I guess it depends on the vehicle, the one in my 2004 F150 went out, took me all of 20 minutes to install it. The hardest part was finding the 17 different sockets to fit the different bolts. Yes because the 7 mm just weren't as strong as the 8 mm and the 6 mm were the right size for the freaking door handle...nay nay, 7 mm was TOO freaking HUGE for it.....
I wasn't too familiar with window regulators when I got my first e36, when I sold my last one I am now a professional lol. My first bmw e36 had it's window broken, before I bought it (it had a lot of things wrong, 400 dollar car.) I swear to God, it took me three days to figure out how that whole mechanism worked. The e36 has the absolute dumbest window mechanism known to man, I had a shop owner tell me he just goes and looks for a whole door that the window works, because it is easier than to try to fix that crap 😂. I'm assuming he was kidding, but he's not wrong.
Hellcat sale kind of kills the future FCA transmission rebuild video, doesn't it? Everyone knows FCA can't build a non-self destructing transmission to save their lives...
We need to see a Maaco paintjob on the BMW... take it to the Maaco that Hoovie brings his hoopties to.... they seem to do a very good job. 🙂 That should "regulate" the uneven color and fading of the car's old paint. 🤣
I didn't realize that I had a crush on Elliot until I watched him tell bad dad jokes and regulator puns for 12 minutes while I laughed at each each one.
Great video. Thank you to Elliott, Mr Alvis Snr and kitty! Really do appreciate you regarding your 'how to' content over other youtube channels that only really show the end result.
I'm definitely feeling more regulated now. Probably because of the cat. or the magnets from Mineral Auto? Doesn't matter. Congrats on not making the FreeMW worse during the repairs! This is why I don't do my own work...not because I can't do it, because I usually break other things while fixing the first one. Cheaper to pay someone to break other things.
I'm third!! I had to replace the regulator in the driver's door of my '98 Town Car; however the regulator and motor is one unit. And the glass had to come out too like on your FMW. I gave up on it and took it to my mechanic.
There is an aftermarket cupholder available that is just a shallow tray which sticks on top of the tray area in front of the shifter (and is tall enough to cover the broken OEM cupholders). Won't hold your drink if you're cornering at maximum g-force, but it also won't break. I put one in the E39 I had.
This guy has over 20k subscribers and EVERY comment here has a reply, respect. 100k subs won’t take long here and I can’t wait to be the smug guy saying I’ve been here since 20k lol
Dude...I am impressed how easily Dad was sitting crossed legged on the floor whilst working. I still cannot do that for more that a min or two at a time, and I'm at least half his age. That FreeMW is starting to grow on me. Think your Christmas gift is faster than Jake's?
Hey Elliott, great video on the FreeMW. I did observe a moment of science for the Hellcat, I'm now ready for your next adventure. I found the tutorial on regulating fueling up the car so useful. I also enjoyed the reference to the " Cool Starion" since I had one in the 80s. As always, thanks for another great video!!! 👍🤓
EA looks like that guy that could drop 30 points against your hoops team and never bat an eye. He only talks smack when everyone is lined up for a freethrow.
Very interesting video. That car is so delightfully BMW in the right way. Understated elegance and purity of design. Nothing about the design is for show. Everything is simply right. One of the few BMWs I would own. Hope you keep her close to stock. It will be interesting to see how many miles she can accumulate, since she is only at a quarter million so far. My old Volvo is at 400,000 and I am aiming for a million. We shall see if I live that long. The car will make it with no problem
I saw Doug mention the Hellcat sold... Guessing it was not as much as you'd hoped from the sound of it. But hey, maybe use some of that money to buy an elder Hellcat replacement fixer up! Lemons into Lemonade!
Yeah... I’ve got a whole video explaining what happened ready to go. Be on the lookout for that soon. But I will definitely be using the money for the channel!
I’m going to regulate how often I watch these videos, which was 90% of the time to now 100% of the time. That cat transition was funny. I also learned that I don’t want to waste an hour and a half of my time so I’m not ever going to accept a free MW
Rockauto is the bomb. being up here in Canuckistan the shipping kills me though. It cost more to ship two brake calipers than the actual calipers. (a common occurrence)
Did you remove the chrome trim piece on the outside of the door? It makes removing the glass considerably easier. But great to see another E39 staying alive!
@@ElliottAlvis No argument there, but Hoovie also losses out often. I'd have thought RUclipsr cars would bring a premium, because of the very verifiable provenance, but clearly not. Hard luck mate.
