Man I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate your appreciation of e28s. No other TH-cam channel sees our cars and gives them the love you do. People won't really get it until they've owned one but you truly do it justice online. -fellow manual 535 owner of 10+ years. Also yes factory rake gang!
It's hard do put your finger on why, they are just great. I like my e28 528i just as much as my modded 635csi Bi-Turbo, they are very different. Even though they share so much.
The e24/e28 fam is just a little different from the rest. They’re special cars, that until you’ve driven one, people tend to overlook…despite being two of the greatest cars ever produced.
This is great! This kind of content is always the best, IMO. This is kind of what YT use to be before the corporate overlords started forcing creators to bend-the-knee to the algorithm. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely appreciate your guys' efforts at the focused, full-scripted videos too, but there's nothing wrong with the VLOG style or just riffing off the top of your head. It's always cool just to see what's going down at good'ol StanceWorks. ✌👍
Will agree with the others, this felt like peak *nostalgia in high school afternoon “I gotta jump on immediately to see what new videos are out!” Vibe TH-cam used to give me.
I saw a burgundy 85 524 td at my local gas station in 1989 filling up with diesel, the gentleman bought it new, I fell in love with that car, 2021 I saw it for sale in a yard, I bought it, he has passed away from cancer in 2019 and his widow hoped it would go to someone who loves it as much as he did. Yeah it's not a racer but it's a rare e28 turbo diesel that makes me extremely happy every time I drive it, I grew up driving old series Land Rovers in the 80's and 90's so that 121 horsepower is much appreciated over the 70 horsepower of my old Rovers.
Old BMWs are why I followed the Stanceworks blog more than 10 years ago. Keep this content coming. I own most of the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s enthusiasts BMWs.
Now this might be a far stretch lol but is there any bmws from the early 2000s that are reliable and has inexpensive maintenance repairs I really want one but I don't want a money pit and when something does go wrong I don't want it to cost a arm and a leg
@@fuji2447 yea see I love cars but not here to throw money in to a German plastic pos no matter how much money I make. Y'all can play the game if keeping up with the Joneses cuz that's why folks get them cara anyways and normally don't have the money to afford the maintenances
@@hordonsalano2734 Well, my E36 is from ´94, but i own it for almost 10 years now and it has never seen a repair shop from inside since. Only did the obvious regular maintenance like oil every 10k km, coils, air- and fuel filter and fan belt, but those are really not high priced parts and easy to do yourself.
The 525i with the clean look. No spoilers and European bumpers is the best look. Even standard wheels and tyres look awesome. Very well made video. Thanks
Im from munich Germany and also a proud owner of an early 535i and i enjoy you guys so much no other channel in youtube is so much into e28s than you i love it to see these old tresures redone and roll like f new again
Dude! That was exceptionally entertaining. I am a Porsche guy that just purchased a beautiful 2007 BMW M6 cab with the V10 from their F1 development years with Williams and now I am obsessed with improving the car. Great episode and storytelling. Keep up the great work and happy to share with some other Porsche/BMW obsessives too!
I absolutely love the e28. I had an 88 535is as my first track car. I stuck an M5 motor in it. I also had a couple of real e28 M5s. They were a pleasure to work on and a pleasure to drive. I never had one leave me stuck on me stuck on the road.
@@stanceworks for sure, im shopping around for one here in europe. The ones that are for sale hoover around the 140.000 miles on the odometer or are stupid expensive lol
All my friends liked e30's back in the day but me....I loved the e28 (shark nose) as we called it. Never got round to buying one...what a shame. Nice channel 👌🏾👍🏾
My mum had a E12 M535i from new and we drove it like crazy for 10 years until as all BMW’s the subframe gives in but we tortured the car for 10 years and never ever broke down
I used to hate "stanceworks" guys when they stormed the scene in the early 2000s - but seeing Mike's build and all the love and effort he puts into everything he does, not only do I appreciate it, I'm starting to like it myself. Keep up the great work guys.
What I appreciated the most about this episode was how relatable it was. This is something that could happen in my own garage. My son-in-law, grandson, and self crawling around and under a BMW messing with suspension trying to get the car 'just right.' Kind'a relaxing in a way... now we're reading for more fabrication/build content! Just remember to keep bringing these 'garage moments' back.
I love it when guy have a decent dream car. The E28 is Dreamcar material. For me, it's the Lexus SC400. But here in Germany they are rare! Less then 20 in my country. After years of looking for one, I finally made my dream come true.
Great episode.Remembering why we still play with cars. Those late hours with friends in the garage or at the track.... best times ever. The real family.
Dude, absolutely spot on content. It's the simple pleasures that make being a car guy worthwhile most of the time. Doing a crazy swap or a big HP conversion is great and everything, but most of us can't achieve that stuff. So when you install fresh wheels and sort out the wheel gaps, that's relatable to most of us as it's attainable. Wheels and a drop is usually someone's first mod on their car. Well done Mike and Anthony, 1st class work.
I've loved the e28 since it made it's debut many many years ago. The M5 was my dream car after the 3.0 CSI. I love what you've done to your and now getting the whole team into the BMW family is super cool to watch. Yes, more like this please!!! Love this channel as it brings back fond memories of the many evenings spent with my old neighborhood crew doing similar things to our favorite European cars. Great work Mike!!!
