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GOING FOR BROKE: Restoring A BMW & Giving It Away
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Күн бұрынThanks for checking out my video. My name is Alec and welcome to Day Off DIY! Ive been working for months on this big reveal, and I can't wait to share it with ya.
What do we get into? You'll have to watch and see. During the video I will tell you exactly how you can win this beautiful BMW that I fixed up because...
In this video I buy a beat up BMW and restore it on a budget, just to give it to a viewer for free!
Yes, actually free, 0 dollars, zero purchase required, unlike other giveaways now a days.
I take a neglected and beat up 2006 BMW 325i with 126k miles, and fully restore it.
We restore the headlights, gut and detail the interior, extract the carpet and scrub all the plastics and leathers, we fix every oil leak including the oil filter housing, the oil pan gasket, we replace the engine mounts, control arms, the belt, tensioner, and idler pulley. We repaint the hood and polish all of the paint, with clay bar and wax. I flush every single fluid, we do a transmission service, a power steering flush with new reservoir, a brake fluid flush, an oil service with an engine flush, a drain and fill on the cooling system, and a drain and fill on the rear differential! I fixed everything I could find on this N52, and she is running amazing. I can't wait to drive her cross country and give her to the lucky winner. I hope you enjoy this build! :)
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Tools Used:
Inspection Mirror Set
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Vevor 5K Lb. Car Lift
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3 Ton Floor Jack
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6 Ton Jack Stands
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½ Inch Impact Gun
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Non Scratch Impact Sockets for Wheels
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Tire Tread Gauge
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Assorted Sandpaper
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2K Clear Coat for Headlights
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Bissell Carpet Extractor
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Carpet Scrub Brush Set
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Detail Brush Set
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Trim Removal Tool Set
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BMW Oil Filter Cap Tool
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Fluid Extractor
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Wobble E-Torx Socket Set
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Red Sotch Brite
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14MM (Allen) Hex Socket
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Grease & Wax Remover (Paint Prep)
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Dupli Color Trim & Bumper Paint
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Curil T Gasket Sealant
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⅜ Angle Torque Wrench (only goes down to 10ft lbs…mine is snap-on. Id shop around)
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½ Inch T60 Socket for Belt Tensioner
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Sil-Glyde Lubricant
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Engine Support Bar
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Die Grinder + Discs Set
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Impact Driver
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Screw Extractor Set
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Brake Fluid Flush Tool
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Cooling System Pressure tester w/ BMW adapter
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Transmission Fluid Bottle Pump
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GreenWorks Electric Pressure Washer (not the same as mine)
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General Purpose Adhesive Remover
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Short Pressure Washer Handle
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Chemical Guys Clay Bar
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Torq Polisher w/ Pads & Chemical Guys Polish
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Chemical Guys HydroSlick Ceramic Wax
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Sonax Rubber Protectant
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@chadriddle3517 6 ай бұрын
1.5 hr of Alec and Bmw content plus a chance to win that E-90! $2,400 is a deal . Awesome thanks for your efforts
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Chad! You’ve been an epic supporter since the beginning, really appreciate it. How’s the smoke machine treating you?!
@seansnyder2734 Ай бұрын
Man I’m following right along just got a 2008 328 xi same price more or less same condition so thanks for the tutorial 🫡
@Eldzey99 6 ай бұрын
I don't usually comment on a videos. But as a BMW owner myself I know what it takes to repair these cars. The amount of work you've done on this car far exceeds what the car needed to run smoothly. All of that for someone else just to see him/her smile. More people like you. Greetings from Czech rep. (central Europe)
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Czech Republic! Awesome! Really appreciate the comment, means a lot from a viewer that doesn’t often comment. Can’t do it without you guys
@thiagocars 6 ай бұрын
Hey neighbor, Poland here 🙏👍
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
love it!
@BagrCZ_96 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY Hi! I´m BMW owner from Czech Republic too and I can agree that work on these cars are hard sometimes :D Perfect work man, continue doing this content. Have a nice day.
@WareWolf801 6 ай бұрын
Doing lights twice, pressure washing underpan, degreasing motor from the mess it started as.. Pretty cool huh? Like a person would repair their own vehicle. I would have removed that new belt for degreasing motor.
@LastChanceFossil 6 ай бұрын
Can we thank this man for pursuing his passion and serving others at the same time. Great content, real person without any acting. Looking forward to more content.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
I try my best to keep it real with you guys :) Really appreciate the support
@LastChanceFossil 6 ай бұрын
@DayOffDIY Honestly, we see and feel that effort. Hope you get that vehicle lift sponsor soon too!!
@WayToManyAssassins 2 ай бұрын
I love how previous owners like "I've had it for 6 years and haven't had any issues with it" while the engine is leaking oil and cupholders not working 😂😂, great content dude.
