Coming from someone that is very shy and can’t even pick up the camera and record themselves at all, I honestly believe you need to make any sort of videos! You’ve got the vehicle(s) and a badass garage to make some incredible content man, keep up the good work and videos coming in no matter what it is, the 135i community salutes you!
Man I have missed your content. I remember when you went single turbo and the sound your 135 made made me DREAM of such a build. Looking forward to more quality/honest videos. ..with love from SouthAfrica
I would say the content is great I use to watch all your videos back in your early days when I had an N54. But I switched from that platform. The N54 is great but it’s an older platform most content or diys for it are all over the place. I would say to draw an bigger crowd or more views is to get into a new platform for new content that isn’t out there. A lot of the older N54 owners are S55 owners now or B58 owners. There is so much on the table like BMW fanatic he switched from the N54 platform etc etc. I will always love your 135i you inspired me to get one and I loved it!
RUclips is a slow burn for most. But I think it will pay off. Build the car, go out and have fun with it, show us what fast really is, and maybe even collaborate with other YT people to expose different audiences. All I can say is that when this channel is burning right, its really good. You def have the chops to make it work.
Keep posting here man. You're right about the vertical vid algorithm catching many more views...But this is where the long term play is. The grind of 1 video a week is real!! Stick with it!
I always like seeing a notification that you’ve uploaded. As someone that has to focus on my own financial situation before I could even think of playing around with cars again, it’s nice to see someone else’s projects. I love watching Dustin Williams car channel and I know he started off just uploaded whatever, whenever he could. Most importantly, just make sure you’re having fun and enjoying what you’re doing!
Thank you man, that means a lot to me. And you make a good point, that's a great reminder to just upload and have fun. That spirit goes a long way... I needed to hear that. Thank you for watching.
As a Florida resident my fingers are crossed the car works out for you. Looking forward to more videos, I know exactly what you mean by wanting every video to be perfect 😂.
I agree Jake that's how I feel to my OCD definitely wants to make sure all my videos or spot-on. RUclips is definitely not easy, the slow growth will definitely discourage people. But you just got to keep on filming. Keep it up Jake!
I am new to the BMW world, but as with every hobby or project I take up, I study and listen for months beforehand. I probably watched 25-30 of your videos before I even searched. This format is good, because it allows your fan base to get to know you a little on the personal side. Keep it up because your content has been very valuable to me. It's also nice to learn you are somewhat local to me. I am outside the Beloit area.
Love this type of video! You did very good with it and I hope you are able to keep breaking that OCD mold and let yourself be free! I dont care if videos aren’t exactly in chronological order either!
I can never take you seriously with that name and pic 😂I wanna know who you really are lol. But thanks man... I appreciate you following along on all of my progress and dropping a comment every time. You the MVP.
Def a great point about RUclips being a platform where your videos can be viewed for years to come. Good luck on finding a car man. It was definitely a good choice to go that route vs buying a used engine.
Do what you can do at the moment, even if its a simple video without a deep content i'm glad to see what is happening with you and your car. I am doing some diy stuff at home, buying tools, making some mistakes, and channels like your give some kind of motivation to go on. This struggle your going true just show the real life about modifying your own car, and it is something that most of people don't show. Do the best you can do, just don't stop!
Hey bud. I have a 135i with 115k with air ride and a few upgrades. DCI, BOV, Charge pipe, catch can, ram air routers, trans pan with new bolts, etc. I bought the car drove it home and parked it and started adding parts. I bought another 135i just for parts. I kept the motor and trans out of that and many other parts. I knew when I bought my car the turbos were going bad, but I was willing to work with that the motor is really clean and runs and drive great. I’ve had electrical problems with the module under the dash and now it won’t try to crank. I don’t know as much about bmw to figure out what it is and I don’t want to take it to bmw and get charged thousands for a diagnostic test. I’m at the point of wanting to sell it. Unfortunately, I’m in Chattanooga, TN which is kinda far from you. I wish I could sell you mine and help you continue your build and your channel.
Don't let the "low" numbers bring you down. I don't even have my bmw anymore and I'm still watching. Progress is progress. Keep moving forward and upload. Doesn't have to be an LZ kind of video but things will grow.
