Retrofitting Time - BMW E46 325i Touring

Retrofitting Time - BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 8

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In this installment of project Cologne, the not so much cheap daily, we retrofit power-folding mirrors, power rear windows and Hi-Fi sound system. The Touring has come along nicely and turned into a very comfy and enjoyable daily driver.
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@ShadowCode 3 жыл бұрын

This is slowly becoming the most loaded E46 in the country!

@joshuad1716 3 жыл бұрын

Idk, he’s in Germany....bmw has some nice shit in the HQ

@ratkoplays3190 3 жыл бұрын

its the most least modded e46 ever

@handleby 3 жыл бұрын

don't think so, some models came with all this stuff plus some more from the factory. I like that the is only doing retrofits and not custom changes.

@SampleTracks2224 3 жыл бұрын

It is made up of nearly two cars :)

@jordyhofste1647 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't think he is going to cut a hole in the roof for a sunroof!

@SalvaBarbus 3 жыл бұрын

That donor car is the gift that keeps on giving!

@3rdpartyU5er 3 жыл бұрын

True :D

@garrettgiuffre7298 3 жыл бұрын

It's almost a must if you have a e46 to have a donor car. They are dirt cheap and you always want to learn how to do something with the donor car so you don't break the main car lol

@garrettgiuffre7298 3 жыл бұрын

What's the time span of days or weeks that you do these videos how many days are is this total just curious because literally you have to take apart everything to do anything and it takes forever I just want to know I've been working on my rear speakers for like 2 weeks

@DjDestinyChicago 3 жыл бұрын

Please don’t ever turn into one of those daily upload KZfaqrs. The slight wait makes the videos even better to watch & enjoy 👍

@kucaz 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! All good stuff is worth waiting ♥

@matyusv Жыл бұрын

Yes, but I can't wait. :(

@garrettgiuffre7298 4 ай бұрын

The excitement is the best

@mndlessdrwer 4 ай бұрын

The fact that he waits until he's done enough work to post a 20+ minute video full of good content is what makes his channel an absolute gem. It's particularly wonderful when I've watched a 50+ minute video from this channel and it feels like 5 minutes have passed.

@user-fx3fu1nc1r Ай бұрын

Thank you! This this channel is what KZfaq suppose to be! So tired of the cookie cut vlogging affiliate link I got 300,000$ from contacting some accident lawyer from some vlogger that I'm supposed to care what he's talking about.... This is refreshing

@nocturnal7342 3 жыл бұрын

Quite literally the only channel I can safely say I’ve watched every single video and all the way through. If anyone else is like me, please share him with your friends or groups, let’s get this man to 500k so he doesn’t have to work outside in the cold 😂 Great work as always mate!

@FrldyZX87 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir are on another level! The detail and all the hard work you put into your projects, so enjoyable to watch!

@TheMikrostaR 3 жыл бұрын

you cant find this nowhere in youtube like its so good and relaxing to watch . perfect videos for someone who actualy owns a e46 and wants to upgrade or know a thing or two , i used to have a 330d e46 but it had everything on except for the back curtain and sunroof , i enjoyed that car alot , alot of drifting and 2 years of ride it like its not urs , was very stable , but it got to a point where corrosion was taking over under the car at a fast pace and it was time to say goodbye i sold her for cheap money so someone else can enjoy it while it lasts.

@JustAnotherPoorSlob 3 жыл бұрын

21:03 "I'm just moaning a lot...starting to sound like a porn...not a very good one" What are you talking about? This channel has the best car repair porn...

@promethbastard 3 жыл бұрын

For a moment, I thought he'd said "I starting to sound like a foreigner" - Not sure which is funnier tbh.

@emilz85 2 жыл бұрын

A few tips on sound deadening - youre supposed to flatten it with a roller after sticking on, so it adheres to the metal and conducts vibrations properly, also, so no condensation can form under it, which could lead to rust. For maximum effect, on top of sound deadener, you put 10-15mm of soft sound isolation material (like Silent Coat noise isolator 10). Rear wheel arches usually make the most noise in the boot of wagons, so for good practice is to use thicker sound deadener (4mm) plus some thick soft noise isolator on top. Doing rear arches usually make the most difference. For floor - sound deadener is useful only on outer metal skin, no point sticking it on stuctural beams (which are thick an don't vibrate) or other parts on top of floor. After that, a soft noise isolator on top (like Silent Coat noise isolator 10). If you want it to be silent like an S Class, a third layer of mass loaded vinyl or other heavy dense material (like STP NoiseBlock 3) Also, front wheel arches will benefit most from extra attention. Doors, I did 2mm deadener + STP Accent 10mm (water proof noise isolation), and on the other side of door card I put SIlent Coat absorber 15mm. Did a little bit of difference in cabin noise, but massive difference in how the stereo system sounds.

