New workshop -- finally!
Added 2021-05-16 19:50:20 +0000 UTCPatience and persistence finally paid off and I'm getting a proper place to work in and best of all, it's in the same location where I'm at now!
It all worked out funny. I actually found a different space in the old Opel car factory in Rüsselsheim, massive space, cheap rent and I was pretty much ready to move there.
I've been asking my current landlords for many, many months if they could give me more space, but all of the garages are rented out and the only place they have is on the pictures above that's filled with their cars.
Once I told them I'll be moving out, they didn't want me to leave and that kinda forced them to see if they can rearrange some stuff.
After a couple of weeks of back & forth, we agreed that from June 1st, I'm getting 2 doors by their entire length right next to where my current garage is! It's around 100 m2 (1076 sq ft) of beautiful clean & dry space, including 4 parking spots in the front. Right now I'm paying for each car that sits in the yard.
The Opel factory would've been a great option too and for the same rent, I'd be getting 257 m2 but there are caveats. The place was built in 1909 and the condition of the room is very poor with a leaking roof, but that's fixable. In 2-3 years I would probably need to move out as they are renovating all of it and making Motorworld location there which is fantastic, but I don't want to move again that quickly.
But the biggest negative for me is the distance, Opel factory is 35 km away from my home, 35 minutes without traffic and 45-60 min with traffic. My current place is 4.3 km away from my home, 8 min without traffic and 15 min with traffic. So even though it's less space, it's in better condition, more private and frankly it's so close to my apartment that it just makes sense as I'd hate to waste time and petrol in traffic every day.
Anyway, I'm super stoked it worked out this way. I was slowly losing the desire to work in that tiny space so this is a much-needed development! 100 m2 isn't crazy big, but I plan to make it my own and arrange it in such a way it'll be easy and efficient for work. You can see in the picture what I have in mind for now.
Obviously, I'll have to spend a lot on equipment and to shape it as I want, but I'll do it gradually and I'm hoping to get some sponsorship for lifts which would be nice. I'll also save where I can, for example, I'll make my own tables as they are stupid expensive otherwise.
For the 2-post lift, I'll have to re-do the concrete (4x4 meter section) as the current one is not thick enough for safe installation and that'll be probably the biggest work I'll need to do. Lighting I already have picked out and I'll be doing that as well.
I plan to make a video on the workshop build as it could be interesting, not sure how many parts but we'll see.
Circling back to the Opel factory and Motorworld, the guy in charge there is a really nice fella and in the future, once the Covid restrictions loosen, this will be the perfect venue for a subscriber meet-up. The place is massive, I can display my cars easily and hopefully meet some of you. I've been getting a lot of messages from fans wanting to drop by and this will be the perfect way to do it.
All in all, I'm super excited and actually can't wait to start working on the shop! I'll keep you posted on the latest happenings.
On May 28th I'm flying to Skövde to see that M5 and then flying back home on the following day. I was planning to go there with my girlfriend and stay for a few days, but due to lack of time and high travel expenses, I'll be going alone and gonna make it short but sweet.
Massive thanks to all of you for your support and contributing to me getting to this point! Love you all!
Comments
Nice! I hope you plan to purchase and rebuild that 1602? :D
2021-06-03 10:51:56 +0000 UTCIt spins me out how your old space is just a boxed in section of your massive new space. I can't believe you managed for so long in that cramped space. Well done for putting out a first class project like 'Dubai' with those challenges. Onwards and upwards from here!
2021-05-29 04:21:49 +0000 UTCMore room for Danish treats !!!!! Maybe a coffee machine?
2021-05-25 06:28:37 +0000 UTCCan't, my landlords need that space and it would be too much for me to pay.
M539 Restorations
2021-05-25 00:05:21 +0000 UTCHappy to say that BendPak will provide all new lifts!
M539 Restorations
2021-05-25 00:04:45 +0000 UTCAmazing! More space for more broken BMW's!
Christos Goumas
2021-05-24 07:58:06 +0000 UTCGoing to keep the old one?
2021-05-21 11:22:45 +0000 UTCHappy days. Oh, I finally have been able to offer support financially. Not much but I do what I can. Now back to work. :)
Craig Macman Robinson
2021-05-20 16:34:54 +0000 UTCSoooo happy for you. Congrats! And can’t wait to meet you one day.
2021-05-20 04:22:03 +0000 UTCCongrats mate! Happy for you! Make sure those locks don’t freeze! ;)… Would dream to see a neglected E34 M5 on your hands!!!
2021-05-19 23:49:04 +0000 UTCSurely some lift company would like their logos in all of your future videos? Fantastic space and so close to home!
2021-05-19 23:13:04 +0000 UTCBloody brilliant! well done, well deserved, we love you too Sreten! :)
2021-05-18 00:12:30 +0000 UTCYup 🤣
M539 Restorations
2021-05-17 20:42:21 +0000 UTCWhaaaa... Is it literally next door? 😲
2021-05-17 19:11:57 +0000 UTCCoooooooming up -> the new space :) Nice
2021-05-17 17:30:01 +0000 UTCYou have no idea!
M539 Restorations
2021-05-17 16:49:28 +0000 UTCSo happy for you! Can’t wait for more quality content man!
