Street build or Track build? The best way to build an E30 is...

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[@wjeurs]

I know that filming all the steps and documenting everything and editing all the videos is so much work, but that's why I stay hooked to your channel. So many KZbinrs decrease the amount of detail and amount of videos once they gain some subscribers. I enjoy someone showing me a CAD model of a stupid part or posting a 40min video of an engine rebuild. Again; I realise how much work it is but keep doing what you're doing, your videos are high quality, well edited, well filmed, and the details on some parts and choices you make enjoy and motivate me...

[@NoClassic]

The wheel and tire combo on you late friends car looks so good.

[@bobrijlaarsdam]

Any idea of what wheel and tire size it is

[@mmetalfingers]

@@bobrijlaarsdamfor sure 15x8, possibly 205/50/15 but I could be wrong. Just a pretty typical setup on e30s

[@ZHF0rd]

To think of all the stories accompanied by amazing videos you’ll be able to share with the future generations of Burroughs kids. If I had any video of all the time the boys and I spent in the garage… it would just be hours of us swearing at VW/Audi engineering, subsequently swearing at each other, and drinking crappy beer. Man those were the good ol days.

[@iamarawn]

Especially newer cars are swearing material. VW/Audi's are great cars, but swearing when doing those projects, man that goes hand in hand. But the end result is great. Older cars are fun to work with. I helped my friend a bunch. He daily's an A ford. Mad lad.

[@boredom.victim]

I've heard of German overengineering being referred to as Hitl3r's Revenge lol

[@docteroperation]

I love how I give a thumbs up before the episode starts haha

[@RNS149]

You and me both @stanceworks hasn't disappointed me yet and it doesn't matter what he works on

[@KurtAndresKA]

Same😂❤

[@shifte30]

I have to as well. YT tag gives away my bias when @stanceworks posts anything related to e30s 😅

[@HotMike]

Don't comment much, but, I'm making an exception. Your episodes are narrated in an insightfully heartfelt way. I always look forward to your drop. It's obvious the time and energy you put in these videos because the quality is never compromised. Your BMW journey feels similar to my Mercedes journey (the W203, C209 & CLC203). Excited for your E30 build.

[@jungillestt02]

I'm currently restoring and fixing up a car I bought off my best friend of 25+ years. Originally bought it due to him losing his leg to cancer and it being manual but he just passed away last month so now it's going to be a tribute car to him. So this build definitely resonates with me.

[@gouldnj]

Love hearing you speak brother. You are so eloquent and informed and make these videos fun and informative for both people who know this stuff well and the newbies. It was cool if you saw Ryan Tuerck’s Australia video that he shouted you out. Since you are getting a little famous I hope you’ll let us know when and where you will make yourself available at shows and such for meet n greets.

[@RogueViirus12]

It always amazes me just how much you get done in an episode. Sure, it's s few weeks progress, but man i barely make 1/10th of that progress in the same amount of time on mine. Excited to see this all done and the videos to come.

[@Hondatsun_Dan]

Thank you for loving an e30! My dads e30 325 birthed my love of driving and cars. @ 8yrs old, I was allowed to shift from the passenger seat, and got to sit on his lap, steer and shift ... from the edge of our neighborhood to our house... A friends dad pointed out Datsun 510s in traffic as the "poor mans bmw" and a good first car suggestion.... cut to 2004 andBuying my first 510 @ 23 then daily driving it for the next 18yrs. All thx to the e30

[@mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

I started watching this channel for the Ferrari build and journey (congrats again on the Australian adventure) and should have known that your non-Ferrari content would be equally as good. My favourite car channel bar none!

[@jdubbsvt85]

That oil pan is 👌

[@VampyrMygg]

The M20B27 from the 325e has been popular in the past, while yes, only 127hp, they could be livened up! A friend has a E30, it used to be a 325e with an automatic, and he spruced up the stock engine, using the head from the M20B25, some cams, etc, some various things like headers, an Alpina ECU unit, intake, and such things, did get it to around 240hp, and it felt really feisty as they're not that heavy, and the 2.7 had a bit more low down torque it felt like, and I stumbled upon a Hartge rear diff with longer gearing good for 500+hp that he bought as well to help out... but turns out the cams were way too harsh and the engine ended up not being very happy after a few years, so he's back to a M20B25. But there is potential in those 2.7 liters! But quite honestly... I don't blame the swap, likely more power than you might have gotten by throwing money at a M20, from base. (and sorry about ADHD rambling, it's hard to just get to a point without about 20 detours first, or explaining things that don't matter to the point, or often personal anecdotes that no one really cares about, but I sometimes let one slide now and then, but often even after having written half an essay about a random thing... I'll look at it and realize why am I even writing this comment? and cancel it. But once in a while... just to make my brain happy, I let one slide if it's not too completely off topic, though now I'm suddenly rambling while explaining that I ramble... I'll just stop here.)