@au.4716 6 ай бұрын
You’re the reason I started working on my e46, not sure what I’m doing but watching you’re videos/tutorials give me a little more confidence I hope to restore my E46 as much as I can
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
That’s amazing! glad I can be of some help. Keep at it, the skills you will learn will be so valuable!
@Nardology 6 ай бұрын
Was looking for this comment for real!
@Poseoptional01 6 ай бұрын
Respect 👏👏👏
@kingtaz191 6 ай бұрын
I miss my e46 so much I loved that car good luck with it, there are a few things you can do to make it look a bit modern but focus on all the important stuff and take at look at the forms they can help you a lot
@Mattlawton-ft6ew 2 күн бұрын
@@DayOffDIY I subbed i think your great and so talented.
@AMSOILRyan 6 ай бұрын
These cars with the N52 engines are true gems. Can’t beat the craftsmanship and reliability. Not a fan when they went to 4 cylinder turbo.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
you know what's up Ryan! the N20 is garbage in my opinion. Id take a n51/n52 over the n20 or the n55 all day long!
@Sarge395 3 ай бұрын
The engine itself is quite well developed and trouble free. However you will more than likely be fixing the following, electric water pump and thermo at 60K, starter failure common around 80k, belt tensioner sometimes, Oil filter housing gasket (shown leaking in this vid) around 80k, oil pan gasket (not easy), and the valve cover gasket with eccentric shaft sensor seal around 80k ish but can be done in your garage if you are ok and have the patience.
@joelamera5463 6 ай бұрын
your at 17k subs now bro, leaving that firefighter job was one of your best decision. this is going to take off my man, i found out looking up a diy for my e46 and i subbed instantly after seeing how relatable and genuine you are in your videos. I’m going to guess $4.13 of change pulled out of that car total lol. i would love an oil leak free car my man. keep grinding
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Yessir! Maybe we can break 100k soon! Appreciate the support, grateful to be on this journey, hopefully it all works out. Can’t do it without you guys!
@joelamera5463 6 ай бұрын
that really was a steal! you an honest guy for not offering lower. I watched the whole video and it motivates me to rebuild my e46 that’s rotting away
@Mommyhas2smokefirst 6 ай бұрын
Sell it to Alec!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Rebuild it! Keep the e46s alive! Thanks for the comment joel
@user-nw7kf6nl2y 6 ай бұрын
Do it and record it
@joekaspar8004 6 ай бұрын
The one who plants trees, knowing that they will never sit in their shade, started to understand the meaning of life. Very nice way of thinking happy for you the channel start growing up keep doing the good work man !
@revive_moto 6 ай бұрын
Dude you’re awesome! I love BMWs so this is one of my favorite channels but I think what really makes this channel is your genuine love and passion to serve others. You’re one in a million brother and the world is a better place with you in it. I truly mean that.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
That means a lot, thanks for saying that. I’m just trying to spread some good attitude in hopes that we can all make some change in this world. Thank you for the kind words, made my day!
@gdhand1504 4 ай бұрын
I was just given a 2002 530i and your videos are so much appreciated. Nothing is out of reach when you have videos like yours.
@DayOffDIY 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! Good luck on the build !!!
@kwangnam9993 6 ай бұрын
I been working on cars at home for last 15-20 years. I never thought I would enjoy working on German cars until I bought my wife a Mercedes 6 years ago. They are little hard to with on and parts are expensive but really a joy once you get them fixed and back on the road again! I’m looking at older BMWs for my kids now and your videos really give me the inspiration.
@rickvanauken6364 6 ай бұрын
Well, it’s raining like hell down here in so cal so I sat and watched the entire video in one sitting! You turned a pretty decent car into a total gem! Great work and I hope your new venture is a HUGE success. You deserve it. Love you, pops.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks pops, couldn’t have done it without your morales and work ethic being passed to me. This year we will do a Pops video special, you and me, when you come by on your way to Bend :)
@johnnytweed2346 6 ай бұрын
Alec I'm really happy to see all the positive feedback your getting, you definitely deserve it.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Johnny! Youre the man. Been so much good feedback i can barely keep track. I just emailed ya! looking forward to talking soon!
@andrewgarcia3136 6 ай бұрын
this dude does a better job than every tech i personally know. truly amazing.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
appreciate it andrew! i always tried to keep high standards as a tech, and am still trying to do the same if not better :)
@andrewgarcia3136 5 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY the industry needs more techs like you but I totally understand why people choose to take their own path. Dealerships are a slog and it's getting tougher to be an indie.
@cameronlaurent 6 ай бұрын
Amazing job! So satisfying watching everything done start to end. Keep up the good work! I love these years of BMWs and think youtube needs more of this content.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks Cameron! Appreciate the support, let’s keep it rollin!!!