You call yourself a “perfectionist” as if it’s a bad thing. I think for a the majority of us, that’s a big reason as to why we watch your videos. Your attention to detail is pretty awesome.
Man I love that feeling of seeing a car on the ground after you've first lowered it. The anticipation of seeing the fruits of your hard work. Nothing beats it. I can totally empathize with how you felt dude. Looks amazing. There isn't a single build of yours I don't love 😁 Also, Anthony does amazing work. Channel looks awesome mate. 👍🏻
Really like this casual approach to this video. Its not always real life to be building 1000+ cars and engine swapping. Its nice to just sit back and chill to see what's going on on a normal day. Keep up the great work.
Love this style of content mixed in with the usual fab stuff. Hits a bit closer to home for those of us who might not be at the fabrication step of builds yet. Also congrats on that steal of a deal Anthony! Excited to see what you decide to do with it and make it truly yours.
I had an '83 533i that was a manual with black exterior, and red leather interior. I can't tell you how much I wish I still had it. I'm happy for you! They're beautiful cars!
Wow, What a Beauty, I got two, Grampa and Grampa Junior, 1983 533i Manual with all extra included heated seats and 1984 533i Manual, the 1983 is all original with red leather seats, Selling the 1984 cheap because needs work
@@stanceworks 1984, is simple, 533i Manual, Needs battery box rust and rocker covers fixed, had sun roof, Needs work, but drives... I'm in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦, Selling it less then $3.000CAD
This thing is not only very well built but everything’s been done so extremely clean. Love from the Netherlands my man! Stoked to see what you’ll come up with!
No. Peak BMW is now. M5 CS is probably the best car on the planet and I am 46, had 18 BMWs, first one being e30. New BMW car are better in every way, shape and form. Sorry.
I cannot agree more! I remember when e28’s were contemporary, I thought they were some of the best looking cars then and they remain so today. Timeless classics. and those Alpina wheels….perfection!
This was great! I'm definitely here for it. Glad Anthony got to join the family, as it were. It's crazy how much something simple like changing wheels can change a car. I remember your video on it a while back. I put a set of Motegis on my Civic and suddenly it wad turning every head. Gotta enjoy the little victories just as much as the large ones.
I remember l had a 1973 3.0 S BMW 4 door saloon automatic in bright red, fast comfortable car and drove superb, interior quite austere with no gimmicks - loved it.
I bought one used from a BMW dealership of all places..very cheap because of its miles and age and disclosed issues. gave it to my dad as a commuter car, he is a pilot for UPS and commutes three-hour round trips two times per week and he loves that 528. its quite and sporty.
I really enjoyed this video, it took me back to working on cars with my mates when I was younger. Too many car channels on TH-cam have to go bigger and better with every build and they loose the relatability as a result.
Glad to be an observer (even just) of the StanceWorks initiation ceremony :) Welcome to the family Anthony!!! As for the new rims on the E30 - ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!
One of my favourite episodes yet. Love the major build videos but this one reminds me of when me and my pals get together to ‘tinker’ on each other’s projects. Also given me inspiration to get back working on my M535i project, been sat in the garage since a full respray. Too many distractions.
I am emotional seeing this video because I feel like I am understood. I currently ride a lowered 535i e28 euro spec blue and I also have an E28 M5 euro lachssilber in absolutely prefect condition. I love my cars.. Thx a lot for your video
I had a E28 and loved that car so much. The looks, the vibe... everything. It was a lowly 520i with 4-speed gearbox but I didn't care. I also had a E34 and E39. After that BMW lost its luster to me. The new BMW's I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.
This is The Good Stuff. Friends working on cars and sharing excitement about cars. Car projects, like music and motorsports, bring people together. More of this!
Nice to have an upload on my birthday, thank you. I have an E36 I'm fixing up to flip, but every time I see one of Mike's videos, the urge to keep it is insane.
Another fantastic production film. Camera guy makes it great. Good team. And I’m glad there were some shots of the Quattro. May turn into one of your favorite drivers…..just maybe
I nearly bought an e28 535is auto in 2014. It got bought out from underneath me. Since then I've had cool BMWs, e30 325i cabriolet and e92 M3 in the stable right now, but I still keep an eye out. I first got into BMW as a kid when a guy showed up to race sailboats in his e28 M5. Since then that car has been fully and meticulously restored and I lust for one even more now. Maybe one day. Congrats Anthony. have fun with it.
Sadly, my E28 M5 was totaled three months ago by a Toyota driver who ran a red light, hitting the front and bending the chassis. Gladly, me and my kids are fine. I have had the car for 15 years. I purchased it on eBay for $6400. Based on the Vin#, it was the 5th North American m5 and 2nd on the E28 registry website, and I still have the original paperwork from 1988. The good news is the drive train is okay. The engine only you have 1500 miles since it was rebuilt by metric mechanics. I am going to hunt for a good 5-speed 535i to convert it to M5.
