V12 BMW E38 750iL Restoration - Project Dubai: Almost There - Part 5

In this video, we take the 7er on a drive down the Autobahn for the very first time. This restoration is slowly entering into the final phase. In this episode, I lower and raise the car (yup, you read it correctly), nail Alcantara on the headliner, replace some speakers... also, I talk for a bit in the end.
Alcantara - www.ebay.de/itm/ORIGINAL-Alca...
Technicoll adhesive - www.ottozeus.de/technicollr-9...
T-Shirts - teespring.com/stores/m539-res...
Spring compressor - amzn.to/3eXHN0B
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Part 1 - • V12 BMW E38 750iL Rest...
Part 2 - • V12 BMW E38 750iL Rest...
Part 3 - • V12 BMW E38 750iL Rest...
Part 4 - • V12 BMW E38 750iL Rest...
Find Liqui Moly oil and additives for your car - www.liqui-moly.com/en/service...
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BMW TIS repair manual - www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/
Instagram: / m539_restorations
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Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

[@hottechtoday]

This is one of those proper gem of a YT channel that you randomly find and you’re instantly hooked

[@danielbaer2319]

I agree. It didn't take watching many videos to subscribe.

[@mihais7183]

+1 Finished all the current available content and started to watch it again. It's addictive

[@lyallfraser3535]

Definitely

[@carey7676]

Yep I too found it randomly n hooked now big time.....

[@bhongospelman5655]

True that...this channel is amazing 👌🏾

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

"I'm not a professional" while doing better than most mechanics working on bmws

[@andrewb325]

Yes, clearly you are way more professional than the clown mechanics who worked on the car in Dubai.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

Lol, actually he clearly seems to have some training. I think he's joking.

[@arleco12]

@@Johnathan_Waters No, he is not joking. He is a self taught specialist. He is a professional IT guy who started working in his own BMW as a hobby, and ended up doing this as a full time activity.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

@@arleco12 I think you are confused.

[@arleco12]

@@Johnathan_Waters No, I'm not. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d53cY2qnq7ZoeZo

[@TrancezoOr]

This is an amazing channel I've accidentally stumbled upon. As a BMW fan and owner I've literally been binge watching your videos for the past few hours and I'm absolutely mind-blown to read in your channel description that this is just a hobby and you're actually an IT guy. You literally put to shame experienced mechanics imo and the style of your videos is so captivating, no bs hyper-editing, no click-bait, just hours and hours of hard work and patience. I don't know how you manage your time overall between work, this hobby and personal life but it has to be some real wizardry! Anyways, I'm simply speechless at your craftsmanship and your projects, this will be the first channel ever where not only did I subscribe to but I've also hit that damn bell icon haha. Keep up the amazing work and I can't wait to see your E60 M5 project unfold, that one got me really hooked up. Now excuse me while I go binge watch the rest of your videos :)

[@M539Restorations]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gm_fox2975]

@@M539Restorations Could you tell witch speakers did you use in Rear DSP shelf??

[@p4olom]

“Cocaine table” 🤣🤣🤣

[@786qasi]

May God give me the amount of patience this man has.

[@Erichhh]

He is the exact right person to own old BMWs.

[@diosj]

...and the tools he has :)

[@imranksb]

And he has no kids 😂😂😂

[@mezalong]

That's like asking a plank of wood to help you lift it..

[@weezy013]

Exactly. I could never do this for that very reason.

[@petepenn1]

Over 40 yrs BMW driver and repairer, this man has it down, Very Impressed with all his projects. This car chipped will do 172 MPH. Dirt roads are unbelievably Fun and Furious in the E38! No Big car Handles like this Bavarian Bullet Proof Beast! Love your editing..Class Act Young Man!.

