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

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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[@t21industries]

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

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Best wishes to your wife and you from Scotland.

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Me too

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

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Gotta love the melodrama!

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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.

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[@PixelVogue]

Driving has 100% improved!

[@jbmectronic4314]

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]

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

[@heelandtoe_]

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]

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

[@promethbastard]

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

[@MarceloPaciorek]

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.

[@suave871]

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[@sorekuk]

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!

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[@stanleylam2159]

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

[@mso8190]

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

[@goose4150]

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

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@@goose4150 Good luck with that 😬

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

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noooo

[@AndrewEllestad]

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

[@flauschxger]

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.

[@jeffzhuang5769]

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)

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

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.

[@rogierfornier1398]

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.

[@TopsieT]

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 😂

[@victorcc75]

The gap between Sreten from the lap of Project Dubai and this lap of Project Cologne is the same gap between Yuji Ide and Kimi Raikonnen 🤣🤣 Awesome!

[@DJzSith]

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.

[@algeniscorrea187]

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.

[@brianwhelan9425]

Your driving skills are nearly as good as your mechanical skills well done sir 👏

[@nikolasbergeron9942]

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

[@woutersleyffers1838]

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

[@oliverjones2418]

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

[@BlazingsNL]

"with the help of Misha" hahah I knew he'd be in this video somehow when I saw Nürburgring. Sucks he couldn't drive it, but I'm sure it will happen in the future!

[@pabloidarreta1173]

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

[@glennmartin2403]

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.

[@died4us590]

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]

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.

[@energiespecialist1615]

Gooood stuff Sreten! Tip from N old racing mechanic: spiral wrap the braided oil cooler hoses for extra protection.. The abrasive mesh will eat trough anything 😅🙏

[@dragineeztoo61]

That dog must think it's a vacation every time you get to look after him.

[@alfredotovar8984]

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 🌴

[@MSouth011]

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

[@gettcouped]

Awesome video. You’re a great driver! It’s crazy how good SIMs are nowadays to teach you how to drive.

[@JR-ii4lq]

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. 🎉🎉

[@modesantos501]

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 😁👍

[@lamboferruccio]

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

[@petrolpower96]

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 KZbin in my eyes, followed you since the early videos and will be a lifetime follower. Keep ‘em coming! Regards from Norway!

[@STKSOUND]

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

[@CherryScaryWrenching]

Love to see more companies that support you!

[@TKLM-tube]

Sreten Verstappen! That man can drive

[@iokupa]

Hey sten I had seen this article and thought it was something you had done before ( put an m5 engine in an 850) going through all your 850 restoration videos now just thought I’d put the article there in case I lost it , keep up the good work and great videos 👍🏿

[@L06907]

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

[@joshuad1716]

home sweet some, in front of a new, beautiful m539 restorations video, cheers!

[@Twisted4AGZE]

I'm amazed they don't make you wear a helmet. Love your vids

[@bigbaza30]

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

[@mercy4u695]

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!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

As a 330 CI owner, I watched this and fantasized about doing this to mine. Unfortunately, with a quarter million miles and 20 years of Chicago rust, fantasy is the only word I can use.

[@adamhamilton3342]

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

[@chiluco2000]

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

[@HumanShield777]

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

[@andru12qw]

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!

[@geoffh2560]

some very nice track footage - thanks!

[@peejayarr2323]

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

[@TheFullMetalJack96]

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 :)

[@mafuyu4698]

Babe wake up, new project cologne episode dropped

[@eurojulien]

Great video Sreten! Keep in mind the (poor) harmonics of the m54bb30 when choosing your flywheel and or shifting points. You may want to consider an ATI superdamper and or heavier/oe wheel if you plan on being close to redline. I'm sure this issue is well covered by people who know more than me. Good luck with the project, if you end up putting an s54 in it, our grey-green wagons will be twins!

[@thesillyhatday]

Man, I'm going to miss the Nurburgring this year. That BMW looks like a perfect ring toy!

[@TheManmoths]

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

[@Essentiment]

The next episode, I was really waiting for it)

[@Roerstroem_KSR]

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.

[@Piekartz]

My e46 323ci is still standing still in my garage. This series is giving me the motivation to do some much needed repairs!

[@zdx197]

What a perfect daily this is too. Practical, fun, engaging and analog but not uncomfortable.

[@ericisbananaman]

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

[@CK47CD]

Another great video Sreten! I really hope we'll see another project like Rottweil or Cologne soon, because these 2 were the most relatable and by far my favorite content from you and I regularly rewatch them from the beginning.

[@Dutchdriftking]

Epic as always. Keep up the good work!

[@connorleyland8695]

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

[@damianpolski1165]

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 🤛👍

[@kam8317]

oh yea baby evening sorted :)

[@McMaster1500]

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

[@erezklein5769]

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

[@Foodered]

That's the way lose daily driver part by part to track day weapon. Keep up good work.

[@CorentinHarbelot]

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

[@ZappWbrannigan]

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

[@BrunoSantos-jw3er]

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

[@Adler983]

Hey! Thanks for new Content. More importantly: I hope you had a fantastic trip/vacation with your wife. Quality time with your beloved ones is without substitute.

[@toblerone0104]

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!

[@Techie_ASMR]

sir.. what sort of woodoo magic you have put on us.. i can't stop watching your videos. they are so entertaining and i like that we are reaching some form of a goal at the end of every video. Thank you.. can; wait to see the Ratti..

[@722garage9]

Your steering inputs are better and more fluid, so the car is transitioning better between corners. Progress!

[@petticlone]

Great, just great stuff again! I've recently picked up an E46 with the M54 engine as well, and love it much. Mine is just a humble 2.2 though which lacks a bit of power, so I would definitely be interested in the cat project or other elegant ways to crank it up a bit. BTW, loved the 944's on track. Such great cars, I still miss mine sometimes.

[@davishahn3101]

M54 Headers with TÜV would be AWESOME! Of course they shouldn´t be too expensive. Hope to see that soon!

[@JR-ii4lq]

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

[@kevincorry5890]

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!!!

[@habbersan]

I love old BMWs and love the Nürburgring. Streten living the life

[@Phaint_]

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.

[@MicahRenfro]

SO glad another video is up! YAY!

[@jhuh95]

I also run the RSL29 Pads. They are great for this purpose. The disc size should actually be fine for the power and the weight of the car but you should think about adding brake cooling in the front. You might be able to get away without it on the Nordschleife but on GP Tracks you will cook the brakes. All the energy of the car is converted to heat by the brakes and the only way they can get rid of that heat is through proper cooling.

[@DEEuroworks]

That’s the problem sometimes with non BMWs, parts available sucks, especially on Maseratis. Great video.

[@stevec9704]

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. 👍

[@domkraggp9944]

These m52tu/m54 engines are so smooth sounding , arguably better than the n52's

[@carhallachronicles]

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

[@hardyschilling644]

TÜV approved headers and high flow cats would be so awesome for any M54. Mine is craving for those things too.

[@tomaktoma1]

Yes you did improve your driving, smoother!!

[@L_v_D]

Very nice work Sreten! I think the next logical step is to take all of your cars to rhe Ring. I would love to see what the E60 or the E39 m5 would be like

[@BMW7series251]

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