[@VS666]

Finally picked up a project car last month myself and I’m proud to say I’m taking the stance works approach of buy once cry once and build it right 😂😊

[@thelifeofguyon]

This is wholesome. Love it.

[@BjorkensteinvanJurgenheim]

10:04 DOGGO WHOSEAGOODBOYYYY I've been following all of your other projects, so I'm excited to see where this one goes too

[@Secretlyanothername]

As always, I love the storytelling. When you say dumpster, do you mean trash, or do you mean metal-recycling bin? Because there's a lot of valuable metal here that deserves to be turned into something else. You're a decent person, and metal recycling is the decent thing to do - it might not make you very much cash but you'll be doing something good.

[@maximilianstobinski2469]

Best KZbin channel regarding car content. Can't believe you don't already have a gazillion followers. Keep up the good work. As an Engineer it can be hard to watch KZbin Videos of people working on cars without thinking "he's got no Idea what he's doing". But whilst every single Video of yours is very much Interesting, the Way you tend to do what you do is a blast to watch!

[@dirtyharrie]

E30 content is best content *chefs kiss*

[@mikeydangerous8808]

What a great “Tribute build”! Love that you take care to address the faded paint work, although it’s only aesthetic… New-subscriber to the channel, but I’m very impressed with the content! Keep-up the good work, fellow “Mike”!

[@31acruz]

E30's and E36's best cars ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! quality and smooth as glass !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ptrmrkks]

This channel satisfies the little chipd in me that used to watch how its made .. im glad to have been watching for the past few years

[@geoffwatches]

Lol never apologise that people aren't going to do these swaps, love all the detail and tips and tricks. 😊

[@JoshTHankins]

Another solid video from the legendary, Mike Burroughs!

[@azpaquin]

It’s amazing how you switch gears (no pun intended after the trans mess in Australia) to work on this e30. The spirit of your friend Cory is all over this and can’t wait to see this car when it is complete

[@TedPierson]

I know I'm going to love this build series! Thank you!

[@christopherbellisario9195]

Love the build and the reason behind it! Thanks again for the continued amazing content!

[@tesfamcgregor8248]

Loving the e30 content. Can’t wait to get my hands on another one

[@Volgore]

Loving this build, thanks for bringing us along!

[@antoinedoinell]

hands down the best automotive build channel on YT

[@Nikolayski1337]

Beautiful E30. Btw, you can manufacture air ducts on the front valance from the original covers in those wholes. Looks really good and finished.

[@GD7LTD]

Looks like the Cintas degreaser station we have at the dealership where I work. Thing works amazing when the fluids fresh/hot. If you ever want to restore any kind of rubber boots/grommets or plastic washer/coolant tanks, it will literally make them look like new. 👌🏼

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Oh yeah Beamer work. Love it.

[@johnanderson2711]

So jealous of this build 😍

[@AEvanseightyone]

I have that identical oil pan in my S52! You may have helped more than just one person... ;)

[@divingboardlord]

Yes! Another detailing segment! Love to see it.

[@pageophile]

Thanks for the video, a great tribute too. Gotta say not a BMW guy but love parts and that oil pan is Awesome!

[@TougeSolo]

Seeing you go back to work on an E series BMW takes me back to those early 2000's days.

[@Lexusturbo]

HP academy are class. Good choice of partner.

[@MrKamikazi001]

Have you ever seen the E30 325iS Shadowline body kit that we had in South Africa?

[@83BOXER]

As always Mike delivers another well narrated and inspirational video with an awesome build.

[@xagvsx1521]

Awesome. Love this build! Keep it up mike

[@timmason5230]

Thanks Mike!

[@paulsinnett85]

So excited for this one!!!