[@av8bvma513]

kzbin.info/aero/PL05QC5Qz_YrdA6MnXL1IAwk4eu9fAJqMc

[@michaltatka]

Can do more, about 181mph factory. My old 750 (1995, M73 no vanos + 5HP30 + hydraulic suspension) with small software tweak is slightly more than 300km/h ~188mph

[@RM0708]

you basically raised the value of this car by 10k . good job also i wanted to mention that you did a very clean job. i watched many car youtubers and mechanics , but you are by far the best one. this motivates me to do some work on my car too

[@finnpol1]

When doing crap is virtue on KZbin you find this channel. This is gold. Thank you.

[@g2macs]

This is quickly becoming one of my favourite sites in YT land.

[@pedroteixeira4369]

Indeed! It's already my favorite.

[@aljazvidovic8390]

Same here!

[@topdeadcenter007]

Same. Love the explanations, editing quality, content, and humor. 👌

[@powervan100]

Me also

[@mihirjani811]

THE BEST

[@justinread5609]

As a trimmer of 30 plus years finally someone using the correct glue for a head liner ! Great work and love the Chanel now thinking of getting my wife a big bmw

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@robertbenes1887]

M539 Restorations would you consider working on a project on order ? I will finance it all

[@1valg]

A car-channel with a guy who has actually got serious mechanical skills?! Thank You Lord! No nonsense, nice language and great content, THANK YOU!

[@PedroPlckle]

I've never met anyone who thinks the exact same as me. You do everything I would do, even changing the odd one out sump bolt. And appreciate the people not everyone sees as the best, like Sabine and Chris Harris. You even speak German and love Germany. I'm from Manchester and been to Germany about 10 times now, on me bike got a dry lap BTG on the Nurburgring 61 seconds off the world's fastest lap by Andy Carlyle - but I did it on road tyres and it was back in 1998. We went to Lake Konstanz via Friedrichshafen just before the lockdown. I recognise some of the areas in your videos. I've now binge-watched all your videos to date, since the last week of December. Absolute class. I'm a VW old school. MK2 Golf and Scirocco had 24 years now. Recently acquired a T4 that is now completely original, mostly Mahle replacement parts, etc. beauty. But after watching your channel I now want a BMW V12 or V10 to restore to original and add to the collection.

[@PedroPlckle]

I'm also a systems and web software dev! Retired last May...

[@AlexanderMichelson]

That's very cool. The world needs more people like you guys.

[@BTG07]

I'm taking on an e38 project myself. This series is like goldmine to me.

[@805NAVE]

I hope you found a real goldmine to help you out with all the costs !

[@BTG07]

@@805NAVE haha this is true. Good news is, mine a 728i so parts are cheaper, bad news is they dont make interior trims and body parts any more 😭

[@joecatetal3889]

advise from a guy who had one for 15 years find an all aluminum radiator and good luck keeping power steering fluid off your driveway

[@joecatetal3889]

@halla aho towards the end mine was leaking it from everywhere, I loved mine and hated to let it go ultimately the timeing chain guides perished and it didn't make sense to invest more into it as my new england climate had started to nibble away at some of the sheet metal especially the door tips, i kept in the driveway for over 6 months after it refused to start just because i liked to look at it!

[@parsonator529]

I just about did a spit-take at "cocaine tables in the rear"

[@roland350]

He did it intentionally, hahah..

[@merkander]

@@roland350 Imagine sniffin coke from that table when the car hits a major bump

[@Bossix84]

@@merkander With a glass pipe in your nose.

[@merkander]

@@Bossix84 will give a pretty quik high

[@ViDiaz]

I had to rewind three times to listen to it again... Had some laughs at that moment... 😆😆😆

[@davehedgehog4391]

These are the best car videos on KZbin. You're very thorough, but at the same time you don't spend just for the sake of it. Love seeing your progress.

[@nezarl8374]

You know a chanel has a top end content when 33 minutes long video feels like a 4 minutes one.. I love those videos

[@Erichhh]

31:19 Cocaine tables, 🤣🤣🤣

[@herbertcreis]

😄😄😄😄

[@andrewlaw]

I actually went, "wait, did he say cocaine tables in the back" 😂😂

[@Erichhh]

@@andrewlaw And mirrors 🤣

[@tiagodeaviz]

I love Sreten's humor! You always get some laughs along...

