In Depth Review Of South Africa's Most Iconic Car
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- In today's video we take a deep dive into one of South Africa's most iconic cars the BMW 535.
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My uncle had a e21 320 carb left hand drive back in the 90s. Metal manual opening sunroof.
What a car
That's a special car 🥰
@@chip_moosa yeah. Cousin inherited the car after uncle passed. 1day after campus, drunk driver jumped the red light and cousin drove straight into him. 😭
Have litsa fotos of that car. Was mint condition
Brought my gf to the shop not to long ago. We walked in with massive smiles and left with bigger ones. The car culture is real. Love and appreciate the content and the inspiration.
Thanks for visiting us and watching. Much appreciated 🙏
The car is beautiful. Resto Mod will be epic. I would go for a Bmw resto . Oem colour bmw color but unique. Oem rim but stepped, oem interior combo. But it will look good at the end ! Chip never misses
Lovely suggestion 👌
@@Chicanos.Customs honestly thats tough, even the AC schnitzer rim would look amazing
Every show is getting better and more educational keep it up brother your a legend 😊
Thank you brother 🙏
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Chip E12 and E28 is personally my favorite thank you for making my day with the content love this channel and recommend all car fanatics to like share and subscribe 💯
Nice bro 5 series love 👊👊 thank you for watching and supporting us 🙏
My love for BMW started with a 5 series, a generation later from E12. my grandfather had a E28 528i in brown, that was i think an 84. he drove it for 4 years then got another E28 528 in blue this time. gave first one to my uncle... i grew up around those cars and bug bite. i still need to own an E28
Nice brother. Once you exposed to an e12 your live will continually grow for them
My dad was the one that started our family's love affair with BMW'S from the 80's. I grew up with Capris, Big 6 XLE's Granada Ghias, Cortina bakkies, ROVER V8's, which is probably why i'm a car nut. My dad had the 518i with the BBS front spoiler, rear spoiler and the Mahle wheels, and then one day my uncle rocked up with a m535i, light green, motorsport front spoiler, dogleg box, recaros, no sunroof though, remember my dad taking it for a test drive, yooh i can still smell the rubber from the trx's 390. my uncle resprayed it black, an recovered the seats in black and green leather which was the craze back then, also fitted 16" compomotive wheels, had hockeneims before that, what i remember is that you could pull away from 3rd gear if you wanted to, but my uncle hardly used first, normal operation was from 2nd gear, and before you know it 195 in third gear, my other uncle had a 528i with 4spd manual, then a 1985 528i, with sunroof but auto, was practically new when he bought it. we also had various e30's ones with original mtech2 kits and some with fibre, mostly 2.7, some 323i, 320i, m30b35 and the list goes on, my dad bought an 85' 733i in 93' damn that thing was fast, 220 was our cruising speed every Saturday morning, he had an 85' 728i manual as well with 260kmh speedo sunroof etc, uncle had e23 735i with electric seats and sunroof, sports auto, nice car. saw a race between a silver e12 m535i and e28 m5 once robot to robot... from killarney raceway, e12 was in front. wish they could make cars like this again...
In the early 90s ..drove a 635csi plum red with cream interior.....thanks for the trip down memory lane Chip ...💯✊️
Plum red with cream what a combo 😍 thanks for watching 🙏
I just took a drive to the shop its MF awesome. THE guys there are chilled out thanks for the tour The cars there are MF of the hook your team is very friendly i felt at home.
Also got the pleasure of meeting Chip
Thanks again for the tour beautiful cars.
Keep up the good work guys keep that chicano content coming.
More than great memories that car is the reason I love bmw my dad's first bmw the M535i Bavaria sunroof spec,branch and dual exhaust had these guages in the engine bay and taps to adjust fuel pressure it was crazy and like a beast on the road -ex Cpt car brought to Durban was a boss on the road where guys in our community used to Wait for my dad to come pass just to see and hear the car unfortunately we weren't that knowledgeable at that time back early 2003 and today we wish we hadn't got rid of that car because of a damaged camshaft and now knowing how rare it is to see one and even get one we are always talking about "we wish we knew".
