Redemption - BMW E30 320i - Project Marbais: Part 7

In this episode, mistakes are corrected as we finish and put back this 1983 BMW E30 320i back where it belongs, on the road! We reconnect the cooling system, replace the alternator, install Eibach springs, new exhaust, ceramic coat the car and go for a nice drive. @JasonCammisa also makes an appearance!
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[@jackrussell3818]

There are a ton of KZbinrs who would’ve spent the next two years repairing this car 10 minutes at a time, just for the views. But not you, just honest and right to the point. This channel is automotive perfection.

[@arealsourapple]

I don't think it's dishonest to make short update videos. It's just a different format. I'm like you probably are--I prefer these episodes but there's nothing wrong with doing it a different way, you and I might not watch but others will.

[@YusssoM]

Lol imagine what regular KZbinrs would do on project Chicago, that would've been at least 50 episodes. "Engine runs!" "Getting the car road worthy!" "First drive went well"(drive around the block) "I broke the car!" "What actually went wrong?" "Future plan on B7?"

[@sksense2868]

@@YusssoM yikes, that's disgusting lol

[@uvuvwevwevweossaswithglasses]

Couldn't agree more. Best car channel... * Que Clarksons voice * in the world!

[@JayMaverick]

It's not for me, but imho if they want to do it 10 minutes at a time over 2 years, that's fine. What really pisses me off is these channels who don't do ANYTHING and pretend to fix things and farm that for clickbait views. (Just search for airplane restoration and you'll see what I mean)

[@Boss_Scaggz]

The Adam Sandler cameo was *VERY* cool. Didn't realize he was such a huge BMW fan.

[@juliocastillo2801]

I can't stress enough how this channel deserves so much more recognition. This is the best car channel on KZbin hands down!. Keep up the amazing work. I can't wait to see what's to come, especially on the E92 M3.

[@cccap232]

hi Sreten. i just watched all 7 episodes of project Marbais, i`m emotional right now man. FANTASTIC job!! i Have a 1984 323 e30 that is crying out for rescue, juices are flowing, thanks. Andre, South-Africa.

[@McMaster1500]

Now this is a happy ending! i would say the E30 is a keeper. Also so cool that Jason visited you, hope we will see some content with him here on the channel.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

The nicest the most fresh E30 in existence, a show-stopper car, if not museum piece definitely collector edition.. ! ❤🤩🥰💯Curious the people faces if you take it to Nurgburgring or any car meetings.. (if he does that should post it so we see too).. Full respect to guys of body shop they did fenomenal job & Hat-off Sreten more similar stuff to rest of your BMW's.. !!!

[@nicolasgallien4318]

Well I’m speechless. This car looks absolutely new, like a time capsule. I’m mean she’s perfect ! Nothing else to do. I’d even be afraid to drive it. Much much congrats Sreten, what you did with this car is unbelievable. This is definitely a keeper, I’m pretty sure Michel is gonna love it.

[@andretiagofernandes]

Just comenting to let you know that i'm living an hard time in my life and your videos are like an injection of joy and satisfaction. I wish i could give you more than 1 like per video, because you really deserve it with your content. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Cheers from Portugal!

[@mahdishirzad896]

Used to be like that for me as well months ago, hope u get out of it soon🙏🏻

[@Viidarr13]

Feel u bruh

[@kevinkaushaal1493]

Happened with me too exactly a year ago. Hope you’d recover soon Brugh. Prayers and well wishes to you

[@user-ub1nm3sq1u]

Wishing you all the best my friend .

[@andretiagofernandes]

The proof that an awesome youtuber gathers the best people around! Thanks guys for your kind words. All the best for you too!

[@GeekyGamer167]

Never before has a channel so thoroughly enthralled me. I still remember the first of your videos that I watched, the "V12 E38 First start in 5 years". Ever since then I've watched every single video, every second of them. Your content is absolutely phenomenal, and there's no one else that can get me to sit down and watch one video for as long as your videos are. No other channel has made me wish I could just throw money at you so you could make more videos!

[@senjo4374]

I cannot explain how my mood switches so quickly when I see the notification of Sreten uploading a video

[@philrohtla6458]

"Cooooooming up?" Happiness.

