BilbeJ 28 Report post Posted May 18 (edited) Hi all, Bit of a shameless self promo here-I’m responsible for the “Buying a neglected M5” videos on the tube recently. I’ve just uploaded episode two where I get stuck into the rod bearing job, check it out here. https://youtu.be/GgoFUOo4YH4?si=5fJqrjDjsYPfMa_V I’m not a mechanic, I’ve just always fixed my own crappy cars over the years and when values for Japanese cars went a bit crazy I dipped my toes into the BMW world and now here we are. Started with a great e28 535i (malachite metallic) then an e34 535 5 speed followed by a fairly broken e39 540i 6 speed with AC kit. Anyway, I always wanted an e60 and couldn’t resist the challenge of reviving this one. Open to any comments, questions or criticisms! Cheers Jordan Edited May 18 by BilbeJ 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1759 Report post Posted May 18 Welcome. Looks like your well prepared to handle it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 123 Report post Posted May 19 Have watched both episodes - love the nonchalant, no BS approach. Keep them coming. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2184 Report post Posted May 19 (edited) Nice one. I posted your first vid here a while back. Just spotted the Soarer in your vid. Awesome cars. I miss my MZ10 a lot. I looked them up in Japan recently, cried a little, then purchased another 130i instead. Edited May 19 by Driftit 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 98 Report post Posted May 19 I see on your profile you're from Rotorua. Look forward to seeing this around once it is on the road. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BilbeJ 28 Report post Posted May 21 @Driftit Yeah I bought it back recently after not seeing it since I sold it in 2012..I’m filming that process too. Will be doing it 90’s street/shakotan style. @deedub I’ll be taking it for a Wof next week hopefully, so keep an eye out! Will be driving it as much as I can 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2184 Report post Posted May 22 2 hours ago, BilbeJ said: @Driftit Yeah I bought it back recently after not seeing it since I sold it in 2012..I’m filming that process too. Will be doing it 90’s street/shakotan style. @deedub I’ll be taking it for a Wof next week hopefully, so keep an eye out! Will be driving it as much as I can Awesome. I had an MZ10 as my first car back in 1996 through 2003. Didn't know what I had back then. Factory 2.8GT manual with LSD and lots of rust. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmario 60 Report post Posted May 22 Watched. that was great love your work, Tshirt is cool 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2228 Report post Posted May 23 Great format and content, reminds me of garage 4AGE, need more of this. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1953 Report post Posted yesterday at 03:25 AM Yup, great vids, keep em coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