@@ElliottAlvis Yellow Maybe it will look unique and smoked headlamps or a full black themed car Matt ones! With a pair of aftermarket head lamps with leds
You only got 44k for the Hellcat? Daddy Doug scammed you! Sorry Elliott. I do enjoy watching you struggle with the FreeMW. Or in your case, fix it. The M performance mods you are doing are great. Also Legos are Dutch, which really is just about German.
Yeah the Hellcat sale was pretty brutal. But yes the M performance mods are making this car better than ever. And I know LEGOs aren’t German, I was trying to make a lame joke but it didn’t really work Lol 😂
I really like that your putting the car back to factory specs. Gonna be a shame if you do something dumb with it now. Probably could get another 250,000 miles out of it. Although a 750i V-12 swap would be interesting... 😏
Um why did u put those stickers on the hood for no reason 😂😂😂😂😂 btw cute cat btw I need to fix my mom Kia only got two reglarators broken its a 2014 Kia serento and it got bunch of issues and I'm trying to make it nice then my mother like to eat in her car 😂 knowing its a rental that the car have 6 thousand miles witch is good
Great video Elliot, loving this BMW content! It is bringing me back to the days of my E85 when all these issues happened to me too!! Ps I just uploaded a video on the Toyota Corolla Trek (I dont think you get it in USA) if you wish to see it? :)
I'm gunna be that guy. Should have cleaned the tape residue off the window before reinstalling it. Other than that, this will be regulated to being a video. :D
Bowel movements? Regulated.
The only way to be able to leave your home!
Let’s hope 😳
Psyllium tabs baby!💓
My absolute favorite fastest growing midwest RUclipsr that is a Notary Public, and it's not even close!
I’ve got that section of the RUclips market cornered 😉
I'd say he narrowly clinched the top spot
The window regulators is my most hated activity of all time, sometimes it makes me want to quit working in cars forever haha
Lol, it wasn’t the worst on this. But I definitely got frustrated
I guess it depends on the vehicle, the one in my 2004 F150 went out, took me all of 20 minutes to install it. The hardest part was finding the 17 different sockets to fit the different bolts. Yes because the 7 mm just weren't as strong as the 8 mm and the 6 mm were the right size for the freaking door handle...nay nay, 7 mm was TOO freaking HUGE for it.....
I wasn't too familiar with window regulators when I got my first e36, when I sold my last one I am now a professional lol.
My first bmw e36 had it's window broken, before I bought it (it had a lot of things wrong, 400 dollar car.) I swear to God, it took me three days to figure out how that whole mechanism worked. The e36 has the absolute dumbest window mechanism known to man, I had a shop owner tell me he just goes and looks for a whole door that the window works, because it is easier than to try to fix that crap 😂. I'm assuming he was kidding, but he's not wrong.
It's good seeing your dad and uncle helping you with these cars.
Your dad is the MVP of this video.
My dad is the MVP for sure.
@@ElliottAlvis het Elliot did you sell your Hellcat to whistling diesel?
He just crashed one that looks like yours
HAHAHA the sticker in the door... I love this channel!
👌🏻😂
FreeMW! I love it, Elliott!
Thanks Mitchell!
I imagine your dental skills and tools came in handy working with those delicate buttons. Also... the new climate control faceplate is FANtastic!!!
Excellent climate control pun 😂
Oh yeah! I get the 90’s pop culture reference! Elliott is handy with steel if you know what I mean...wrenches that is.
Haha, you get it!
gonna be a shame to see the Hellcat go, but can't wait to see the future builds and derps
Yeah... it’s a hard goodbye. But hopefully it’s all for the best!
Get yourself another Challenger it won't be no where as nice as your hellcat but at least it will cure your sellers remorse.
Hellcat sale kind of kills the future FCA transmission rebuild video, doesn't it? Everyone knows FCA can't build a non-self destructing transmission to save their lives...
We need to see a Maaco paintjob on the BMW... take it to the Maaco that Hoovie brings his hoopties to.... they seem to do a very good job. 🙂 That should "regulate" the uneven color and fading of the car's old paint. 🤣
That’s not a bad idea!
Make sure to remove the magnets first!
I didn't realize that I had a crush on Elliot until I watched him tell bad dad jokes and regulator puns for 12 minutes while I laughed at each each one.
Haha, thanks John!
Pop-up up-and-down windows!
Lol yes! I can do that now 😂
Regulators mount up ✌️😎👍
Heck yeah. 🐎
@@ElliottAlvis I probably should have said Regulators roll up. 🤪🤪🤣🤣
Those magnets not only protect the hood, they provide downforce (equal to their mass).
Oh yeah, good point!
A very successful day of repairs, Elliott! One of the few Wichita channels with happy endings.