Keep at it Jake. You definitely should post different style videos. Garage tour, maybe the road trip to florida if the car checks out may be an idea. Definitely liking the idea of buying the whole care and using it as a side project as well. I would highly suggest taking a look at Christian Smith's channel. I know he is a VW guy but it could give you some ideas for extra content. Post those videos. Loving them all so far!👍
A pretty cool vid Jake, I quite liked the bit where you were reminiscing about the first ST Dyno run and all the time slips. Why did you decide not to build the engine that came out of the 135? Can't wait to see you run a 9 sec pass with it. Will be epic
(old video i know) But as a fellow midwesterner i 100% feel the difficulty of actually finding an engine. I was in search of an N55 and ended up going over to Chicago. Didn’t do my dudilgence in testing the motor beforehand. Ended up failing a leakdown test pretty bad. Got screwed out of $1800
I have a silver 126k '08 335i, Va and Tx owned. Looking to sell this year. Valve cover gasket and new valve cover just done with receipts at Garagisti in Houston, new spark plugs and coil packs. Index 12 injectors are several years old. Only problems it has are small seep in oil pan gasket, wastegate rattle, could use Vanos solenoids cleaned or replaced. Oh and it has a new alternator, and oil cooler lines.
New viewer here and M4 owner. I like your content and I think the guy ghosting you is absolutely a blessing! I think you’ll do well parting out a 335i if you end up with a good engine. Best o’ luck and look forward to future videos! 🍻🏁
you can drive the 335i back home if you want too all you need to do is replace 1 control arm. cosmetics wise the passenger side fender, front bumper and the passenger side headlight is cracked so a new headlight.
Definitely a great video man! Its always good to have that good quality video but its awesome to watch videos like these where we learn things behind the scenes and stuff like that. Plus you went through so many things in this one where people can learn from your experience. #watchtimegang
I know that sometimes you get inside your own head trying to chase a perfect video meeting certain criteria that you've set for yourself. I think I speak for everyone who enjoys your content; just create. We don't want perfection, we want content!
Look at 535i(e60) they also come with the n54, I bought one with 60k miles off of a 19 year old female who owned it since new..(mint condition, not a single mod)... bought it just for the motor... have it built now around 600+ horsepower and I daily it...
Jake, I’ve been doing cars for a long time now! I’ll be 48 in 2 months & I went 10:58@128mph 30 yrs ago…I know…😱🤨 Those emojis were for the 30yrs…😂 Anyway that was really fast back then. I had a new 93 Mustang GT. Car was all red with grey cloth interior & it was a slick top, no sunroof! I have a fast 135i now that’s almost the twin to your car! Jet black 09 with 44,008 miles. Car has pure 600 twins & all really good parts. I built it myself & im still going. AFE twin cone intake, racing dynamics catless DP’s, ETS 7” race intercooler. Plus tons more like over $1300 dollars into titanium hardware & port injection is going in this year. Your car will go in the 9’s if you dial in your suspension & power shift that bitch! Leave out of the hole at 5 grand & leave your foot to the floor! I’d love to bump into you & chop it up about cars! I’ll look you up on instagram & you can see some of the things I’ve done to my 135i! Car is gonna be all show & all go!…💪🏻💯🔥🏁
That's such a rad story man. 10.50's thirty years ago is definitely something to be proud of! I was thrilled when I did a low 10, and it took a big ass turbo lol. Shoot me a message on IG so I can check out your build! 44k miles sounds mint.
@@jake_spence I just did…lol! I just followed you! You can see my mustang at New England drag way a million yrs ago…😂 I’m going to get the exact hood you got, I watched your video the other & thought, I gotta hit this guy up. We have the same anthracite apex wheels too! Yeah you make plenty of power, it’s just getting it out of the hole hard and fast. You have enough power for the 8’s just have to get it out of the hole! My mustang was a 5 speed & it was a stock bottom end. I was running a Vortech S-Trim blower, edelbrock aluminum heads that were ported & polished from edelbrock for extra$. I had a custom aluminum intake made too. The car went good! I’ve always loved fast cars & boats, motorcycles too…✌🏻😂
We need more RUclips guys to help our together some car shows and meet ups. Good way to grow the community and in person time people will watch and follow more.