Your knowledge is hugh on BMWs.
E12 great shape.
My favourite e30,e36 and e46.
E39 m5 has a hugh place in my heart.
AWD e30...
Thank you. Nice choice selection 👌 thanks for watching 🙏
This is the car that started my live affair with BMW. My dad had a beautiful silver M525i with the dog leg box, sunroof and was just amazing. Sadly it was stolen back in the day else it would be in my possession today.
Saw a 1st standing in rather rough condition and the owners are just letting it deteriorate and aren't willing to sell
Hi Chip. I'm Alex from Limpopo n my memories about e12 is that as a boy of 15 I worked for Dr Nhlapo at the Turfloop univervity as a gardener, he had 518 which I always enjoyed washing, man I'm still crazy about the e12, you just cant see it on our roads, it's so sad. Love your channel.
Thank you 🩵🩵🩵
Just like you, i still have my first car which is a 316 E30 pre facelift in mint condition and I now own a 525 E12 which I’m currently restoring. Both euro spec. Cheers!
I'll be at shop one day. Leaving this comment to start an E12 conversation 🇿🇦
My favourite channel. Can’t wait every week for a new video.
Thank you 🙏
Our first BM was an E12 518 which we discovered had been written off in a big crash and rebuilt but sold as virtually brand new!! So we returned it to the dodgy dealer we bought it from way back in 1980! Then My Dad bought an E3 2500, which I currently still have. It had a major mishap in 1988 when it got rolled big time then I rebuilt it into a donor body shell which was only 4 cars older than the original body shell going by the chassis #. It is still a runner but does really need a resto now. Great video Chico. God Bless.
Thank you for the amazing story as well as support, these are truly amazing cars 🙏💙
I want to go and visit this wonderful place..I'm a big big old school fanatic...Chip if you can , try and show us more of the car whilst talking bcoz we cannot see these beautiful machines properly
I'm loving the content keep up the good work
Thank you for sharing my Brother...the honest truth about the 5 series is that every BMW fanatic will tell you that the e12 5 series was the car that started thier passion for BMW's...for my personally ..my bigger brother owned a 528i I gold also had a 5 bar rim at the time this was in 1997.The car later stolen and never recovered but these were the cars back in the day...my passion for the brand BMW started with the 5 series ...Thank you this video,your content is BOSS.
Hi I own one and has great love for my e12 535 . When brother brought the car. I said when am big I will buy it from him. And I did buy it I now own my dream car
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Love ur Channel, you took us down memory lane, enjoyd it to the max!!
Thanks for watching 🙏
Very interesting to learn that we've owned 14 E12's🤔 Exposing yourself here Mr Moosa🤣🤣🥰🥰
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Great content!!! I love this style and it really defines the title of the video. This is what you call an In Dept Review of a car. I definitely learnt things I never knew before... Personally dont have any history growing up with BMW, growing up we mostly owned Toyota Cressida's and Corolla's... but a very very beautiful 535 you have there Chip, I would love to see the restoration series of this car...
Thanks for keeping up the amazing content and sharing the knowledge, you guys really starting something different with the way you present your video's... Keep it up!!!
Thank you for watching and supporting us. Cressidas and Corolla are definitely also part of our childhood journeys. We will definitely be doing some content on them.
Legendary content, priceless 👏 much appreciated, thank you !
Thanks for watching 🙏🙏
Absolutely amazing video , I am currently rebuilding a e12 518 with a M30B28 , it’s taking time due to funds but I can’t wait to hear her run and drive her , all in due time , hopefully soon , mainly just ecu, fuel system and drive shaft till completion
Love the videos, keep it up
Chip Moosa, your taste is immaculate my brother, been a fan from your first shop, keep doing the motivational work, I honestly think celeb should be taken to the UK, reason is, she is beautiful and needs little work and I haven't seen one even close to her in the UK car shows but the CSI, also nice but a lot of work needed and it is loved in the UK and many will show up with it and remember they are fortunate to have parts and extras we don't have in SA which will make it a little hard for you, but nonetheless this is my opinion brother, I trust your decision is always best hence you're one of the best in SA.