It was a productive video wasn’t it! Thanks for the continued support Mitchell!
Great video. Thank you to Elliott, Mr Alvis Snr and kitty! Really do appreciate you regarding your 'how to' content over other youtube channels that only really show the end result.
Well thanks Groovey Man!
'Just hit the Eastside of the LBC
On a mission trying to find a notary...' Love everything here! Thanks for great content.
If I got a dollar everytime Elliot said ''regulated'' I would be the richest person in the observable universe.
It’s highly possible. I said that and “mission accomplished” a lot in this video.
@@ElliottAlvis Hahaha. Love the videos!
@@neofytos43 thanks man!
I love the restoration of the freemw!❤️👍
It’s kind of fun to bring this car back to useable!
I have one 525i 2001, love the car... same issues being worked, watching from Guatemala, good content Elliot
That’s awesome! Cheers!
The wardrobe changes are my favorite part.
Haha, thanks man. The problem with not having much time to shoot!
@@ElliottAlvis Your very entertaining to watch and you do a great job with your videos.
I'm definitely feeling more regulated now. Probably because of the cat. or the magnets from Mineral Auto? Doesn't matter. Congrats on not making the FreeMW worse during the repairs! This is why I don't do my own work...not because I can't do it, because I usually break other things while fixing the first one. Cheaper to pay someone to break other things.
The cat and Mineral Auto were the keys to success for this video for sure.
I love it Elliott... I am a Notary and Regulation is part of my Game!!! Hilarious 😂 I really enjoy your humor!
I'm third!! I had to replace the regulator in the driver's door of my '98 Town Car; however the regulator and motor is one unit. And the glass had to come out too like on your FMW. I gave up on it and took it to my mechanic.
Wise Decision
@@Sonny_V you are so right!
Yeah, it can be a frustrating job to say the least. But I’m glad it’s done!
There is an aftermarket cupholder available that is just a shallow tray which sticks on top of the tray area in front of the shifter (and is tall enough to cover the broken OEM cupholders). Won't hold your drink if you're cornering at maximum g-force, but it also won't break. I put one in the E39 I had.
That’s cool! I’ll have to look into that.
This guy has over 20k subscribers and EVERY comment here has a reply, respect. 100k subs won’t take long here and I can’t wait to be the smug guy saying I’ve been here since 20k lol
Enjoy following you and 100% Jake on these Christmas cars 👍🏾 like your initiative keep up the good work!!
Thanks! We appreciate it very much!
I definitely wanna see you do a budget friendly DIY respray in the factory color
🎶Now it's raisin' and lowerin' it's a tad bit late, Elliott and his dad had to regulate!
Haha this is perfect! 😂
Dude...I am impressed how easily Dad was sitting crossed legged on the floor whilst working. I still cannot do that for more that a min or two at a time, and I'm at least half his age. That FreeMW is starting to grow on me. Think your Christmas gift is faster than Jake's?
I’m impressed too! And, at this point I’m almost certain Jake’s gift would smoke mine. It would still be a fun race though!
Nice wheels in the back👀
Right? Unfortunately they don’t fit correctly 😔
@@ElliottAlvis big sad
@@ElliottAlvis Why don't they? probably 72.1 instead of 74.1?
I did that hvac faceplate on my wife’s e39 a couple months ago. What a mess! Probably took me 1.5 hours on those buttons too.
It was so frustrating!
Hey Elliot if you can't get those style 37's to fit you should try centering rings and spacers.
Hey Elliott, great video on the FreeMW. I did observe a moment of science for the Hellcat, I'm now ready for your next adventure. I found the tutorial on regulating fueling up the car so useful. I also enjoyed the reference to the " Cool Starion" since I had one in the 80s. As always, thanks for another great video!!! 👍🤓
You had a Starion?! Awesome dude. Thanks for watching as always!
@@ElliottAlvis Yup, I had an 84 Starion, it had a turbo & a 5 speed & it was fast & really fun to drive!!! 😁
You're like the next M539 Restorations
Ha! Not even close. But I appreciate it man 😂
Good to see that you are fixing it.I hope the modifications are about m package not cutting holes🙂
Elliott pronounces "button" correctly, while JRGo says "bu-un" with no "t" sound. Both from Kansas. What's up with that?
Couldn’t tell ya! 🤷🏻♂️😂
@@ElliottAlvis or as JR might say:
"Couldn' ell ya!"
thanks for the request of making a video about the regulators :)
You got it!
Awesome attack on a very intimidating issue with older BMWs.
M sticker BMWs been adding those to cars but never a window!!