Seems to me the best way to get big on RUclips on is consistent and posting a shit on. Doesn’t have to be some crazy shit everytime. If you think about it 10,000 views your video is a good amount of people
You popped up in my suggestions, so this is literally the first video of yours that I have watched, so I have nothing to compare to. That said, I actually prefer to watch videos like this than overproduced "perfect" videos. I tend to create more of a bond with content creators that seem more "unedited" and real. I'm sure you may have to cut out a blooper now and again, but I think the ability to more rapidly create a raw, honest video will be more endearing to your fans than spending all of that time polishing something that should really just be wearing it's natural patina. I don't know why I spent this much time typing this much for a 1st time video, but something told me I should.
Jake, my N54 🇬🇧 was steaming out coolant from the expansion filler cap area, but I don’t have any codes & it is not overheating. I topped up the coolant & it seems ok. What do you think caused the brief excess pressure build up?
I'm gonna be doing my best to stick to at least weekly uploads here. And yes, I've thought about it. But want to get my 135i back on the road first. Then maybe LS swap a BMW to do something unique. I've always wanted a V8.
@@jake_spence I do think the LS will get you views as that is the go to engine swap. I feel it has lost its uniqueness. Now n54 swaps into other stuff that is more of a rarity. It would be awesome to see a DCT or 8speed Zf attached to a n54 swapped into something like a Mercedes W123 or old Volvo wagon. Both of those did come with straight 6s.
Yes definitely post more. Never assume we know everything you know. Like I didnt know the early gen N54 with 8 bolts is better then the 6 bolts. No wonder my 07 e92 runs circles around my newer 09 e90. I would love to see the indepth build nuances like that frustrating bolt or tool you need or trick you need to do to complete a repair or mod. Just pretend we are flies on the wall.
dont forget a lot of people are not physically watching the videos completely. Sometimes im just playing to just hear content and updates. just make videos people dont care that hard views are views
Sometimes raw is better. Don't get me wrong, I love the polished videos. But can relate to the raw video. More videos and updates are better than 1 great video a month.
Fly out to California we have a ton of 335i going for cheap. Make a whole vlog of flying out and checking out cars and buying it. Then drive it back. So many video possibilities.
My brother just finished rebuilding an N54 Engine that had 127K miles and replaced everything and upgraded turbos! He is debating if he wants to sell it or put in back in the car 335ix sedan.
I’m on the same boat looking for an engine for my n55 335i. Since you are trying to grow your channel, I would advise you to look at copart or IAA and get a complete low mileage car.
Jake, I love you man. My problem with your channel is not getting consistent glimpses into what fun stuff you're up to, or updates/thoughts on stuff you have or have been doing. It's sporadic, random, inconsistent, very infrequent & spaced-out videos that you upload to your channel, that I basically forget you exist, or what you have going on. Let me clarify, last year or so, you had a video on you and your girl buying Honda Groms. What happened with those? Any group rides? Any mods? Maintenance how-tos? Are you selling them? Are you looking at getting different bikes? Did you learn how to wheelie? Nope. Nothing. It's like a one-off and not even an update video explaining that the Grom video didn't do well, and so that's your reason for stopping them. (But are you really gonna let analytics stop you from living your own life?) The F80 M3 you bought, there's been some good content on that, but then it just kind of died. I have no idea what's going on with any of your rides, or other cool endeavors because you don't video it or talk about it. You just say that you've been busy. And that's been the theme of your channel, to it's detriment. Besides the 135i, & occasional 3-series how-to, you've been doing one-offs or throwing sphaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Almost like you're trying really hard to make the perfect video, or attempting to cater content to us. I don't want you to cater the perfect video for us, I just want to see Jake. I want to see what Jake is up to. Everything that Jake is doing, everything he's been learning, or trying out, or thinking of doing, whether it's swapping an engine in a bmw, or getting a rusty old snow-blower running & clearing your driveway then buying coffee or something in the winter beater, I just enjoy the chill vibes with a similar-minded mechanic, bringing us along on his endeavors, & solving new problems. Even though I originally came in primarily interested in e82/n54 content, I chose to stay to learn about the f80, 2-post lift garage life, Wisconsin life, grom life, whatever is is that Jake, JAKE is trying to learn & attack, then share with us. That is all. I hope you find your stride again. You don't have to film EVERY little thing, but just work on your projects, and then pick up the camera when you have something you know you want us to see, or have something to say. Don't worry about angles, lighting, focus & soundtrack if that takes too much of your time, only enough to make it clear & concise that we understand what you're trying to do! Most of us are pretty mechanically inclined by now. I know I personally have had to learn by DOING the work myself, because not everyone can film everything & "hold my hand" 😅 You just gotta DO IT! 💪🏼
Yo, I'm going back through some comments and this one hits home! You're right, no doubt about it. Just wanted to drop it and say thanks for watching all of this time, even when things have been hit or miss. Some good constructive critism here... thank you.