@maldaley235 6 ай бұрын
Outstanding job, Alec. Even though I'm in the UK and exempt from the draw, you still deserve a follow. It's folk like you, who care more for your subscribers, that deserve the support of millions of followers, this is what makes KZfaq worthwhile. I can't wait to watch the winner's video, it will be awesome.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
I can't wait either, also thank you for the kind words! it means a lot! Hopefully we can keep this thing going! 2024 should be a good year :)
@xomember 6 ай бұрын
I asked for a N52 video and I actually got it!! So glad to see you work on some “newer” cars as well. I myself am a proud owner of an E91 325i also pre lci. Those things last forever with the N52! Sadly I cant take part of the giveaway since I live in germany😂 but still glad to see you give back to the community you built! Onto great things🔥
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks man, means a lot! Gotta love the N52s, I’ve been dying to get one on the channel, glad we finally made it happen
@crs290 5 ай бұрын
I like your attitude of going above and beyond for the tradesmen. I always show up at my mechanic's shop with a little something extra to show gratitude for the hustle. And Sage is like, "Button this thing up and throw me my ball!"
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
LOL sage always could use more attention :) Thanks for the awesome comment
@AvengeButterscotch 6 ай бұрын
I own a 328i 2008 and did most of the work. Worked hard for it and still appreciate it 🙏 i hope a deserving person gets the car and i love your mission
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
thank you! They are great cars, and quite timeless. Very modern for the year but still feel mechanical. One of my favorites
@ApexKilla49_ 6 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! I just found a black one on marketplace, had an minor hit on the rear end. Low miles. Might grab it this week.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Do it! That would be epic! They’re not too hard to work on
@josepholives 6 ай бұрын
awesome video! love how stock you keep the car while fixing everything that’s broken
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
I’m a bit of a stock enthusiast! Modifying these cars can sometimes do more harm than good
@dennisdeleon3164 6 ай бұрын
Awesome vid! I really appreciate you posting this video and buying this exact car. I also have a 2006 325i which I daily. A lot has crapped on me in the last year and it’s hard to afford to fix most of it as I’m 19 and in full time college. About to hit 200k miles and so far it’s been such a great car but reliability is getting iffy now haha. Valve cover gasket has crapped on me so I’ve been topping it off from time to time now. Saving up to fix it when I can afford it. I recently fixed my dead alternator, changed all my bad coolant hoses and reservoir as it had a bad leak. Next on the list is my leaking power steering reservoir, bushings, all brakes and rotors, seat mat to remove airbag light, and fix my ac and heat as both randomly stopped working a year ago now. This video was honestly what I needed to give me hope that I can get my car running like it’s supposed to one day! Mechanically she’s not the best right now but I do detail her the best I can to make her feel nice cosmetically! Happy to have found your channel, I hope this video will help you gain more subscribers and turns out to be profitable in the long run. Thanks again!
@Noahkinz 6 ай бұрын
I'm absolutely astonished. This was by far, hands down the best restoration video I have ever watched on youtube. Usually a video this length I would have to watch in at least three different parts before getting through, but I unexpectedly watched it all in one sitting. Your quality of work is impeccable and your positive attitude throughout the whole journey is so refreshing. Putting all this effort, time and $ into a car is commendable but to do it on a car you're giving away for free!? That's just downright crazy! What a satisfying transformation. I sincerely hope this beauty goes to someone who REALLY appreciates and takes care of this car. I look forward to your future videos and restoration videos. This brought me immense joy and satisfaction!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thanks Noah! your comment is legendary! really appreciate the support. It was a lot of work to turn it into one big video so maybe we will do multiple parts in the future? or keep it one big video? not too sure what the future will hold but im here for it! Thanks again dude, really appreciate the kind words and support
@mitchellbarnow1709 6 ай бұрын
0:42 My Golden Bears 🐻! Thank you so much Alec!! I still have to watch the video later. It’s starting off incredibly interesting, especially the giveaway!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Golden bears just for you Mitchell!
@mitchellbarnow1709 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY I really appreciated your personalization of this amazing video, Alec!
@user-jc9zd6mp7w 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2004 330xi E46 ... And your videos are the reason why I do all my own work on my E46
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
that's awesome! I love hearing that. keep that e46 running strong! some of the last good bmws on the road
@anon-tk1zg 5 ай бұрын
Man, you are the best. I think I have learned everything I know about cars from your channel. I found your channel right around the time I bought a 2006 330i.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Perfect timing! Thanks for the awesome comment, it means a lot :)
@user-jv6xz2xi9e 6 ай бұрын
This is amazing. As a recent owner of a maligned 7 series that needs some love, I am pumped that I found this channel and am working my way through your videos as we speak
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thank you for the support! means a lot! these bmws need a little extra TLC but once they're dialed in they are amazing drivers. Hope you enjoy the other videos :)
@targa328 4 ай бұрын
Literally a full N51/52 Maintenance guide in one video. Fire.
@DayOffDIY 4 ай бұрын
glad you appreciate it! thats what i was going for
@nathanmacias4913 6 ай бұрын
Bro is a goat hope u don’t stop ur passion cannot go unnoticed. Since u came up I’ve been more motivated to work on my m54 e39. Really keep up bro your break will come anytime really keep at it.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Means a lot Nathan thank you! Hope the e39 project goes well. That’s a great chassis and a great engine to go with it!
