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@lennynapier1577 3 сағат бұрын
If your wrapping it , why spray paint it?
@polloloci21 5 сағат бұрын
Haha. I’m guilty of that too - but it was with an old cookie cutter wheel I had laying around
@polloloci21 6 сағат бұрын
Looking good- I don’t envy you man. That’s a lot of work
@polloloci21 7 сағат бұрын
That aerosol can sure has great coverage. Are you changing the color?
@polloloci21 13 сағат бұрын
Dude- that’s a lot of work. The car will look great- I might have missed your reasons-but since You’re doing so much of the hard work- why not paint it? I prefer longer videos but it seems that you would get more traffic from smaller video shorts. Either way- I’ll be watching 😬
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 Күн бұрын
Great video tom as always just idea though how about mix the videos up abit maybe do a few shorts then do a long one then compare the amount of views you get ps i enjoy what ever you bring out anyway 🙂
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Will do!! The next one is longer. Thanks for watching!! I appreciate it.
@davefreeman1499 2 күн бұрын
Change oil and filter every 5000 miles and you will never have to flush engine.
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching! I absolutely agree. When I first purchased the car, I noted the inside of the valve cover was a nice shade of old and burned oil. My local BMW tech friend suggested an oil flush. I now change the oil every 3,000 miles and sent the oil out for an analysis until I replaced the rod bearings. Thanks again for watching!
@curtiskeeth7718 2 күн бұрын
Where are you in arizona? I have an m3 for a while now. Im up in north phenix.
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Hey, I am in Tucson. LMK if you're ever down this way. Thanks for watching!!!
@polloloci21 4 күн бұрын
Dude- every time I have some issue with my e30 your videos come to the rescue. Thanks man.
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
I love it!!! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it! -Tom
@polloloci21 Күн бұрын
@@thedriversapex just rebuilt my switch yesterday- it’s a good thing too because my AC sucks - 😁. I’ll be getting an AC solutions upgrade in the near future. Just need to budget for it for a few months.
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 4 күн бұрын
Cant wait tom will look forward to watching next one 😊👍
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Thank you!! The project is moving along, but feels quite slow and daunting at times. Just posted a new video and the video after that will have a lot more content!!! Thanks for watching.
@HandsomeBoy99999 6 күн бұрын
16:30 Should try Petronas lubricant. Developed in partnership with the Mercedes Petronas F1 team.
@thedriversapex 5 күн бұрын
Interesting. I will definitely check this out. Thanks for letting me know!!
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 7 күн бұрын
I know the feeling tom i get it alot with jobs on my car and also around the house you think why did i start this but most of the time the end results are worth it you just have to try and keep going you doing well 👍
@thedriversapex 5 күн бұрын
Haha!! Right. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. I’ll have a video in Monday and I’ll post a quick short today.
@polloloci21 8 күн бұрын
What are you doing? Paint stripping?
@thedriversapex 5 күн бұрын
Hey! Sure am and then repainting and then vinyl wrapping. There are days where I think, did I bite off more than I can chew? So far the project is moving along fairly smoothly.
@MichaelFitzpatrickk 10 күн бұрын
My PO had put windbreakers on the door pillars by using wood screws. Needless to say this video was helpful. Think I'm gonna order replacement parts ahead of time incase I break it pulling it off.
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Holy moly!!! I bet that was a surprise. I just removed the other side a few days ago and it was even more challenging to remove. I needed a friend to help because it felt glued to the body. Thanks for watching!!!!
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 10 күн бұрын
Enjoying the contents 😊
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
thank you!!!! There is much more to come!!!
@maverick4177 12 күн бұрын
Just rebuild them yourself, it’s very simple
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Hey! I would have, but the tire shop broke one of the wheels and as such, wanted all repairs to go through professionals. Thankfully a shop that handles many barrett jackson cars was able to rebuild the wheels. Thanks for watching!
@scottparsons4935 13 күн бұрын
The lines you see are glue lines, where you laid the vinyl, then pulled it up. I'm no expert AT ALL, so I don't know how to avoid it other than not lifting the film once it's down.... Nice job though!
