Agree with the stock air box being best,.. tested various cais and they all messed the maf reading and didnt gain anthing other than sound....
@HardlyExotic4 сағат бұрын
I understand the 4.4 m62 maf can be utilised when you are running bigger air intakes etc, but not tested that myself.
@Voges2023Күн бұрын
So sick
@mikesphoenix_e46m33 күн бұрын
yes true mate i know these videos arent a 5 minute job to edit either 😬🤪 hope things starting to go well with you on business front anyway 😊👍
@mikesphoenix_e46m34 күн бұрын
I get were you comming from mate reckon it would make great contents on your channel and be worth it with end results 😎👌
@HardlyExotic4 күн бұрын
We will see, I have a lot of stuff to catch with after having such a busy summer with the business 🙈
@richielewis70244 күн бұрын
A turbo alpina sleeper would be amazing, and I love the E39 content just as much as E36 content :)
@HardlyExotic4 күн бұрын
Thanks buddy glad you're enjoying it 👌
@garymiles804 күн бұрын
Might have to invest in a light weight flywheel on mine
@HardlyExotic4 күн бұрын
Good bit of kit. Definitely wake up a 2.8 👌
@AverageAuto5 күн бұрын
Smashed it again 👊
@emrikhjelstad65205 күн бұрын
Hey! Good vid! Do you think it’d gain any power by using m50 inlet on m52b20? I’ve heard they’re breathing well with the stock inlet, and I wonder if it would do any improvement by swapping to m50 inlet?
@HardlyExotic5 күн бұрын
Hello! I have not tried it. But maybe some small gain? Maybe the m50b20 would be better suited for that engine as the b25 will flow too much for the smaller 2.0l? If you bring in some supporting mods, decat, and some cam work I'm sure it'll be happy
@ewanturner43816 күн бұрын
Loving the plan - Look forward to the updates on this one 👍
@HardlyExotic5 күн бұрын
Thanks buddy
@mikesphoenix_e46m36 күн бұрын
totally i go for pressed german style
@HardlyExotic6 күн бұрын
Pressed > 4d!!
@vinimaguire810910 күн бұрын
Hi Steve greetings from Sydney Australia...I pressed the subscribe soon as I watched this B10 video as I love my BMs too. Ive got a 2003 530i Msport with the factory Hi Tech kit fitted . I got it cheap as it had been badly vandalised and keyed on nearly every panel so needs a complete respray. Its a real shame as the interior is immaculate. Sapphire Metallic Black with black leather interior. I'm originally from Manchester so grew up in my teens always trying to afford either a 320i or a fast Ford that was in the late 80's early 90's. Anyway hopefully if you read this you might be able to help me coz I need to get a diagnostic OBD reader for the 530 ...Can you recommend the best one for older BMW's like mine. I'm sure the channel will take off especially if you do a resto on that B10 eh ?
@HardlyExotic9 күн бұрын
Hey Vini, thanks for the sub and comment. I've owned around 60 bmw in the last 10 years or so, e34, e36, E38, e39, x5, E46. Can't beat them 🙏 530i is a lovely bit of kit. If you dig through some of my older vids you'll see I've got stuff on my 540i e39, 728i E38 and a loaf of other cars. For diagnostics, the best software is BMW INPA but you'll need. A laptop and need to download a cracked version to use it so a bit tricky. My suggestion for ease and cost would be to use a bmw c110 scanner. It plugs straight into the obd port and does a heap of diagnostics and live data and is a good tool. They're 40£ or so on ebay
@vinimaguire81097 күн бұрын
@@HardlyExotic Thanks Steve I will do....👍
@ewanturner438112 күн бұрын
Having a great time with ya mates in a top motor - very cool. Sometimes it's not about chasing lap times 🙂
@HardlyExotic12 күн бұрын
That's what it's all about 👌 would definitely recommend the trip if you haven't been to the ring!
@mikesphoenix_e46m315 күн бұрын
Great video steve im really interested in this build this cars got alot going for it and so many ideas what you can do im more a supercharger guy than turbo reckon add love to hear a whine singing along with the straight 6 howl but nothing wrong with keeping the n/a route and it really does need alpina wheels to finish it off 😀
@HardlyExotic11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Super charger would suit a big auto cruiser more, but I want a big turbo 6 cylinder petrol, need to scratch that itch!
@rxchxrdsxn122415 күн бұрын
what inch wheels are they on the e38?
