Oh man, this was a blast to watch. It’s been a background car ever since I subscribed but somehow this car had always been the main image of your channel to me. I am beyond excited to see this thing running again. And even if it’s missing some cosmetics, it’s still so beautiful

This one genuinely made me smile, man. Getting a car back on the road after any sort of hiatus is a special feeling.

Thank you for continuing to make content that you want to make. I came here to hear what YOU have to say, not to watch what the viewers want to see. For me, the moment most KZfaq channels lose me is when they stop doing what they set out to do and start doing what gets them views. Keep it up, Mike.

This might be controversial but I (as an e36 owner) love watching these almost more than the Ferrari build - both are jaw dropping and hands down the best build series on youtube

This E36 made me buy my first E36 back in 2012 as a HS self-graduating present, though it was a 318is, it was even grey too! Thanks Mike for your continuous work & keeping this hell of a Machine alive for the next generation to enjoy & be inspired to buy an E36!

Your face in the intro says it all… 👍🏻 Great to see it back!

There is nothing better to any petrol head than the first drive after days months or years of working on a car And that grin on your face says it all. Keep up the great content 👏

As an Italian car fan (I own a Maserati and 2 Alfas) I don't understand why people don't enjoy the BMW episodes as much as the Ferrari ones. They're as entertaining and educational as each other... Mike, the BMW looks absolutely amazing! Love it.

Looking at the connectors on the fuel pump is the story of my life. Glad it was a simple fix for you.

Best thing about the BMW episode's is the fact its control arms are ok 🤣. Seriously, though. It's great to see it running! It looks so cool.

If you ever feel pressured or dejected due to your progress on the Ferrari. just remember project binky! 7 or 8 yerar build that has kept viewers glued to every stage of the build! It is always better to do it well than to do it fast :) I for one am here for the long haul and im relly liking these interludes where we get to see your othe amazing projects! Keep it up man, we appreciate your face!

If people don’t like this build then they don’t know what stance works is all about. So good to see the original internet legend back driving

This was the first S54 swapped E36 that I knew about. I definitely miss seeing this on those AMG wheels! So happy to see you've kept this.

Not sure what’s more beautiful the car or the videography. Unbelievable.

Nothing better than installing new trim! Very stoked to see this running man. Your face in the intro says it all ❤

Mike, 3k’s + and you went through the barrier! HOW COOL IS THAT!? I’m so stoked to see this Beemer coming to life… now the Model A and the 308K and the world is yours! Thanks for such an awesome content, keep rocking!

You weren’t lying it definitely is one of the best sounding s54 exhaust, and definitely one of the best looking e36s

this build looks so clean, definitely the best oem+ E36 i've seen 💥

I'm really not a fan of BMWs at all BUT it's been so enjoyable watching you put together your "old" car and seeing how stoked you are on getting ever close to this milestone from todays episode. Keep it up!

can't hide the joy in your eyes, man. in the end, that's really why we do this. kudos!

Wow, the new trim really does transform the look, excited to see it with new skirts and lip. Hope you can get the interior back soon too, this is looking killer!

seeing this car together again brings back good memories of the ole SW forum days

Never been a BMW fanboy. I have to say honestly looks good. Clean lines not over the top good colors. If it makes you happy I'm happy for you

Man that sunflare roller brought back memories 🥺

That Stance Works oil filter cover is TIGHT! What am I even saying...........the whole car is TIGHT!

I like your clear and informative voiceover! I know nothing about BMW's, especially the E36, so I learned a bit and had fun watching!

E36 looks fantastic, Mike. Don't worry about the M badges, most markets outside the US have M Sport models where the badges are present on certain specifications of BMW with a host of M Sport parts.

Just pulled the cover off my 36 after watching this video, I drove it once with the Zero Clerance StanceWorks shocks before parking it. looks like I'll be using these videos as a guide! More 36 videos please!