@raf530i 3 жыл бұрын

Sreten: "I just want a daily driver I don't have to work a lot on." Also Sreten: "In part 16 of the series, I install a V8 from an M3 into the 325i"

@antoniomdavis367491 Жыл бұрын

I am still waiting for that to happen, actually!!

@DownChange 3 жыл бұрын

“Coooommmming UP” hands down favourite part of my week.

@barrozo24 3 жыл бұрын

true! i was waiting for so lonng for another videoooooooooooooo

@Teodor_Ivanov 3 жыл бұрын

What a good feeling receiving an email from your Patreon, *runs to the kitchen to get beer and snack

@dp5581 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! I drank a beer too during the video.

@mariusnenu 3 жыл бұрын

I'm off to buy beer now. Cheers chaps

@glynjones8187 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on call and can't drink beer 😭

@alpaljl 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!! I'm writing this comment with a beer in front of me.

@MRobscurer 3 жыл бұрын

@@glynjones8187 nobody will know 🤫

@95myhre 3 жыл бұрын

That “bang” from the folding mirror came because the mirrors were closed manually before pressing the button. That happens because the gears inside the folding mirrors reconnect again when you push the button 😀

@alincurut 3 жыл бұрын

These have to be the most OEM-ish and in-depth retrofits I ever seen.

@bazzle592 3 жыл бұрын

Those speakers can definitely go "doostdoostdoostdoost" again! You can get a refoam kit. Very common practice for old 1980's-90's hi-fi speakers, because they've all rotted out like that at this point.

@gregorobrez 3 жыл бұрын

The problem with this doing is only the price of refurbishing old speakers. But ass bazzle592 said the old speakers can be rescued.

@finley8905 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregorobrez you do realise it would be more expensive to replace them and new foam surrounds for the oem speakers arnt that expensive at all. Just sayin 👍

@digitalrailroader 3 жыл бұрын

@@finley8905 also, to use my own car for example (an 11 year old Chevrolet) I basically can't get the OEM speakers from the dealership anymore, ESPECIALLY because I have the "fancy" 6 speaker sound system!

@DrPluring 3 жыл бұрын

Yes as long as they're fine in other ways, like the coil not being fried and the cone looks fine. Refoaming kits are relatively cheap, but it's a bit tricky :) A challange!

@myutube77 3 жыл бұрын

What bazzle592 said. Refoam kits are inexpensive and the process is actually really simple. I’ve refoamed many speakers with rotted surrounds.

@fifthpint4571 3 жыл бұрын

Cross-threading in progress! uuheeee, uheeee - what a legend

@nh5039 3 жыл бұрын

Should be made into a shirt.

@robburton4376 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud when he said this!

@outwestinc 3 жыл бұрын

"Professionally Zip-Tied" is my favorite phrase of this decades so far.

@AudioTherapy0 3 жыл бұрын

Harman/Kardon Amplifier has exactly same wiring as that "Hi-Fi" amp. You can easily add HK subwoofers too. They just take 12 volts and rear speaker audio.

@xXxMrRazorxXx 3 жыл бұрын

This!!!

@GermanPerfectionist 3 жыл бұрын

When you check your KZfaq feed for the first time after an exhausting day at work and see a new E46 video posted one minute ago... Love it 😍

@nenadrakonjac7228 3 жыл бұрын

Sretene, svaka cast za posvecenost. Pozdravi od obozavalaca iz Srbije!!!

@user-gc5dz2zg7m 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Salonica Greece to Sreten and all the Serbian brothers.

@Corcioch 3 жыл бұрын

Made in Ireland!! . . brilliant. Greetings from Ireland Sreten. That E46 gets better and better!! Thanks for the video, enjoyed it alot.

@funonutube100 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is fearless no job he won't tackle!!! No jobs to big no jobs too small at M539 we do it all!!!