[@phoenixosprey7455]

The biggest scraps go from Germany to Poland and after a couple of weeks they look better than they did from the factory. When they cross the Oder also the odometer magically shows less mileage. A remarkable rejuvenating river.

[@marcinsocha6768]

😁👍

[@monstermirror2]

Maybe rejuvenating for cars... not for the fish swimming in it lately 🙄

[@zamaanrana1]

Better than a dead classic. Although I prefer the mileage stay original.

[@mikeabbott7931]

Three pedals. No radio. No cup holders. Just driving. Richtig!

[@boggsty]

I had an E39 520i pre-facelift. People said it is slow, but I always replied exactly how you described it; “Yes, it is slow. But it loves to rev 😎”

[@board57796]

Anytime I see a KZbin notification from you, I get a smile on my face and start thinking about the next time I can clear 30-60 minutes from my schedule to sit down and watch your newest adventure.

[@mso8190]

Its beautiful. BMW should sponsor you for keeping these legends on the road. This car is a huge part of BMWs history.

[@craigchamberlain]

After a terrible day in the UK yesterday, this is exactly what I needed to see tonight. Such an graceful, elegant, dare I say majestic car. Great job from everyone involved. Thank you Sreten. 🙏

[@MikeBMW]

Jason Cammisa with Sreten? My life is now complete. Thank you, Sreten! (and Jason) Your awesome skills are being noticed quite well and quite well deserved!

[@mndlessdrwer]

I would love to see Jason just casually dropping by the shop more to chat about these classic BMWs. He's an awesome car journalist with a real love for all cars, but a particular soft spot for old BMWs, so Sreten's shop really should be a perfect fit for him.

[@Pantimoto]

Amazing work! The production level is TV quality, ever episode is almost an hour long without commercial

[@RANDOMGUY-ty3ze]

Great to see Marbais back on the road, and it looks as though it never hit that tree in the first place. An Icon like the E30 deserves to be preserved to remind people of what BMW used to be, and you have done an amazing job, even if you did have a small mishap.

[@dutchymarketing5218]

Love the E30 , have owned 3 of them , a 325sport w Mtech I body kit and second 325sport w Mtech II body kit in England , then moved to the USA with my job and was disappointed that the 325sport was never sold in the USA and got a 325is and drove it until 414000miles with original engine and then sold it . Watching these videos brings me back to these great 80s cars.

[@jotighe2]

you have nicer cars, you have sportier cars, you have pricier cars, you have more comfortable cars... but this is your most special car. it has no peer. it authenticates you more than any other vehicle you own. it is a keeper. I know your name is E39, but the E30 is the OG

[@alxm9617]

Finally, the true ending

[@chrisp.2544]

The E30 was THE car that defined the 1980’s for me and this one perfectly captures that feeling. Well done Sreten, well done. You earned that beer.

[@tomascastro6476]

This video is proof that dreams do come true. I’m selling my bike tomorrow and start the hunt for my dream car!

[@kungfusing1]

My God a body shop like that deserves all the success in the world. These really were one of the most perfect car designs visually. Imagine if BMW had the balls to make a new retro 3 series.

[@timessix8434]

What a gem! And that intake and exhaust note from the sweet little 6-cyl… Automotive heaven…

[@Hard_Right]

sounds like a coffee can full of rocks

[@mahmoudelshaer6786]

Two of my favorite legends, you and Jason, like damn that video and your work is really hitting another legendary level.

[@wanneroo7106]

The Polish dudes did a phenomenal job putting that car back together. You have what is probably one of the finest E30s around. I don’t see them anywhere near that condition, it’s rare enough now to see one at all. Well done and enjoyed watching all the work.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

From an era when BMW designed and built great looking cars. A lovely and worthy build. If this car was right hand drive, I would buy it for my son for when he passes his driving test.

[@sergioaguilera2203]

This E30 is an absolute master piece !! It’s a keeper for Sure !!

[@mobiledevto]

The E9 has left the chat.

[@FrldyZX87]

Just like everything else you do, you even crashed the car perfectly! 😝All kidding aside, it looks amazing! Pretty cool to see Jason in your garage, big fan of him as well!

[@k4133m]

That montage with the 80's music was awesome!!