Bought and well worn alpine white '83 533i with an M30B35 swap that I've been trying to slowly catch up all the PO's deferred maintenance for the last couple years and this got me in the feels. I've also owned an e30 325i and an e46 323i this car might seriously be my favorite BMW yet, can't believe these cars are only starting to get recognized recently. Worst part is dealing with rust and hinky electric issues but damn is it fun to drive and it gets compliments everywhere.
I remember seeing one of Mike’s E28s at a period correct meet years ago. I’m glad to see that Mike is now sharing the passion with the world via long format video. Bravo Mike. One of your big fans. 😎
Bought an e28 last year as my first enthusiast car and its been a blast. Can't recommend them highly enough for anyone looking for a perfect blend of classy, cool, fun and nostalgic. Love what you did with yours, enjoy!!
Maaan this why we are Stance Works fans all over the globe. It's cars like these that your core fans appreciate the most. Shout out from South Africa🇿🇦
Glad too see another person joining the e28 club. Im 20 and my first car was a 535is that i manual swapped. Super clean car inside and out but needed a little tlc like this one. Another m30 that has made it to 300k miles. Now i have an 85 e28 m90 powered racecar and a 79 euro 635csi (m90 with the dogleg 5spd.) Yes i am addicted and no i don’t care lol
This was amazing. One of the best videos I’ve watched on this platform. E28s are on my radar because of stanceworks. One day I’ll build me a e28 touring.
My very first car in 2006 was an 85 535i, black over black, automatic. Since then I’ve owned an e39 525i, e34 540i, 2 more e28s (both 528e) and my absolute baby my 1985 635CSi zinno over perlbeige sport seats 5 speed. I’ve got an m106 laying around I’ve been meaning to swap into it.
Back in the mid 70's I was a 510 nerd. I've spent a few hours installing the "Datsun Comp" suspension on my friends 510s. This episode brought back some good memories of fun times and good friends. Very nice work, Mike.Thanks.
😎 honestly you always do it right, making simplicity and, or, over the top builds look 👀 absolutely priceless! To much! Or not enough! You got that touch of quality to whatever you touch! Proud of your passion, and jealous that I didn’t continue pursuing my passion and leaving a visual and physical artistic piece that will be a true part of me the world can experience!!!! Thanks buddy not everyone understands that a diamond in the ruff is the most beautiful expression of selflessness!
This is so crazy, I owned a 83 520i while I was stationed in Germany. It was my first car in 96 and it was the car that got me into loving to drive. I drove her all over Germany until the clutch fan went and blew into the radiator. I wish I had her repaired and kept her. Yours looks amazing and now I'm looking for one.
this is probably the most fun format of video you do. I love the technical build breakdowns, the step by steps, but these more candid looks are so cool.
Can't argue with your taste, the sharknose era are THE real BMW's for me. Had a e28 528I then moved onto a e24 M635csi, 25 years ago (euro's since I live in europe) Loved them both and still miss them.
This has got to be one of my favorite videos. The vibes are great and it had a little bit of everything. It’s awesome that Anthony is joining the crew and at such a good price! I hope to do the same with an e28 as they are definitely one of my top 5 attainable dream cars.
This was refreshing to watch. The big builds are intense and very informative. But the roots vlogs are pure entertainment, you can feel your enthusiastic energy come thru the camera
When you said "this is my dream car" though...man, I remember my uncle had one of these in metallic green. Loved that car as a kid. Good to see there's some clean ones left.
I appreciate these videos and cars because it shows how much you care about doing it "right" and not just doing it to be crazy. Chromatic and Aiden are the same vibes. Bringing it to my own car because of you guys.
Just when I thought this channel has the best content, here's a new video with different style and content that I enjoy even more. It really feels like being there. Thank you Mike.
This is the best channel on TH-cam! I love the content, videos and level of details you share, explaining tools and the process.I have learned a lot. If it means anything, someone nearly across the world, is watching your videos to go through the very difficult times of his life, Thank you.
There is literally nothing more satisfying than perfecting stance on fresh wheels, some of my best car memories come from that simple act... moremoremoremoremoremoremoremore please??
You nailed it on the cars I love. I drove an E28 for a decade and I put a similar wheel with all the spokes like the Alpina. Got one compliment and one speeding ticket. Did love that car bought from Eurasion Bob Wichita KS. He laughed and pulled it out on the street and did a burnout. "Hey take it easy on my car" as i realized i had already bought the 535 5sp in my head. Hauled a single axle uhaul trailer up to Montreal in the ice and it was perfect. Had a small accident with some Canuks up there and got a new paint job the old style you can't get in the US anymore. Put some M5 spec roll bars on it front and rear - couldn't tell, it already rode great anyway. Miss that car - gave it to my mechanic to fix my 560sel. He did and gave me the E28 to drive as a loner. Man was I sad about that trade as he had breathed on the magnificant straight six and the suspension as well. These are great cars!
I love my e28, I took out the m20b20 and sourced a period correct m30b35 euro engine from an e32 7 series. mated to a e28 M5 overdrive gearbox and 3.91 diff. They all fit like Lego blocks. Love from Cape Town,South Africa.
Mike... out of all the cars you have right now... this is by far the best looking one. Simply perfection. Where has BMW gone.... such a shame they went away from their heritage. LOVE the Alpina wheels SOOO much.