Is the 6 bolt that much weaker ? I made 739 with my stock 8 bolt but when it went boom I picked up a 6 bold from a 1m with 20k miles on it and plan on sending it hahaha
I appreciate that offer man, but I still have my engine I took out of the car that I'd use to rebuild one day. For now I just want something that is ready to run and drop it in!
Love the channel and the approach - although I would really enjoy and watch more often -- if this channel became the M539 of the 1 and 2 Series vehicles. Adding N55 content with the addition of say a 2018 M2. Just a thought.
Keep up the vids man who cares about views they will come eventually! More N54 channels the better!! But i will say when u get the 135 going again we need to see races, wagers, callouts !! If you want views you know the racing vids always go crazy!!
There’s a clean 335i in denver with under 120k I believe. Turbos smoke but it drives and runs he’s asking 3.5k for the whole car only it has a rr title. If you’re just pulling the engine and using parts shouldn’t matter too much.
Yes it "A" video and that's at least something I can click on to support you until you go back to the drag strip or take us on a mechanical build or whatever. I like it and I' love anything to do with the N54!!
Man, I had a “reputable” engine dealer try to screw me on an RB26 block. It was totally dusted and they refused to take it back. Thankfully PayPal had my back and took the money from them. Feels like everyone is a scammer these days… Luckily prices on cars are rapidly dropping…
Post more bro 👍 from a total stranger's opinion you got a RUclipsr watchable face lol
I'm not sure what exactly that means, but I'll take it 😂
I totally 💯👍🏽
Jake's a 10.
Yeah post more…. U got a car RUclipsr face. Easy to watch and enjoy
Coming from someone that is very shy and can’t even pick up the camera and record themselves at all, I honestly believe you need to make any sort of videos! You’ve got the vehicle(s) and a badass garage to make some incredible content man, keep up the good work and videos coming in no matter what it is, the 135i community salutes you!
Too much time talking not enough action tbh, people want content. Maybe more side projects would help
Man I have missed your content. I remember when you went single turbo and the sound your 135 made made me DREAM of such a build. Looking forward to more quality/honest videos.
..with love from SouthAfrica
Happy to have you back!! Can’t wait to see the 135 back
I would say the content is great I use to watch all your videos back in your early days when I had an N54. But I switched from that platform. The N54 is great but it’s an older platform most content or diys for it are all over the place. I would say to draw an bigger crowd or more views is to get into a new platform for new content that isn’t out there. A lot of the older N54 owners are S55 owners now or B58 owners. There is so much on the table like BMW fanatic he switched from the N54 platform etc etc. I will always love your 135i you inspired me to get one and I loved it!
RUclips is a slow burn for most. But I think it will pay off. Build the car, go out and have fun with it, show us what fast really is, and maybe even collaborate with other YT people to expose different audiences. All I can say is that when this channel is burning right, its really good. You def have the chops to make it work.
Keep posting here man. You're right about the vertical vid algorithm catching many more views...But this is where the long term play is. The grind of 1 video a week is real!! Stick with it!
I always like seeing a notification that you’ve uploaded. As someone that has to focus on my own financial situation before I could even think of playing around with cars again, it’s nice to see someone else’s projects. I love watching Dustin Williams car channel and I know he started off just uploaded whatever, whenever he could. Most importantly, just make sure you’re having fun and enjoying what you’re doing!
Thank you man, that means a lot to me. And you make a good point, that's a great reminder to just upload and have fun. That spirit goes a long way... I needed to hear that. Thank you for watching.
@@jake_spence “perfection is the enemy of progress” and “paralysis by analysis” are 2 ideas that I am working to embrace.
This video is great. Its nice to see the little imperfect things (heater noise). That makes it more "real".