[@Riconeeeeeeect]

No wonder people fell over backwards for these back in the day, hell, watching all the B-roll at 38:07 I want to go to the dealership and buy one myself today, almost 40y later.

[@2matuls]

The amount of work and heart poured into this car is incredible. Glad to see that you have done the car right. And do not worry, accidents happen, but now you might claim that you are a better driver because of it. Really love the videos, cannot wait to see your other projects.

[@eugenealymov2723]

Such a beautiful car, from an era when BMWs were indeed special. Loved this whole series.

[@daiminnathan5989]

It’s perfect, seeing it finished brings me joy. Jason is an amazing auto journalist, I don’t understand why he’s not more mainstream, I can’t wait to see his video too

[@nyomannaya6924]

The face of this E30 is always my favorite BMW... so clean and simple..

[@milenmi1]

The sound of that exhaust is exactly as it was in the 80's! Well done.

[@nickturner2813]

No, it's not, the _original_ exhaust was the one that sounded exactly as it was in the 80s, this one is non-standard, that's why he fitted it...so that it didn't sound the same as the original.

[@albertkelly7129]

@@nickturner2813 yep what a fool

[@NordicAdvRider]

I took my driving license in a E30 back in -85. Still remember the beautiful song from that engine. Stunning car!

[@sphaera3809]

Amazing E30!! Driving cars from that era was something else… I grew up on them. 😊 But handling is of course less predictable than today’s BMWs.

[@hellominions1604]

A timeless Beema. Love the look. Back when BMW made much simpler machines :-)

[@alirezafasihi1125]

The accident was heart breaking, I'm happy to see the car is back to you again. And please put those pictures somewhere to download, They are perfect wallpapers.

[@JDnBeastlet]

So, SO nice to see this car so beautifully finished. Congratulations Sreten - amazing work by you, by Artur in Poland, and by everyone else who had a hand in repairing this awesome classic.

[@jsloden1]

Man, the body lines are PERFECT!

[@adrianrigby1933]

My mother had one of these in the 1980`s . She still talks about it, her favourite car of all time.

[@SuperDurandt]

I love your channel. I watch every episode. Well done on saving this gem.

[@amarco5057]

When you started the drive test I surprised myself : I was smiling like if it was me driving! Thx for the shared moments.

[@Masmar84]

we all know how much you don't like polishing and detailing the paint but you felt like you owed it to the little guy after hurting him. Marbais is happy now. So are we.

[@houseofno]

Next on Unsolved Mysteries: "How did the USA escape getting such a beautiful Euro headlights and grille?" Fantastic job on this E30, Sreten! Thanks again for all you do in service to classic BMW's.

[@paulwooller4524]

What an absolute beautiful job you did to that E30 - total perfection. You deserve a medal or at least a few more beers!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@FootToPedal]

Great to see the E30 come back Sreten! Looks like those guys did a great job fixing it up, you'd have no idea. So glad you got it back on the road.

[@petepenn1]

People who Share..Care! SRETEN lends his Masterpiece out for a Long ride. Best Buddy ever!

[@MikeFoto_na_Moto]

Sreten, years of repairing crashed cars from Gemany in Poland has an advantage :) . As a Polish guy I'm happy to hear so nice comments :)

[@rboeken6376]

Lovely end result. Probably my favourite era of BMW, I remember looking at the 325i cars when I was a young boy and always wanted one. Glad it is back on the road again and staying on the road

[@fw1421]

Brings back a lot of memories of my E30 M-3. E30’s are wonderful cars. BMW got it right on that car.

[@martincraig1974]

She's back to her beautiful self and doesn't look out of place in this modern world. Great job 👍 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheFuxxoWorksGarage]

its no coincidence that poland is europe's factory, you can buy, get made, anything in that country. they did an amazing job with the repair and especially the paintjob :-O wow

[@ritchie6]

Car looks fab! We used to call them widow makers back in the 80s/90s. You'll never go wrong keeping a few hundred thousand tied up in E30's.

[@DashDrones]

Definitely the most beautiful car you own. Stunning 😎

[@MegaRetr]

Amazing work! The production level is TV quality!!!

[@GTS18]

A dry ice cleaning equipment to hit that engine bay and undercarriage and boy, and that car could be in a museum. Amazing job man!