@stanceworks couldn't agree more that these cars are truly special. I bought a non-running '84 528e 5spd in 2013 for $400, replaced a bad clutch master cyl, and drove it the same week. The upper part of the HVAC box was super melted from a previous blower motor fiasco so I parked it for a bit (2 years) while trying to save up for that/other parts and nearly sold it. FINALLY found the right parts, thrashed it back together, lowered it on Koni Yellows + BavAuto springs, and drove it daily to my first "real" job. I was lucky enough to buy a house in 2017 and I used it as my UHaul with a roof rack + basket. Its still waiting behind my dad's shop for some new front floor pans and a return to the road. Thank you for sparking me to get back to work on it!
16:24 if he says it's good, then it's an excellent car. Big, big score for Anthony. Here's to many years of happy ownership. YOU HAVE TO take the boys for a ride on some hills once this is buttoned up. edit: yup. defo enjoyed it. This is what it's all about. With the boys, tricking out cars, talking sh!t and having fun. Once in a while a "hair down" vlog style episode is aok on me.
Definitely More of this Mike! This is that pure automotive enthusiast moments that create memories and it also makes us feel a part of your journey. This truly reminds me of back in the day with rusty and just enjoying cruising and fitting coils and lowering it. But instead of reading on the forums, we get to see a video journey which makes your feel like you’re there. Lotsa OG love from South Africa, keep up the great content. We are always supporting you since day 1. 😎🎉💪🏽👊🏽
This episode resonates so much with me and my passion. I just lowered my E28 this week too, and the transformation is exactly what it needed. There's just something about them that is hard to explain to other people, but yep, I bloody love mine (apart from the automatic transmission), which is not an easy conversion find here in Australia.
I feel you about how these cars mean so much, but objectively... They shouldn't. But when mine broke down last, I had to let it sit for a couple years. Not long ago I got it running again and just sat in the drivers seat and cried. Still have the whole rear end off while I refresh all that, but I can't describe how badly I want to just get in and disappear into the countryside for a few days. They're such special cars.
The vibe of this video reminded me of the good ol days, exactly as was said; driving out with buds to go look at cars, late nights spending hours dailing in coilovers.. Man I need dust off the E36 again.
Absolutely love the fact you decided to share this with us. Always appreciate classic BMW content, especially E28 content. 15’s look so much better on the E30 as well. Hate the stretched tire look. Now you have proper sidewall with correct sized wheel.
Absolutely amazing man! Love this, I have loved and driven classic bmws for the last 22 years...I'm now 38 and have some medical issues preventing me from working on my current e34 540i 6 speed , and e38 740i ....I'll get the eventually! I've had loads of e30s, few e34s ,e36s , e38s, even some newer e39s, e46s, e60s,e90s....but always come back to the classics! Love the content, and have subbed! From Scotland, UK ❤
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Man I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate your appreciation of e28s. No other TH-cam channel sees our cars and gives them the love you do. People won't really get it until they've owned one but you truly do it justice online. -fellow manual 535 owner of 10+ years. Also yes factory rake gang!
🤝 much appreciated!
It's hard do put your finger on why, they are just great.
I like my e28 528i just as much as my modded 635csi Bi-Turbo, they are very different.
Even though they share so much.
@@stanceworks any plans on a socal e28 meetup?
The e24/e28 fam is just a little different from the rest. They’re special cars, that until you’ve driven one, people tend to overlook…despite being two of the greatest cars ever produced.
You could not have said it any better, proud owner of an '86 528i,love her to bits
This is great! This kind of content is always the best, IMO. This is kind of what YT use to be before the corporate overlords started forcing creators to bend-the-knee to the algorithm. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely appreciate your guys' efforts at the focused, full-scripted videos too, but there's nothing wrong with the VLOG style or just riffing off the top of your head. It's always cool just to see what's going down at good'ol StanceWorks. ✌👍
Stoked to hear it. I’d love to do more as long as the episode is well received!
Fully agree w this comment here. Awesome video!
@stanceworks please do more like this!
Will agree with the others, this felt like peak *nostalgia in high school afternoon “I gotta jump on immediately to see what new videos are out!” Vibe TH-cam used to give me.
I saw a burgundy 85 524 td at my local gas station in 1989 filling up with diesel, the gentleman bought it new, I fell in love with that car, 2021 I saw it for sale in a yard, I bought it, he has passed away from cancer in 2019 and his widow hoped it would go to someone who loves it as much as he did. Yeah it's not a racer but it's a rare e28 turbo diesel that makes me extremely happy every time I drive it, I grew up driving old series Land Rovers in the 80's and 90's so that 121 horsepower is much appreciated over the 70 horsepower of my old Rovers.
Love the relaxed vibe, seems more authentic and real, not chasing the algorithm.
Old BMWs are why I followed the Stanceworks blog more than 10 years ago. Keep this content coming. I own most of the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s enthusiasts BMWs.
