I Fixed a Totaled BMW M5 in 4 days (Sabine Schmitz Tribute) - Project Fresno PT3
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- Sabine Schmitz & BMW M5, a legendary duo. I bought this 1 of 1364 6-speed E60 M5s at an auction. It arrived dead with a see-through bottom end and a locked engine. I proceeded to revive it fully, and dedicate its revival to one and only, Sabine Schmitz and her V10 M5 Ring Taxi.
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The laying under a car, laughing deliriously when things aren't going your way, using your leg to operate the jack, man...we can all relate to Sreten on that one, we've all been there. The giggle during the first drive makes it all worth it!
This is definitely our favorite project of yours and the best ending we could have imagined with the tribute to Sabine. Well done. Can't wait to host you here in Va at BimmerWorld soon!
"Came from the factory with a CEL on" - Jason must be confusing this beautiful piece of BMW engineering with a VW!
Hey now, @BimmerWorldMedia - I... uh... nvm. You're right.
The first paragraph had me laughing because I feel it so much with some of the things I’ve done on my E92 335i N54 😅 especially when I was doing suspension and rear wheel bearings. Mostly the bearings were a NIGHTMARE!
thanks for helping him
the only ultimate driving machine 🫡
I have stupid Idea
I have block s54 with strocker kit from vac with manual transmission I'm leaving at Chicago maybe next project Chicago?!
Man sad.
Man watches video of M539.
Man forgets every problem in the world for 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Man happy.
Man may have been happier, had he done something himself rather than, watch someone else doing something = man lazy!
@@shaunperhat You are dumb!
@@shaunperhat 😂
Absolutely bro don’t be sad do what Stefan would do fix it
Man sad.
Man watches video of M539.
Man happy
Man sees another man comment about being happy for watching video of M539.
Man happy.
A 65years old Swede felt some tears,well done for Sabine a great women.
She was very special.
Same here from a 44 year old Swede. Edit: nice name btw 😂
Aside from reviving the mighty M5, we can't forget the little things Streten has done, like reaching out to Sabine's family for their blessing. A gentleman.
Boggles my mind that M539 only has
I like to think that it’s the quality of followers, not the quantity. that matters 😊👍🏽
Same I’m so not a BM fanboy but this like so much of Stetson’s stuff is great.
I agree. I’ve been watching Sereten for YEARS and I’m amazed he doesn’t have more subscribers considering he has probably the best car channel on UA-cam.
M539 should get Taylor Swift on his channel.
I think its cause all the twelve year olds that follow channels like, goonzquad, AdamLZ and TJ Hunt, just want to see all the pretty cars with the huge body kits go vroom vroom really loud with the crackle pops. When whistlindiesel has more subs than M539, that should tell you everything you need to know about kids these days and how our parents have failed us. Wow that got deep.
My son and I went to a BMW day at Silverstone race circuit in the UK in 2006. Sabine was there with a white E60 M5 and offering hot laps on the F1 circuit. We went out with her twice. Sabine's car control was amazing, we spent most of the lap looking out the side windows so see track coming up. I will never forget that experience. The M5 had to be rested once every hour to allow the tyres and brakes to cool down. Happy days. Sabine was lovely and engaged with us through out the drive and even during power slides, pure class.
Have to admit I felt a bit of added moisture in my eyes when the tribute was fully revealed. That is a thing of beauty and such a fantastic tribute to Sabine. Awesome job !
100% agree
Yes, it reminded me of that one time i cut an onion 🥲
Well said pal
You're soft brother
Well said. ❤
im lucky enough to have done a lap with Sabine. Seeing that car again and hearing her voice has just brought up such emotions that im sat at my desk weeping. What a fantasic tribute Streten.
"the previous owner had a pet tiger or a very hairy wife" bruh 😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 hairy wife
@@kakeetoalex9924 Immediately went to the comments to look for this one🤣🤣🤣
The previous owner has probably put a bounty on his head 😂
You do realize that you and this car will in fact become a legend now. The legend of the man who fixed an m5 in 4 days, and drove it to car week. Against all odds, and won. It will be a story spoken of in garages across the world, with reverence, awe, and a bit of disbelief. Bask in the glory sir. You have most certainly earned it!!!! 😀🥃
Thanks for the shout Sreten!!
What a blast it was meeting you and hanging out during the week! 335k miles now and counting;)
Good luck with your project dude. Cool ass car 👌
this guy's channel is awesome and he likes the right kind of old BMWs... the same ones I like and own haha
@@greebj thank you man!!