As a Florida resident my fingers are crossed the car works out for you. Looking forward to more videos, I know exactly what you mean by wanting every video to be perfect 😂.
I agree Jake that's how I feel to my OCD definitely wants to make sure all my videos or spot-on. RUclips is definitely not easy, the slow growth will definitely discourage people. But you just got to keep on filming. Keep it up Jake!
I think these chill and chat videos are great tbh I watch a bunch of RUclipsrs who do stuff like this
It's all good amigo...I tune in because you have good content and a good personality. Keep posting!
I am new to the BMW world, but as with every hobby or project I take up, I study and listen for months beforehand. I probably watched 25-30 of your videos before I even searched. This format is good, because it allows your fan base to get to know you a little on the personal side. Keep it up because your content has been very valuable to me. It's also nice to learn you are somewhat local to me. I am outside the Beloit area.
Love this type of video! You did very good with it and I hope you are able to keep breaking that OCD mold and let yourself be free! I dont care if videos aren’t exactly in chronological order either!
Good content my man. Liked the simple approach to this one.
Loved this video! Very authentic and entertaining. Hope the Florida deal pulls through!
I am buying a shirt because you put up this video. I have a 2007 335i and watch your videos to do all my work. So please keep posting, love them all.
Jake were all here for you, your RUclips viewers are watching you on all your other platforms aswell probably.
I can never take you seriously with that name and pic 😂I wanna know who you really are lol. But thanks man... I appreciate you following along on all of my progress and dropping a comment every time. You the MVP.
Def a great point about RUclips being a platform where your videos can be viewed for years to come.
Good luck on finding a car man. It was definitely a good choice to go that route vs buying a used engine.
Do what you can do at the moment, even if its a simple video without a deep content i'm glad to see what is happening with you and your car. I am doing some diy stuff at home, buying tools, making some mistakes, and channels like your give some kind of motivation to go on. This struggle your going true just show the real life about modifying your own car, and it is something that most of people don't show.
Do the best you can do, just don't stop!
I follow you everywhere, just upload anything I’ll watch it !
love your video! Keep up the videos.
-From fellow Wisconsinite
Hey bud. I have a 135i with 115k with air ride and a few upgrades. DCI, BOV, Charge pipe, catch can, ram air routers, trans pan with new bolts, etc. I bought the car drove it home and parked it and started adding parts. I bought another 135i just for parts. I kept the motor and trans out of that and many other parts. I knew when I bought my car the turbos were going bad, but I was willing to work with that the motor is really clean and runs and drive great. I’ve had electrical problems with the module under the dash and now it won’t try to crank. I don’t know as much about bmw to figure out what it is and I don’t want to take it to bmw and get charged thousands for a diagnostic test. I’m at the point of wanting to sell it. Unfortunately, I’m in Chattanooga, TN which is kinda far from you. I wish I could sell you mine and help you continue your build and your channel.
Don't let the "low" numbers bring you down. I don't even have my bmw anymore and I'm still watching. Progress is progress. Keep moving forward and upload. Doesn't have to be an LZ kind of video but things will grow.
Keep at it Jake. You definitely should post different style videos. Garage tour, maybe the road trip to florida if the car checks out may be an idea. Definitely liking the idea of buying the whole care and using it as a side project as well. I would highly suggest taking a look at Christian Smith's channel. I know he is a VW guy but it could give you some ideas for extra content. Post those videos. Loving them all so far!👍
A pretty cool vid Jake, I quite liked the bit where you were reminiscing about the first ST Dyno run and all the time slips. Why did you decide not to build the engine that came out of the 135? Can't wait to see you run a 9 sec pass with it. Will be epic
(old video i know) But as a fellow midwesterner i 100% feel the difficulty of actually finding an engine. I was in search of an N55 and ended up going over to Chicago. Didn’t do my dudilgence in testing the motor beforehand. Ended up failing a leakdown test pretty bad. Got screwed out of $1800
If you build it
Power will come 😁👍
Nice!! Love the honesty. You got this man , the perfect car will come . 💪🏼
Love the format. Keep 'em coming regardless of how unshiny it is. Hope you find a motor soon!
happy to see a video bro❤🔥
Thank you bro, glad to hear that after this one!
I watched the whole video..I thoroughly enjoyed it.