@nibraasjaffri4217 6 ай бұрын
Man this was a sweet restoration build, great job Alec, thank you for giving back to the community, I wish the giveaway was available for us folks living in Dubai, just having to drive something worked on by you would be a privilege. 👏 Congrats to whoever wins this baby! 🎉
@MrJFunk 19 күн бұрын
Great video on how to repair BMWs and love your passion for helping others. The world needs more of you....cheers!!
@elsimoe7816 6 ай бұрын
im in another continent and you motivated mme to start working on my own things, i own a home that requires a lot of repairs, now immm doing them by myself on my day off "wink" next step is cars. you are a legend and i will be celebrating once this channel blows up
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate it man, there’s always DIY work to be done! Where ya from?
@elsimoe7816 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY Morocco, first country to recognize U.S independance, we've been friends for a while
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
morocco! amazing! thanks for being a part of the channel my friend!
@SHOoff11 6 ай бұрын
Video was worth the wait! So glad to hear you’ve found a way to further turn the channel into your passion! Keep up the great work, man!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Yo! I was dying to share details with you all but couldn’t spill the beans. Hopefully it works out! Glad you enjoyed 🙃
@dault2923 6 ай бұрын
Around August of this year I picked up an E46 and I have little to no knowledge of how to work on cars and far from the budget to do it consistently; although this is an E90 I have learned a LOT about working on my own car and how satisfying it can be through this video. Thank you Alec for making these long form, honest and open videos.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
That's is awesome to hear! ya know, a lot of the jobs i did on this car transfer over to the e46 platform pretty well, both straight 6 engines and similar designs. glad you enjoyed the video my friend :) and good luck with wrenching!!!
@vincentenciso536 6 ай бұрын
This is awesome to see brother as a e90 owner I feel they don’t get much respect sadly they’re such beautiful cars and the fact that you are gifting someone this beautiful car is amazing to see you gained another sub
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Thank you vincent! I love the E90s, theyre my favorite newer bodystyle BMW. Id take an E chassis over F all day long. who knows, maybe the next one will be an E90 too :) Appreciate you!
@AB-jk7tw 6 ай бұрын
Love my 2008 n52 engine - lots of fun and very reliable to date.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Great cars, great engine. I mean it when I say they’re one of my fscorites
@TheHunterHofman 6 ай бұрын
I gotta say, this is the content that brings me to KZfaq. Really well done man, the car is looking great. As a DIY’er KZfaqr myself, you’re an inspiration!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate it hunter!!! I’ll be sure to check out your channel and give it some support
@MyExpectationsAreLow 6 ай бұрын
One of the best restorations on an E90. I’ve had a similar car, only that I had sport seats, pro Navi, sport steering wheel but no sunroof. Loved it till the day one of the rods gave up, days after I done a total rear ended restoration with new frame, callipers, disks, shocks, springs, brake hoses and more. I really miss it. Hope the new owner will really appreciate the car and your hard work.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Man that's a real shame the car gave up on you, you had a connecting rod failure?! was it on an N52? haven't seen one of these fail that way yet. Appreciate the support! cheers!
@mkjester8457 3 ай бұрын
Subscribed! So far my favorite car channel I've see to date. The way you explain things is so simple and easy to understand. It's been great as somebody who is looking to learn to maintain a car properly!
@sal1520 6 ай бұрын
You’re a true legend brother! Real BMW enthusiast above all💪🏼💪🏼 your channel is above and beyond entertaining and educational of fixing great cars 👍🏼 god bless you on your journey and great success.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Sal! Means a lot! The KZfaq community is what keeps me going. Appreciate the support
@thomasortmann41 6 ай бұрын
Your a good man❤.Giving so much love to these beautiful cars and give them away for free ,is heart touching. As a german i can only say how much we adore BMW & Mercedes & Audi & Porsche & Volkswagen in our Country❤.Thanks man great Job on this one.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thanks thomas! awesome to hear about the passion you guys have over there for these cars. some of us americans share it too :) hopefully we can keep this going!
@thomasortmann41 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY i hope you are doing a lot more of this Videos saving german cars ❤️.I will watch them all.
@StreetChally73 6 ай бұрын
Isn’t it so satisfying to take something the average person would think is ‘good enough’, then turn it into something special? Also, doing a deep cleaning in the interior and removing all those damn pine needles & leaves makes such an improvement and is oh so satisfying! Congrats on making the jump over to a full-time Tuber and with the content you put out, your subscribers’ count should only continue to rise. 🤜🤛 Also, props for using various Stoner products. I’ve been using their products for many years now and they’ve never let me down.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
It's my favorite part. Love turning them into something special. Thank you for the congratulations! It's been a hard transition, but I'm very happy with where Im at so far. Still working on creating a comfortable income. Yeah ive always been a fan of stoner products, i used their More Shine Less Time for years at the shop to detail engine bays, so when i made this channel i reached out to them and they offered to supply me with all the products I need. Very awesome team over there at Stoner
@bogusienombre355 6 ай бұрын
CONGRATS ON THIS ONE! Very nice work, it came back to being the lux car it is with a great engine. I liked the mix of humor and realism and puppy love in this. Can't wait to see the happy winner!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support as always Bogs, you’re a legend!