@HardlyExotic15 күн бұрын
20". 9 front and 10j rear
@mikesphoenix_e46m320 күн бұрын
Totally mate 😎👌
@mikesphoenix_e46m320 күн бұрын
Yes you starting to see light at the end of the tunnel 👍 part from changing disc n pads all round and handbrake not done alot but did shampoo the 30 year old velour seats n mats which came up nice 😅 next job might b replacing the sunroof headliner bit but apparently involves removing the sunroof cartridge to do 😬 my m3 did go on display in a museum for a week which was nice 😊
@HardlyExotic20 күн бұрын
Well you're still ticking bits off which is progress! I need to do a headlining in my touring bad!! It's. Along old job though. Which museum did you get the m3 in!
@mikesphoenix_e46m320 күн бұрын
wow what a experience steve add be more than happy just cruising round there like you did least you can still say you went round there and still looked great fun 😃
@HardlyExotic20 күн бұрын
Thanks mate yeh exactly that soak up the experience
@Majkyyyy25 күн бұрын
Great stuff. I need to do the pockets myself but i never welded in my life. I want to buy a welder to do the job but also get into welding. What welder do you use? What do you recommend? Thanks.
@HardlyExotic24 күн бұрын
For such a critical component like this, I would suggest finding someone who has welding experience. It's an important part of the rear subframe mounting so not worth taking risks 🙂 I use an RTECH Mig 180. Great bit of kit 😊
@Majkyyyy23 күн бұрын
@@HardlyExotic Not a risk where im from. Better doing it myself. Pseudo specialists making awfull job taking big stacks. I went abroad to work and left the car to have a complete rust repair. And those "experienced welders" left pockets untouched among many other things they left rusted under the car. Getting angry even writing this story. I asked my dad to pick up the car cuz I stayed abroad for a longer time. I had no idea they made such a sloppy work sending me photos of the few things they did okay. But yeah i'll never trusting anyone with repairs ever again. But thanks for the concern.
@HardlyExotic23 күн бұрын
@@Majkyyyy sorry to hear that mate. Unfortunately all too common these days. I have started taking on some customer work on E36 as other people have had similar experiences, so I am pleased to help a few people out 🙂 which country are you located in?
@Majkyyyy23 күн бұрын
@@HardlyExotic I'm from Poland. Slowly working on my bimmer in my free time. With this car I found out theres nothing i can't do :D. Even if it means I have to learn how to weld. But I had that in my plans before so. Now is the time.
@HardlyExotic23 күн бұрын
@@Majkyyyy nice glad to hear it. If you can learn to weld it will help you a lot with the E36! KZbin videos for learning are great, ensure you have a mig gas welder and lots of practise 🙂 good luck
@onebyonekeeboard852525 күн бұрын
you reckon it’s too late if my jack points are completely crushed?😭
@HardlyExotic25 күн бұрын
No, it's just the repair becomes much more complex as you will need to tie into the box section above which is fine but harder to access, you will need to trim higher into the bodywork to access this metalwork and then rewuite further repairs and paintwork etc.
@M3MJ26 күн бұрын
Keep up the good work mate! Your vids helped me bite the bullet and buy a slightly rusty E36 and give welding a go for the first time.
@HardlyExotic26 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Good luck on the E36, my best advice is get out of it now but you're committed for life 😂 If you're UK based and need any parts then drop me an email - www.protezioneautoworks.co.uk
@mikesphoenix_e46m329 күн бұрын
Great work and another great video steve my head was really stuck into this like i was there watching it all but you got more guts that me you just get in there and get on with it but the works looking great its really comming along now but im still getting reminded about my e36 by watching these videos maybe its not always a good thing maybe 🤣
@HardlyExotic26 күн бұрын
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Feels like it's coming together at last now so pretty happy with the progress! Have you done much to yours this summer?
@janrogala8284Ай бұрын
Nice work 😊
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@andipajerokingАй бұрын
About the sluggish part, what do you expect from a 2.5? A car that heavy needs at least 250 bhp for a satisfactory dinamic experience. 2.5 is a good engine for a 3 series.
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Yes you are right, it's not a gripe, just an observation form the 2.8 (not 2.5)
@boedhimanАй бұрын
Hey man thanks for the very helpful vid. if i will only be doing an m50b25 manifold and custom exhaust and tune for my m52b25 engine, do you think i should upgrade to pink injectors?
