DREAM SPEC BMW M3 Redemption Build - The Finale

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Hi Guys! Just for information - This rear trailing arm (C-Shape one) was designed that it case of any accident, it will bend itself, to avoid situation where it will destroy fuel tank (that’s why they have a little break in the middle). This is the same part that is used in Non-M E9X platform. Great video as always! Cheers!

[@SirDankNewton]

Stuff like this is why I like factory arms when possible. I know on my SS there's a lot of aftermarket toe and trailing arms but the Z/28 has uprated bushings in both arms which is why I personally went with them. Of course it also helps that all 4 arms were less than a single set of aftermarket arms.

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

That's a really cool detail actually.

[@mugshotmarley]

The M stock arms with sphericals I think is way better than the aftermarket ones with rubber that he replaced them with. Feel like M put more time into designing the part than those aftermarket ones. Its like a downgrade in my eyes.

[@rickycortez6733]

You ever watch someone do something and think 🧐. Duh 🙄 why didn’t I think of that. Using the old arm and new on putting the bolts through to match the existing length was that moment . lol great job guys.

[@bandwagon240]

That's an old trick but extremely useful nonetheless. Sometimes even seasoned mechanics forget (like me, what were we talking about?).

[@mostlyuselessgarage]

Such a perfectly built M3. Love it! 27:03 video encoding glitch was a false internet down moment 😂

[@Nightwalker1105]

I though mu internet was down for a moment

[@dantevito1193]

There's also a low frequency noise that i personally find very annoying

[@hussali8838]

Am so tempted to go to Ontario and buy the fg2 off them hahaha

[@MajorAddiction]

This part got me too lol

[@nycshelbygt500]

ProTip: The oil level display in the iDrive doesn't reflect the total oil level of the 8.8L V8 oil capacity in the Engine. It is just used to indicate when you need to add 1-2L. When the S65 V8 blew you said the oil level was at 3/4 full....That is 2L down and the oil status should have gone red. Those M3 owners who have had the oil cooler in the front bumper punctured (and continued to drive the car home) know the feeling when the oil level goes red. There is an oil level sensor under the metal plate in the front that should be replaced after 150k miles, earlier if you track your M3. It might give false oil level readings as the car gets older. The best practice is to do an oil change and top up right before a track day, so you know you have 8.8L of oil in the engine, Maybe just add 1-2L before a track day. Ignore the oil overfill warning. M3 S65 V8s burn oil (1L per every 5k miles).

[@ZelenKai]

I have a S65 M3.. I will say this comment is wrong. The oil level shows 1 liter difference from top to bottom. That is why if it is below the bottom mark it says "+1 qt" on the display. You need to drive it and take multiple readings to get an updated one. Also, I don't know about this person's M3 but mine only burns 0.5 liter every 10k miles. I never need to top off oil between oil changes. And my car has over 60 track days on it already. They do not all burn oil. He may just have a bad example of an M3.

[@cwhitty05]

Hey, don’t worry about that ground wire. Trust me, you guys are not amateurs. I was a BMW tech in a previous life, and I’ve made worse mistakes. One time while training an apprentice I left the fill plug on the transmission loose and the car came back a month later with a destroyed transmission. We all make mistakes. The important thing is you found it, and fixed it, and didn’t ruin anything in the process!

[@justbobagian]

I like the manic joy of describing finding the stupid ground issue, he’s so happy to not have to tear it apart again

[@MaseratiA6GCM250]

I’m happy for you guys to do whatever you need to do. I’m still hoping you’ll do a 190E build. Since you love all those old BMWs.

[@grizoh]

That would be really cool. I feel like there might be rose colored glasses with how they actually drive, but they look badass.

[@MaseratiA6GCM250]

I know a few people that have one, they say they are really balanced and aren't the barges as some people seem as.@@grizoh

[@neversettle7666]

Very nice progress and love that you are retaining the active damper feature with the new Bilsteins for the street. Good work on scuffing up the rotors for the pad change...an often overlooked, but very important step.

[@tomtom255]

Happy to see you got the engine and ground issue sorted, it’s so disheartening when that happens after a big job like swapping out the engine. Love the track wheels but I can’t say I’m feeling the TE37’s, to me, they are the pumpkin spice of wheels, but it’s your car and I love the content and I’m excited to see how it goes on the track. Great series as usual👍.

[@TML34]

10:06 That rear trailing arm is meant to be a sacrificial piece in case of an accident. Why? because it saves you puncturing (potentially) your gas tank. The piece installed now increases that risk… just sayin’.