I remember my first drive when i upgraded to KW V3's and got the posche calipers up front. And again recently when I got my car back from my friend's workshop after he'd completed the engine rebuild and mapping session Car is so nice to drive, and that sence of satisfaction every time you completed that major overhaul. Congrats on the first drive, hopefully it'll help you finish out the car out. Looks absolutely epic.

I'm extremely stoked for you dude. I know how much this car means for you and it's so great to see it outside and running!

Those pans twelve minutes in were killer! There's something really special about having your "first" car in the best shape it's ever been.

The smile on your face when ripping through the gears made this so worth it. Congrats, man. Well worth it!!

Couldn’t wipe that smile off your face with a shovel. Congratulations man

Oh hell yeah I’m so excited. Can’t wait to see this Sunday Steel/E36 Day. See you there!

I'm happy to see this video! I'm making a 318is (93) in exactly the same color, here in Brazil, with S54. Thanks for sharing!!

we need StandWorks Merch too. So you can spend the proceeds on more E36/ModelA/TurboK308 parts!

I started watching the channel for the Ferrari build, but I have to say : you seem to enjoy working on the BMW more, and it's nice to see ! Keep on doing what you like, it's the best content, no matter the car, or no matter the project even

I think I have second hand excitement from you getting to take this out for a drive.

Nice to see a smile on your face while driving it. Makes me miss my e39.

I'm not a BMW 3 series guy (like me a 2002 though) but will comment and like on this video anyway because I really appreciate your channel and support your excitement. Keep up the good work

I've got to say, the big builds like the Ferrari and the Model A are inspiring, but watching this build come alive is MOTIVATING. Watching this gets me pumped to go work on my own project that's been in progress for a few years. Thanks for the content and keep doing what you're passionate about!

This car along with Seandub’s and Bastien’s cars is what solidified my love of e36s, way back in the early days of the Stanceworks forum. It’s great to see it rolling the streets again. Man I miss my coupe.

Dad in me is worried about no seat belts and no license plates! Always enjoy you enthusiasm! Keep up the great work!

I started watching your channel when you were working on the Ferrari, but when I seen the e36 I got more excited then watching the Ferrari content! I also own a e36 and bought a rusty m3 and parted it out and kept all the drivetrain. Love the e36 content please keep it up! Yours is awesome

The car that made me start my E36 journey (I'm on my 3rd one now), that not only started (in my opinion) Stanceworks but the entire stance scene world wide. I can't believe I'm seeing this car back on the road. Mike please put the M3 lip spoiler on the front bumper to complete the M3 look. You inspire people like me. Keep it up.

I remember this car from the Tumblr days. glad to see it running again

The yellow calipers was absolutely the best color choice!

I remember downloading a picture of this when it was on AMG 3 piece wheels, that was many years ago and long before I ever owned one, I'm now on my 4th e36 and still own 2 with my saloon undergoing a 4.4 v8 swap.

I love how this car unintentionally became a brilliant investment! This is worth stupid money now--especially with your provenance. Looks stunning. Thrilled to see it back on the road.

So happy to see it driven again! Need to get my E46 out soon...

Hi Mike, congrats on getting the build to this point! One tip: coat those brake caliper pins with some anti-seize. My ISF came stock with the same Brembo calipers, and all pins were stuck solid when I bought mine. It's almost impossible to press them out without damaging the paint, don't ask me how I know :(

Finally Finished. Now it's time to enjoy driving it, Then things to thinker again. Then building again 😂

I'm not a huge BMW guy but this channel is changing my mind lol.

Just so you know, you can remove that window trim pretty easily with a piece of wood and a hammer. Though getting it back on without damaging it can be pretty difficult.

I’m smiling from ear to ear Mike! Congrats bro!!!!! 🔥

We need a full build breakdown, all the parts and how much it cost. It would be really interesting.

not much of a bmw guy myself, but seeing you smilliing while taking it for a drive was fun.