There’s only one person in the world who could have done this and this is you! You are legend! Absolutely outstanding entertainment and what a beautiful homage to Sabine.
I had the honor and the pleasure to ride beside Sabine in an E60 M5 on an airfield in Germany. She did not hold back and in the second or third corner we spun off the track, mowing down a taxi light. She just laughed, drifted back on track, lit the tires and off we went... what a blast...
Sreten you are a gentleman, what a lovely tribute to Sabine. You are already revered in BMW circles for what you have taught many of us through your love of spannering, but you brought tears to my eyes with this tribute. There is such a lot of negativity and falsehoods in the world but you are a breath of fresh air and deserve all the success you are having. Bravo chap, and if you ever do a UK trip I know many of us over here would love to meet you and shake your hand.
Honestly i don't understand how you made a 1 hour video feel like 5 minutes. Love your content Sreten and keep up the great work! Love the tribute to Sabine.
He does that every goddamn time!
for real, I was like hold my calls, i'm not available for anyone!
Thank you Shreten for honoring Sabine Smith with your repaired M5. Well, who wouldn't follow your channel, whose videos are always waiting for a new episode 🇫🇮
Sabine tribute was a truly amazing idea 🔥
It's been a short but truly legendary series. One of the best automotive channels on UA-cam without doubt.
Where the Grand Tour ends, Streten begins. This is the best BMW channel I have ever seen.
This is one of the best channels on YT. Period.
It just shows how much Sabine was love and missed in the car world, an amazing woman always with a smile on her face. Thanks Sreten
1:07:01 that german engineer accent is just totally nailed by Jason 🤣 lovely journey and video, thank you Sreten
I am more amazed by how perfectly he pronounced "Vorsprung durch Technik". The "ch" sound is pretty difficult for non-native speakers. EDIT: Apparently he lived in Germany for some time and speaks the language fluently.
@@OhMyKMPR Exactly what I have thought!
@@OhMyKMPRHe both went to highschool and worked for a few years if im not mistaken.
Probably the best revival ever, not the biggest project you've ever done but the biggest impact. Having witnessed Sabine in action and hearing her say "last lap on a Sunday, there's no saving the tyres now." with a wry grin on her face, I was genuinely choked to see this car with her beautiful face on the side of it.
Thank you for saving the car, thank you for the tribute to a wonderful lady and thank you for all that you do.
Without a doubt, each time Sreten puts out another episode featuring an s85 another enthusiast gets closer to bringing himself into debt to buy an E60 M5. What an episode!
Don’t do it unless you have UA-cam channel sponsors.
This is me. Just bought an s85 6 speed e60 to fix and drive because of his videos. Inspiring. The biggest thing he revealed by working on these cars is the robustness of the car with just a little bit of TLC.
I was thinking this exact thing.
The debt isn’t when you buy it, it’s when you realize what all you have to do to maintain it/restore it/fuel it! Worth it!
I was thinking the same thing.
Note to self, "no buying a s85, no buying a s85" lol
The heart says yes
The brain screams heck no!!!
After being subscribed for shoot, 2-3 years now??? I think this may be my favorite project of yours Sreten. Grew up loving the idea of the Ring Taxi and the E60 was the most iconic one to me at least. Loved seeing you pay tribute to it and to the late great Sabine! Gotta admit I shed a tear multiple times watching this, and I could feel your pain at the end leaving it behind. Really hope the new owner treats it well and appreciates one of your greatest works!
Shout out to Jason Cammisa for hosting Sreten and allowing us to see the result. Jason's comments in the background are hilarious too! Another awesome build Sreten!
All his tools look so new and unused.. guess it was about time they got properly used 😄
Sabine Schmitz, "Queen of the Nürburgring," left a lasting legacy in the world of motorsport that goes far beyond the titles she won or the records she set. She was not just a racing driver but a vibrant personality who brought passion, humour, and boundless energy to everything she did. Sabine Schmitz was a force of nature, and the track will never be the same without her. But her spirit endures in every lap taken by those who, like her, know that driving isn’t just about speed-it's about heart. This car epitomises her spirit. I was devastated when I leaned of her death. I was genuinely sad to the point of tears. I wanted to ride the taxi ring with her at the wheel, but sadly that ship has sailed. Thank you Sreten.
Sabine would love that, what a great way to honor her! Thanks for all the work and effort Sreten, as always! 😊
Sabine was such a beautiful spirit; so full of life. Her legacy lives on, and what a beautiful way to pay tribute. Fantastic video. Entertaining as always.