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Hey! I told my friend, Isaac, who helped me! We both were like, ah, that makes sense! Thanks for the info!!!!!
@whoami497 15 күн бұрын
you should remove that protective "clear" before glassing the wrap
@thedriversapex Күн бұрын
Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it!!!
@dillanmistry 15 күн бұрын
Great job man, love your channel, keep it up! Need to do my valance so these videos help alot❤
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Thanks, brother! I really appreciate it. It's held up quite well to Arizona's roads, which are filled the lots of dust and rocks. I'm actually preparing to wrap the entire car soon (burnt orange). Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!!
@dillanmistry 14 күн бұрын
@@thedriversapex your so welcome, I’m glad it’s held up well, I’m now in the process of preparing it so will be fun watching your videos!
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 15 күн бұрын
Great video and cant wait for the next reveal also i dont mind i enjoy the short videos and long videos think on average alot of youtubers go for around the 20 minute mark ive noticed
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. I am hard at work prepping the car. Sometimes you begin these projects with lots of energy and excitement and then you hit a wall and say to yourself, "what am I doing?" lol I am excited to keep moving forward. Thanks for your insight. That helps a lot. - Tom
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 15 күн бұрын
Thanks mate having said that ive hardly drove it since then but keep trying 🙈😁 yes from watching your videos you making me feeling hot n sweaty 🙈☔️🤣 yes my fingerscrossed for you it all works out right timing 👍
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
haha!!! Yep, it's been hot and I cannot wait until it begins to cool down. Thanks for watching.
@marchindy 15 күн бұрын
Good video. If you do decide to remove the center strip on the windshield I used the tool and lubricate from Rubber done the right way, however i did have to mod the tool slightly by enlarging the opening a little but dont be scared to used the lube. Will be easier reinstalling on the old seal than on a new seal. Interested on see the color you choose.
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Thanks, brother! I am open to any all help/suggestions. I am hopeful that I can begin removing glass in a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching!!
@killerb276 16 күн бұрын
Is the valance welded on as I have preface 86 with mtech 2 kit on front don’t fit to great so was thinking swapping it to facelift
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching. The valence is not welded on, which makes life a bit easier. I think a facelift swap would look great!! Thanks again.
@rstezza 17 күн бұрын
Do you have a link to the wrap you used??
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching. I visited Amazon www.amazon.com/VViViD-Replacement-Technology-Stretchable-Protective/dp/B08L6Z9T5Y?th=1) Thanks again.
@MrTcheisejr 17 күн бұрын
Great video! Any reason why you put the rear spring adjustment perch at the top instead of the bottom? Just got a set of ISC's for my E46 M3 and their guidance indicates that the perch is at the bottom.
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching. I'd have to re-watch the video. I think what I did was replicate the factory spring pad placement with one at the top and one at the bottom. The main reason for me was to help spread the force of the coilover's dampening and to soften the ride, which I suspect it has. The rear control arms can crack when using coilovers so a thick rubber spring pad or the Condor Speedshop spring perch reinforcement plates help. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.
@razgabor 19 күн бұрын
Bitch of a job in a RHD. The brake for the brake servo linkage needs to be removed to get it out.
@e46m32 20 күн бұрын
I would personally wait till your smg gives you problems then change it. But your car has low mileage anyway so you got many years of mileage before u need to get too that point It’s a big expensive to do all OEM Not that I’ve done it As mines a manual from factory So why spend your money on a issue that hasn’t given you problems As yet And anyone who thinks differently is talking nonsense I bet if it was there own can they couldn’t be as quick to get it done considering the amount it will cost to get done properly. Your car your money Send it out and get it done professionally Done When it starts acting up
@thedriversapex 15 күн бұрын
Hey! Thanks for your patience. I could not agree more!! I really enjoy the SMG, if it has the CSL tune, so I am definitely not in a hurry to replace it. This is especially true since it is operating just fine. I agree, the cost is not cheap. I am probably looking at $3-4k to do it myself. I will naturally put a new clutch and anything else it is needs while upgrading the shifter (maybe a rogue engineering set up). So, I definitely need to save some money, but in the meantime, that money can be spent on the rear subframe reinforcement, which I will complete this fall. Also, that money would go a long way to updating the vanos. It seems to make more sense to tackle some of these other things. Honestly, I think I would rather have a CSL style carbon airbox. You have great insights and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks! - Tom
@SilvaGarage 22 күн бұрын
That looks good at the end! I didn't know you could retry glassing it so many times before squeegeeing it down?!
