I spent 3 months restoring my BMW E38 7 Series - RESULTS!
I spent 3 months restoring my E38 7 Series. Work performed below. This car is for sale in Ireland.
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- Full alloy strip down, repaint and diamond cut to OEM finish
- Brand new set of Kumho KU39 tyres
- New OEM master cylinder
- New OEM Brembo pads all round
- New OEM fan shroud
- Install of factory upgraded 16:9 screen and MK4 DVD navigation (2017 map)
- New passenger side mirror glass
- Complete removal of exterior door and bumper strips, sanded and refinished with new clips
- Re-spray of passenger mirror cover, right side side skirt and two corner trim pieces
- Replacement rear PDC sensor
- Brake fluid service
- 2 hour engine bay detail
- 12 hour paint correction detail
- 4 hour interior detail
- Headlamp and tail lamp refurbishment
- Rear tail light bulb error repair
- Air conditioning recharge (14/07/2017)
- New NCT (11/07/2017, expires July 2018)
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Greetings to Éire from Bavaria/Germany! This car was manufactured in the BMW plant Dingolfing (80km away from me). Many neighbours, friends and relatives worked on this! We're happy you enjoy it!
@voodoomelons
7 жыл бұрын
ElektronikIdee that's fantastic to hear, thank you!
@ElektronikIdee
7 жыл бұрын
If you ever experince any problems with the radio or sat nav, let me know, maybe I can help.
@dermok99
7 жыл бұрын
ElektronikIdee that's really nice what a lovely comment
@Ivan_Afanasev1974
4 жыл бұрын
I have a e38 2001 740iL 388 000 km Russia, Siberia Best beautiful car
@habzrahman8315
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree the bmw and merc from 80s and 90s are what you call cars...
You have made me proud of my E38, 5.4, V12 '98 with only 85,387 miles, American Specs, is quite a bit more luxurious with double glazed windows, curtains and the rest. Yes, it is a great car to own and drive. I use it only for European Travels. The engine really opens up and roars on German Autobahn. Like you I have 235/50/R18 front and 255/45/R18 ContiSports 3. Pixels on the Dash are almost unreadable. I suppose I need to spend some money to make it look like yours. Congratulations!
Best looking 7 series to date!
@Krzysztof_88
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, G10 is probably the best 7 series but not the best looking. E38 is the one
@cemyukseloglu1
7 жыл бұрын
G11/12*
@Krzysztof_88
7 жыл бұрын
Cem Yükseloglu Yes, you're right
@SiliconClassics
7 жыл бұрын
E38 is the best looking 7 series made to date, period, no contest, end of story. Thank Chris Bangle for ruining the line starting in 2002, and new models still haven't returned to the understated elegance of the old ones. Future classic.
@johnhouston8297
4 жыл бұрын
... And still 🔥
Absolutely stunning car. Far better than any brand new cars coming out now
@jes9856
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I mean is it cause we are just getting old but maybe not its just the newer generation of designers have lost their way. There is no fucking doubt about that. Each line on this car is there for a reason cause the 7 after this is just terrible needles silly fucking miss guided trying too hard fuck I could go on all night. Who the fuck gave the go ahead for the latter? bloody madness and wtf is with the grill on the 2020 version? Am i alone in thinking its just shite?
Got myself a e38 and I'm about to restore it so that it looks brand new like yours. Got the same color and I love it :) you did a great job
@Frikoo
5 жыл бұрын
Well? Did you do it? There is no video on your channel about it...
Thank you for taking care of this car. Not many people want to restore 90s car.
That's an elegant cruiser -- no need to hard accelerate through the gears in a motor like this, relaxed driving, roll the window down and listen to that straight-6 (with a hidden switch to bypass the silencers/mufflers, of course)
This is the most beautiful BMW ever made !
One of the sexiest sedans ever built. I love these!
Man,that is BMW for life.One of most beautiful ever.
Gorgeous car! This is how i want my E38 if i had one. Those ''Tomorrow never dies'' rims are HOT!
I had 2000 728 I and 1996 728 I, and I never felt that the engine is not powerful enough for the weight of the car, great engine and transmission, love it.
@RivieraByBuick
5 жыл бұрын
Engine is fine. But the tranny is not...why the hell torque converter clutch disengages on 5th gear and above 90 kmh only? If the clutch was involved on all gears (like my same age renault does) it would completely diffferent experience. By the way, how do u find the difference between m52tu an m52 non vanos ?
The last nice BMW! Thanks for saving this one!
Very nice. Keeping an old classic looking good.
Nice to see one that hasnt got stupid M badges, slammed on coilovers with stupid stickers
The E38. The best looking 7 series imo. Keep up the good work.
Wow man, amazing work!! Love the car :) I have an e39 540i
@TheFishingMusician
7 жыл бұрын
Michael Ronin I also have an e39 540i. They're great.
