Does anyone watch M539 Restorations?

Mani59 · 12-28-2025, 12:30 PM

The next video on the Bentley series.

MalibuM3 · 12-30-2025, 04:47 AM

Sreten has moved his workshop (dojo) earlier this year to the small town outside of Frankfurt, Germany where I grew up. In the early 1990s I took my first driving lessons with a Ford Fiesta with an 4 speed manual gearbox in the parking lot right next to his workshop. I am happy for him that there is now more space for his various projects, both BMW and non-BMW.

Chihuahua · 12-30-2025, 05:46 AM

Just watched the Bentley video. Oof is all I'll say for now.

tracer bullet · 12-30-2025, 01:51 PM

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Just watched the Bentley video. Oof is all I'll say for now.

Yeah, ouch. It was going well!

The "69 Old school Mechanic" that came over to do some work has his own channel as well, I've only watched one video but subscribed afterwards. Worth a consideration.

MalibuM3 · 12-30-2025, 04:15 PM

tracer bullet Last February, Valerio ‘69 Old School Mechanic’ brought my E34 safely down to Stuttgart with his trailer.

tracer bullet · 12-30-2025, 09:10 PM

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Valerio

Ahh! I did not know that it was the same person. Sreten has mentioned Valerio many times over the years.

tracer bullet · 01-19-2026, 12:20 PM

New Bentley video up (can't believe I beat Mani59 to it):

Ambrozie · 01-22-2026, 03:57 PM

Bentley series is my favorite in recent memory. The styling and presence of this beast, coupled with the oddity of the problems Sreten runs into, is peak work.

Aside: Does anyone know what software he uses to edit his videos?

Chihuahua · 01-22-2026, 04:08 PM

It has been a fun watch so far, also reinforces my complete non-desire to ever own a VAG product.

Tambohamilton · 01-22-2026, 06:19 PM

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It has been a fun watch so far, also reinforces my complete non-desire to ever own a VAG product.

Seconded. I don't understand how they achieve this weird combination of quality and junk simultaneously.

toxik · 01-23-2026, 09:47 AM

I dont get why they 3D printed that tow hook cover on bumper, they can't be that hard to find for cheap on ebay can they? seems like so much effort to 3D print one

tracer bullet · 01-23-2026, 02:29 PM

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ebay

I freely admit I don't know, but would guess there aren't too many Bentley parts on ebay. If they aren't shared with a VW anyhow, and would not expect that cover to be shared.

toxik · 01-23-2026, 03:03 PM

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I freely admit I don't know, but would guess there aren't too many Bentley parts on ebay. If they aren't shared with a VW anyhow, and would not expect that cover to be shared.

think this is them:

https://ebay.us/m/ocA0OW

just surprised someone wasted their time printing it and painting.

Mani59 · 01-30-2026, 01:47 AM

The first of the workshop build videos.

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Turning an old object that was built in the '80s into a dream car restoration workshop. The property is 650 m² (7000 sq ft) in size, and every room needs to be renovated and refreshed. In this first episode, we are doing demolition, turning office space into an engine building room, repainting the entire object, refreshing the ceiling and bathroom on a budget, building a workbench, and installing high-quality lifts.

MalibuM3 · 01-30-2026, 09:02 AM

Sreten has relocated his workshop to my hometown. Amazing to see his new project cars in the parking lot.

Lovespeed · 02-02-2026, 11:43 AM

Ohhh yeah this is gonna be good!!!

Mani59 · 02-25-2026, 02:31 PM

The next Bentley video is now out!

DubaiRich · 02-26-2026, 12:22 AM

Great episode. Unlike the Maserati, and solving the overheating riddle, I think he may keep this one.

vt100 · 02-26-2026, 01:15 AM

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Great episode. Unlike the Maserati, and solving the overheating riddle, I think he may keep this one.

there was nothing wrong with the Maserati

both these cars are "drive it into the river!" kind

Tambohamilton · 02-26-2026, 02:17 AM

I'd rather have the Maserati. This car is a mess of rust and brittle plastic.

vt100 · 02-26-2026, 02:44 AM

I'm patiently waiting for the Z4M...

DubaiRich · 02-26-2026, 05:39 AM

Didn't he do one in Florida? I think he came to visit Tavarish...

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