@thedriversapex 22 күн бұрын
Thank you!! I think as long as the surface is prepped well, wipe down paint or in this case, remove all paint, it seems easy to move the vinyl around multiple times. We were surprised by how sticky the glue was. I’ll be removing the wrap soon to re-prep the trunk for the new color and I’ll be curious what it will be like to remove the wrap. Thanks for watching!! Stay tuned as I’ll be wrapping the entire car after it’s fully sanded down.
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 22 күн бұрын
i think for first time that actually looks really good its good to have you back again ps i managed to get my e46 m3 on display at a museum for a week which i was shocked how much interest it got also it passed its mot today so good for another year but ive only covered 200 miles in that year 😅
@thedriversapex 22 күн бұрын
No way! That's awesome!!! A Phoenix Yellow E46 M3 is next level!!!! Cool experience and glad you're driving it!!!! It is good to be back, but the heat is oppressive! I don't film as much during summer because it is so hot, but I am hopeful that I have timed this project so that I am finished in the next few months so that I can drive when it's cooler. I just posted a quick short showing the paint removal process, yuck, but also oddly fun!! Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. It really helped having Isaac's help. I am confident he will help wrap the car in its new color.
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 23 күн бұрын
Aww amazing what an epic colour it will really make it pop😍 looking forward to seeing the results 😊👌
@thedriversapex 23 күн бұрын
Thank you!! I can't wait!!!!
@mikesphoenix_e46m3 25 күн бұрын
i didnt expect this comming now im interested
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Awesome!! Yep, I'm fully committed. It is going to take some time to properly prep the car. I experimented wrapping the trunk with Vvivid vinyl and it came out decent. I went with a silver metallic, but it was too flaky. Instead, I am doing a full color change (3M 2080 Gloss Burnt Orange Vinyl Wrap). I am actually editing videos now. Also, I ordered samples and they'll be here Monday. Stay tuned!!! As always, thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
@alex_rodriguez777 25 күн бұрын
what color?
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
3M 2080 Gloss Burnt Orange
@Cana-C-Bud 25 күн бұрын
Nice
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@jldonahue1981 25 күн бұрын
💪💪💪
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@marknoir 27 күн бұрын
Thank you again. One of the most important things to remember, is that TANK VENT VALVE is actually INSIDE this leak pump. I got a code for the vent valve, and proceeded to remove the purge valve (under intake manifold), only to find that it’s good. Took me a while to find the right info. Codes P1434 generic, and bmw specific 24.
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing. I really appreciate it!! - Tom
@marchindy Ай бұрын
Smart on you to not sell it. Ill never sell mine either as some day it will go to my Son.
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Thanks!! I was strongly considering it. Returning home after two months overseas is all it took to remind me why I bought it. I returned home and looked at it and thought, nope. Then I drove it and again thought, nope, I can’t sell it. That’s so cool that your son will get yours. Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!
@marchindy Ай бұрын
@@thedriversapex after 30 years I've bonded with it.
@35jaxlove Ай бұрын
Bad ass
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Thank you! Your comment made my day!!
@Loubie2005 Ай бұрын
Always do 2 engine flushes, 1 with the old oil and 1 with the cheap new one then put your new good oil in
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! I appreciate your help! -Tom
@blademasterlawncare3268 Ай бұрын
Great job on the coil overs, quick? I l notice a steam cleaner you were using on an older video can you advise brand, where purchase and how do you like it.