[@simon05811]

I love that you show us your problems and then overcome them. I prefer the cheaper builds, but watch every video! Thanks!

[@RichardSwift]

This series was great and very informative! Congrats on getting this car back up and running.

[@Killerconceptz]

You guys always do a damn good job at not hiding issues and work through it, I know people really appreciate your honesty. Keep up the great content!

[@NzNuky]

Those long videos are more than enjoyable guys! You guys are and will always be the best 💯

[@brians7649]

Love the series and seeing all the up and downs. Love the realness/honesty in showing the realities of car building and modifying. Not a Honda person but you guys did a great job with that one too. Love the builds, no matter what the price. I'd say keep mixing it up.

[@edanwrld]

Awesome video once again. Watching since the start and loved every episode, by far my favourite car series on this platform. Would be cool to see more videos like this.

[@bgee461]

Since you asked, i do enjoy seeing beaters get a second chance at life. Maybe a 90s DSM build. Four eyed Fox body? S2000 in need of restoring? Really whatever comes up at the right price, there is no shortage of cool cars. You two always hit it out of the park. 👍

[@metalicsupra]

Im super stoked for you having put in the effort to bring this m3 back. Its a special car.

[@wdiv]

Both sets of wheels look great and I'm glad you got her running again 🙌

[@tr4ck_day]

I live right down the road from Apex, I am friends with a lot of the people that work there, I let them shoot photos of my car on (the then unreleased) SM10-RS for their website, and own 2 sets of their wheels (including a set of VS5RS)! I love to see them getting so much love from content creators, and especially you guys since I am such a huge fan!

[@geoffreyadams6236]

You guys have a good mix of econobox and "fancy" car love on your channel. I normally prefer the econoboxes (Hondas) so more of that would be good, but a BMW every now and then doesn't hurt either. I won't lie, I was excited to see the White civic run a better lap time than the M3 here in a fair competition.

[@pballer2005]

i vote for the apex wheels, that brushed finished just pops. I love the sort of sport street build. I'm doing the same thing with my mustang after i had a more track oriented set up on my last car and hated that it was miserable on the street. you can cruise it on the road, rip around a mountain road at 8/10's and feel great, and still have some fun at the track.

[@rvstechnologyusallc2290]

Now you need to run a couple RVS Technology treatments in it to keep protecting those rod bearings. We'd be happy to send you some, we have lots of happy S65/S85 owners worldwide 😎

[@_white_rocket]

Love it! The suspension settling completely changed the look of those TE's.

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

The car looks absolutely perfect. Greetings from Greece.

[@sticky40sx71]

Has a ISF owner and my bro owning a E92 M3, we both love the M3! Yes I got torque but that DCT is special.

[@BN_28]

Love these content! The S65 sounds amazing!

[@ciscovip1]

Keep doing both type of builds. Loved them both👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@nknasi]

Loving the mods you've done here Pete. Maybe a gunmetal wheel would have matched the car a bit better than the silver but that's a nit pick. Can't wait to see the track day rematch vs the built Civic! This car needs its redemption arc!!

[@zakarywin7645]

I think the silver adds a nice contrast. Gunmetal wheels are super dull imo

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@zakarywin7645 I think the lack of gloss doesn't help the Rays. Either a gloss silver or gloss gunmetal/anthracite might look a little better and suit the grey paint better. I think those matte-finish silver Rays would probably look better on a brightly coloured car like a red or blue or yellow car. The polished aluminium finished Apex wheels look great and give a real motorsports look!

[@zakarywin7645]

@@TassieLorenzo I agree, the apex wheels look much better than the TEs

[@FuturePrison]

I once chased engine lights/limp mode on my car for a year and a half. Many parts and several thousands of dollars, only to one day realise, I had two vacuum hoses back to front. So I feel you with that ground strap.

[@austinwrighteous]

Thanks for documenting the whole process! Wheels look so good. Choice

[@neosho6428]

I enjoyed every bit of this series. Thank you SA!

[@xshorter]

Great video. Keep enjoying that wonderful machine

[@alwintheskateboarder]

Hell yes a 40 minute episode Time to watch it at work 😂

[@mikeynuno537]

I like the dream build stuff. Sorry Pete for the emotional rollercoaster, but this was definitely one of my favorite series. Wrench on boys!

[@dkBybee]

Very fun to watch both cars get built. I am a BMW fan from the 80s and currently own a 2008 Civic Si sedan.

[@Busydadgarage717]

Appreciate high end builds, but I am 100% here for the budget content. My opinion only here. Regardless, you guys are amazing!