You know it's a good day when Jake uploads a vid!!!
I have a silver 126k '08 335i, Va and Tx owned. Looking to sell this year. Valve cover gasket and new valve cover just done with receipts at Garagisti in Houston, new spark plugs and coil packs. Index 12 injectors are several years old. Only problems it has are small seep in oil pan gasket, wastegate rattle, could use Vanos solenoids cleaned or replaced. Oh and it has a new alternator, and oil cooler lines.
How much? I'm looking for something dirt cheap that needs some work.
New viewer here and M4 owner. I like your content and I think the guy ghosting you is absolutely a blessing! I think you’ll do well parting out a 335i if you end up with a good engine. Best o’ luck and look forward to future videos! 🍻🏁
Great vid jake! Definitely finding a complete vehicle is the way to go! So many more options
Keep your head up your Awesome..
great video jake, you should do a bmw meet in the fox valley. would be cool for you to come to the local meets too.
62k subs..that is an incredible achievement.
Be consistent, post regularly, that's how u build a following on RUclips
Good video, keep it coming 👍, buying a car for more content is a great plan
you can drive the 335i back home if you want too all you need to do is replace 1 control arm. cosmetics wise the passenger side fender, front bumper and the passenger side headlight is cracked so a new headlight.
I love these videos man, keep it up
Definitely a great video man! Its always good to have that good quality video but its awesome to watch videos like these where we learn things behind the scenes and stuff like that. Plus you went through so many things in this one where people can learn from your experience. #watchtimegang
Well that's a big bummer, Jake. Good luck next time. Regards Nico.
Love the vids man stick with it
I know that sometimes you get inside your own head trying to chase a perfect video meeting certain criteria that you've set for yourself. I think I speak for everyone who enjoys your content; just create. We don't want perfection, we want content!
Look at 535i(e60) they also come with the n54, I bought one with 60k miles off of a 19 year old female who owned it since new..(mint condition, not a single mod)... bought it just for the motor... have it built now around 600+ horsepower and I daily it...
Hey bro just stick to your plan it will work out trust me it will all work out 💪
Love the content, keep up the good work
Jake, I’ve been doing cars for a long time now! I’ll be 48 in 2 months & I went 10:58@128mph 30 yrs ago…I know…😱🤨 Those emojis were for the 30yrs…😂 Anyway that was really fast back then. I had a new 93 Mustang GT. Car was all red with grey cloth interior & it was a slick top, no sunroof! I have a fast 135i now that’s almost the twin to your car! Jet black 09 with 44,008 miles. Car has pure 600 twins & all really good parts. I built it myself & im still going. AFE twin cone intake, racing dynamics catless DP’s, ETS 7” race intercooler. Plus tons more like over $1300 dollars into titanium hardware & port injection is going in this year. Your car will go in the 9’s if you dial in your suspension & power shift that bitch! Leave out of the hole at 5 grand & leave your foot to the floor! I’d love to bump into you & chop it up about cars! I’ll look you up on instagram & you can see some of the things I’ve done to my 135i! Car is gonna be all show & all go!…💪🏻💯🔥🏁
That's such a rad story man. 10.50's thirty years ago is definitely something to be proud of! I was thrilled when I did a low 10, and it took a big ass turbo lol. Shoot me a message on IG so I can check out your build! 44k miles sounds mint.
@@jake_spence I just did…lol! I just followed you! You can see my mustang at New England drag way a million yrs ago…😂 I’m going to get the exact hood you got, I watched your video the other & thought, I gotta hit this guy up. We have the same anthracite apex wheels too! Yeah you make plenty of power, it’s just getting it out of the hole hard and fast. You have enough power for the 8’s just have to get it out of the hole! My mustang was a 5 speed & it was a stock bottom end. I was running a Vortech S-Trim blower, edelbrock aluminum heads that were ported & polished from edelbrock for extra$. I had a custom aluminum intake made too. The car went good! I’ve always loved fast cars & boats, motorcycles too…✌🏻😂
We need more RUclips guys to help our together some car shows and meet ups. Good way to grow the community and in person time people will watch and follow more.
Yes sir 👏🏿 🙌
Thanks for watching my dude.
