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Welcome to Project Z3, the series where resident non-car guy fixes up his project car to prove that 'if he can do it, then so can you!' This week in Episode 1, Ethan attempts to swap his brakes and suspension...
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Let's get the Haynes manual and torque to spec....or we could just snap the bolt with the impact to make an example and make him learn from it.
More project car! Episode every 3 days if ethan can handle it :-)
Nothing against Gareth, but I enjoy these more when it's only the three of you.
Can we get a breakdown on that jack/brake disc stool creation at 19:23? I feel like that's something I need in my life.
Hello guys I am looking for a z3 for a project car to do up and I would like one under 1200 quid and I don't know where to search any help would be appreciated please
Ethan has thought me something in this video: Dont do it yourself, just pay a garage to do it.
When's the next episode
12:26 Ethan regretting his life choices...
This was awful to watch
That Omaze website lol. I never donate, I always get an entry in free without donating. Won a lame SUV and traded it for 75% of its value in cash. I only drive 2 door sports car
How is brewer just there so casually
Real quick... did Ethan use brake cleaner before putting the brake disc in?
Ethan forgot to change the blinker fluid
Eathan needs props not meany people could make it through that
Can we petition an episode of a colab between donut media and car throttle? That would be an amazing 2021 starter
I want to see Ethan do a rocker cover gasket
EBC are very good brakes. Very strong when needed
Gotta love how he is scared of the noise of undoing a nut
Was that a Dewalt battery on a Milwaukee?
Actually it’s MAC. Are the batteries interchangeable?
11:20 had the same thing with my Ram 2500 and had to buy a new hub, only I was taking the bolts off when several of them broke because that's just the way things go when you're working on a 22 year old truck in Minnesota
all part of the fun ethan! I just spend 3 days pulling the entire knuckle, hub, axle etc out of my truck just to discover the issue was a shagged drive flange xD
I have BMW Z3, i install coilovers... the way how you done is terrible.... use "gun" to tighten bolts... what you expect? cut the springs... there is just 4 bolt to change springs...
I'm a month late but that bit where ethan says, I'm not axil grinding.....the next shot, ethan's axil grinding 😅🤣
You better start actually teaching him something, seeing him fuck up over and over is not gonna be entertaining
You was meant say the spacers are hubcentric
The way ethan looks up after any sound is great😂
If you really want to challenge Ethan, get him to replace an Insignia power steering fluid pipe. Chinese contortionists struggle with that job. Yes I drive an Insignia, I'm poor.
What size Eibach wheel spacers did you use front and rear?
Bruh 1 bolt snaping is nothing i had 3 bolts snap on my exhaust manifold
What size spacers did you use?
Lazy and heavy-handed methods using the "gun" on every nut. The two blokes taking the mickey don't seem much better to me!
I Absolutely LOVE that i got a kwik fit ad for this video
I'm so sad that mike is leaving that unit, hopefully they continue to work with him
12:27 mental break down hahahaha
You forgot about the Z1
Please swiftly replay every time Ethan hurts himself in slow mo. I really like him but I like rewinding those bits aswell
Winning 20k dollars seems so depressing when you think it's not pounds. So ungrateful but every time I see a competition prize in $ I almost feel cheated
Gareth made this video, just a piss taking god
Damn same bolt same place broke on my e36 🤣🤣
Despite all the piss taking and psychological warfare you wage on Ethan, I gotta say you guys are great mates to help him out with a project car.
You need to fix the passenger airbag
Best advert NOT to do this yourself! Lol.
That bolt snapping was completely Garrett's fault, he did say "more", the fuck did you expect, him to say "Nah, I know for a fact that's too much, I'm done."?
I’d love to see Ethan do a timing belt
I love my z3, not the fastest but drives fantastic
Most important lesson: Do not use a rattle gun to tighten bolts!
Your not doing it tidy until you rip a fingernail off
SUBTITLES PLEASE
Just do the clutch and seats next time
Mike Brewer legend 💯
They are really messing with ethan lol, should've tought him about using hand tools first tho and then later went to the gun as if he doesn't know how tight to put it by hand then he's definitely going to break bolts the first few times he uses the gun.... and how did it take you guys 10 hrs to do a brake job and change out springs lol, did this on a car for the first time and it only took me like 2 hrs to do all the springs and then another 30 mins to do the brakes lmaoo (the car I did it on was also a pile of rust)
Loved this and totally get Ethan’s frustration. But please cut the innuendo Alex, it’s not funny and it’s embarrassing when watching the video with my teenage kids.
Yet, that's luxury to wrench in a warm garage with space between the car and walls! Also be able to make loud grinding without being reported.
Mike Brewer has a tool kit!? Is it still in the packaging from Halfords??
This series is amazing and a brilliant idea! Can't wait to see him rebuild the engine in a future video!
You did this in a day as a "novice", DAMN THAT'S QUICK!
one last thing. most of us are adults and dont mind a bit of swearing. hell im half Irish so it comes as second nature to me!!!
Never seen so much joy taking off a wheel.
also, the old car in the back of the garage, is it an austin 7 or 10?
or maybe an a6 perhaps?
you have all those tools there but no welder? see if you had had a welder you could have welded the the bolt head back on and then slowly undone the bolt like that. it isnt easy and doesnt always work, but more often than not it will be your only job and take about 10-15 minutes
on the one side i hate shit like that , because i feeal it like it was me ... but on the other side it is ethan....soooo... still kinda hurts
I feel like Ethan deserved way more respect than he got here. This is quite an involved job even for an experienced DIYer. For a newbie it was probably quite daunting - guys should have been more supporting of that, he did good for a first time job!... The Ethan of 3 years ago wouldn't have even attempted such a thing, so credit where it's due, he has grown as person. Maybe not a true car guy just yet, but well on his way.