[@feedingfrenzy123]

Warms my heart to see this car restored. Top work from all involved and Jason's trip with it looks epic. It's sods law that you spent all that time detailing the car, for it then to see the rain at the end there 🤣 but still the paint has been protected and the car is to be driven and enjoyed 👍

[@theodor12]

Oh my God, it looks incredible!!! Best E30 I've ever seen, by far!!

[@Lsss.2088]

I love this car. My father had one, and it really is my childhood car. I hope one day I can have one.

[@joebloggs4191]

That is one super high quality paint job! It's a shame he is all the way out in Poland! The car looks amazing and good to see another E30 out on the road. The windows could do with a light tint, it would just finish the car off.

[@SalvaBarbus]

This has been a journey and a half, but the end result... damn, it is gorgeous, and we can tell how much it meant to you. Hell, you sounded quite emotional at some points during the video, and rightly so. This is a spectacular car, and it' sure to turn many heads in the future! If I may say something _slightly_ heretical in this holy land of broken BMWs, though... as much as I love seeing all these awesome cars, that Mercedes W201 at 46:46 will always be a dream car of mine. It might be slow, old, whatever. Just the looks of it put such a smile on my face!

[@martyp2138]

I must admit I thought the same when I saw the W201. Will likely always be a Mercedes guy at heart although, not too keen on the modern stuff - same can be said for BMW too though.

[@gravitycat4777]

I can't take the thought of Senna driving it off my head whenever I see it. I usually despise 5-door cars but the W201 2.3 is really a jewel.

[@erqadezz]

I'm so happy that you are satisfied with paimtjob. Must say that guys did amazing job. After paint matching in Germany this one looks legendary. Cheers!

[@twoeyedbob]

Something about the look of an e30 that just hasn’t been bettered since ,beautiful 😍

[@bradpyron8928]

Even BMW didn’t have those cool pictures at the end of this vide 39 years ago when they had the E30 produced and introduced.. Sreten has the record of the newest E30 on planet

[@oscix]

Ah man this makes me even more happy than after the previous "final video". Just seeing the car is back in outstanding shape and a happy Sreten also makes me happy. Also it is a nice extra bonus to hear that the car will actually be enjoyed and not just being a garage queen. I really believe that the previous owner will love the work and effort that has been put into the car. After all, everything that has been modified is reversible, so even the purists should be happy. Personally I absolutely LOVE it! Watching you restoring neglected old BMW:s is so satisfying. I own an e34 535i and an e28 518i (now m30b25) myself, restoring both of them. Both of them used to be neglected turds of corse. Keep up the good work! :) Greetings from Finland

[@tonyalvarez486]

Can't tell you how great it makes me feel to see cars that I grew up loving, being put back on the road. Love your content - keep up the great work!!!

[@marieaudreyduchamp8839]

I can’t believe how this tiny little thing has way more charm than any 3 series from today

[@aserta]

When life gives you lemons... call a guy that knows a guy in Poland and another guy who parts out rare bits (love that guy, he's my Messiah too) and make sh!t happen!!! Stunning repair. Stunning. Camera lies a lot, there's things that are lost in the digital translation, but when it comes to stuff like this, colors and uniformity... it doesn't. It's the straightest shooter in the country and it will show even the slightest imperfection. And other than the kidney grill being slightly kilted, there are none. Super work.

[@koenjanssen81]

Just one word: Awesome!!!! You did a more than magnificent job on fixing it. I really love you enthusiasm. Also really enjoyed the pictures in the end

[@RasmusSE]

So happy to see this car back in shape 🥰

[@hussamjamil4980]

I do not think, i ever saw an E30 sitting that high (before you changed the springs), even from teh factory, except maybe the iX versions. Eibach springs for the E30 are basically stock spring rates that have been cut-/shortened. They have a love-/hate relationship in the E30 community honestly. Looking good man!

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

When the Like button is just not big enough. A result so good that the previous bump can be forgotten and forgiven - even by you, Sreten. That is one beautiful car, no doubts. Congratulations!

[@alex159569]

Phenomenal video and the mods are perfect, you nailed it again and your love for the car is contagious! I also watched in the middle of the night, couldn't resist.

