisholmurb007
    @crisholmurb007 Před 21 dnem

    Best start of the weekend!

  • @connorleyland8695
    @connorleyland8695 Před 20 dny

    One of the best channels on youtube. Funny not cringey, detailed yet quick and engaging. Dont change anything dude!

  • @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny
    @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny Před 21 dnem

    The "hell, yeah!" feeling is once again here! Well done, nice build and nice moments on the Ring

  • @embungsejiwa4071
    @embungsejiwa4071 Před 21 dnem

    Man that gear shift is butter smooth 👌 Nicely done Sreten!

  • @DJzSith
    @DJzSith Před 18 dny +2

    I like to wrap my antiroll bars in Teflon tape, it prevent the squeaks and reduces friction. Also I would check if the 330i master and m3 master cylinder are the same, I believe they are different, and if the pistons are different you might not get the right brake balance and your pedal might have a longer throw.

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 Před 21 dnem

    Wow Streten, the green hell footage was brilliant!! You have produced a great ''pocket rocket''. I love it. Well done mate, cheers, John. UK.

  • @RickRolling-tc7vb
    @RickRolling-tc7vb Před 20 dny

    Good to see you enjoying the fruits of your labours at last.

  • @MitchZero9
    @MitchZero9 Před 21 dnem

    Welcome back, sir.
    Congrats on the new parts sponsor!
    G'day from Aus 🇦🇺

  • @C0RREB0RRE
    @C0RREB0RRE Před 21 dnem

    Nice to see you back after a well deserved break and enjoying your Dream Car! 💪
    Because it's all about driving the car and not let it sit in the collection.
    The dilemmas you must have by now, when going for a drive!! And so many great cars to Choose Between!! 😂
    Stay safe on the Ring please. ❤

  • @geoffh2560
    @geoffh2560 Před 17 dny

    some very nice track footage - thanks!

  • @MSouth011
    @MSouth011 Před 16 dny

    Great job on the upgrades! I can tell you are getting better at driving the course!

  • @bigbaza30
    @bigbaza30 Před 17 dny

    Awesome upgrades, Epic content as always. Enjoyed watching Streten, TY for the upload.

  • @died4us590
    @died4us590 Před 21 dnem +4

    Sreten, i was so happy to see a new video, i was having withdraw. You are always so happy working on these car's, and your enthusiasm helps motivate me to keep pushing myself on my project. I have progressive MS, and it's causing muscle wasting on my entire left side, and i have to keep moving, because i don't want to be in a wheelchair. I get aggravated because i have nearly no feeling in my left hand, and trying to do something that requires two hands makes me want to lose my mind sometimes lol. I love working on this old 50's army jeep, and everything i do takes. about 4 or 5 time's longer to get it done than it used to, but i am thankful that i can still do it.
    I like all the changes you are making, it cracked me up when you put the oil cooler on and said nice while laughing. Seeing an aluminum radiator in a BMW that you are working on seems strange, because you are always trying to make the car's completely oem, and are so detailed in the the thing's you do. Now that you are driving on the track, safety and good handling of the vehicle are what matter. You seem like your driving skills have improved, and you seem more confident, but when you build a car yourself, and know it's been done right, it makes a difference. G-d bless.

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  Před 17 dny

      Hey! I'm sorry to hear that. I can't imagine how frustrating it is, but please fight it and keep at it! Satisfaction of a completed job always and hard work always prevail in the end.

  • @marioshondrov8646
    @marioshondrov8646 Před 21 dnem

    With every episode i want more and more, its enjoyable because i have 05 330d e46 touring project, and i have fiited m pack and istalled sport suspesion with the help of your videos thank you Streten for being awsome.

  • @adamhamilton3342
    @adamhamilton3342 Před 21 dnem +2

    genius idea about getting the driving sim! i love this car and was really getting into the driving segment! nice work!

    • @chiluco2000
      @chiluco2000 Před 18 dny

      I think that helped getting the car to grip on the curves at the limit, with the tire screeching a little 👍

  • @damianpolski1165
    @damianpolski1165 Před 18 dny

    Great job, Boss! I feel happy when I see the work done perfectly. Maszyna gwizda, tylko operator p... quality of car is exellent , nothing to say. God bless you, Polska daje propsy 🤛👍

  • @Masteranddisaster13
    @Masteranddisaster13 Před 20 dny

    The sound of that M54 is amazing.

  • @Mountain_Tactical
    @Mountain_Tactical Před 18 dny

    Always a pleasure watching your videos. Keep up the outstanding work

  • @Ulford
    @Ulford Před 16 hodinami

    I almost don't know what to say. What a video, what an excellent work on this car. And you, my friend, are excellent to. Man you are outstanding.

  • @BrunoSantos-jw3er
    @BrunoSantos-jw3er Před 18 dny

    Really Nice driving, as a fellow E46 Touring Driver is nice to see someone using it as a ring tool.

  • @HumanShield777
    @HumanShield777 Před 20 dny +1

    Seeing the old dial cluster with the fuel economy gauge is epic. Analogue dials!

  • @karraguer
    @karraguer Před 22 dny +7

    The legend is back…

  • @dry-bones
    @dry-bones Před 21 dnem

    this car looks beautiful. the color is amazing

  • @super69ev
    @super69ev Před 22 dny +3

    Love this! Super content!

  • @Essentiment
    @Essentiment Před 12 dny

    The next episode, I was really waiting for it)

  • @paulmackay6376
    @paulmackay6376 Před 20 dny

    Very impressive drving there young man.....great video. Thanks for the wonderful content.

  • @amrhabdulhakeem5006
    @amrhabdulhakeem5006 Před 21 dnem

    Love to see the dedication and hard work, keep it up buddy

  • @L06907
    @L06907 Před 12 dny

    The knowledge, editing and so much more makes me wish I still had my German spec E46. Guten twist.

  • @JoaoVictor-hu4pp
    @JoaoVictor-hu4pp Před 21 dnem

    by far the best youtuber i have ever seen. love the content brother.

  • @tomaktoma1
    @tomaktoma1 Před 21 dnem +1

    Yes you did improve your driving, smoother!!

  • @alfredotovar8984
    @alfredotovar8984 Před 21 dnem +3

    Your Spanish is great, man! 😎 in no time you’ll be reading, speaking, and writing it like a pro 👌🏼 can’t wait to see more power on this beast so everyone on the ‘Ring will see a flying shoe (or chancla! Lol) saludos desde Los Angeles 🌴

  • @MarceloPaciorek
    @MarceloPaciorek Před 10 dny

    I drove an M5 from Padua to Welsberg and had the time of my life. Regardless of the preventive maintenance a BMW requires, it's absolutely worth it.

  • @timogaming5504
    @timogaming5504 Před 20 dny

    I whaited so long for your video. Every time i see a new one, i get happier :).

  • @pear7869
    @pear7869 Před 21 dnem

    when you get better with steering an the breaking the weight transfers will be smoother too, but you already show way more feel for it than most, GG!
    also love the mods and seeing the high skill level of your work again!

  • @rahdigga6031
    @rahdigga6031 Před 21 dnem

    Thank you, you've just helped me add to my lift of upgrade to my e46 M3