[@Taher81]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@pierrecurie5188]

Wow, what a car. You and Hoovie now have the most pristine E38s on KZbin. Congrats!

[@sprinkandbrick4ever]

Too bad Hoovie hates BMWs and literally doesn't try to fix anything himself. M539 is far better because he restores them himself. But I do see your point!

[@ItsthekingG]

M Sprinkel I think it’s because he’s in Kansas and M539’s in Germany, this means part costs could be much lower and M359’s more of a BMW fanatic whereas Hoovie has many other cars and not the same level of liking

[@Plexi36]

Also Hoovie ditched quite nice 760Li, which I can't forgive - those pumps CAN be fixed and it doesn't cost as much as he said. And the car is amazing, E66 is really underappreciated car and they're making it looking worse than it really is :/ Hope that Sreten can buy E66 one day and show how great this machine is!

[@805NAVE]

Rafał Paprocki yes!! That seriously was unforgivable! That was a gorgeous car and definitely shouldn’t have been scrapped

[@ItsthekingG]

Rafał Paprocki I mean he is American

[@FrequencyModulator]

The only channel about cars that I enjoy watching. And that is not because of the BMW, but the approach of fixing the cars and making the videos about it

[@williamclowe6568]

I enjoy watching your videos on the E38, the best BMW ever made. I have a 1996 E38 740iL that I found from the original owner with 75K mile, and just brought a 95 E34 525i to save its life. Watching your videos is like standing over our shoulders. I lived in Germany from 1987 to 1998 and loved driving my new 540 I on the Autobahn. Keep up the videos, they have answered so many mechanical issues I’ve had. I have yet to find a trust worthy BMW Mechanic here in Florida so I’m doing the work myself. Thanks

[@natalian35]

Dubai guy change his mind and wants his car back.

[@dxb8788]

The only videos I bother to press the like are his videos , this man deserves it all by saving all those BMWs , especially when the new BMWs have huge front grills and looks like garbage

[@SHINdanny]

"...new BMWs have huge front grills..." I have the strange believe that they won´t stop growing, I that mass appeal? :(

[@Markoboy99]

Even though I don’t know cars’ mechanical side and don't understand everything very well, I find these videos very therapeutical and happily watch a 45min episode

[@PBz420]

It doesn’t get any better than the e38 750il - you’re work is amazing in restoring this car perfectly

[@juanmartincorrea9652]

Liked before it even started playing. That E38 is one lucky car!

[@tudoriulian505]

Me to!😅🤣🤣

[@SteveE293]

Same here

[@truthhurts4194]

"Tremendously brilliant". No English native speaker has ever said such a thing..... but I will from here on out to honour your work. Lad!

[@EvoraGT430]

Capital English, I would say.

[@NoelBarlau]

There's something about watching a talented individual performing quality work to save a piece of history. Super satisfying. And it happens to be on what I'd have to consider my favorite car of all time, that helps too. Excellent work, good sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@wgm247]

This guy is amazing..he can fix cars, do car interiors, KZbin, editing... What a man

[@robertmatthews7527]

I'm not even a BMW guy but you are the most amazing all around automotive guys I've ever seen.

[@deepchillzone]

5:09 Nothing beats an ultimate car speaker stress test with some German Schlager music played loud!

[@kingprone7846]

actually this is not far fetched. schlager is good to test for rattles because of the stupid 80s style 100hz kicks.

[@sv_cheats1970]

@@kingprone7846 good to know

[@kingprone7846]

@@sv_cheats1970 other good stuff to listen to is pretty much every new stuff from GoldenFeatures (ie his spotify top list) If you can play that without rattles you are good to go.

[@milcotto4153]

You are paying attention to every single detail to get that car back to it's full glory. Awesome to watch you work. And she is looking so great. I was right there with you cruising on the autobahn at max speed, haha!