Wow. After seeing this car in multiple videos, the more and more I realize I'd love to detail the hell outta it!
It could sure use it!
I've done some of those "watch a video" repairs.
Usually end up throwing something across the garage.
I tried to do all of that off camera 😂
I still say this guy is the coolest dentist in the world.
😎 🦷
This video was with in regulation, good work! It helped regulate my calm :)
That’s what I like to hear! 😉
A workmate of mine used to have one like that in the same color/ interior combo. His was a 523i though.
Greetings from Spain.
You made a cute kitty appear. Even better.
That garage is massive. & nice!
Thanks man! It gets the job done. That’s for sure 😂👍🏻
He does have intermediate wrenching skills!
Intermediate?! You’re too kind. 😂
EA looks like that guy that could drop 30 points against your hoops team and never bat an eye. He only talks smack when everyone is lined up for a freethrow.
I like this visual.
great video as allways! continue the hard work!!
Thank you sir!!
Very interesting video. That car is so delightfully BMW in the right way. Understated elegance and purity of design. Nothing about the design is for show. Everything is simply right. One of the few BMWs I would own. Hope you keep her close to stock. It will be interesting to see how many miles she can accumulate, since she is only at a quarter million so far. My old Volvo is at 400,000 and I am aiming for a million. We shall see if I live that long. The car will make it with no problem
Elliot you need to get that car resprayed in the front!
Tell me about it!
I saw Doug mention the Hellcat sold... Guessing it was not as much as you'd hoped from the sound of it. But hey, maybe use some of that money to buy an elder Hellcat replacement fixer up!
Lemons into Lemonade!
Yeah... I’ve got a whole video explaining what happened ready to go. Be on the lookout for that soon. But I will definitely be using the money for the channel!
That car is so great. And with all the fixes it needs, it’s a gold mine of content!
That car is BIG
It can be!
@@ElliottAlvis i bet
I think you should wrap this bmw,put those bmw wheels that you have there in the back and slap it on and fit an m kit . Bmw fans will go crazy.
That would be pretty sweet! What color though?
Get a few more cars like this and you can start a Rough Riders club. Elliott’s Rough Riders
I’m going to regulate how often I watch these videos, which was 90% of the time to now 100% of the time. That cat transition was funny. I also learned that I don’t want to waste an hour and a half of my time so I’m not ever going to accept a free MW
Well thanks Brandon. But always accept a FREEMW!
@@ElliottAlvis oohhhhkaayyyy
Rockauto is the bomb. being up here in Canuckistan the shipping kills me though. It cost more to ship two brake calipers than the actual calipers. (a common occurrence)
Did you remove the chrome trim piece on the outside of the door? It makes removing the glass considerably easier.
But great to see another E39 staying alive!
*EA posted💓, my day is regulated!*
😂 thanks Will!
Get the freeMW to a Mako for a paint job maybe it will be worth it
That’s not a bad idea!
$44,000 is a steal. Car&Bids is great place to buy cars abut a terrible one to sell.
I still think it’s a great site, I just didn’t get the right audience for my car apparently
@@ElliottAlvis No argument there, but Hoovie also losses out often. I'd have thought RUclipsr cars would bring a premium, because of the very verifiable provenance, but clearly not.
Hard luck mate.
@@carbolic_smokeball my channel is still too small to be recognizable in a market like that unfortunately lol
**Borat voice** : Great success! Very nice!
lol thanks man 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i wanna see a nice lil paint job on this car its worth it
Happy Thursday Elliott! Great work!
Thanks sock! Appreciate it as always.
Elliott have you seen Sreten’s channel before. it’s called m539restorations. He’s got some great stuff and his channel is very funny to watch!
Yeah I’ve seen a few of his videos! Amazing stuff.
Methinks regulating the amount of regulation is in order. Brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department.
Ha, well regulated.
It's the little fixes that matter the most.
Regulators mount up. Cue up Nate Dogg. 👍👍
Lol exactly!
I would love see a wrap in this bmw! And if possible dude get a Mustang! I hope soon!
Color suggestions?
@@ElliottAlvis Yellow Maybe it will look unique and smoked headlamps or a full black themed car Matt ones! With a pair of aftermarket head lamps with leds
@@ElliottAlvis wrap will be less costly in comparison to paint and You can customise it too! With Your Channel Logo!
Just get the aftermarket cupholders that fill that space under the climate control. They look like theyre supposed to be there and a better design.
That’s a great suggestion. I’ll look into those!
Regulators!!!!!!! Mount up.
You know the deal Kevin
A polish and wax will help that paint really pop
That’s probably in the cards!