[@leesmith3245]

Quality, quality, quality, so happy to see this back on the road, looks amazing, great work, love the channel and content, great work, more please!

[@charlesmtshali7061]

I have to say... this is my favorite BMW of all time,EVER!!!

[@jmhofmeyr]

That new exhaust sound immediately took me back to the 90s...proper beemer

[@Danydaniello]

It looks amazing! Well worth the wait and I’m glad that people from my country helped you achieve this result :) I really hope that E39 estate will become M5 E39 estate :)

[@williamskagen9901]

Probably wiser to keep the daily R6 for the time being considering current fuel prices. Plus the 525-530i e39s are brilliant to drive in their own way

[@flippy9133]

no way in germany

[@aidemhuerta4350]

Amazing, so happy to see this come back. I remember my heart dropping when the previous part came out and it's amazing to see this beauty back to its former glory.

[@betimlakna6132]

100% agree that part 6 was the sades episode on this channel! But it teaches us than even loving to much can HURT UR LOVE 😔. But thank god we have you that give the car much more love after that so we see it shining even brighter than ever 💫🌟

[@sergeihanush2262]

for some reason i think doing dry ice cleaning of underbody would be real final step in this restoration!! Great job!!!

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

So glad you were able to get it fixed, it came out perfect! Enjoy every minute driving it 👍

[@alexandru-ionutbadea5505]

This is just.. magnificent, beautiful... Good job Sreten, as per usual! Now you have once again a perfect E30 in the kingdom! Looking forward to seeing the next one, keep it up!

[@leokearns1221]

Just BEAUTIFUL. Damn this was the era of nice looking Beemers. Wel done Sreten looks awesome.

[@astahmechanics]

Perhaps this KZbin channel is the best of all automotive blogs. Approach, cleanliness, order! Excellent BMW E30, and a lot of work has been done! I like it!!!😊

[@MrBigMac4611]

I paused for at least 15 minutes just for the beauty shots. It's amazing how lovely it resulted in. Fantastic, fanstastic work Sreten. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@kejefelcz]

Fabulous job done, Sreten! Must admin I had a smile and wet eyes at the end of the video. Perfect!

[@neilwharton720]

Best thing to use to get the water marks off is a bathroom cal cleaner, we have one it is called viacal use it neat for a minute then wash off well with plenty of water👍👍

[@0bzen22]

I really love those old 3-series BMW. The dad of a friend of mine used to drive us to work sometimes in his 325i coupe in that silver colour. Drove like an idiot and didn't treat his car well, but man, that car was nice. When you're 12, that's all that mattered.

[@0bzen22]

I mean school... I swear.

[@matthewsly4381]

Well done Amigo that is one hell of a restoration! Can't thank you enough for the quality and entertainment you provide, but what I like the most is your genuine down to earth matter of fact openness. Such a rarity these days you need to preserve that in a jar and sell a bucket load of it! Cheers from Downunder.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

That's a beautiful old BMW, you did a great job! Those back roads were perfect for it.

[@Strike86]

Most satisfying ending to an episode yet. Jason Cammisa making a cameo and another car ticked off the completion list? Outstanding.

[@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725]

Without exaggeration, I think that this is the prettiest E30 I've ever seen! And, from my point of view, E30 is one of all time classics: DON'T SELL IT EVER!

[@jordantjames]

Amazing job, this must be cleanest E30 I’ve ever seen! So satisfying to see it brought back from the unfortunate state it was in

[@MrPitatom]

The sound of the car is amazing. That was a very good decision to install the Simmons exhaust. Beautiful car.

[@Max_Da_G]

It was a great story of bringing this car back to almost-new-off-the-factory-floor condition, having a setback that NOONE wants to have, feeling horrible and then doing what any real man should do and does: recovers with aplomb and sorts the mistake out to the point where result is even better than pre-setback. Bro, you've done a job few can and all the props possible to you and those that helped you with it. Thoroughly enjoyed the story of the Project Marbais. Well done :D

[@mickeydee3595]

Dont feel bad man, I had an E30 and it was a nightmare in the wet. Gripped like rails in the dry though 🤣 They did a fucking stellar job on the repair! I wish I never sold mine, had a red 1987 325e