[@BenState]

Every other content maker would make a year's worth of DIY vids out of this. Well done, awesome work.

[@DrHalwest]

I don’t even know most of the stuff this guy does and I’ll never afford a BMW anyways but goddamnit do i love watching these videos.

[@captainfallsalotatppic2508]

You haven't driven a car until you park your ass right behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine! Even if you do not have Bimmer money, go to a Dealership and test drive. If you do not have a bucket list, you do now! Remember, that stick on the right side of the steering wheel of a Bimmer is just there for looks, I never touched it, I believe it's movements are up/down, what the hell do I need a stick that moves up or down is beyond me. Lol.

[@johnalexanderstrandberg6398]

As an employed car mechanic working on all brands with the experience and knowledge of how things should be done according to standards, this is extremely satisfying. You do everything so detailed and thoroughly that me as a professional looks like an amateur. You are an inspiration for hobbymechanics and you set the standard very high. Im really excited for the upcoming projects. Thank you for your patience, your explanations and editing. Keep it up! Mechanic from Sweden! :)

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@johnalexanderstrandberg6398]

If you ever have a question or get stuck on something, please feel free to reach out and ill help you as good as i can.

[@caracan]

That snippet of HR4 radio gives me terrible PTSD from when i lived with grandparents in Frankfurt! XD

[@kamikazee3071]

It is crazy how this kind of information is shared for free! This channel is amazing!

[@kimsoon80]

To me, this is the best looking BMW 7 series ever! Glad that you manage to restore this car.

[@AdamAus85]

Damn man, seen a lot of people have a bad time doing headliners on youtube. Good for you. More likes required given how many folks saw your job well done.

[@DVorsteveld]

This kind of content never gets boring.Over half a hour and enjoyed every minute of it.

[@TheRubiNaish]

Having spent three years in a workshop myself, I'm just blown away by your professionalism and attention to detail (and doing it all by yourself in that tiny garage, without special tools). It's 3 A.M. and I just finished watching this series. Makes me wanna own one of these myself, though I probably never will. Still, I don't regret a second of watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@resitkoc7606]

Most of the so called Mechanics should be your student!!!

[@yahoodlums]

Thing is, most mechanics have to work to deadlines and budgets. This channel is brilliant because it's about detail and going the extra inch to restore a car with passion.

[@VortechBand]

Yeah, for professional mechanics - the faster you finish, the more money you make. That's all.

[@EazyDoor]

This car's engine has almost 4 times the displacement, 3 times the cylinders than what my little Mitsubishi Colt has. Yet it can be driven with less than double amount of fuel. Bigger engines do use fuel more effectively. What a beautiful car. I salute to your skills and patience.

[@1061shrink1061]

Largely it’s because more powerful Engines have to work less hard to move the mass. You spend less time at high revs and pushing the car to get up to speed. My experience with larger engines has always been that they are more efficient than you’d think.

[@nadirhussein3871]

And also don't forget... it is German technology No 1 in the world . Big engine ... with huge output torque.. with less fuel consumption. This is what I called ... brilliant German technology.

[@soldiers303]

@@nadirhussein3871 no1 in the world maybe before 2000. Now they are junk that breaks down all the time. All I see on motorways is BMW and Mercedes broken down.

[@nicolaefarima2983]

oh don't worry about that, this one has a very healthy appetite, specially with the shorter rear diff it has, don't expect to go below 25-30 liters per 100km

[@kingprone7846]

@@1061shrink1061 only at high speeds. In city driving they just suck.

[@nabeelahmed46]

He is a type of guy who would teach manufacturers how to do a professional job.

[@legioner9]

The music when putting the headliner is great. Great job with this car.

[@philiplee7604]

The restored headliner is of such quality it could have been supplied to BMW production line for fitment ( I think it’s even of superior quality)... Also, steering wheel upgrade is absolutely perfect !! Finally, your end of video summary incapsulated every thing that just simply outstanding about owing this car... couldn’t have expressed it better!