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
No problem! I don't think you will max the stock injectors out unless you add cams and ecu tuning
@mikesphoenix_e46m3Ай бұрын
Yes well thats 90s german engineering comming into its own you look after it it looks after you 👍 yes deffo one for the bucket list mate and all that driving n then drinking in afternoon it can catch up with you 😅
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
She did well the old girl I must say 😎
@ewanturner4381Ай бұрын
Been looking forward to this one. You guys clearly had an amazing time and the E38 performed amazingly. She looks stunning! Glad you got a picture of Kevin in there :)
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Ah glad you enjoyed it buddy! Was a properly epic trip, way exceeded expectations. I think we'll be back next year 😆
@carsonstage4274Ай бұрын
E38 looks EPIC! - these BMW last of the ultra reliable and trusted - straight forward to work on and would put the new stuff to shame as proven in your video - great video enjoyed the journey 👌
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Thanks for watching buddy! Wicked guys and generally very reliable. The parts are robust evem after 25 years of use!
@mikesphoenix_e46m3Ай бұрын
what amazing video vlog trip cars mates food beer what more can you wish for and was nice to see some different contents but i bet getting back in your own bed was nice 😅
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Was an unreal trip, way better than we expected a lot of that was down to how good the E38 was. It took me 4 days to recover from it. This week just gone was a real slog
@codyhobden1541Ай бұрын
Mega weekend Great time will need to sort another trip out
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Epic trip and epic company 🤝
@ITSAKKISАй бұрын
1006 miles is insane, best car to do that in for sure 😆
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
That was just the first leg! Mad distance!
@AverageAutoАй бұрын
I LOVE A 90’s SH1TBOX!
@Voges2023Ай бұрын
On the hood struts closer too the hood side not the body side there is a 10mm bolt that you can take out to get the hood in a service position for more light etc.
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Yes you're right this is a great tip 🙂
@PandaFGАй бұрын
“People who don’t like miatas have never drove one” -☝️🤓
@AverageAutoАй бұрын
Looks so sick!!
@AverageAutoАй бұрын
Such a cool build! Sounds epic too
@blondix811Ай бұрын
BMW ze wsi, no tak, bo to wiesniacki samochod 🤣🤣🤣
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Cool BMW 🇵🇱👌
@oksanasheremetieva7276Ай бұрын
Wroclove
@andrewellis273Ай бұрын
Alpina b3 nice
@owenlee4585Ай бұрын
the best single performance mod for an e36 is a diff ratio swap
@AverageAutoАй бұрын
Didn’t realise the titanic was drifting this weekend…..
@codyhobden1541Ай бұрын
Member
@Nuffinfancy1981Ай бұрын
Looks so good going sideways ❤
@gixxerhoff7502Ай бұрын
So the 2.8 doesn’t have the oil pump nut issue?
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Keep the rpm limit to 7000 and you will minimise the risk.
@drewdavis239Ай бұрын
They all have the same oil pump nut issue. The s54 has less of a issue but it's still present.
@cannedspace4124 күн бұрын
weld it or buy a safety wired nut. most of the m5x and s5x have the issue
@TheDutyPaidАй бұрын
most pointless form of racing.
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
All racing is pointless 😁
@culnaurionАй бұрын
way too low
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Maybe
@mikesphoenix_e46m3Ай бұрын
i find this song addictive
@mikesphoenix_e46m3Ай бұрын
Wow what a transformation how much do them silver wheels look better than the black you had on im never a black wheel person always liked silver and must say it dont scrup up to bad either well done and excited to see bits of your adventure you must be buzzing at the minute 😄
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
They Had to be silver, Gav done a cracking job I must say 👏 vid will be up in a few days 👌
@GeorgeEI7KOАй бұрын
It looks class man. Just to let you know the shite that goes on here in ireland with old cars. I was looking at one of these on done deal the other day. Sitting in the one spot so long all 4 tyres were flat. Leaking fuel tank.. Dead fuel pump.... Bargain at 4000 euros....not. Fair play lad. I'll just have to stick to playing with my shit box 03 clk.
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
Thanks buddy! Yeh I've a few mates / customers over in Ireland and blows my mind the price of some bits over there. Dare say you'd be better off coming over to the mainland and getting a car to take back?
@GeorgeEI7KOАй бұрын
@@HardlyExotic not since brexit mate. The import duty on stuff from the UK is fucking mental now.
@HardlyExoticАй бұрын
What sort of money is it?
@ewanturner43812 ай бұрын
Ooh yeah! She looks sooo much better with the silver rims and a spit 'n' polish. Looking fwd to your Ultrace vid 😊
@HardlyExotic2 ай бұрын
Thanks dude!
@pompeydude1232 ай бұрын
Looking incredible!
@ewanturner43812 ай бұрын
Seriously mate, do my OCD a favour and give the old girl a bloody good wash - she deserves it 😃