I shed a few tears over the livery, and a few hundred more hearing her voice again. RIP to such a beautiful human being, and kudos to you for....all of this. Thank you!
Shout-out to Bimmer world for making this all possible this was by far my favorite project from sreten congratulations on getting it done
Thanks to your videos I contracted the same illness and bought myself an e39 530i, which had been taken down by the dreaded oil pump failure. Amazingly, the engine is healthy and all I had to do was service the oil pump and swap rod bearings. I've put over 3000km on it already and I'm loving it. Thank you Sreten, without these videos I would've never had the bravery to even try.
How was your mechanical knowhow pre bearing change? My heart wants an E90 M3 but my wallet wants nothing to do with it so wanted to get one I could work one
@@R03333 Mechanical know how was pretty advanced at the time, I work full time at a mercedes/kia dealership doing mostly oil changes and warranty repairs. I knew absolutely nothing about cars only 3 years ago though, so don't get discouraged. I recommend starting small and working your way up to the bigger jobs.
@@R03333 I'm just going to cut in here: a friend of mine crashed his Audi S3 like a month after he bought it. Somebody cut him off on the highway and slammed their brakes, so crushed the front end pretty badly. He borrowed my garage for a couple of weekends and with the help of some beers we rebuilt the entire front end of the car, all the way to the front of the engine. None of us had done anything more than basic maintenance before that, but it's wasn't that hard. Almost everything on a car is designed to be taken apart in a somewhat logical way, and reassembly is basically doing every step in revers order. There really isn't much more to it. Everything you need to know, like special tools/procedures, torque specs and tolerances, are widely available online for most cars. UA-cam is a gold mine to learn stuff (like this very channel). But yeah, rest in piece your wallet either way. Cars are expensive :(
I had to rebuild the same engine, M54B30 in 2013, I bought a totaled 2001 330ci e46.. My dad helped me since he is a german mechanic specialist.. it took 6 months but it was worth it, I spent the next 3 years enjoying that car until I felt the necessity to have a newer model. Now, I drive a 2016 f15 with the n63tu which I service myself, from the suspension to the engine, passing by the brakes and all the electronics/ electric parts.. Sreten is a huge encyclopedia for me… after my Father of course 🙃
Came from garage. Working on my Audi. Eating lunch and watching someone else work on their car is much more fun/easier than doing it yourself.
You are not just one of the best mechanics …. You are an artist and entertainer as well. Extraordinary. Very entertaining. Love and respect from Frankfurt/ Germany.
Awesome video, Thanks for the amazing honouring tribute of Sabine. Your channel truly deserves more recognition. Keep up the tremendous work. 💪
29:54 That V10 sound is one of the best engine sounds in the world. And R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz, such a talented driver and an all round wonderful human being. Taken too soon.
When some of my favourite youtubers post 78 minutes of content I think "this has to be endured". Sretin posts a 78 minute video, I think "Great, this is going to be pure enjoyment". And it is.
Thanks for all your work Sretin.
Lovely that you honour Sabine! Great work my man
This is what Petrolheads breathe for and this channel is just a true essence of it. Amazing built and repair of course with issues and problems as it always is with cars. Then the great moment of enjoyment when the car finally runs as it should, and finally taking all of that together to pay the tribute to Sabine - just fantastic. Thank you Sreten you are the top G of automotive youtube. Cheers Petrolheads!
This series has been perfection. Reviving a legendary BMW against all odds giving tribute to Sabine has been wonderful too watch. Plus, you and Jason make a great team! Looking forward to the next idea you cook up together!
This is by far the most amazing BMW M5 customization I have seen, beautiful tribute to the Queen of the Ring. Congrats ! As a proud owner of a BMW M6 V10, I can confirm that the sound of the engine live is just intoxicating. Once it enters your mind, you cannot forget it. I will never get rid of this car.
this is immediately a certified hood classic, what an absolute legend. what a project, what a series.
This one hurt and cut deep i got teary eyed sabine was my hero what a lovely tribute sreten❤😢
Ruhe in Frieden Sabine... Was eine tolle Idee von dir Sreten... Danke
Dude, watching Jason hoon this thing around public roads was incredible - and that's not to say the rest of the video isn't some of the greatest automotive UA-cam content of all time, because it is. But watching the two of them giggling on off/on ramps was just incredible. Truly next level stuff Sreten. Thank you for giving us this content. It helps me sleep at night and keeps my passion for BMWs alive. It really is the best in the business.
Sabine Schmitz would deserve to have a shrine at the Nür, she is The Lady of the Ring.