@ericksonmoreno6029 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely love what you’re doing I personally think the universe will reward you in the long run no doubt about it 👏also my message to rest of fellow viewers give this man his likes and subscribe would love to see your channel grow even further 🙌🏼
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Erick! Just trying to do my best with what I got. Your support means a lot!!!
@georgerenolds859 6 ай бұрын
i love that you can do this you saving lives on and off the camera i thankyou for your work man keep on putting those fires outt
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Will do George! Really appreciate the support
@JVBNorway 6 ай бұрын
Man, you knocked it out of the park with this one! It’s looking showroom fresh, too fresh in fact, I’d be scared of driving it to be honest with you. You’re making the world a better place, keep it up bud:)
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Hey good to see you again man! Really appreciate the support. I was hesitant to drive it at first but now I’m ripping her around until giveaway day :)
@frankmckinnon-sg5cr 6 ай бұрын
Actually, I'm not one of those who comment under the video. I saw your video while browsing KZfaq and you are really very successful. You took the car to another level. I want to leave this comment under your video because I need a car and you did such a great job. Good luck again my friend. I hope you get millions of followers soon. Loves from Seattle.
@AnHoKuka 6 ай бұрын
Man it’s insane ❤ This idea, all that you explained !!! You are good person! I wish you luck and success in your journey. The universe surely will pay you back with good. Thank you for content. And get this free hug from Ukraine 🇺🇦
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate it! Awesome to hear from a viewer in Ukraine. Thank you for the support, means a lot
@staleyexplores 6 ай бұрын
You have dialed up my perfect KZfaq video in terms of length and style. Thank you! I look forward to this and hope to see more in the future if this works out best for you
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! I’m a big fan of the longer videos that I can sink into too. Glad I was able to hit the mark for ya
@staleyexplores 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY not saying I didn't enjoy your previous videos bc they were 💜 too! I'm wondering if I could afford a side project like this one. I need to learn more about how to identify the n52 engine and such. Slowly do the work to repair it and have a fun car.
@cesargracio2708 5 ай бұрын
I'm from Lisbon and I like mechanics, I'm impressed with the work you did on this 325 i. Many congratulations on the content produced. greetings from Portugal
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Cesar!
@tedse21 6 ай бұрын
You’re the reason my e32 and e46 are still being worked on. It didn’t matter that live in Australia. I’ll keep watching and enjoying the journeys. Keep it up.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Long live the E46!! All of the E chassis are the best. Appreciate the support!
@4414ification 6 ай бұрын
Buddy you are awesome. Hearing you do German stuff and naming it is hilarious to me every time (I am German). What you do is inspirational and awesome. And you are just a down to earth kinda guy. Mad respect, wonderful project, wish I could like this video 50 times for your sake. Whoever gets this is really lucky, even I wish I could win it! I just learned to wrench as well on my e46, it’s the car I grew up in and it has my love and soul, so I try to treat her well. I was captivated for the whole video and besides how cool I find it, it’s refreshing to see someone who mentiones torque specs and works neat. Great content. You remind me of M539! Greets from Germany and keep it going. I‘m sure great things will happen to you and your channel! Guten Torque to you brother 😂
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I love it! How’d I sound with the gummi pfledger? Awesome to hear you’re treating your BMW well. I try to stay as detailed as I can with out getting too boring. Really appreciate the support and the comment, means a lot!!!
@robsweekendgarage 6 ай бұрын
Epic video by an epic guy! Really starting the year off with a banger. That E90 is one beautiful machine and it's going to make an awesome vehicle for someone. Cheers!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks Rob! Great staying connected with you during the build. Let’s keep it rollin! Big year for this channel and for Rob’s Weekend Garage!