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I feel very proud of Ethan and his progress! Great video guys
Everyone who's ever worked on a car felt their stomach sink when he went for that last shot with the gun..
We need episode 2!!
not a fan of mike.
All you need to do is just to... "A bolt" 😅🤣🤣
This is what nightmares are made of.
I've had a shit day. Ethan has really cheered me up. Good work Ethan. My favourite bit was the utter despair on Ethan's face after the bolt was broken
This is probably the best car throttle I've seen
Love how the axle stand is teetering on the edge of the wishbone on the front pass side. What a set of amateurs 😂😂😂
Z3 vs Phil
LOL'd at the grinder part.
Proper torque for everything: tighten until you hear a snap, then quarter turn back
I love this channel! This series is so awesome, Ethan don’t give up, you can do it! Guys bring Jack and Gareth in the videos as much as possible you’re all awesome together! When watching the videos I feel I’m a part of the crew from all the way in Los Angeles lol. Wish I had a project car like Ethan’s, keep up the good work bro! Lol that’s the love and hate relationship you have with a project car....or any car you repair yourself that you love a lot lol. Can’t wait for the next video!!!
0:01 What did he think it was going to turn into Megatron and kill him?
Add me pls i gave a z3 roadster 1997 2.8
Ethan, just wait until you drive that car and can (start to) enjoy it. Reflect on things learned and be proud of yourself mate. Everyone needs help in the beginning. and all small steps eventually add up. You'll find yourself more comfortable with tools and projects before you even realize it.
Why would you cut the spring rather than just detaching the anti roll bar and damper and push the wheel Hub down enough easily to take the spring out in one piece? Having installed coil overs in Z3 myself it’s like the easiest car to do that task.
Whenever you find yourself struggling whilst working on car remember: "This thing wasn't made to be repaired"
25:45 you can see the wheel has play due to worn bushings.
Used to see Mike brewer in my local pub a few years back
If you look for "douchebag" on a dictionary, there's a Mike Brewer photo next to it.
back in and found out I also had to change the strut mounts and sway bars. I think I speak for all of us when I say good work and welcome to the at home mechanic’s Union.
I'm so happy Mike's getting more involved. Also great that Ethan finally has a project car!
take it to munich legends (the place the other bmw went to be checked) and get them to check it through before you spend money on it do any repairs first!
Nice Job Ethan!!!
Want to see more up close work please, know it's tricky, but if poss would complete your top content shows. ❤️
Mike Brewer knows a good deal when he sees it. And Ethan is a gem, waiting to be polished by motor oil, braking fluid and high octane fuel. He'll soon be one of us. We are the Borg...?? ... We are the CAR GUYS!!
I can't believe it has non-vented rotors in the front...
Again that Omaze nonsense? Please spend your money on scratch cards or on the Illegal Poke tunier near your next Chinese Restaurant than on them!
Coil overs are cheap if you know where to look. The Front of the Z3 is essentially E36 and the rear is E30. So a set of front E36 coil overs and a set of E30 coil overs for the rear and you are golden. Never search for Z3 parts, they charge you an arm and a leg because its for a Z car. Case in point, i asked pricing for a Z3 2.8 radiator and for a e36 (all identical across E36 and Z3 even same part number) and the quoted price for the Z3 was about 150 pounds more... Same with the spot lights (identical to E39 5 series) Z3 spotlights were about double the price than the 5 series ones and they are literally identical with identical part numbers. That being said, if its the narrow wheel arch Z3 then everything in the rear (subframe diff suspension etc) is directly interchangeable with E30, which makes LSD and final drive ratio swaps cheap and easy with a wide variety to choose from. If its the Wide arch Z3 then you will have to use the wider Z3 trailing arms and side shafts, subframe diff and suspension is still identical. Giving the 4cyl a shorter final drive (notoriously geared too long for the 4cyl) it will make it more lively and can be done for cheap using e30 parts from wreckers. Then anything suspension related for the front, look for E36 Parts. Have fun with that info lol.
@Shauka Hodan lol Ethan doing a LSD swap with shorter ratio diff and coil overs. would love to see that. Then also fixing the common problem of diff mount shearing off of the z3 making him install a diff mount bracing kit.
it would be so funny... ??
Nothing quite like Mike Brewer having a proud father moment over Ethans perpetrating fluid 🤣🤣
Poor man having to learn on a bmw
I felt his pain when he snapped the bolt
That hissy fit of swearing is exactly how I work on cars especially when there rusty sheds 🤣
18:53 that will never get old, just Ethan sticking his hand out for Gareth to hand him a bolt, and instead Gareth decides that it'd be much more entertaining to slap his hand instead 😂
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Is Ethan actually that much of a minge in real life?
Stop using an impact gun to do up bolts!!!
Great video, thanks guys. Ethan's frustrations rang true with me just working on a bicycle let alone a car, fair play for sticking with it Ethan! Was laughing out loud at the unhelpful helping throughout :D
where is the second aprt!???
I'm so happy Mike's getting more involved. Also great that Ethan finally has a project car!
YES, more mike brewer PLEEEAAASE