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! Here’s a link to the steam cleaner. www.homedepot.com/pep/DUPRAY-Neat-Steam-Cleaner-Multi-Purpose-Heavy-Duty-Steamer-for-Floors-Cars-Home-Use-and-More-DUP020WNA/312415048?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_016_FLOORCARE-NA-Multi-NA-PLALIA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MinorAppl&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_016_FLOORCARE-NA-Multi-NA-PLALIA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MinorAppl-71700000119290030-58700008743465767-92700080461681211&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UdfX-LVa7lqbFZLrBisP_qOV&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uK0BhC0ARIsANQtgGOXMjU-7uDdWEoFAC6vgP23llBBAs38do5wboNWyV14tQdSq_SGaAEaAp8PEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds It’s a great steam cleaner. Thanks for watching!!
@skinlab4239 Ай бұрын
Struts
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Yep! Thanks for watching!!
@ItsAidan Ай бұрын
you putting a lot of trust into that pole thing
@xander4218 Ай бұрын
haha i used to use a bungee cable between my shocks and it worked. I just hooked it on both shocks and it held it up just fine
@MichaelB-cs6ke Ай бұрын
How do people let their trunk struts get that bad. They’re so cheap and easy to replace😭
@xander4218 Ай бұрын
@@MichaelB-cs6ke im 17 with no job so i got an excuse... being a brokie
@MichaelB-cs6ke Ай бұрын
@@xander4218 feel you on that. I been there myself. You’ll get it all figured out soon enough bro!
@xander4218 Ай бұрын
@@MichaelB-cs6ke thank you man 🙏hoping to start Aviation Mechanics at SCC this year :p
@trinjaminternational Ай бұрын
Thanks, I’ll be doing this job very soon. Waiting for parts to come in.
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!
@alex_rodriguez777 Ай бұрын
woah, that opening scene looks so cinematic can I ask what you filmed with?
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching. Great question. Just an iPhone 13 Pro. Thanks again!! -Tom
@bigdfig6083 Ай бұрын
What do you mean by "blown shock" ? Chewed up rubber/plastic is a nuisance but far from a failed part. I have ISC coils on my e39 and haven't had any problems w them. Car sees all the $#itty roads around south CA, they seek me out for some reason. And FTR my fiver's been airborne TWICE and coils came through w flying colors.
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching, though, respectfully, I’m not confident you watched it. I clearly showed in the video that the shock blew its seals, thus the fluid all over the shock absorber. Yes, the chewed up bump stop is a nuisance, but I thought I showed in the video that shock absorber was utterly destroyed. I’ll re-watch my video to see if I misrepresented the severity of the title. This was the second shock absorber I’ve blown so all four are now replaced. Thanks!!
@e46m32 Ай бұрын
Just wanted to say a huge thank you I’ve had a strange noise in my car when driving it But couldn’t figure it out The only way to distinguish it was like a click noise Not all the time every now and then So now I’m pulling the interior to wash the carpet I noticed both mine where also broken so just waiting for the weekend to do the carpet and fit new clips Think you could have solved my annoying issue So Thank you sir Love the channel and the content Keep up the good work Ps also done my fuel filter and mine as a right beep too do the clip wouldn’t release and sheered off the actual filter itself After also doing my outside rear window weather strip Labour of love lol
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@nio7034 Ай бұрын
thx for sharing... i have the same problem ...i just hope i can find the spare part
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Here you go: www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/clip/52207157536/
@SebastianHernandez-ge3vt Ай бұрын
Really the bell 407, not bell 427😅
@thedriversapex Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. I’m more of a car content creator so I appreciate the help. Thanks for watching. It’s always cool watching helicopters take off and land 😊
@SebastianHernandez-ge3vt Ай бұрын
Yes, it's impressive
@adamgroves5016 2 ай бұрын
After running the engine flush and draining it, should have added new oil ran it at idle for 20 minutes and drained it again to see how the oil looked after the engine was flushed. Yeah it’s a lot of wasted oil but would know if it actually did do anything
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
Thanks brother! I appreciate your help. Thanks for watching.
@swagerty 2 ай бұрын
For anyone who just wants to watch what it costs to own/maintain an E46 M3, the video starts at 11:00
@thedriversapex 25 күн бұрын
haha! Thanks, brother! I actually need to post a new video like this after refreshing the cooling system and replacing the rod bearings. This chassis definitely consumes money!!