@50sKid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link! I did not even know they made power folding mirrors for the E46. Btw those butane soldering guns that are made in Ireland are just ok, they take forever to heat up. I highly recommend the Milwaukee M12 soldering iron. Holy shit that thing is amazing.

@petepenn1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you here, driving on the Autobahn. Roads are better in Cali, but much slower. Looking for your next upload!

@majcrash 3 жыл бұрын

It looks exactly like a Weller butane iron, but with blue switches instead of red.

@pier11francesco 3 жыл бұрын

50sKid a must for all e46 owners you saved me many times!

@Chris-Workshop 3 жыл бұрын

@@majcrash I have a few from Portasol brand looking also pretty much the same. bought the first one around 15years ago. I quite like them

@majcrash 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-Workshop Portasol is now owned by Weller. They are good irons.

@dillanmistry 3 жыл бұрын

For a guy that know how to wire stuff like this my respect for him is unmeasurable

@NordicAdvRider 3 жыл бұрын

Everything that Sreten touches turns into gold

@mahomedamra2460 3 жыл бұрын

Mom looking at me weird for yelling "cooooooming up" is totally worth it 😂

@kristof1291994 3 жыл бұрын

Alternative title: Gymnastics with Steten

@st3althyone 3 жыл бұрын

No kidding, I thought he was training to become a contortionist, now he has some new skills which will come in handy in the future. 🤣🤣

@mitjakunc1 3 жыл бұрын

5:25 yes, you can replace the rubber that is gone, if you find a replacement with correct dimensions (maybe there's a repair kit already available?). you scrape away the old stuff and glue in the new rubber using a "speaker repair adhesive" (available online). keep up the good work, love your videos!

@houseofno 3 жыл бұрын

look up "speaker foam repair." there are specialists that do this.

@karolwlad76 3 жыл бұрын

It's also easy DIY project. Already did in my old good home stereo 😁 works like a charm 😉 the key is to find correct diameter of the speaker and fit exact foam replacement.

@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын

Have done hundreds of speaker repairs like this. Yes, new rubber suspension rings are cheap. Best and easiest glue to use is plain old PVA.

@federicoparadiso8045 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! can´t wait for proyect Raleigh part 2

@mitchellbrown8124 3 жыл бұрын

I have found my next addiction... M539 Restorations!

@jermulla 3 жыл бұрын

21:21 Step brother, I'm stuck 😂

@promethbastard 3 жыл бұрын

No, none of that, this is a family friendly show!! :P

@jermulla 3 жыл бұрын

I had to add it there 😂

@rwegert 3 жыл бұрын

The most entertaining subscription here on the tube! When testing the sound, theme song jamming...epic! Keep it up!!!

@nichole2757 3 жыл бұрын

Test the speaker’s health by how close the OHM load is to the value posted on the speaker’s magnet. A variance would indicate possible damage to the cone, it also causes the power draw from the amp to change (inverse relationship between OHM load and power draw) a speaker can sound okay but still be damaged and possibly could short the amp if ignored. More power will also equate to a broader frequency range under normal volumes, not just louder sound. Love your series, you’re so thorough and knowledgeable, and fun to watch. Thank you for all your work

@pankap70 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the spring on passenger side door sits lower on the bottom so when measuring from the top end you did not put the correct load to the spring..thus the motor works after the mirror has stoped moving..All in all really nice upgrades , really suit the no longer cheap daily driver!A also new loved quote “all my twelve fingers”.. Maybe the extra finger makes it harder to work on tight spaces :) Thanks man for the new episode!!

@FootToPedal 3 жыл бұрын

Love the attention to detail on this E46 Touring, must be such a great daily after all you've done to it!

@MikeBMW 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 99.36 per cent sure, umm, 100 per cent sure, this is one of the most awesome channels on KZfaq! Entertaining, informative and very enjoyable. Thanks! :)

@islandnoodles 3 жыл бұрын

Best auto repair channel on KZfaq.

@danashcroft961 3 жыл бұрын

This must be the worlds most fully loaded BMW estate...Magic what you have done with this car...

@Sergey53 3 жыл бұрын

23:40 Hello mr. Spider

@houseofno 3 жыл бұрын

So would this be an E46 SPIDER? LOL

@cachorroloco4143 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for lunch. Muchos besitos para ti, Sreten, my boy. Saludos desde Chile.