Great call! I caught hell troubleshooting fuel pump gremlins.

This car was so special to me as a young adult. I'm so stoked that it's coming back together. You influenced me to get an e30. Keep it up. I will never forget the AWOL video on this car

Ahhhh yesssss! When I saw this pop up I was so hyped, jumped in the car to go straight home and watch this PEARL of a car drive again. You make some clean and cool builds, and I like the: Frick the haters attitude, you build the cars the way you want! and that is mad respect! (Also; if they "hating" on you, you are doing something right)

Congratulations. I've got a small boat that I haven't had in the water for a couple of years, and I'm thinking that the feeling will be similar when I get her back out again. I'm glad you're not just staying with the Ferrari build. Thanks for the videos!

Beautiful! Those HRE's look so nice on the E36

Bring it over to Sunday Steel this weekend in Laguna Hills! It's 3/6....😆 All the e36s will be there! 👍

Not sure if you are aware, but BMW made door trim that is the exactly the same as what came on the M3, but without the M3 or ///M badges. Just plain black trim with no badges, but wide. That's the best route to go on a non-M car, IMO. You have an S54 under the hood of this car, so I'll let it slide this time. 😉

Good job! Stoked on your behalf to see it back on the road!!

Mike - First off i wanna give you the biggest round of applause sir because you just cease to amaze - and i'm sure i can speak for all of us in the comments when i say "Us" . I discovered your car at just 15yrs old & I am now 27 (time flies doesn't it). I remember seeing your car on polished AMG Split 5 spoke wheels and I INSTANTLY fell in love at how perfect the car was then. I was young but attention to detail was always my thing. I always looked at the things most people overlook. I say all of this to say, you inspired me to go out an purchase my first e36 (328i 5spd) at just 16 - going into Junior year i was one of the only kids with a manual car let alone a BMW and that spoke volumes to those around me but it was because of you that i then fell in love with this car and here we are pretty much 12 years later and i've had 5 BMW's total - two of them being M3's - One a boston green coupe and the latest was a Dakar II M3/4/5 it was a rare spec i found out in my research before purchasing. Unfortunately, as i said "was" the Dakar sedan was totaled by an opposing driver who didn't know how to merge (deep sigh). I could go on for days about how i'm just totally obsessed with this chassis lol but all in all - your e36 platform - this series - has once again inspired me to get back into an e36 chassis. After my accident i settled for a w205 which is a great car honestly - but just watching and listening to that s54 and hearing your genuine excitement just to whip the car around the block a few times - I caught myself tearing up because I once knew that feeling and for a long time i've lied to myself that i wouldn't get another BMW, but that experience. The excitement, the feel of pure rawness that car delivers is just unmatched (and that's my opinion don't kill me lol). & I MUST experience that Feeling again. I hope you see this comment and if you do - Mike I wanna thank you for the motivation, the inspiration and knowledge that you provide to us all in this broken yet unified community of E36 enthusiasts lol. Please please keep the content coming for as long as you can - Hopefully one day i'll get to meet you in person and give you your flowers the appropriate way. & i know i don't have to say it lol but - The car will be perfect once complete. I'm excited to see it all buttoned up. Keep Motivating and Inspiring Brother 🙏🏽

Fantastic to see this on the road !! My personal choice of splitter would be the AC Schnitzer carbon splitter. Yeah, It’s long out of production but well worth searching out. I had one on my old 36, it looked pukka 👌

I am so happy for you Mike! The car looks insane! You motivate me to get my E30 to the next level!

Looking really good. The M badge thing doesn't bother me that much, but maybe having some custom Stance Works badges to replace them would be a nice little touch and will save you from the typical comments.

Congratulations on getting the E36 started and running. I'm looking forward to seeing that awesome interior in it too.