@TSCFrenzy 5 ай бұрын
Man I’m not going to lie this is my first time coming across your KZfaq channel but I gotta say I love the vibes. I watched the entire thing at 4am and I didn’t even feel bored. I was entertained the entire time watching this video. Partly because I’ve been trying to restore my own BMW 323i that my dad recently passed down to me for my 19th birthday. It’s 2007 and it’s his baby that he’s had for over 15 years!!! Honestly it’s a thing of beauty and I personally want to continue to drive this for another 15yrs especially since it’s only has 140,000KM. Its been a money drain for my father so that’s why I’ve been educating myself trying to save a couple dollars when I need to repair it by just doing some DIY work and that’s how exactly I came across your video. It needs a lot of work since everything thing that could be possibly be leaking oil is literally leaking oil lol but I can’t wait until I fix everything I can so I can make my father proud. Keep up the great work man, I’m definitely going to stay tuned with the future videos and go watch the older ones you have posted! Good luck in all your future endeavors and wish you the best with your KZfaq career, you have a great heart and I can see your passion. Never doubt or give up on yourself. Take care boss!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment! Im glad the video flew on by, thats my goal, to create a video someone can watch like a mini movie. Sounds like youre well on your way to make your dad proud. I sure would be! Really appreciate this comment and the kind words
@nguyenthanhhuy2619 6 ай бұрын
I just found out about your channel last night and been enjoying every minutes of it. I owned an E90 N52 in the past and watching this video gave me some flashback and reminded me of my old car.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
they sure are great cars when theyre dialed. Glad you found us, welcome to the channel :)
@Co1ny 6 ай бұрын
appreciate your dedication and hard work!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot
@jkrueger27 6 ай бұрын
Bravo buddy. Moms still got it 😜
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Hahahahah you’re not wrong, she is a good lookin gal 🙃
@bonvion961 6 ай бұрын
What a beautiful build Alec, much respect to you for putting so many hours and many dollars into this for a lucky person, I really hope more people will see this and give your channel some love, best regards!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thank you! I hope so too, and hopefully this is the first of many to come, just need to figure out how these cars are going to get paid for! LOL
@ozzienH 6 ай бұрын
absolutely Love that you are restoring these older Bimmers. They definitely Deserve it!. Best of luck with your Future ventures!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support sloth, means a lot . Hopefully we can keep this recipe going into the future. Fingers crossed it blows up!!!
@staleyexplores 6 ай бұрын
Okay, sorry to leave so many comments but I'm sure it helps with the algorithm. I noticed on your driving footage not too far along in the video. They're is a pull out somewhere along in the area that you're in. It's my favorite spot in California that I've ever been to just unbelievably gorgeous. It's after Mill Creek campground and after you go down that hill but before you get to the redwood prairie Creek area
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
The more comments the better!!! Isn’t that stretch so gorgeous?! I don’t know the name of it but it’s one of my favorite parts as well. Glad you got to experience it in persob
@staleyexplores 6 ай бұрын
Walnut wood is my spirit plant
@JoeG93 6 ай бұрын
Me too 😂🥺
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
It’s such a gorgeous wood! I really like this trim
@MollyPopper 6 ай бұрын
Its comforting to know that even pro BWM techs can screw something up sometimes. Had a pretty rough time replacing my e39 window regulator today. The regulator replacement went fine but i couldnt get the glass back down all the way, still struggling with it now.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
We all make mistakes! Did you get it figured out yet? Is it the type of regulator with the plastic clip with the bolt and the nut?
@sterlingstauffer2915 5 ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing, seeing someone give an old BMW the love it deserves. You should do this same type of giveaway video on an e65 7 series, 2002 to 2008 generation. That would be an amazing video as well.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Once i get some cash back in the bank id love to! Thanks for the feedback :)
@sterlingstauffer2915 5 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY you bet, thanks for the blood, sweat, and tears you put into this video!
@jeremycollis 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Jeremy my brother!!! HOW ARE YOU?! Thank you so much for the generous thanks! I miss you man, I tried to text your cell, maybe its an old number? mines the same, hit me up soon :) Love you dude
@tariknaccasha6720 6 ай бұрын
Hyped to be apart of this community!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Tarik youve been awesome man, thanks for all the shoutouts!!! you said you were in oregon ya?
@tariknaccasha6720 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY yes it’s not a problem, and yes I’m from Oregon😁
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Love oregon! Was in grants pass, coos bay, bandon, and up and down the coast in october!@@tariknaccasha6720
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
also just got back from ashland@@tariknaccasha6720
@ricardocervantes4143 5 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel fellow bmw enthusiasts here. Love the time and hard work you put into the car. Just missed the deadline but someone is going to really enjoy the car. Would love to see some videos on the white e30 you have.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Hopefully you can catch the next one! Welcome to the channel Ricardo. Glad to have ya
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
I got a playlist of videos on the e30 if you’re interested, also more e30 content to come in the future
@StopaskingformynameYouTube 6 ай бұрын
"There's not one single thing you need to do to this car" he says, while sitting with his head right below a thing you need to do to this car. That headliner needs some love. Great video, man. I wish you success!
@infinitetanner 6 ай бұрын
bro....
@WareWolf801 6 ай бұрын
Saw that too. Wondered if he did in editing..
@StagnantMizu 5 ай бұрын
I am not particularly religious but if there is a god I hope he blesses you
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that my friend!
@caribbeanbwoyz2361 4 ай бұрын
Your mustache is very disturbing.