@Matthew.com.a 3 жыл бұрын

I can't do that in a million years, even if I know how to which I'm not. I have a load of respect to this guy. This is the only channel I watch religiously as it is therapeutic and inspirational to anybody. Thoroughly enjoyed!

@Ahmed-rp2ve 3 жыл бұрын

Every time i watch one your videos you give me positive energy about life in general

@michalliska7629 3 жыл бұрын

Never clicked on a video so fast in my life.. I absolutely LOVE this series, I'm genuinly considering buying an E46 (especially in this colour) just because of you. Totally addicted...

@gabrieloancea7504 3 жыл бұрын

06:50 I feel you bro....almost broke my back replacing a cabin air filter on my focus....

@thomas316 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had this feeling trying to get the blower/fan assembly out of a Honda Jazz/Fit. Ended up having to fold the front seats flat and lie upside down to see what I was doing!

@gabrieloancea7504 3 жыл бұрын

The things we do for love...

@bloodcarver913 3 жыл бұрын

Same crap position laying on my back changing the cupe filters on the F10.

@benaldredge2671 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone else having to contort their body to get under the dash! “Plastic Fantastic” Great content!!

@Berini74 3 жыл бұрын

The best way to start the weekend! Love the content!

@ezerio027TV 3 жыл бұрын

Brate, svaka ti čast na trudu retko ko bi i pomislio da uradi ovo što si ti!

@hesushesus3445 3 жыл бұрын

Slažem se brate skroz, lik je objasnio priču. Valjda će snimiti neki Q&A uskoro..

@Plexxarn 3 жыл бұрын

"went through 3 different software stores and could not find a matching nut" well I'm not so surprised 😂

@maxmoughal5183 3 жыл бұрын

Expertly done as always

@paulstechcave9701 3 жыл бұрын

when he punched that dashboard....I felt that. I've had so many issues working with my old e46 dashboards.

@ricereclipse6384 3 жыл бұрын

The “jamming protection” is so you can’t pinch your fingers in the window

@dobryanskiy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, if it isn't connected, the one-touch closing won't work.

@bloodcarver913 3 жыл бұрын

"Just a daily"....yeah....been there, done that ^^ ...also, "when I'm in there" :D

@azee2222 3 жыл бұрын

I watch your channel because you do all the things I’d like to do to my car.

@tylerm.9408 3 жыл бұрын

This series is so great! I love the way it is shaping up

@fux0r1337 3 жыл бұрын

it's part 8, part 7 was a month ago :D

@M539Restorations 3 жыл бұрын

Danke, fixed :) my copy/paste skills failed me

@DavisKrauklis 3 жыл бұрын

23:40 Another spiderbro. It seems like a theme for the channel...

@raverick187 3 жыл бұрын

Never remove spiders, it's for the luck, and incoming mosquitos and flys.

@mickdebrou9235 3 жыл бұрын

Love your "PARTTTYY" moment at the end , you are fun to watch!

@sonnylouie7219 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!

@thomas316 3 жыл бұрын

"Doost doost doost doost" Ah, a true EuroBeats classic that one! 🤔 As for your question about reducing road noise, carpet the inside of the wheel arches like they do on high-end cars?

@pillowshooter 3 жыл бұрын

Metallic - Luftmensch Got Me Stone Cold - Tape Machines ft Tommy Ljungberg On The Knife - Future Joust You're welcome.

@mag5482000 3 жыл бұрын

amazing work and so professional

@s.d.9899 3 жыл бұрын

Dayum that BMW is so dope and neat !!! The most loaded E46 of whole Europe !

@theopinion9452 3 жыл бұрын

6:26..I caught a glimpse of the evil twin lol!!!

@Strike86 3 жыл бұрын

Sreten: I just want a cheap, comfortable daily that I don't have to worry about or spend loads of time fixing. Also Sreten: We love you dude.

@Pat14922 3 жыл бұрын

that "cheap comfortable daily has had more "garage love" than all of my cars , ever , combined.

@milantubic8248 3 жыл бұрын

Divim se tvom strpljenju!!! Odlican video!!! Sve Najbolje!!!!

@frank09busa 3 жыл бұрын

Had a long day at work today and it was rough. But, new episode of M539 showed up on my notice and now, I can't remember why my day was rough. Life feels alright again.