Nice looking BMW. I am enjoying the videos. I changes the regulator on My Driver's side door...the trolly" fell off
I am trying to figure out where it goes?
The little silver piece of metal. I have been looking all over how it attaches. all the videos seem to to time lapse right thru that part!
How many "Rock Auto" fridge magnets will it take to get this BMW finished? Any guesses?
That’s a good guessing game for the audience!
All of them.
The Hoovie shirt calls for only the skinniest of jeans.
I didn’t even make that connection, but you’re absolutely right 😂😂😂
Those M5 wheels in the back... Hinting at something?
Well, I’d like to put them on the car, but unfortunately they don’t fit properly
Might as well finish the job... have MineralAuto send you a few hundred magnets and cover the entire hood
That’s a good idea! I should contact them and see if that’s an option 😂
You only got 44k for the Hellcat? Daddy Doug scammed you! Sorry Elliott. I do enjoy watching you struggle with the FreeMW. Or in your case, fix it. The M performance mods you are doing are great. Also Legos are Dutch, which really is just about German.
Yeah the Hellcat sale was pretty brutal. But yes the M performance mods are making this car better than ever. And I know LEGOs aren’t German, I was trying to make a lame joke but it didn’t really work Lol 😂
@@ElliottAlvis The Lego joke landed fine, and it gave people a chance to learn where Lego really came from... if they read this comment.
By liking this video, I am regulating the algorithm to provide more relevant content.
Thats the spirit!
A regular guy regulating gas from a regulated pump into his car with fixed window regulator and temperature regulator.
It was a well regulated video wasn’t it!
Try this in the e36 coupe. Then youll understad the pain.
Oof. No thanks.
Your dad looks a bit like your uncle from the Masareti video.
They are brothers, and they dress almost identically. Also, my dad was sort of in the Maserati video as well. So I understand!
@@ElliottAlvis Ahhhh you can see I am observant. Looks like cool guys.
@@DocMackGarage they are the coolest!
I'm surprised he didn't spray mean green on the window regulator, it's fixed everything else on this car.
Oh dang, I should have. That would’ve made it easier. Missed opportunity!
@@ElliottAlvis It also looks like the high mount stop lamp is burnt out.
@@kowalski5599 is it? Crap lol I didn’t even notice that.
@@ElliottAlvis When you stop at the gas pump.
@@kowalski5599 good eye!
Free M W, that kills me every time lol.....
Nice job sir 👍🏻
I like your shoes Elliot!
Unfortunately 21 and Lewis are parallel to each other on the Eastside of the ICT
Thanks for telling me the size torx
Your jokes are dry, but they're still funny 😂
That’s what I like to hear.
I really like that your putting the car back to factory specs. Gonna be a shame if you do something dumb with it now. Probably could get another 250,000 miles out of it. Although a 750i V-12 swap would be interesting... 😏
Haha, now that would be a swap!
Sorry about the CarsandBids result on your perfect Hellcat....$2 a mile cost under your ownership.....The depreciation gods can be harsh.
Yeah, that was pretty brutal. I would’ve been better off trading it to my local Volvo dealership.
Um why did u put those stickers on the hood for no reason 😂😂😂😂😂 btw cute cat btw I need to fix my mom Kia only got two reglarators broken its a 2014 Kia serento and it got bunch of issues and I'm trying to make it nice then my mother like to eat in her car 😂 knowing its a rental that the car have 6 thousand miles witch is good
Just being funny! That’s good that you’re fixing your moms car
@@ElliottAlvis true when I trade in back her car so carmax wont get pissed at her
"Bolts falling is the sound of success." -Elliott Alvis, 2021
Great video Elliot, loving this BMW content! It is bringing me back to the days of my E85 when all these issues happened to me too!!
Ps I just uploaded a video on the Toyota Corolla Trek (I dont think you get it in USA) if you wish to see it? :)
Thanks for watching buddy! Nice! I’ll have to check out your video. We definitely don’t get those here!
Is maaco a future destination for the Freemw?
It’s possible if I don’t figure out a DIY solution!
@ELLiOTALVIS, @Hoovie may be able to get you the hook up @MAACO
I'm gunna be that guy. Should have cleaned the tape residue off the window before reinstalling it. Other than that, this will be regulated to being a video. :D
You’re right, but I’ll be cleaning it off while it’s on there. I didn’t want to bore anyone with the task lol
Was the Hellcat powered by Molar-par....? Just some Dentist humor.
Haha, that’s a good one.
Someone is a fan of Warren G
I had to regulate
Now some one needs to teach some one to a drive manual transmission 😂