I’ve followed you since I was 16 I’m almost thirty. Had my all track stanced and ready to rip by 18
Now this might be a far stretch lol but is there any bmws from the early 2000s that are reliable and has inexpensive maintenance repairs I really want one but I don't want a money pit and when something does go wrong I don't want it to cost a arm and a leg
@@hordonsalano2734wouldnt buy bmw then
@@fuji2447 yea see I love cars but not here to throw money in to a German plastic pos no matter how much money I make. Y'all can play the game if keeping up with the Joneses cuz that's why folks get them cara anyways and normally don't have the money to afford the maintenances
@@hordonsalano2734 Well, my E36 is from ´94, but i own it for almost 10 years now and it has never seen a repair shop from inside since.
Only did the obvious regular maintenance like oil every 10k km, coils, air- and fuel filter and fan belt, but those are really not high priced parts and easy to do yourself.
Your taste really is perfection, OEM plus is the way to do to it. And your taste in the actual cars too.
21:50 yes! more like this please!
Yes yes yes yes yes yes
Definitely more!
The 525i with the clean look. No spoilers and European bumpers is the best look. Even standard wheels and tyres look awesome. Very well made video. Thanks
Im from munich Germany and also a proud owner of an early 535i and i enjoy you guys so much no other channel in youtube is so much into e28s than you i love it to see these old tresures redone and roll like f new again
Dude! That was exceptionally entertaining. I am a Porsche guy that just purchased a beautiful 2007 BMW M6 cab with the V10 from their F1 development years with Williams and now I am obsessed with improving the car. Great episode and storytelling. Keep up the great work and happy to share with some other Porsche/BMW obsessives too!
ALL the shark nose beemers are a dream.
From the 3, 5 and 6 a joy
I absolutely love the e28. I had an 88 535is as my first track car. I stuck an M5 motor in it. I also had a couple of real e28 M5s. They were a pleasure to work on and a pleasure to drive. I never had one leave me stuck on me stuck on the road.
I genuinely believe they’re the most reliable car BMW ever built.
@@stanceworks for sure, im shopping around for one here in europe. The ones that are for sale hoover around the 140.000 miles on the odometer or are stupid expensive lol
All my friends liked e30's back in the day but me....I loved the e28 (shark nose) as we called it. Never got round to buying one...what a shame. Nice channel 👌🏾👍🏾
My mum had a E12 M535i from new and we drove it like crazy for 10 years until as all BMW’s the subframe gives in but we tortured the car for 10 years and never ever broke down
I used to hate "stanceworks" guys when they stormed the scene in the early 2000s - but seeing Mike's build and all the love and effort he puts into everything he does, not only do I appreciate it, I'm starting to like it myself. Keep up the great work guys.
What I appreciated the most about this episode was how relatable it was. This is something that could happen in my own garage. My son-in-law, grandson, and self crawling around and under a BMW messing with suspension trying to get the car 'just right.'
Kind'a relaxing in a way... now we're reading for more fabrication/build content! Just remember to keep bringing these 'garage moments' back.
I'm glad I experienced these cars - E30, E28, E34, E36 - when they were new. Proper BMW's. The Euro 535i was a bit of a beast.
I love it when guy have a decent dream car.
The E28 is Dreamcar material.
For me, it's the Lexus SC400.
But here in Germany they are rare! Less then 20 in my country.
After years of looking for one, I finally made my dream come true.
Nice to meet you Anthony! The channel looks incredible, so I guess that means you're killing it! Congrats on the E28!
Praise be to Saint Anthony
My jaw dropped and was bewildered and intrigued when I first saw & heard the M5 (blk/blk) in period! That was 35 years ago and it’s still a beauty!!!
Great episode.Remembering why we still play with cars. Those late hours with friends in the garage or at the track.... best times ever. The real family.
Dude, absolutely spot on content. It's the simple pleasures that make being a car guy worthwhile most of the time. Doing a crazy swap or a big HP conversion is great and everything, but most of us can't achieve that stuff. So when you install fresh wheels and sort out the wheel gaps, that's relatable to most of us as it's attainable. Wheels and a drop is usually someone's first mod on their car.
Well done Mike and Anthony, 1st class work.
I've loved the e28 since it made it's debut many many years ago. The M5 was my dream car after the 3.0 CSI. I love what you've done to your and now getting the whole team into the BMW family is super cool to watch. Yes, more like this please!!! Love this channel as it brings back fond memories of the many evenings spent with my old neighborhood crew doing similar things to our favorite European cars. Great work Mike!!!
You call yourself a “perfectionist” as if it’s a bad thing. I think for a the majority of us, that’s a big reason as to why we watch your videos. Your attention to detail is pretty awesome.
He's a perfectionist who is able to complete the job. Most times a perfectionist is never pleased with the job because it's never perfect.
Not a bad thing, just remember rule #1 never let perfection get in the way of good enough.
Man I love that feeling of seeing a car on the ground after you've first lowered it. The anticipation of seeing the fruits of your hard work. Nothing beats it. I can totally empathize with how you felt dude.
Looks amazing. There isn't a single build of yours I don't love 😁
Also, Anthony does amazing work. Channel looks awesome mate. 👍🏻
Thanks a ton! I agree, one of the best feelings ever.