[@LizzyFerretOfficial]

I was so excited to see the notification drop that this vid was going up, now I’ve watched it I’m sad I have to wait til the next one! Who needs Netflix when we have all these beauties getting the M539 treatment?! Absolutely love the channel, congrats on the 100K btw!

[@AdamJDM1]

The patience you had in installing that alcantara headliner... I don't think I'd be able to handle a project like that, but the results are fantastic. What a perfect luxury interior.

[@8408er]

Did all this including Alcantara roof, heater core and A/C evaporator on a RHD E31in Australia with limited access to resources. It was a daunting project. I have huge respect for this Technician.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

Your channel and videos are so professional and interesting, I cannot wait until your next one. The level of patience you have fixing interior parts is amazing, Thank you

[@jaynouby]

Spectacular job man, you're an inspiration for all of us. This car has seen alot, from Japan to the Middle East and now back to her home Germany, this car now deserve a fancy retirement and the VIP life and you sure gave her that.

[@christopher4636]

Loving the 80s bass synth for the time lapse 19:16. Keep up the great work!

[@wazza33racer]

subbing to this channel was a great decision..........its always great to see someone who has a passion succeed with their projects.

[@jeremygong9410]

one incredible thing is that, this guy took off the roof all by him-very-self. unbelievable work, and is amazingly done!

[@ranewridha120]

Absolutely gorgeous car. And an absolutely amazing job restoring it. Best automotive channel on youtube hands down my man, huge huge props to you! Only complaint is these videos dont drop often enough! :)

[@OneCheata]

You have to be patient as this man is. :D

[@matthewhurren1292]

I could watch this man work all day.

[@cb8491]

The E38 lines are just beautiful. Such a perfectly proportioned, elegant and attractive looking car. Even by modern standards.

[@torygyberg8837]

Amazing restoration and 80's dance party all in one!!

[@MikeBMW]

Another 33 minutes well spent! I wish I could transport you to the US to help my 1990 750iL and my 1990 535i! Both are great but you always take things to the next level. Love it! :)

[@bobogto540i4]

Please don't get bought by anyone and continue these great videos. Honestly entertaining, fun to watch and great actual work done on the cars.

[@pibblesnbits]

This video made the project look far easier than it really was. The patience this man has is unbelievable. I can't imagine having to buy a new headliner just to tear it apart like that! Yikes!

[@jacobavraam7309]

Why every time i watching your video i want to repair a car.👍

[@cooperjackson6768]

Thank you for the most satisfying restoration series I’ve ever seen !

[@keeptraining3]

This is number one channel. With the best mechanic ever

[@zaidmech99]

E38 and E39 are the most beautiful BMW models ever made (in my opinion).Your car looks stunning and well job done !!

[@theaymen2011]

dieser mann ist unglaublich!!! hes so incredible! hes doing the best job and hes so talented

[@board57796]

What a great start to the weekend

[@khaybulakhaybulaev9270]

this man just DIYed alcantara roof. wow. His genius and patience... they almost frightening

[@marshgatelaneposse]

Genuinely love watching this car restoration expert Always funny

[@paulplus3830]

I haven't figured out yet why this guy keeps me glued to the screen for half an hour... ;)

[@user-sq9gr8qu4l]

I feel the same way !

[@tomatobros]

it is quality over quantity

[@schmerzmeister3980]

This is porn for mechanics :)

[@Visionery1]

The E38 was the last of the stylish 7-Series. I remember when this car was launched.

[@HoustonToDinosaur]

Easily one of the best youtube channels period. The quality of the work is matched by the quality of the editing.

[@mndlessdrwer]

I think that is one of the classiest body styles of the 7 series. It just has that kind of cold, abstinent elegance to it that makes it look and feel expensive. Even before you know which powerful businessman is driving it, the car itself feels like it's looking down on you.

[@Mike-si7mv]

I can just imagine the amount of satisfaction you must get from driving that beautiful machine after all that you've put in to it. Well done.