[@alexmat106]

Those APEX's are astonishingly beautiful

[@cats.cars.33]

I like a good mix of different kind of car builds like you've been doing. It exposes me to different vehicles I'd never see otherwise as a person who is mainly just in the Honda world.

[@shaunvanjaarsveld4161]

The M3 looks amazing and sounds amazing. Definitely a dream build and not only thay, but a dream car for me!! Well done

[@Tech-bv9oj]

Dp:It feels like you're just debadging it outta spite. Pete unconvincingly: no no no...

[@jp2246]

Great build series, glorious sounds coming from that engine!

[@IDlikeanEvo]

Fr the wheel seup with the setup is fire imo, so simple so clean ! Keep it up guy's!

[@betterthansx1]

The OE BMW caps fit in the VS-5RS. Those will make it 100%

[@leedyer5810]

The stance at 6:38 tho… this guy means business

[@Ngoodman2ng2]

the apex wheels pop a lot more imo

[@chipdiamond2628]

Nice suspension upgrade. 👍

[@johnpark6138]

Been there too many times … congrats on the solution. HUGE relief !

[@kawzx777]

I'm a VAG guy but 1 of my favs is the e92 M3 but in manual. The downshifts in stick are just glorious 🙌

[@nahtannoJv8]

omg, you beautiful genius, I live in the Rust Belt, and when I replace my rotors I am going to spray paint the centers and probably do the nut that holds them. mine are disintegrating. thank you.

[@dbyoutube21]

Those noises!! So good!

[@pshhyeahh]

Love seeing your build videos.

[@iwanta69rs]

glad you're loving the m3 i daily mine and i literally cant find another car to replace it with all the modern stuff just falls short its such a great car for me only the alfa qv comes close but isnt quite there i'm at 130k miles and climbing. dont forget the gts dct flash make such a difference just make sure you reset all the adaptations after it makes it smooth as silk. and they also make a dipstick conversion oil pan i would recommend it next time you do rod bearings or when you had the engine out.

[@BlueG3.5]

I feel your pain, this was the stage in my BMW ownership where I had to bite the bullet and sell the whole car for less that I spent on my rebuild. Nothing hurts more but the sooner you decide to bail, the more money you end up saving. I thought I'd tough it out because of how much I had spent already but then my trans gave out and basically just gave the car away because I was sick of fixing it every weekend even though I loved driving it.

[@calebz5890]

Another great series! Thank you

[@SuperSkillzSlick]

amazing sound from that engine

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

Not a BMW guy but I’ve watched the full series. Once again you guys did an amazing job. The budget stuff is more relatable. I would love to see you guys do a budget 500hp AWD RSX(cheapest Honda to make AWD,comes with a K series already) vs a full bolt on EVO 8/6/X or an STi. Make it somewhat if a drag build but can also add in some of the signature track battle you guys are so known for.

[@brianturko3481]

We had a similar wiring issue happen on my friends Celica GT-four. Toyota somehow overlooked that two plugs could be swaped and all we got was sparks when the battery was connected. Luckily no damage happened, but it took a fews days and a wiring expert to figure out what was wrong.

[@esobeegarage]

Pete, I actually love those TE37s on it! Fun and different and I think the color goes well with the body color - a little reverse contrast makes it unique!

[@ericbeaulieu5058]

Great content once again!

[@BaseSRKI]

Cool video! Thanks

[@craignightingale4312]

Congratulations on the rebirth of your motor, music is right. It would be amazing to see a redux of your track battle.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

This is so sweet, now I'm looking at M3 classifieds

[@justintowers8230]

the headaches you went thru with this build reminds me of what Im going thru now. Restoring my Celica SS-III to how toyota could of built it will be so rewarding in the end.

[@audifreak918]

Awesome build series guys. 👍👍👍

[@ofthenearfuture]

Build, race, break, repeat... as it goes! Enjoyed seeing the redemption of the M3

[@suttonsplash14]

Nice build!

[@wojtekp3212]

Apex wheels look amazing, has a more modern bbs look and updates the look of the car.

[@DefaultLoginDetaiIs]

More BMW content would always be good!

[@FiftyFiftyAmoney]

Great content as always. In the middle of the no start I was thinking to myself... this is exactly why I'll never trade my Honda life for the German life... but mad respect for seeing it through. And lastly, life is short and you work hard, don't sweat the cost. Drive what you love!

[@bradfoster8146]

I want this M3 so bad. It's perfect

[@murtgman]

It's sitting just right now and both wheels are nice but the apex wheels suit best in my opinion. And the eventuri intake just completes the whole package. My dream car.