@DayOffDIY 4 ай бұрын
thank you :)
@Gyo828 6 ай бұрын
Same guy from Romania salute you! My man! You are awesome dude! To bad I.m not from U.S but whoever will win this car it will be a happy man or woman:). Good job & keep up the good work! 💪
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot! Hopefully we can keep doing this thing!!!
@No_Life_Liam 6 ай бұрын
Wow - only 7 minutes in, but what a phenomenal view you had on your drive there and on the way home! I really regret not driving around California more, and it's absolutely on the cards in the future for my wife and I. Just wanted the say, the video production is top tier also. Another great video.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Liam! That stretch of the 101 from northern CA into Oregon is the best. One of my favorite drives of all time. Gotta check it out next time you come throufh
@km16890 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video brother 1,5 hours of this is worth every single second TY and good luck to me and everyone else.
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the comment my friend! Good luck to you!
@bulspirit1222 5 ай бұрын
You did an amazing job with this E90...I have the facelift version from 2010 and it's a wonderful machine if you take good care of it! And the long video was a treat!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
They are wonderful cars aren’t they?! I’d take a clean e90 over a F or G chassis i thibk
@jeansassine 5 ай бұрын
Good man! Enjoyed watching your video repairing this gorgeous car. Hope you find the right person to enjoy and care for it 👍
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
I think we found the perfect people. Excited to share part two with you !
@gattube 6 ай бұрын
It is very hard to find see selfless, good hearted and hardworking people like you these days. I own an e38 and i know how hard some of this work is. It is so good to see someone paying such detail into cars in general. I always had eespect for cars in general. These cars have so much of life left. I have a 2004 530i and it has 325000 miles on it with original engine and transmission. I also run only amsoil in it. It is so sad to see these cars in the junk yard especially for a coroded valvetronic relay or something simple. Great video. Please give blessings to this warm hearted man. Absolutely love his purpose of making such content. 🎉
@andrewgarcia3136 6 ай бұрын
someone literally gave my 530 away. i've been dailying it, now at 232xxx miles. still pulls and feels great
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thanks for this amazing comment! really apprecaite your support. also, awesome to hear about m54s going well over 300k miles. they are very good at it and are a reliable powerplant! the M54 and N52 are the last reliable bmw engines made in my opinion!!!
@ModernGamify 6 ай бұрын
Just randomly found this video on KZfaq. I usually dont comment but I had to. You're great and we need more people like you! Giving just to give! You have a big heart sir and I wish you the best with everything you encounter in life! 💪🏽💯 P.S. I own a 2002 E46 and I do all my repairs also. I may have to drive out to your state so you can help me restore things on mines 😂😂😂
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
hey that means a lot! thank you for the comment! trying to do something special with this platform, hopefully we can sustain :)
@DAFAWK 5 ай бұрын
I know i wont ever win but always enjoy watching these kind of videos, as i take information and makes me learn and will prevent me from making mistakes when buying my first car.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
hopefully you can win the next one! its completely fair, everyone has a fair chance. This one only had 2215 entries, thats pretty damn good odds. better than buying a lottery ticket
@Mikejones51046 6 ай бұрын
Awesome transformation! Meeting you would be the real treat. Car looks amazing
@Mommyhas2smokefirst 6 ай бұрын
😮I would probably just be quiet and stare in shock 😂
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
That’s so nice, hopefully one day we can make it happen!
@Stuffa1 6 ай бұрын
Quality of these videos and the fact that you are giving away the cars and the work you put in made me follow directly. Keep it up and you will definitely succeed in making a living out of this! 👊
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thank you! really appreciate the support. I hope it will turn into something sustainable :)
@geesanz4904 6 ай бұрын
So beautiful! Lucky person who won it!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
They sure are! Thanks for your support!
@chefpe12 6 ай бұрын
I sat last night to watch the video, didnt notice it was 1+ Hour leng, enjoy it so much that here i am next day continuing the vid, keep it going you are doing great
@BarbaraFlannery-rn3zs 4 ай бұрын
Love your purpose!!! And thank you for years of fire service! Your amazing!
@DayOffDIY 4 ай бұрын
appreciate you!
@sphamandlamazibuko3074 5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, my brother. I really enjoyed this restoration....(South Africa)
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the support!
@shhhpark 6 ай бұрын
I remember when I was younger my friend's dad was a BMW guy and the dealership offered pinstripes as a free add on for being a repeat customer. Havent seen them in a longggg time since this was when I was in middle school but apparently used to be a pretty common thing. Think my 1990 525i had pinstripes like that as well
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
i wonder if it was a dealership option! like i said ive never seen it before but its a cool little touch
@apemoon1731 5 ай бұрын
I'd have done the timing chain tensioner and guides too. The plastic breaks up, contaminates the oil, leads to low oil pressure issues and screws up the timing. I got my fingers burned by just that last year. An absolutely beautiful car too 🤦🏻♂️
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Never really seen timing chain issues on the N52. I used to do lots of minis, m62s, m62tus
@El3v3nnn 6 ай бұрын
Truly underrated content creator. Keep it up and you will definitely blow up. The way you explain the design and purpose while listing common failures and repairs is awesome. Very knowledgeable and enjoyable content at the same time, that is awesome!