I really enjoyed this short series! You did a yeoman's job given all your constraints. I saw a comment on the first video disparaging Jason. I guess there are always "haters" I think that he came across as a very nice, generous man. Way to go everyone who pitched in to get this project completed, including the sponsors especially Bimmer World.
I was sitting at home, in the doldrums, when along you came and added the sparkle back to my day.
Your attitude and the Sabine taxi lifted me.
Thanks.
All the UK viewers wonder how that random slammed Rover SD1 arrived in California....
Another cracking episode Streten ❤
Such a bittersweet ending to an amazing series. I can't imagine leaving a beautiful project like that behind but it sounds like it is going to a great home.
It teared me up to see Sabine, I got to know her through Top Gear special and she was so wonderful and smiling all the time. So sad and yet glad to see this tribute car what an awesome person you are Sir to create this wonderful living room!!!
Out of all the builds this one will stand out forever the tribute is insane. Forever the Queen R.I.P gone too soon😢❤. I really really hope you get that call one day
Legendary work Sreten! Thank you for honoring Sabine Schmitz
You're a great guy with an awesome community, I'm following you since the beginning of the channel. The quality, the entertainment.. It just keeps getting better, and this project, the tribute to Sabine Schmitz, it's just breathtaking.
Keep it up, you are awesome!
Brought tears to my eyes with the tribute to Sabine, so touching. This has to be some of your best work yet. Peace
Great tribute to a fantastic talented lady, sadly missed by many for her humor and superb driving skills.👍👍👍
Wonderful Streten. So great to pay tribute to the lovely Sabine.
It’s a good thing you have done for Sabine, well done, and respect to all the companies that have supported you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
You’re the man Streten! You can fix any BMW….anywhere in the world! I love your passion n work ethics….
What a beautyful idea to honor Sabine with this incredible project. Some parts of the video really moved and got me emotional. Once more i have to say, that you are a geat guy and despite i am not related to cars in anyway, i love to watch you in your videos. You are a great enrichment to the world of car reltated videos. Thank you so much!
Glad to see I am not the only one watching this through tears. Thank you for sharing the story about Sabine, you have made a fitting tribute to her and her legacy! 🙏
The Best Video I’ve seen made by you . I don’t know how you could part with such a Beautiful Car with the Spirit of the Queen of the Nuremberg Circuit . Had a lump in my Throat and a Tier in my Eyes . What a Fantastic Tribute to a Wonderful Lady
This channel deserves way more attention and subscribers. I’m an Audi fan boy but I love this guys content, attention to detail and pure genuine enthusiasm for cars. Keep up the great work homie 👍
Not sure what I like more.
This V10 sound.
Or your smile when you listen to it :D
You have quickly become one of my favorite channels on UA-cam, I wasn't a big BMW guy before I discovered your videos but now I'm looking for one of my own (e46 or e90) You've also permanently changed my wrenching habits for the better, I used to cut a lot of corners when working on vehicles but now I take pride in doing it by the book.
What a journey! It's amazing what you managed to pull off, truly a one-of-a-kind, and I'm glad it now is in the hands of someone who will take good care of it.
People like you deserve so much respect! Truly a self made man living his dream ✌️
BMW owners here in NYC have an awful reputation. You sir have made me change the pov of BMW owners. You workmanship is above and beyond. your passion for cars resonates with me in a special way. thank you for making these videos. like other comments have said, you allow us to forget about daily problems for a few minutes. thank you for everything.
Say something about all these series - is like a say nothing. I am struggling to find a right words to describe what do i feel now, after watching this last episode. Perfection? Not enough.. Great job? Like say meaningless Hello. Just grab all good feelings and words you can imagine in your headbox and - they are all here. Just a huge human thanks for this series. Thanks to Top Gear team, so i do know who Sabine is. And this knowledge it made feelings about these series even warm... God Bless You, Sreten (all all people, who has been involved in this Project). God Bless You!
watching this channel is like therapy, very emotional ending this vid gets 10 m5s out of 86 s85s
Scientific testing performed 👨🔬 Honestly, so cool that you once again revived this car, to honor the legend that is Sabine Schmitz 🏁
I'm speechless, this episode was such an emotional rollercoaster. Sreten is a superstar for what he's up to. Never stop
Fantastisch, finally we get to see the final installment of Project Fresno. Beautiful homage to Sabine. Thanks, Sreten!
So much goodness. A fitting tribute to the Queen of the Ring. Sabine you are missed. Sreten your passion and hard work is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Thank you to Bimmerworld, Jason, and everyone else (all the delivery folks for example!) who made this video series and M5 resurrection a success!