@gabri4wheels
7 жыл бұрын
i have e24 635csi 84'
@strikertitan9163
7 жыл бұрын
Gabriele gabri mines an 87
@dirktha8892
7 жыл бұрын
Just got rid of my non vanos e39 540i 6 speed and got an e92 335i... missing the e39.
@Markjw25
7 жыл бұрын
I also had an e39 540. But it was written off 2 years ago. I miss it so badly 😭
Beautiful Car! Great Job! Owned an E39 540i 6 speed and it never looked this good! Moved to an E60 535xi recently (after a few year gap in BMW ownership). Glad to be back in a BMW!
Very nice indeed, that straight 6 is a great engine, along with other fine engines from BMW.... I would love a E38 750 Li V12
Congratulations. Yours is probably the most beautiful e38 7 that i have ever seen. And the little spoiler in the back?...fantastic. Again, congratulations.
Beautiful car. Stunning actually. Personally I love 3 series with the exception of these 7 series an some 5's of that era. The body is so sleek and the paint is gorgeous. You're attention to detail is phenomenal. This is high on my list of dream cars.
It looks even like a brand new one. Respect man
Love this model design. It's a classic.
Fell in love with this car when I saw it in the Transporter movie!! so badass!
Beautiful work, especially the paint. Wish the E38 US version would've been available with the six cylinder engine.
Stunning looking car. I had one and really regret passing it on....
Just love those E-38's and love all older version BMW's. These kids today just don't understand a no frills driving machine and neither does the new corporate BMW office these days. It's disgusting and disgraceful that they don't offer improved versions of these and E-46 and so on of these generations. It's a total shame !!! I'm more German than they are in this regard-very sad !! And for the record I bought 10 to 15 BMW'S including the newer iterations but was disappointed in their lack of agility and drivers feel that previous generations all shared.
@lilvirtt3577
4 жыл бұрын
m2 competition finally seems a promising alternative to e46
looks like it just came out of the dealership, amazing job!
This was the king of cars at one point.
Definitely the best color BMW ever produced.
Absolutely beautiful! You should be proud.
My brother in law had one. I think this was one of the best looking 7 series BMW made.
So nice! So classy. Very good work. Love the clean and not tuned look. You have an eye for aesthetics.
One of the most handsome cars ever built, for sure.
Dolby digital tape player, for the players. That's some awsome history you have with it.
I always wanted this Car. Most 7 series ended up With Ballers who don't care to spend the money it take for the up keep and every 7 Series is run into the ground. This would be a great Car to rent out for Movies, cause this looks like Brand new
Looks like a luxury house inside ... timeless bmw design
The last of the glorious 7 series.
Your car looks fantastic, it is a great credit to you
That's a beautiful looking car, keep up with the good work 👍👍👍
Loved this video! Attention to detail bought a smile to my face 😁
Beautiful car, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Great inspiration for my E39 restoration project too. E38, E39 and E46 are some of my favourite cars ever.
Great job! Had a 2001 740iL. Had the 6 Series premium package 19" inch staggered fitment on mine. Owned an auto detail company for 6 years so was super clean and sharp like yours. You have done a fantastic job. Never sell it!
absolutely beautiful car. The back end of the E38s and the E39s are perfection.
Top class job, looks superb. I'm running an E36 325SE with 157k from 1994 and trying to get it up to spec. Runs beautifully and sounds good, Dunkel Blue, its coming along but takes time and money but what a great drive, no tearing about but such a nice car. Thanks for sharing, great looking car and great job!
I do love a 7! This one is beautiful,amazing condition for the age and miles
She's beautiful! Great work has been done!
Congratulations for this wonderful car... For me this is the best lookin 7er ever! Great job and always ride safe!
Amazing, your BMW looks great.
I can't see much detail in a video... But I guess if this is what it looks like from here on.. You are a true master in many aspects! The paints looks beautiful!! Love it!
Damn, that's a fine piece of metal right there! The golden age of BMW and arguably of the industry as a whole. This car is probably better than the new 7 series. Pure class!
Look like a million dollars! Amazing what some love can do
Great work, takes a plethora of effort and care to reach this plateau. I have a 97' a4 and I completely empathize with the side molding clips. Have been a hobby mechanic for over 10years and have never seen a personal restoration this clean, 120% bro!
Great work, congrats
Good work beautiful car..love the smooth quiet engine
That is one clean and straight E38! Nice work.
gd damn that is beautiful .. awsome work
Amazing. I owned a 1995 E38. After having an oil leak repaired by a reputable mechanic the engine caught alight 2 months later. Now i own a E65 but still prefer the E38 740i
That's a great looking 7 series and it also has the best plate in all of Ireland Louth
The car looks fantastic, great job! Even being that old it`s still good looking and worth keeping.
A fine example.. You should be proud of your work.. Well worth the time and effort..