Really like this casual approach to this video. Its not always real life to be building 1000+ cars and engine swapping. Its nice to just sit back and chill to see what's going on on a normal day. Keep up the great work.
Love this style of content mixed in with the usual fab stuff. Hits a bit closer to home for those of us who might not be at the fabrication step of builds yet.
Also congrats on that steal of a deal Anthony! Excited to see what you decide to do with it and make it truly yours.
I had an '83 533i that was a manual with black exterior, and red leather interior. I can't tell you how much I wish I still had it. I'm happy for you! They're beautiful cars!
Enjoying the recent pace of uploads.
Wow, What a Beauty, I got two, Grampa and Grampa Junior, 1983 533i Manual with all extra included heated seats and 1984 533i Manual, the 1983 is all original with red leather seats, Selling the 1984 cheap because needs work
Don’t tempt me with a good time. What are the specs on the ‘84
@@stanceworks
1984, is simple, 533i Manual, Needs battery box rust and rocker covers fixed, had sun roof, Needs work, but drives... I'm in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦, Selling it less then $3.000CAD
e28 prices just skyrocketed
This thing is not only very well built but everything’s been done so extremely clean. Love from the Netherlands my man! Stoked to see what you’ll come up with!
No. Peak BMW is now. M5 CS is probably the best car on the planet and I am 46, had 18 BMWs, first one being e30. New BMW car are better in every way, shape and form. Sorry.
Are you sure?
Are you sure?
Are you sure?
@@stanceworks must not have watched your BMW rant. 😂
Peak bmw? No manual option on the M5.
The M2/3/4? They are just too heavy, go drive an E36.
It's not about speed, it's about feeling.
Great video. I'm still with my E30 316i , here in South Africa. The ride in these sedans are unique and pleasurable. I love all 3 E28's.
I cannot agree more! I remember when e28’s were contemporary, I thought they were some of the best looking cars then and they remain so today. Timeless classics.
and those Alpina wheels….perfection!
This was great! I'm definitely here for it. Glad Anthony got to join the family, as it were.
It's crazy how much something simple like changing wheels can change a car. I remember your video on it a while back. I put a set of Motegis on my Civic and suddenly it wad turning every head. Gotta enjoy the little victories just as much as the large ones.
I remember l had a 1973 3.0 S BMW 4 door saloon automatic in bright red, fast comfortable car and drove superb, interior quite austere with no gimmicks - loved it.
Congrats to Anthony on the new ride! Love these type of vids even though it’s no crazy build or swap.
I bought one used from a BMW dealership of all places..very cheap because of its miles and age and disclosed issues. gave it to my dad as a commuter car, he is a pilot for UPS and commutes three-hour round trips two times per week and he loves that 528. its quite and sporty.
I really enjoyed this video, it took me back to working on cars with my mates when I was younger. Too many car channels on TH-cam have to go bigger and better with every build and they loose the relatability as a result.
Glad to be an observer (even just) of the StanceWorks initiation ceremony :)
Welcome to the family Anthony!!!
As for the new rims on the E30 - ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!
One of my favourite episodes yet. Love the major build videos but this one reminds me of when me and my pals get together to ‘tinker’ on each other’s projects.
Also given me inspiration to get back working on my M535i project, been sat in the garage since a full respray. Too many distractions.
I had a 528 5-speed. Great car. Not in the same league as the 535 but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Love the video, your so lucky to find rust free cars on west coast. I'm in UK so hope you feel our pain over here👍
I am emotional seeing this video because I feel like I am understood.
I currently ride a lowered 535i e28 euro spec blue and I also have an E28 M5 euro lachssilber in absolutely prefect condition. I love my cars.. Thx a lot for your video
I had a E28 and loved that car so much. The looks, the vibe... everything. It was a lowly 520i with 4-speed gearbox but I didn't care. I also had a E34 and E39.
After that BMW lost its luster to me. The new BMW's I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.
Watching someone follow their passion and share it with us is the TH-cam I miss. That’s what I love about stanceworks!
This is The Good Stuff. Friends working on cars and sharing excitement about cars. Car projects, like music and motorsports, bring people together. More of this!
Nice to have an upload on my birthday, thank you. I have an E36 I'm fixing up to flip, but every time I see one of Mike's videos, the urge to keep it is insane.
Another fantastic production film. Camera guy makes it great. Good team.
And I’m glad there were some shots of the Quattro. May turn into one of your favorite drivers…..just maybe
I nearly bought an e28 535is auto in 2014. It got bought out from underneath me. Since then I've had cool BMWs, e30 325i cabriolet and e92 M3 in the stable right now, but I still keep an eye out. I first got into BMW as a kid when a guy showed up to race sailboats in his e28 M5. Since then that car has been fully and meticulously restored and I lust for one even more now. Maybe one day. Congrats Anthony. have fun with it.
Are you handicapped?
Sadly, my E28 M5 was totaled three months ago by a Toyota driver who ran a red light, hitting the front and bending the chassis. Gladly, me and my kids are fine. I have had the car for 15 years. I purchased it on eBay for $6400. Based on the Vin#, it was the 5th North American m5 and 2nd on the E28 registry website, and I still have the original paperwork from 1988. The good news is the drive train is okay. The engine only you have 1500 miles since it was rebuilt by metric mechanics. I am going to hunt for a good 5-speed 535i to convert it to M5.