Gotta love that engine note, V10 M6 convertible must be insane 🎺🎶
What a legend - humility combined with extreme skills and feel for details such as Sabine. This is why the outer world is reaching out with helpful hand - it has to be quite an honor be part of something bigger.
"Vorsprung durch Technik" in a PERFECT german Accent.
Jason, you are wild, man. Applause!
Only it's not an accent, he speaks German, having spent some years in his youth here.
@@monstermirror2 Ey that is cool! Most likely as a military man...
@@hawkertyphoon4537 nope. Much younger, and he lived there with his mum.
What a great idea to honour Sabine Smitz, what a project and fantastic to watch!
This has to be the best video I've watched on your channel to date! Every time I tune in and see a video posted by M539 Restorations, I know I'm in for a treat and absolutely delighted that it's over an hour long! This was really special, each time you had goosebumps...yeah I had them too, you brought another amazing machine back to life and paid tribute to an amazing driver...ehm let me re-phrase that....the Queen of the Ring...RIP Sabine Schmitz, you are a legend and will stay in our hearts forever!
Wow, just wow! Everything about this project is cool. What you did, where you did it, the result including the homage to Sabine Schmitz and your visit of the Monterey event. What a journey! Now try to find some rest and sleep well. Congrats for this project.
Edit:
I have to get this of my chest (with no idea if you read it).
Life can be short and disappointing. Therefore it makes sense to try to live your dreams. You did so in a very impressive way by reviving these machines. While doing so you make experiences like this one that are amazing even if we followers experience them "only" second handed. But I think most of us are very happy, that you let us be a part of. Thanks a lot for sharing
This channel beats - hands down - Mat Armstrong or any of that ilk! Thanks!
i think they are good in both their own ways.
Touching tribute, we'll done. Thank you Jason and really happy this project was not long
Final aiebag swap with battery connected? Living on the edge😂. But amazing series, dedication, and tribute to Sabine. Well done!
Sreten, I always enjoy your content, but THIS series was truly special and the tribute to Sabine was touching. The true measure of your character shows by your contacting the family and getting permission. I expect they are honored by your efforts. Keep up the awesome work, best channel on youtube for my time!
my back and knees are in pain just watching this...LOL
This is my happy place 🙂. Thanks Sreten, Jason and specially Sabine for bringing so much Joy to this episode.
Man, you made me tear up at the 50 minute mark. Thank you for this amazing series Sreten.
RIP Sabine - thank you M539.
Was not expecting to see a Rover SD1 at 27:00
In true BMW driver form, turn signals are optional when changing lanes! lol Great video Sreten. Long live Sabine!!!
The incredible and sad thing at the same time is that no EV will ever be able to generate the feelings, emotions, fascination, and passion that there is in the world of combustion engines and related events. Sreten's passion is unique and ignites the hearts of BMW fans and “real” car enthusiasts in general. None of this exists in the EV world, it is all fake and aseptic, there is no passion or love. There are the same feelings that people might have for a refrigerator or a microwave oven. It might be the most beautiful refrigerator in the world, but it is still a refrigerator. Thank you Sreten for what you do and share with us.
Sabine is smiling from above. Absolutely beautiful!!!
Fantastic work Sreten, great to see you save another V10 M5, and the Sabine tribute too was very touching. Manual swap touring next?
What an absolutely beautiful transformation Sreten!! Well done indeed!!!
Oh well, I WAS going to do some work this morning... But Sreten went and changed my plans.
What a great Tribute for Sabine, such a great idea. She really deserve it !! Congratulations Sreten !!
Love this channel. Has a great deal of information the right way..Thanks Brother.
I've been following this channel for quite some time, and I believe this was the first time it truly made me both emotional and happy at the same time. The tribute to Sabine Schmitz ( The "Queen of the Nürburgring"), the Nürburgring ring taxi, and all the memories tied to BMW's history really hit hard. On top of that, seeing Sreten's genuine emotion broke me. I have to admit, by the end, I had tears running down my face. Thank you man for your passion making these videos !!
Hello from Victoria BC, Canada. Sabine was the best, loved her in the Top Gear van laps at the ring.
Tribute to Sabine is breathtaking. The work you did is awesome. Thanks for saving it and thanks to all of your partners
Goddamn, what a trip. Project Fresno was a handful but in a good way. It sucks that you couldn't keep it, Sreten, but such is life. Here’s hoping future projects run as smoothly as this one. Take care of yourself, and we’ll see you on the next one.