Hey Mike, congratulations on getting your baby back on the road. It made me smile and think back to my own E36. It was the first BMW I bought new back in 1994. It was a sedan with a four pot engine but I still put the full M-kit and M3 wheels on it and it looked amazing. Traded it in for a new E46 in 1999 and I still regret it to this day. Such a beautiful design. Together with the 308, you have two of the most beautiful cars ever made in your garage!

Awesome to see it driving again! I remember having this car as my PC background probably 10 years ago, love that it's still around.

Having just gotten rid of my Dakar '95 last year, this part of your channel brings me a particular, nostalgic type of build. Not to mention your warm California beauty shots! I can tell how excited it makes you, and that gets me equally as pumped. Congrats!!

I loved that you gave the car an opportunity to speak for itself. It sounds as awesome as it looks!

It's fantastic to see this car back on the ground, I've followed the build of this car since the early StanceWorks days. The content is great keep it up man 😊

Dude that smile on your face on your first road test makes it all worth it dude! I’ve been in that position and it’s an amazing feeling! Can’t wait to see it in person!

this is badass man stoked to finally see it rolling. been following the series for a minute now i bet it’s pretty refreshing knowing ur closer to the finish line now!

Looking good! That M3 trim really sets it off. I am glad you are keeping in factory black. I have never cared for when painted body color; just love the contrast that I find fitting for the body style. Coming together nicely!

Been following this build since the beginning, love seeing it on the road again. Sounds soooo good! 😍

Super cool restomod project man. Had a 325E as a kid and loved it. Totally get projects that HAVE to get done. Awesome work man

If u are searching for door handle, Aidan templin have one or two of those. And men this build is so nice

i love seeing the passion and amount of care and love you have for this car, its really nice to see on youtube for once

Those rolling shots though, damn. Car looks amazing and its not even done yet! e36 episodes are the highlight of my week. Thanks for taking us along on for the ride.

Love the progress made on this thing! I remember the 1st time I saw it back in the day. Still Love it!

Your videos are excellent mate - the way you explain things, your passion for it, the styling, editing, music, its all spot on. And its wicked to see the Beamer looking so slick after being a background fixture for so long! Very jealous of your weather too :)

Mike your channel ,your projects and ethic have been inspirational. Thank You Sir

Hell yes, two of the best things BMW made from this era: The e36 and the s54. That exhaust is definitely killer, it's hard to get the s54 sounding "right" imo.

At this point the car is better than any M3, so it's certainly worthy of the ///M badges. Plus it does have a bona fide ///M motor, arguably more so than the S52.

Watching you make great strides with your e36 brought tears to my eyes made me genuinely happy and gave me hope. I can only wish to accomplish the things you have

wow this is insane! i just watch your 1st video from 2010 AWOL i got it on my pc and then i decide to search if you finally make a video again about this car and i bump to this WTF! i am so happy! :) youR m3 was the 1st one that i see with s54 swap ! and velocity stacks ... amazing! i was 19 back then ...now 31..crazy how the time goes

So good to see it driving! Looks lovely on the road 😍

This car is better than a new one - congratulation. 👍👍👍 Best regards from 🇩🇪

Was never really into BMWs myself, but your enthusiasm and drive for this build makes me come back to watch more! Keep up the great work on all your projects!

I liked the way he kinda sang “it’s own” power

Stoked that you have it running again. Keeping the enthusiasm for a car that's just sitting is hard to do

Congrats man, I still remember seeing this car when you first did it on a video interview for SOWO? Wow that was a long time ago. Congrats again on bringing it back to life.

E36 Content, love it, subscribed ! I got an E36 M3 in my garage that needs some TLC, you just got me inspired! Love your M3, looks fantastic!

Entertaining and informative as always! I learn so much from your vids. And a big +1 for any appearance by Chloe. Keep up the great work.

Nice job Mike! I bet that felt real good roll'n down the street for the first time after such a long period! Congratulations! 👍

It’s so cool to see the progress with quality parts! It sounds really good 😉