[@TheHydroDragon989]

3 am in Germany lets gooooo bois im watchin that

[@richardprice7763]

Love that fully colour coded exterior, no black plastic anywhere!

[@vanwandererx852]

I like the fact that he is doing nearly everything himself.remarkable talent

[@AnergyC99]

This guy posts a video... Me in the middle of the night experiencing insomnia: OH, hell yea 😍

[@5h4ck]

Love it! Can't wait for more of both this one and Project Cologne, hopefully we'll see some more of that soon too!

[@marcoscampos1110]

the guy does everything ! electric, hidraulic, mech, software check, tapestry and other and other and......and he's IT technician ? congrats !

[@pieterretief730]

I would not be surprised if the music he uses in the montage was also composed and performed by him. This man can do everything.

[@liambishop2199]

Man such great craftsmanship! Super impressed by how you’re doing this all alone AND filming/editing this content. Glad I’ve been subscribed!

[@BirdogEd]

Great job as always from one with a 2001 e38 in Oxford Green ll and Oxford/ Oyster Beige ; 1 of 316. 😎🇺🇸

[@afaqhaider6248]

Congratulations for the plates finally, You are one dude who’s video I don’t fast forward, and I deserve a thumbs up for that . Huge appreciations for your work and great voiceover

[@doriannumefals6771]

I can't get enough of your videos man, i could watch you work for hours.

[@timewellspent9216]

'cocaine tables in the back' 😂 The headliner looked amazing. This car is a real beauty now, well done 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚦

[@NicklausChernoff]

*Пацан, тебя смотрят из России!!! Наконец-то ты появился, удачи с автомобилями!*

[@NicklausChernoff]

*Отписываемся, кто по рашИнски ляля*

[@effortlessly]

E38, E39 & E46 the best cars BMW. ever built... love them 👍🏻

[@mbizozo6271]

I can overstate how much I love this channel.

[@matthewstephens1271]

Beautiful work! Also I laughed aloud at the “cocaine table” 😂

[@therealamirhere]

Yes!! It's 2AM over here an I just got out of bed to watch this!! Keep up the good work! PS - I would be so happy if you could create a video on how to use ISTA-D and ISTA-P! :D

[@ifixbones]

Excellent job! Tour end product is fantastic! And as usual, excellent videos! Just wished that y old man was still around since he would have enjoyed watching these excellent videos. (He's been gone for 25 years now)

[@LaczPro]

And this is a Bond car. What's not to love? Amazing restoration work!

[@10trimble]

When they installed headliner at the factory, I guess they put it through the front or rear windshield opening before glass is installed. Came out ok through the rear door! Love this stuff. Thanks for posting!

[@machtschnell7452]

No seats in the car when installed.

[@Svendrys]

this probably works with long wheel base only

[@michu6777]

@@Svendrys Surprisingly the SWB headliner easily comes out through the rear door too. The E39 5 series is tricky to get the headliner out though.

[@mohammadaquibshaikh8251]

I'm thinking of restoring the whole interior if i get a old 2002 bmw 750il, I can't wait to see how will it look when you finish the restoration of this car. And I'm from dubai.

[@citizenkane2836]

My mind is blown with the amount of work this man puts into his hobby , I cant even finish an xbox game some times

[@jorikhengstmengel8571]

What a job. So much patience and dedication. You are truly a zen master.

[@Krezo200]

I always felt the same way about the steering wheel, its soo big it feels like you drive a schoolbus

[@MP-Fin]

You are the most patient BMW owner ever. Also I like the music at 19:20.

[@donovanh5679]

I used to own an E38 740i and love driving it back in the days. I have to move on to newer Bimmers when it gets old. If I have similar skills and facilities like the host, I would definitely restore one myself. Since I don't, the best I can do is watching his videos and drool.

[@kevinjonesmusic]

This guy is the best!! Proper amount of OCD so I can relate to the detail he strives for. But “Cocaine tables and mirrors” though is hilarious! Great video!