Seems to me the best way to get big on RUclips on is consistent and posting a shit on. Doesn’t have to be some crazy shit everytime. If you think about it 10,000 views your video is a good amount of people
Damn you just said that in the video 😂 good shit
You popped up in my suggestions, so this is literally the first video of yours that I have watched, so I have nothing to compare to. That said, I actually prefer to watch videos like this than overproduced "perfect" videos. I tend to create more of a bond with content creators that seem more "unedited" and real. I'm sure you may have to cut out a blooper now and again, but I think the ability to more rapidly create a raw, honest video will be more endearing to your fans than spending all of that time polishing something that should really just be wearing it's natural patina.
I don't know why I spent this much time typing this much for a 1st time video, but something told me I should.
Someone get this man an engine!
I will support u i always like ur vids
This means more than you know, thank you my dude.
Jake, my N54 🇬🇧 was steaming out coolant from the expansion filler cap area, but I don’t have any codes & it is not overheating. I topped up the coolant & it seems ok. What do you think caused the brief excess pressure build up?
You could just need a new cap start small first
Air bubbles in the system.
Hell yeah another vid from Spence. Just keep uploading man, I will watch 100%. The more you upload the more people will view. Kep em' coming!
Please post more. I honestly thought this channel was dead. You ever consider doing engine swaps of N54 into other cars?
I'm gonna be doing my best to stick to at least weekly uploads here. And yes, I've thought about it. But want to get my 135i back on the road first. Then maybe LS swap a BMW to do something unique. I've always wanted a V8.
@@jake_spence I do think the LS will get you views as that is the go to engine swap. I feel it has lost its uniqueness. Now n54 swaps into other stuff that is more of a rarity. It would be awesome to see a DCT or 8speed Zf attached to a n54 swapped into something like a Mercedes W123 or old Volvo wagon. Both of those did come with straight 6s.
Still have my 48k mile 6 bolt motor I messaged you about on Facebook! I’m down in CO
I’m in FL. Let me know if I can help 🤘
Great video.
Even though a video gets 3-5k views, doesnt mean it wasnt a fire video. Theres so much competetion these days on social media.
True that. Just usually takes a lot of effort and when trying to figure out ways to reach the most people, it makes you second guess yourself.
Cool 👍🏿 I would buy a whole car to that way you can start the car. make sure the motor is good and you have a lot of extra parts
Yes definitely post more. Never assume we know everything you know. Like I didnt know the early gen N54 with 8 bolts is better then the 6 bolts. No wonder my 07 e92 runs circles around my newer 09 e90. I would love to see the indepth build nuances like that frustrating bolt or tool you need or trick you need to do to complete a repair or mod. Just pretend we are flies on the wall.
Garage tour video next !
dont forget a lot of people are not physically watching the videos completely. Sometimes im just playing to just hear content and updates. just make videos people dont care that hard views are views
Ima watch anything you upload I don’t care❤️
Sometimes raw is better. Don't get me wrong, I love the polished videos. But can relate to the raw video. More videos and updates are better than 1 great video a month.
Take a complete runing 335i is the best option i think
That's exactly my plan, now I just need to find something soon! Fingers crossed the one in Florida works out.
Fly out to California we have a ton of 335i going for cheap. Make a whole vlog of flying out and checking out cars and buying it. Then drive it back. So many video possibilities.
I'll have to look into that, how likely you think it would be to find a 335i I could drive back across the country around $3k?
@@jake_spence I will start sending you the ones I see around me.
I remember that dyno run
My brother just finished rebuilding an N54 Engine that had 127K miles and replaced everything and upgraded turbos! He is debating if he wants to sell it or put in back in the car 335ix sedan.
Post more bro 💪
I’m on the same boat looking for an engine for my n55 335i. Since you are trying to grow your channel, I would advise you to look at copart or IAA and get a complete low mileage car.
Don’t give up on use RUclips viewers lol I don’t spend any time on instagram or tiktok but I always tune in to your videos
Well hello there
Hi there, thanks for watching 👋
Jake, I love you man.
My problem with your channel is not getting consistent glimpses into what fun stuff you're up to, or updates/thoughts on stuff you have or have been doing. It's sporadic, random, inconsistent, very infrequent & spaced-out videos that you upload to your channel, that I basically forget you exist, or what you have going on.