Boss great review my friend Marco had one same colour but the one with the dogbox he has Manny Marino at Mannie's trix Turbo his and wow did it move and then also added Nitros please keep that colour brother so iconic to that car
Thank you. The color is starting to grow on me 🙂
Thanks bro very interesting history on the car. I've never sat in a M535 the closest I got was Moblas 518 but they were great cars and still are.
Agree with you the gold one is 🔥
Thanks for teaching us about the unicorn appreciate a lot
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thank you guys for an amazing walk down memory lane. Chip your knowledge of bmw' is amazing..
The e12 is my favorite as well. as my dad had a 520i 2nd gen.
I would also go for a restore mod with candy apple red color would look good with a front bmw e12 spoiler just an idea..
Thank you guys for an amazing video.😁😁😁
Thanks for watching 🙏 nice suggestion
Great episode, keep it up bro.
Thanks brother 🙏
There were a couple nice E12s running around Laudium back in the day...remember seeing a metallic blue one lowered on some really fat split mesh wheels, can't remember what happened to it.
Love this
The 12 is 🔥
Nice car we had 7 series in the same color aqua blu back in 1984
The colour for this car mmmh let me see,,..maybe the colour like Bling or the silver the shadow line 325is came with.
Split wheel...will be a kwaai lenzo wheel or the original 5 series wheel also leave the original gear box.
My favourite 5 series chip owned was the gold one with the sun roof
I love this one I had same color but 528i in 1988 it was telex
Top top content 👏 😊
Matching numbers👌
one of the best cars for me .....had a rolling chassis but sold it
I can understand why 😉
Watching all the old episodes because I'm waiting for the new ones 😂
My uncle had a black 535i, wanted one ever since, and that was about 28 years ago.
Black is the ultimate color 🙏
Please paint it original colour Chip 🙏🏽
Great information about older BMW's. I have 2 X e28's (M535i and an Alpina B10-not factory, an Alpina Australia kit) and love E12s too.
Respect from Brisbane, Australia. B.T.W. looking for Alpina B10 spoilers (front and trunk/boot)-any ideas??.I used to teach English at an institute in Seoul South Korea, with several South Africans-great guys, they all enjoyed an odd beer on a hot day (or even a cold night).
Beautiful, i own an e28 535i! Love from South Africa
@@Chicanos.Customs never selling it, i inspected the gearbox and surprisingly saw someone actually put a Getrag 280 gearbox from an e28 M5 in it. 😍
Definitely the gold is my favourite
Awesome
Please do a E36 review 🤲
I'm so passionate about BMW, I get smarter every time I watch your videos, Chip please try to give us 2 videos a week.
Keep the car as close as possible to Original regarding the paint and gearbox. It will be worth more if you decide to sell. If it is something you going to keep in your collection then I think the colour you should start off with as a base is Dark Cherry. Add that Candy paint finish to it. It will POP in the Sunlight!
I had one of these cars,mine was a 1981 light blue in color had the BBS front airdam and all the other optional extras execpt the dog leg gearbox,mine had the long ratio gearbox in,it also had a aftermarket cam in,bluehounds tooth interior and chrome archer plates it looked epic,i knew the guy who bought it new at the time and i know the person who has it now
Sounds like an amazing car 🙌🩵🩵🩵
I love what you know about the specs of the car..I would not put the 1 down gearbox.
Can you put the engine and drivetrain from an e46 M3
Impressive work for an icone.
All respekt.
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The mods described in this video is all done to Nkabi🥺❤️
Do you guys also customize other cars?maybe if someone wants to bring a corolla?
Hi Chip, can you suggest the best bmw to call for parts and restoration
bbs bumper is a must
Most definitely
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Salaams bro. i recently purchased a 525e e28. Unfortunately, the motor broke so i did a M50B25 swap. What's your opinion on whether I should spend money on the car to get it to a "fresh" status? Would a swapped e28 appreciate in value? or should i rather replace this with an e30 325i?
one more Q, is it better to keep and auto E30 325i standards or is there more value in converting to manual (as an investment)?