[@lachaineal]

Fantastic job as always guy's

[@MRCRICKET24]

❤ never miss a video. 2nd wheels are perfect

[@paulsinnett85]

Thus series has me looking at m3s its such a good car.

[@axelhorneff5077]

So, BMW had finally started to use spherical bushings where the arms would twist under load and you add hardened rubber bushings back in? Kinda backwards if you ask me :D In all cars before, people are paying good money for aftermarket arms with sphericals :D :D

[@TML34]

Yeah, I would have just got some new OE ones.

[@speedacademy]

Thats the trend to do sphericals and for track use yes its certainly the way to go. I wanted to try how all rubber would feel like given how bad our roads are. Make sense?

[@axelhorneff5077]

@@speedacademy I heard a lot of feedback that it doesn´t impact ride quality much if you stay mostly rubber bushing on the rest, so I´ll give them a try. Let us know your experience :)

[@TML34]

@@speedacademy makes sense. Hopefully they’re “Hamilton Spec.” 😅

[@Rizzilla26]

TE’s for the win! Ever since Ken Block started running them on his cars, it has to be one of my favorite rims, even if it is Japanese. The only other wheels that imo look as perfect on this car are BBS’s LM and a couple other styles but these are great. Yes since you are going with the black trim and accents, a gun metal or bronze would have fit it a little better, but the aesthetics are there! Such fine attention to detail and patience is why I always love watching these series. Personally the e90 is one of my dream cars and I greatly appreciated the knowledge I gained from the Speed Academy. These cars are not cheap for the regular joes out here, but you get what you pay for, but seeing an RCF built in the future would be killer series now that they are less then 30K used. Love the content guys, keep up the great work!

[@diazfernandezantonio]

good stuff guys!!

[@chillbeats1337]

One of my favorite build series. Only M3 Chassis to ever and always to have a NA V8.

[@knighriderredux]

Couldn’t agree more with your suspension setup, have the same B6 shocks with Eibach springs. Previously had B16 coilovers and while they were great on track, absolute nightmare in NYC streets. The bottom of my car met the road more than I liked.

[@rayray3009]

Nice work guys love the BMW content how about a beater E60 build?

[@raomotorsports]

I would watch a 100 more episodes like this one 🙌👏

[@alkaribeats2764]

Love the character arch of absolutely despising the car to full embracing it with love and appreciation.

[@xxx_ray]

You know it sounds silly, but the fist shake of excitement I had when you unboxed the TE-37 had me so hype. This gen and body M3 works so well with them.

[@Red6er]

wheels look good!

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

it sounds very motorsport. love it.

[@grad0n]

The Apex crushes. I am a huge FL-5 fan and my buddy runs 18x10.5” squared w/ 285/30s on his e46 m3.

[@14KShadow]

I'd love to see or at least hear more on this car. It just sounds and looks so damn good

[@Naki7g]

W build i was hoping youd get a new engine for it and im glad you did as well as those mods very tasteful another win for speed academy

[@-redtango]

Apex wheels for sure!!

[@Hollandaze-kl4kl]

Love the wheels, add OG TE37 stickers and they’re perfect 🤩

[@toxicdrifter8179]

I like bmw video series! Keep it up! :)

[@lamboferruccio]

Like both types of builds to give perspective, budget and high end. W204 C63 is a sick car too, add headers and tune and it’s absolutely transformed, handles amazingly too but and it’s a big BUT…the M156 6.2 V8 has its issues too, an absolute beast of an engine but AMG engineers must have been on some serious mind altering drugs designing that thing with the stupid issues it has, all fixable of course but definitely hurts the wallet too!

[@kalebthompson1]

Love the video! Not sold on the TEs on the E90 though.

[@meestahK]

If you do want a splash of color, you could do the optional stickers for the te37 sl's. That'd definitely help them contrast the body

[@FaithlessM3]

Really glad you didn’t JZ swap. I love the S65 V8 roar. Great build… but I really don’t get TE wheels. Your car, your rules though. Keep the content coming 😊

[@nickadkins7765]

Still think you guys need to do an ISF build and then throw the M3 and the F in some head to head battles! Because I think even you guys are underestimating it, and not giving it it's due credit as a driver's car AND as a reliable daily saloon. That would be a fun series and shed some light on the F cars IMO!

[@timgale506]

lovely car but more budget builds please, keep up the great work!

[@crispcarguru303]

apex wheels for the win.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

6:35 😂😂😂 Pete, you may not know but that stance is the preferred method of F-15 maintainers when they are working under the jet. Doin' me proud 🥺🥺🥺😂

[@Mpower3o2]

More DREAM SPEC builds, please.