[@terribleturtle3489]

This man is my hero. The reason I love his channel is the attention to detail and cleanliness. I will never understand not cleaning as you go. Why put in 100s of man hours on a build to have it be dusty? Kudos Mike! 💯

[@pkaczynski]

This makes me happy, some awesome people mentioned in this episode and I’m looking forward to more

[@diazfernandezantonio]

thank you sir!! excited for this 😋

[@Ghosty-RC]

Here is my like and my comment. Hope it helps to pay for your transmission 😉 I love Love LOVE your content!

I love your videos.

[@DowntimeMedia]

Seeing this much effort go into a proper E30 swap is fun, gives me the energy to keep rebuilding my own E30!

[@beobe99]

Let's see more of your buddies Porche! And as usual great work, e30 coming along nicely!

[@jamestarver]

Thats going to be one heck of a daily.

[@simonchristyjohnston4365]

Good to see you back in your shed doing what you love bro

[@stevenhunter5799]

Aww, the episode is over too quick!! 😭 Great work!! 👍🙌🤟

[@cesarefredducci4815]

So excited on this build, I love E30's and my dream is to own an E30 M3 one day. BTW, what are the specs of the BBS wheels on Corey's car? They look absolutely killer, are they 16's? Love the fitment and the big shoulder of the tyres, it makes them look more motorsport grade rather than tuning.

[@nationcreate]

Best channel ever 🙌😎

[@Iherb7365ket]

Good to see you back Mike.

[@HanKamiBeats]

Damn! Clean accessories do a lot

[@alexelrod242]

Dude, it's fine!

[@adamsyaseen2334]

Love the show 👌

[@estudiom142]

Love it❤

[@Mario-G-Man]

Corey drives perfectly 🙏

[@90MinutenLang020Damsko]

What happened?

[@teamphashash]

Man this is great. Feel like part of the family. ❤

[@tommiebartley3081]

I saw the TN plates, can this be CARB compliant by any chance? Great filming and voice over on your videos one of my favorite channels for auto content

[@nic_s3385]

It's been my dream to do a white, 2 door E30 build for years now. I'm incredibly jealous, but I love the build and videos :D

[@mohammadbenattia9102]

This channel is joy

[@justinroehll]

love this

[@tonigon5767]

I love e30s, especially the two door bodies.

[@e30_318is_project]

Loving the build already! Following from the netherlands. Harper fab oil pan isnt really easy to get is it ? Its only on pre-order on the website.

[@jeffcarrington7411]

Love the bmw content!

[@djpino72]

Well done you make a very very good job i'm so imprest what you doing with this German Cars!!! I love BMW !!! Kind regards from Switzerland !!! 👍👍👍👍

[@jphillips360noscope]

everytime you post e30 content, I miss my e30!!!

[@joshehman3571]

Love it

[@Turkeythigh420]

Every time he said "Harbor Fab" ; for whatever reason, i heard "Harbor Freight" in my head. Hahaha

[@Turkeythigh420]

@@shawnlanglois9290 my bad. Through my phone speaker it sounded like Harbor Fab.

[@rpiresleite]

Daily driver to Time attack in the next 3 episodes. Love the builds :)

[@TheCZabel]

What're the logistics like for tackling a project of this magnitude? I want to do the same thing to my Saab (engine, trans, suspension overhaul, cleanup the interior) and it's a little daunting, to say the least. Is it all in a spreadsheet or project management software, or just on a whiteboard? Do you purchase all the parts up front, or as you hit each task? Any tips would be appreciated!

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

Mike, I absolutely LOVE your content. I do wonder how you can afford all of these parts all the time? Last I heard you maxed out credit cards in Australia. Not trying to pry, just curious about the economics of your projects. If you could share, I think it would be helpful to a lot of viewers. Full disclosure, I'm retired now, but during my road racing and Bonneville racing days I had a great advertising career that paid my bills. Either way, thanks again for the great content, looking forward to seeing the next steps on the Ferrari build. Cheers.

[@stanceworks]

I've got a lot of awesome sponsors, which this would be impossible without. FCP Euro supplied all of the parts seen in this episode. I sold the donor motor off to buy the S52. Most of the suspension parts are sponsored, etc. I wouldn't be able to do what I do without my partners.