Hi Chip, love the content, just a question well 2 rather lol, that I've been wondering for a while how's the reliability of the m30 engine and would you advise someone like me to do a m30 swap in the e30 chasis or stick with the m20 engine? I have a e30 320i.
Hey brother. Thank you. So both are good options. However, you must remember that keeping an e30 and e30 will always be more valuable than an e30 with a non e30 engine. In terms of reliability, both are good, and the longevity will be determined by your driving style and also continuous maintenance and quality of parts used.
@Tariq Moosa thank you I appreciate it
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the one down gear box that you talking about is Sandla se mfene it acutaly means what you said it mean monkey hand. i didn't know why it was called Sandla se mfene can't wait to tell the gents what i learned today 🤣
The E12 is a Sleeper🙌
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Chip , do you like the E23 745i ? I think those are legendary. I have never seen one in person . Or even the E28 535i .
I do would love to own one.
Hey guys how much would you pay for the SA 745i, only 209 were made M88 engine, 1st bmw luxury car
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE AN E12 528i!!!!!!! It just needs a paint job!!!!
Then what are you waiting for 😉🩵
NPS and FB87 do confuse me a lot, I liked them both
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I love da history....
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Brother check our this guy's UA-cam after watching your show he just posted old bmw review on his UA-cam Larry Chen you will love it
I'm definitely going to watch
One of the gangster in my hood had a M5 red one....we'd like to know the story behiind it
Old school cars still turn heads today.. The old bmws are bmws history and made bmw what it is today.. The 🦈 era was good
. My friend had a m5 e28 sadly it killed him
@@Chicanos.Customs i feel like that car was cursed it killed 2 previous owners and he rebuild it ended up totaled and killing him in the process
@@Chicanos.Customs bmw classics
In the best colour ever 😋
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@@Chicanos.Customs that’ll be sad. The colour of the car is what makes it special and different to any other e12 IMO. Each to their own, I’m sure it’ll turn out great regardless
Yes it was a getaway car, always been chased by cops, and never got caught 535 dubula magazine
Why don't you change the colour to midnight purple
I have few of these. You will only understand once you owned one
How about a e30 buyers guide?
We definitely will be doing one soon. I get plenty of queries daily.
Awe chip, indeed the 1 down gearbox in the kasi is called: "Isandla seMfene" loosely translated as "the hand of a baboon" why the name? A baboon is left handed, so the one down shifts the gearbox to the left/down instead of normal gearbox configuration white is 1 up/right 😂😂😂
Can yo recommend airbag package for E12 for me please? With thanks Mark
Please contact us on the shop phone via:
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And we will get back to you as soon as possible
You didn't show much of this car, please do a closeup with a lots of interior too
Found the back pocket e12 body. Wanna build it with a k24 honda engine and a zf box
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get some air suspension ,smaller tires,redo interior,keep the same rims
I still have my dream car
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So Chip if I buy an old beamer it won’t be a problem for you to fix it?🙃
Most definitely 😉
Sandla semfene!!!
Which is the best workshop for e12s johannesburg
We can't tell you which is the best however we can tell you that we specialize in these classic BMWs 😉
My cousin is selling his e12 with 160 000km
Hey I also have a bmw e12 for sale in very good condition 518
@@Chicanos.Customs yes
😂 "sandla semfene"
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My bro sorry you sade some of a bmw specialist cos spares is hard to find so if you can point I will follow please
Send a message to our shop phone at:
064 687 7652
and we will gladly try to source one for you
I wanted moe to fix this car. I really wanted to drive it.
Ask karidas maybe karidas can convince them to sell too😂
Sandla se mfene banana dashboard😂 Am I 535
Hi Chicanos, love your videos and cars. I have emailed you, I have a 98% complete M535 from 83, engine, dogleag, steering, Recaro seats, all still in the car. Thought you might be interested as spares for your build. check your inbox. thanks
Hi, thank you♥️ Will definitely check and get back to you
@@Chicanos.Customs noted and thank you
Any email please as Im in UK?
Chicanos.customs.za@gmail.com
Never knew the E12 had a dogleg gearbox, always thought it was just the e28.