@voodoomelons
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
The last good looking 7 series
mad respect!!! these cars are so beautifull and awesome.. its a car from, when they made cars that was better.
A great example. Top work
Beautiful car! Great work man!
Top tip : put some heat shield around a ABS module because it tends to fail especially on petrol bmws, if it's 001 with ASC it will fail eventually and it costs a lot.
Congratulations for the work, the car is in brand new condition !
Beautiful restoration of a modern classic. Mine is like yours.
Sweet looking ride. Good restoration job.
Wow, love it! You detailed and restored it, no cheap tuning or other crap. Just straight bring the best out of this wonderful vehicle. All about original parts. You are a real petrol head. Like!
It amazes me how much tech was in a car of that age. So ahead of it's time
@Kev27RS
7 жыл бұрын
Rich Oldham Well that one and S-Class from the 90's, had all the tech too! 👍 Crazy cars!
@acionnaanassa4042
6 жыл бұрын
Everything else just lagging.
Lovely car and a credit to your attention to detail and keeping with the original design. Very tasteful mods in keeping with the era.
I hope one day I can put the time and money into a e38. Such beautiful cars and nothing like driving a almost $100k when new car for under 10k
admire your work. Like the fact that you keep OEM spec. for the car. hate agro tuning...
Thats a lovely e38 you got there. Love that you kept it original. I got myself an 750i -95, orientblau (one of the best clours BMW ever made, as you said yourself) schnitzer type II wheels. Same interior as you. I love my car and I'am in the begining of the process of restoring it to its fromer glory since it's a little bit worn unfortunately. Gr8 work!
@voodoomelons
7 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with your own, great to hear!
Stunning machine! big up man! :)
Very good work sir. I restored my 2002 Audi S8 and had to sell it for cheap as I was moving abroad. Still regret it.
@davidhunt6463
7 жыл бұрын
Moto ciklista, I too sold my D2 S8 and regretted it so much I bought it back two years later when it reappeared on Ebay. It had a full Milltek exhaust system when I sold it and thankfully the new owner hadn't removed it but the rest of the car had deteriorated and it took me quite a while to bring it back up. I have vowed never to sell it again. I just love it so much. It's called Edward, for no particular reason. It still surprises a lot of sports car drivers who don't know what it is and the V8 rumble is gorgeous.
@Motorcyclist32
7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting story David! I'm really glad you found yours and brought it back! They are amazing cars and that sound is unbeatable. Mine had the rear silencer removed because I wanted to keep the stock tips and the it was amazing. The moment you start the car, that sound, you know it means business. 15 years later it is still quick and the interior is still beautiful. Leave your email and I'll send you a couple of pictures of the one I had! All the best!
wow, you did a great job restoring that car.
I have always loved that long and sleek design. It's just so classy and even though it's a bit long in the tooth, that model still looks stunning.
Such a gorgeous car, good job m8!
Beautiful. Favorite car right there 👌🏼
Congrats, is one of the coolest car ever made. I have one at job 16 years ago (725D) and I'm thinking to buy one as a second car in a future.
That 7 series is the car that made me fall in love with BMW. To this day I still wish I had one. That style never gets old to me. One thing I would do is try to change that cell phone/arm rest. I would try to find a plain looking arm rest. You have a great car.
Lovely car. Bet its beautiful to drive :)
Great job. My E38 2,8i parking in garage last 8 years, driving only season 04 / 10 months, not in winters. 😎👍👍👍
This is an amazing car. Fair play on putting so much work into it. Unfortunately my insurers won't even quote me on it. Bad times. I'll have to hold out a few more years.
The best looking bmw by a country mile !! Its getting hard to find nice clean original examples like yours!!! Was looking for one a while ago up the north but nothing about and some if the E38s in England where awful!!
Very clean. I had a 2000 750iL for many years.
what a beautyfull E38 728. the 6 cilinder indeed might not be the fastest, but i know, becouse a friend of mine has the same car, if you want to cruise arround, the 6 cilinder is the better engine, its super smooth, it pulls till redline. its an awsome car for its age :)... a feeling tells me that it will be an aprecciated classic in the future
that interior alone is stunning. so clean and nice
It is a beautiful restoration! Great work!
Beautiful, I miss my old e38 now. LoL
She's a beautiful machine. Fantastic cars the E38. I'm looking for one myself to be fair.
It looks like a brand new car, good job mate!
Looks great, well done!! Just like when it came out of the factory!!
@voodoomelons
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
Very nice and clean example! Modern classic.
Great job man, it looks amazing! E38 is my favorite Bimmer, it's such a beauty.
Beautiful work 👍🏽. You are very talented. Hope I get too see you on the road somewhere in Dublin.
Great work with the car mate, looks lovely and makes me miss my old one!
You got it in the end? lol man that car looks awesome! We are in a veritable utopia for people who can wrench for themselves. So many amazing vehicles to be enjoyed for a little capital and moderate effort.