Let me clarify, last year or so, you had a video on you and your girl buying Honda Groms. What happened with those? Any group rides? Any mods? Maintenance how-tos? Are you selling them? Are you looking at getting different bikes? Did you learn how to wheelie? Nope. Nothing. It's like a one-off and not even an update video explaining that the Grom video didn't do well, and so that's your reason for stopping them. (But are you really gonna let analytics stop you from living your own life?)
The F80 M3 you bought, there's been some good content on that, but then it just kind of died. I have no idea what's going on with any of your rides, or other cool endeavors because you don't video it or talk about it. You just say that you've been busy.
And that's been the theme of your channel, to it's detriment. Besides the 135i, & occasional 3-series how-to, you've been doing one-offs or throwing sphaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Almost like you're trying really hard to make the perfect video, or attempting to cater content to us.
I don't want you to cater the perfect video for us, I just want to see Jake. I want to see what Jake is up to. Everything that Jake is doing, everything he's been learning, or trying out, or thinking of doing, whether it's swapping an engine in a bmw, or getting a rusty old snow-blower running & clearing your driveway then buying coffee or something in the winter beater, I just enjoy the chill vibes with a similar-minded mechanic, bringing us along on his endeavors, & solving new problems.
Even though I originally came in primarily interested in e82/n54 content, I chose to stay to learn about the f80, 2-post lift garage life, Wisconsin life, grom life, whatever is is that Jake, JAKE is trying to learn & attack, then share with us.
That is all.
I hope you find your stride again. You don't have to film EVERY little thing, but just work on your projects, and then pick up the camera when you have something you know you want us to see, or have something to say. Don't worry about angles, lighting, focus & soundtrack if that takes too much of your time, only enough to make it clear & concise that we understand what you're trying to do! Most of us are pretty mechanically inclined by now. I know I personally have had to learn by DOING the work myself, because not everyone can film everything & "hold my hand" 😅 You just gotta DO IT! 💪🏼
Yo, I'm going back through some comments and this one hits home! You're right, no doubt about it. Just wanted to drop it and say thanks for watching all of this time, even when things have been hit or miss. Some good constructive critism here... thank you.
How come 6 bolts are not as strong? I've got a 6 bolt engine and building it right now...
Do you have access to Copart?
Is the 6 bolt that much weaker ? I made 739 with my stock 8 bolt but when it went boom I picked up a 6 bold from a 1m with 20k miles on it and plan on sending it hahaha
If u want a 8 bolt n54 cylinder 6 has a blown piston and compression its still perfect except cylinder number 6 0 compression u can have it for free
I appreciate that offer man, but I still have my engine I took out of the car that I'd use to rebuild one day. For now I just want something that is ready to run and drop it in!
TikTok is a good discovery platform, use it to bring your audience there over to youtube if possible! RUclips def seems better long term.
Love the channel and the approach - although I would really enjoy and watch more often -- if this channel became the M539 of the 1 and 2 Series vehicles. Adding N55 content with the addition of say a 2018 M2. Just a thought.
We just need one reliable built forged engine that’s all without any built issue.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 more bmw content Please
n54 king man
Post more. We could listen to n54 talk all day
Keep up the vids man who cares about views they will come eventually! More N54 channels the better!! But i will say when u get the 135 going again we need to see races, wagers, callouts !! If you want views you know the racing vids always go crazy!!
You Must do it For fun Not for clicks or fans. You Must have fun
That's a good reminder, thank you man.
There’s a clean 335i in denver with under 120k I believe. Turbos smoke but it drives and runs he’s asking 3.5k for the whole car only it has a rr title. If you’re just pulling the engine and using parts shouldn’t matter too much.
@2:00 i know exactly what your talking about
High mileage engine is not a problem if you're rebuilding it
Yes it "A" video and that's at least something I can click on to support you until you go back to the drag strip or take us on a mechanical build or whatever. I like it and I' love anything to do with the N54!!
You had me for 18 minutes. Fancy editing can come later..
I have an e92 ive owned for 5 years with 102k im in Chicago i might consider selling 😬
Get an x3 or x5 with n54 and ls swap
Man, I had a “reputable” engine dealer try to screw me on an RB26 block. It was totally dusted and they refused to take it back. Thankfully PayPal had my back and took the money from them. Feels like everyone is a scammer these days… Luckily prices on cars are rapidly dropping…