@CarsRestored 3 жыл бұрын

Me: No way he can restore this M539: Hold my 🔧

@flaek1337 3 жыл бұрын

26:20 TACTICAL CROSSTHREADING, INCOMING

@TheDaf95xf 3 жыл бұрын

Evening Mr cool guy 😎 Great mods to the BMW boom boom 💥 sound system woohoo 🙌 Cheers for the entertainment as well as the fantastic tutorial 👍🏻Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@kevinisaac9139 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job 👍👌

@jonenpelit857 3 жыл бұрын

23:41 spider walking on your table

@bergsagelrekertepperensas8794 3 жыл бұрын

This is Vice Grip Garage, euro edition!

@majcrash 3 жыл бұрын

Needs cold snacks.

@tedk4605 3 жыл бұрын

I love all of the oem+ upgrades. So clean!

@antoniojbj6334 3 жыл бұрын

You are the guilty of I've bought an E39 525i. I'm restoring it and I fixed an electrical fault doing the ninja moves like you :D. I do love your videos. "Saludos" from Spain.

@joshuacaisley640 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw the post in instagram, went straight in youtube 😂

@shivasimashau5750 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@derkaesp 3 жыл бұрын

Wegen ihm werden die e46 wieder so teuer, hab mich schon gewundert 😂

@cpuuk 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a BMW, but I love this channel.

@motheolebelo 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your projects. So much detailed information and attention to detail. Thumbs up and keep them coming.

@StachiBCNR33 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm about to take off, so f what ya heard Because my side mirrors flap like a fuckin' bird"

@zero-twentysix 3 жыл бұрын

Classic Luda, nice.

@mrkzj2 3 жыл бұрын

7:26 - caught

@musimero 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@bruces12 3 жыл бұрын

So enjoyable watching you vastly improve these cars! Keep up the GREAT work!

@watchfreaxx 3 жыл бұрын

The Car is getting better and better. Thanks for the great video!

@MehmetArslan-cc3zo 3 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering about this idk how he timed it

@martin_vester 3 жыл бұрын

He lives in our heads.

@stopstalkingyouspookybastard 3 жыл бұрын

next: installing a v12 into my bmw e46

@rudolfpalasievic705 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and respect your commitment for restoring them to factory set up as those cars deserve to look !

@ffs_999 2 жыл бұрын

23:40 little spider trying to help with retrofitting ;)

@eggbirdtherooster 3 жыл бұрын

Still a sad story that a 325 hasnt got electric windows at the back.. 🤔

@louiemalvessi 3 жыл бұрын

Quite common in europe. Once I had a 323ci with shitty cloth seats fit for a 316i Actually have a video tour of it in my channel. Should have never sold it.

@germanramirezlopez1189 3 жыл бұрын

"let's pretend thath didn't happen" vice grip garage refference

@SUME3R 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be dipped

@M539Restorations 3 жыл бұрын

It just makes sense

@silver750iL 3 жыл бұрын

The joys of under dash contortions!

@gonefahad3000 3 жыл бұрын

I know you are a Beemer guy. Im one myself. But it would be LEGENDARY to see you make a similar series on the W124 (Preferably the proper Inline 6 ones, not the Porsche attempt at fitting a V8 into an R6 platform). That, in my opinion, is one car which deserves this channel's attention.

@rolfrevman 3 жыл бұрын

Next day: gets rear-ended by a truck. Insurance company: Here's 2000€, now f-ck off... Great content though, love the vids.

@azizhachimi8744 3 жыл бұрын

Do not be so negative!

@rolfrevman 3 жыл бұрын

It was a jab at insurance companies...

@azizhachimi8744 3 жыл бұрын

@@rolfrevman Oh, I see!

@grzegorzszostek1334 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just a little hint, when you're installing the sound deadening mats it is REALLY important to press them as firmly as possible with a roller. This diamond shaped pattern is there for a purpose. Ideally it should be gone after installation, that's how hard it should be pressed. Otherwise it would work only partially, as these mats work by changing resonant frequencies of the stuff they are attached to. This is probably why you don't always hear a big change after installing them - you need to press them really hard for them to be able to do their job. Please see for example how this guy did it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hOCci9Zjt97Ic6c.html

@JS-qc4hb 3 жыл бұрын

Good point!