[@customautomarine]

S52 E30 😍😍

[@thezapper8227]

Hello I was watching your video and you did a shoutout to acsolutions. Im guessing you ordered the 24v kit and so did I , I had a hard time getting the lines in. There too short. I emailed acsolitions and they said they have a update line set and manifold for the kit. Question is did you get the updated version? Did you actually get the lines on?

[@stanceworks]

I have not received the new updated lines. I got the lines on, but it was tricky.

[@michaelwatkins7452]

Nothing like a Bentley Manual and some forum research when owning an older BMW.

[@SideshowBen206]

I see the black 308 in the back of a few shots. Did you guys figure out what engine swap you're going to do yet?

[@mwcrilly]

Never disappoints. Selling the 885 head? You got a buyer.

[@stanceworks]

The old engine is long gone!

[@troymatta5484]

Jesus that was just one commercial!!

[@benzina5917]

I know I'm an oddball but the BEST E30 I ever owned was my 87 325e. I much preferred the ETA engine and it would still be my choice today. Maybe I should check the local dumpsters for one :)

[@uliwehner]

drove a 1986 325e until it was 25 years old and had over 250k miles on it. great car, and always passed emissions. traded it in on a new car because i had no room in my garage to keep it. biggest "repair" was replacing the clutch at 170k.

[@kedgeuk]

What sizes wheels and tyres are on Corey’s E30?

[@e36s50b30]

I wonder why you didn’t replace the rod bearings while basically being alteady in?

[@fvpaquetqc]

Another episode on those wheels? I didnt know you had it in you

[@polloloci21]

Just picked up a late 325is. It’s so nice but yeah- the M20 is kinda wack. Looks cool though 😂

[@SpicyTuna94]

Just curious- is there any reason you didn't address the oil pump nut issue on these motors? It's relatively easy to remediate while the pan is off and I think worthwhile for anyone who's doing a 24v swap.

[@stanceworks]

It’s already been done on this one. Forgot to mention it but it’s been safety wired already.

[@SpicyTuna94]

@@stanceworks Thanks for the reply! I figured that might be the case. Seems like a well kept enthusiast owned motor. Excited to see the rest of the build and hear that thing rip!

[@wrbrower]

Season 52, Episode 30

[@austrian_s60r64]

oh finanlly some scanning

[@Hlilii]

It’ll be funny coming back and watching him call this car a daily driver when it becomes a full on track car

[@docwyte]

No M50 intake manifold swap? What's happening with the Ur-Quattro build?

[@iancooper5615]

Imagine living in a country where you can throw a gearbox in a wheelie bin 🤣great episode as usual, E30’s are only bettered by E28’s ❤

[@jamesmorton9664]

Do you fellas not get cash for scrap metal over in the USA? Over here in NZ I separate the steel from alloy with the auto transmissions to get the best coin

[@iamarawn]

Man I wished you would have painted the block. How could would that block look with black paint and M stripes on it, bottom to top?

[@ShadeAssault]

Hahaha "auto-tragic". I can relate with a transmission that is notorious for failing but hanging on. Second owner of an '04 R50 Mini Cooper with the 5-speed manual. PA car, 90k miles when bought in 2013, now MD car with 150k miles. Original clutch. Other week I had issues downshifting from 4th to 3rd, the synchro is failing, had to double clutch to get it into gear. Googling it, apparently the 2nd and 3rd gear synchro's are notorious in this transmission. Also, normally the clutches don't last past 75k miles. Guess the OG owner, nor myself, got that memo. The clutch is soft, but I don't have the tools nor experience to replace it. The videos I've watched on how to do it require dropping the entire engine/subframe. $2.5k for a clutch replacement from a local shop simply isn't worth it for a 20-year-old beater that was only $5k to begin with.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

Those headers look very similar to the stock (real) S50 ones

[@SupercarSeany]

Not even into BMW'S - but I'm into this series.

[@robi6713]

Can someone help me, ive got a 1989 320i, 168mm small case open diff 3.91, it was having a whining noise since i bought the car, i took it to a shop, replaced the bearings, but now its whining even more and car drives so bad, What can I do? I live in Romania and here i only find long ratios like 3.45 , 3.64 etc

[@stanceworks]

Sounds like a gear lash issue, maybe they didn't know how to set it properly.

[@robi6713]

@@stanceworks should i get a long ratio one so it will fit better with an m50/m52 if i do a engine swap in the future, if its worth to do this as a daily car

[@Zackparagon]

I spy BWS camber plates