@urntwrthyZ 6 ай бұрын
Admire the dedication to doing things the correct way. I miss my Bimmer.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment! Just trying to do my best. Posting my work to youtube makes me want to try my best lol
@mitchellbarnow1709 6 ай бұрын
19:51 Alec, I saw what you did there and I liked it! This BMW is definitely well loved.
@scowen5392 6 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Mommyhas2smokefirst 6 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Lolololololololol
@Mommyhas2smokefirst 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY you do something like this every video. I’m always at the house laughing at you. 🤣🤣
@mitchellbarnow1709 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIYThank you Alec, my lifelong friend and lover of the manual parking brake that’s something that has gone electric at the touch of a button!
@TheExtraleague 5 ай бұрын
Mark my words. This channel will have milions subs in not even 2 years. Im happy that i can be there from begining. Thanks!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
youre amazing! Thank you so much for the generous thanks. It means a lot! It has not been an easy month, this giveaway car took its toll on my bank account, but an update is coming soon! Thank you for your unending support !!!
@mohammedmuddasser4645 6 ай бұрын
I wish you lived in Dallas, TX. I would have definitely joined hand and helped you on your mission. Massive respect!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Id love to visit texas someday mohammed! If i do maybe we can link up!
@tmesch2701 6 ай бұрын
I inherited my friend’s 2001 330Ci after my good friend passed away. I started watching your videos and wish I had half of your talent
@rezaq1 6 ай бұрын
Wish you success bro from here in the UK. Nice to have a decent person with the right objectives. Hope you get a ramp soon.
@Downy1230 6 ай бұрын
15.16 in change :P
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
Noted!!!
@Setsuna00T 5 ай бұрын
I am glad that I found your channel, I used to work on my E46 and E83... my E46 was a headache but I learned to love that ride, keep up the great work you do bud.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Gotta love the e46s! Appreciate the support friend
@BMWCubsMan 6 ай бұрын
Love your channel. Stumbled upon it a few months back. As a BMW enthusiast myself it’s nice to see a DIY’er with the same interest in these older BMW’s. Nothing drives and looks like them! Great video! Keep the content coming!
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
Hey i appreciate the support! I love these older BMWs, Id take a E46 or a E90 over an F or G body BMW right now all day
@BMWCubsMan 5 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY Absolutely! I’ve been stuck in the E46/E39/E53/E36 generations. I’ve owned an E92 as well. Early 2000’s and 90’s are truly BMW’s sweet spot. Keeps people like us to keep them on the road to enjoy for years to come!
@Sifsarmonikas 6 ай бұрын
Good job, good luck to everyone, I'm not taking part since I'm overseas in Europe but it was a blast to watch this revival of this beautiful 328
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
really appreciate the support. where in europe are ya from?!
@Sifsarmonikas 6 ай бұрын
@@DayOffDIY watching from Italy and Greece! I live in both countries, going back and forth due to work! I’d love to see you work on a e39, I could use some diy videos from you so I can work on mine too. Take care
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thats amazing! i visited italy in 2012, it was my favorite trip. I went to rome, florence, venice, san giminano (butchered the spelling) and capri hopefully an e39 will be coming soon!
@juanenciso3625 6 ай бұрын
Youre not only one hell of a mechanic, but youre an amazing human being too!
@DayOffDIY 6 ай бұрын
thank you Juan! means a lot!!!
@TenzinMcveigh-ye7vj 6 ай бұрын
I just bought a 2006 BMW 325i with 97km on it for 6,000 dollars and two days into driving the car it died. This is my first car that I've ever bought. At first I thought it was the battery it just wouldn't start after turning the car off one night after driving it so I paid 600$ for the battery replacement and labour, after getting it replaced the mechanic started it up and it wouldn't start turns out its the starter motor so in a week im gonna have to spend another 1000$ on that honestly I was super upset at first but watching this makes me feel like I wanna really learn about vehicles and how to really maintain a car the first couple days of driving it was so fun and im not even upset about spending whatever I have to get it nice and running I know its gonna be expensive since im not a mechanic but its the most fun car ive ever driven and im not by any means rich so i know this is going to be a nightmare lol.
@DayOffDIY 5 ай бұрын
ahh yes, the starters are super common on the N52, ive done A LOT of them. it requires a few unique tools to do it easily but it can still be DIYed! Hopefully I can make a video on it one day. Dont let the high repair bills scare you, the N52 is a reliable engine, but starter is very common so at least you got that out of the way. hopefully my videos can help you start DIYing on it to save some money in the future
@tcomneo 6 ай бұрын
KZfaq just recommended your Video and man was it a ride to watch...greetings from Germany awesome job done Sir!!
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