Bought and well worn alpine white '83 533i with an M30B35 swap that I've been trying to slowly catch up all the PO's deferred maintenance for the last couple years and this got me in the feels. I've also owned an e30 325i and an e46 323i this car might seriously be my favorite BMW yet, can't believe these cars are only starting to get recognized recently. Worst part is dealing with rust and hinky electric issues but damn is it fun to drive and it gets compliments everywhere.
I remember seeing one of Mike’s E28s at a period correct meet years ago.
I’m glad to see that Mike is now sharing the passion with the world via long format video. Bravo Mike. One of your big fans. 😎
Bought an e28 last year as my first enthusiast car and its been a blast. Can't recommend them highly enough for anyone looking for a perfect blend of classy, cool, fun and nostalgic. Love what you did with yours, enjoy!!
Maaan this why we are Stance Works fans all over the globe. It's cars like these that your core fans appreciate the most. Shout out from South Africa🇿🇦
Glad too see another person joining the e28 club. Im 20 and my first car was a 535is that i manual swapped. Super clean car inside and out but needed a little tlc like this one. Another m30 that has made it to 300k miles. Now i have an 85 e28 m90 powered racecar and a 79 euro 635csi (m90 with the dogleg 5spd.) Yes i am addicted and no i don’t care lol
This was amazing. One of the best videos I’ve watched on this platform. E28s are on my radar because of stanceworks. One day I’ll build me a e28 touring.
Love it! Please post up Anthony’s e28 progress!
my friend had one of these in high school; it was a shitbox but we loved it so much. It had the factory lsd and drove like a dream.
UK E28 M5 owner here 😊. Really enjoyed the video and your presentation style. Good luck with the cars!
My very first car in 2006 was an 85 535i, black over black, automatic. Since then I’ve owned an e39 525i, e34 540i, 2 more e28s (both 528e) and my absolute baby my 1985 635CSi zinno over perlbeige sport seats 5 speed. I’ve got an m106 laying around I’ve been meaning to swap into it.
Back in the mid 70's I was a 510 nerd. I've spent a few hours installing the "Datsun Comp" suspension on my friends 510s. This episode brought back some good memories of fun times and good friends.
Very nice work, Mike.Thanks.
😎 honestly you always do it right, making simplicity and, or, over the top builds look 👀 absolutely priceless! To much! Or not enough! You got that touch of quality to whatever you touch! Proud of your passion, and jealous that I didn’t continue pursuing my passion and leaving a visual and physical artistic piece that will be a true part of me the world can experience!!!! Thanks buddy not everyone understands that a diamond in the ruff is the most beautiful expression of selflessness!
Thanks for sharing these cars. I think all of us petrol-heads would agree the joy we feel seeing another one of our own purchase their dream car.
This is so crazy, I owned a 83 520i while I was stationed in Germany. It was my first car in 96 and it was the car that got me into loving to drive. I drove her all over Germany until the clutch fan went and blew into the radiator. I wish I had her repaired and kept her. Yours looks amazing and now I'm looking for one.
this is probably the most fun format of video you do. I love the technical build breakdowns, the step by steps, but these more candid looks are so cool.
Can't argue with your taste, the sharknose era are THE real BMW's for me. Had a e28 528I then moved onto a e24 M635csi, 25 years ago (euro's since I live in europe) Loved them both and still miss them.
E28's are the best. Best at a million things, and I love them.
I’m a JDM guy but these are great! Respects from the northern slums of Los Angeles. Keep up the great work and keeping these older cars running.
This has got to be one of my favorite videos. The vibes are great and it had a little bit of everything. It’s awesome that Anthony is joining the crew and at such a good price! I hope to do the same with an e28 as they are definitely one of my top 5 attainable dream cars.
This was refreshing to watch. The big builds are intense and very informative. But the roots vlogs are pure entertainment, you can feel your enthusiastic energy come thru the camera
When you said "this is my dream car" though...man, I remember my uncle had one of these in metallic green. Loved that car as a kid. Good to see there's some clean ones left.
I appreciate these videos and cars because it shows how much you care about doing it "right" and not just doing it to be crazy. Chromatic and Aiden are the same vibes. Bringing it to my own car because of you guys.
I'll have to look up Chromatic. Aiden is my boy! (Peep the LowTemp radio air freshener in the E28!)
man this video was awesome, i loved this kind of content. also, pleeeease keep nerding out about e28s and making e28 content, its awesome :)
Just when I thought this channel has the best content, here's a new video with different style and content that I enjoy even more. It really feels like being there. Thank you Mike.
Exceptional episode, thanks for taking us along for the ride.
This is the best channel on TH-cam! I love the content, videos and level of details you share, explaining tools and the process.I have learned a lot.
If it means anything, someone nearly across the world, is watching your videos to go through the very difficult times of his life, Thank you.
There is literally nothing more satisfying than perfecting stance on fresh wheels, some of my best car memories come from that simple act... moremoremoremoremoremoremoremore please??
You nailed it on the cars I love. I drove an E28 for a decade and I put a similar wheel with all the spokes like the Alpina. Got one compliment and one speeding ticket. Did love that car bought from Eurasion Bob Wichita KS. He laughed and pulled it out on the street and did a burnout. "Hey take it easy on my car" as i realized i had already bought the 535 5sp in my head. Hauled a single axle uhaul trailer up to Montreal in the ice and it was perfect. Had a small accident with some Canuks up there and got a new paint job the old style you can't get in the US anymore. Put some M5 spec roll bars on it front and rear - couldn't tell, it already rode great anyway. Miss that car - gave it to my mechanic to fix my 560sel. He did and gave me the E28 to drive as a loner. Man was I sad about that trade as he had breathed on the magnificant straight six and the suspension as well. These are great cars!
I love my e28, I took out the m20b20 and sourced a period correct m30b35 euro engine from an e32 7 series. mated to a e28 M5 overdrive gearbox and 3.91 diff. They all fit like Lego blocks.
Love from Cape Town,South Africa.
Awesome to have friends who get as stoked as you do about stuff.
Yes please, Mike - more of this content, it's good for the soul.
This is the kind of content I want to watch. Especially as a fellow E28 owner!
Mike... out of all the cars you have right now... this is by far the best looking one. Simply perfection. Where has BMW gone.... such a shame they went away from their heritage. LOVE the Alpina wheels SOOO much.
Been daily driving a e28 for 2 years, have a bit of a starting issue but I love driving this thing everywhere!
One of my favorite videos on the channel, hands down. Great job, guys, keep it up!
@stanceworks couldn't agree more that these cars are truly special. I bought a non-running '84 528e 5spd in 2013 for $400, replaced a bad clutch master cyl, and drove it the same week. The upper part of the HVAC box was super melted from a previous blower motor fiasco so I parked it for a bit (2 years) while trying to save up for that/other parts and nearly sold it. FINALLY found the right parts, thrashed it back together, lowered it on Koni Yellows + BavAuto springs, and drove it daily to my first "real" job. I was lucky enough to buy a house in 2017 and I used it as my UHaul with a roof rack + basket. Its still waiting behind my dad's shop for some new front floor pans and a return to the road. Thank you for sparking me to get back to work on it!
16:24 if he says it's good, then it's an excellent car. Big, big score for Anthony. Here's to many years of happy ownership.
YOU HAVE TO take the boys for a ride on some hills once this is buttoned up.
edit: yup. defo enjoyed it. This is what it's all about. With the boys, tricking out cars, talking sh!t and having fun. Once in a while a "hair down" vlog style episode is aok on me.
If people show they like this episode I’d love to do more.
Definitely More of this Mike! This is that pure automotive enthusiast moments that create memories and it also makes us feel a part of your journey.
This truly reminds me of back in the day with rusty and just enjoying cruising and fitting coils and lowering it. But instead of reading on the forums, we get to see a video journey which makes your feel like you’re there.
Lotsa OG love from South Africa, keep up the great content. We are always supporting you since day 1. 😎🎉💪🏽👊🏽
Finally Mike`s doing what I love stanceworks for - stanceworking!
This episode resonates so much with me and my passion.
I just lowered my E28 this week too, and the transformation is exactly what it needed.
There's just something about them that is hard to explain to other people, but yep, I bloody love mine (apart from the automatic transmission), which is not an easy conversion find here in Australia.
I really enjoyed the more chilled out format of this episode. I'm definitely reminded of why I got into cars and love it so much! Great episode.
I had a some e21 and e28 up to an M535i but the car I loved most was 323i, nice to see those cars again.
About 17 years ago I owned an E28 M5, black on black, for a couple of years. I didn’t know what I had and desperately miss that car!
I feel you about how these cars mean so much, but objectively... They shouldn't. But when mine broke down last, I had to let it sit for a couple years. Not long ago I got it running again and just sat in the drivers seat and cried.
Still have the whole rear end off while I refresh all that, but I can't describe how badly I want to just get in and disappear into the countryside for a few days. They're such special cars.
Mike, one of my faves. I love when you're spending time on euro stuff. Especially clean white BMWs. Maybe one day I can show you my white E39 project
The vibe of this video reminded me of the good ol days, exactly as was said; driving out with buds to go look at cars, late nights spending hours dailing in coilovers..
Man I need dust off the E36 again.
Absolutely love the fact you decided to share this with us. Always appreciate classic BMW content, especially E28 content. 15’s look so much better on the E30 as well. Hate the stretched tire look. Now you have proper sidewall with correct sized wheel.
This type of content works for me, but then again so have all your others! Keep it up, works for me!
Absolutely amazing man! Love this, I have loved and driven classic bmws for the last 22 years...I'm now 38 and have some medical issues preventing me from working on my current e34 540i 6 speed , and e38 740i ....I'll get the eventually! I've had loads of e30s, few e34s ,e36s , e38s, even some newer e39s, e46s, e60s,e90s....but always come back to the classics! Love the content, and have subbed! From Scotland, UK ❤
Beautiful E28s. Love your enthusiasim for these fine machines. Ive had mine 84 since 96. God bless! Enjoy!!!