2021-05-17 16:48:42 +0000 UTCCongrats on the new place!
2021-05-17 14:51:25 +0000 UTCReally happy to see you expanding in a familiar space. Congrats on the new workshop, Sreten!
2021-05-17 12:02:22 +0000 UTCCongrats! Not having to move your current shop is a huge bonus. Half of the move is already done! Traveling 45 min each way if it was at the old Opel factory? That would have lost its charm very quickly.
2021-05-17 11:43:38 +0000 UTCCongrats! Definetely do a build video on the shop!
2021-05-17 11:10:51 +0000 UTCThats fantastic news, you must be so relieved?
2021-05-17 09:58:16 +0000 UTCExcellent!
2021-05-17 08:51:27 +0000 UTCThanks!! That one is far too gone for me :)
M539 Restorations
2021-05-17 07:04:04 +0000 UTCCongrats man, an 8-15 minute drive to your work compared to 45-60 is a luxury
2021-05-17 06:59:37 +0000 UTCReally happy for you! I was in a similar situation, I was stuck in a tiny unit without even a lift. Took me more than a year to find something good. Really looking forward to seeing more of the the new garage, and the build!
2021-05-17 06:37:04 +0000 UTCGreat news! Congrats and cant wait to see video from garage build. Even meetup will be fine, I'd consider to come from CZ
Josef Šmíd
2021-05-17 05:52:33 +0000 UTCSuperb! Great that extra space worked out and you are happy with it. Make it nice and cosy :) Of course we want "garage build" video, any content from you is welcome! I can see blue BMW in need of saving, can you get it or is it ongoing project of place owners? Thumbs up! P.S. Meet up of subscribers with Mr M539 himself? Yes please!
John Smith
2021-05-17 04:41:15 +0000 UTCGreat news ! It must be frustrating to be so cramped in just the one unit, renovating the cars , making videos in such a small area, look forward to seeing it all develop, well done 👍
2021-05-17 04:21:47 +0000 UTCCongratulations!! We are very happy for you.
2021-05-17 02:44:04 +0000 UTCNoice!
2021-05-16 22:56:19 +0000 UTCDo the series. Do it often. Construction work is fun and educational. And knowing the way you create your content - it will be fun. But don't push yourself, take your time!
2021-05-16 22:22:29 +0000 UTCCongrats! Happy for ya! Recently watched LegitStreetCars and Speed Academy move into new garage/clean garage space, so I'm very excited about your upgrade and what you have planned! 👍
Nismo
2021-05-16 21:33:51 +0000 UTCAwesome, so nice that you can pursue this further and under great conditions. :) Svaka čast!!!
GB1992
2021-05-16 21:22:51 +0000 UTCCongratulations!
2021-05-16 21:22:01 +0000 UTCThis is great news, really sounds like it’s coming together. Well done sir. I wish one day I’ll be able to travel back to Europe and visit.
2021-05-16 21:07:30 +0000 UTCThat’s great to hear!! An awesome development has taken place, more bmw’s gonna be saved!!
2021-05-16 21:02:38 +0000 UTCCongratulations!!! I'm so glad it worked out well for you!! Also, yes, please do a series of videos about the whole garage build. I can definitely say I'd be interested in watching them, and it would be a different kind of video for the channel.
Salva Barbus
2021-05-16 20:54:16 +0000 UTCGreat News! And i see it is allready equipped with a broken BMW.
2021-05-16 20:53:17 +0000 UTCon picture 3 could be old grease pit next to the tire ask if they now was is under it
2021-05-16 20:53:01 +0000 UTCI really want to get a wet/vapor blasting machine but they are crazy money :D
M539 Restorations
2021-05-16 20:42:26 +0000 UTCGreat news! More room for saving more BMWs
2021-05-16 20:41:37 +0000 UTCWhat fantastic news 😀, it means there will be even more excellent content for us armchair mechanics - watching you do the things we wish we could do too, and being thoroughly entertained at the same time. BMW should be sponsoring you for keeping their classic cars roadworthy and giving them a new lease of life.
2021-05-16 20:34:26 +0000 UTCFantastic! Congrats on the new space! You can get a parts cleaner, a sand blasting booth, and all kinds of other new toys to fit in there!
2021-05-16 20:30:58 +0000 UTCmuy excelente
2021-05-16 20:30:12 +0000 UTCThat’s awesome news. Congratulations!
2021-05-16 20:28:54 +0000 UTCThat's awesome news 💘 I loved that space there 💯
Dennis Papadopoulos
2021-05-16 20:27:59 +0000 UTCGreat news. I also love how the door of your current place is open on Google Satellite, and you can just see the blue car lift inside! P.S. I hadn't heard of Motorworld before, so I had to look it up. Looks interesting.
2021-05-16 20:27:16 +0000 UTCCongratulations 🥳
2021-05-16 20:25:23 +0000 UTCMarvelous work situation for your endeavors. Your future as a renowned restorer of BMW supercars just got closer for you propelled by your expertise and work ethic. Great job Sir!
MichiJim
2021-05-16 20:24:55 +0000 UTCI'm so happy for you!!!
Bjoern
2021-05-16 20:23:16 +0000 UTCAwesome! I was thinking that the other garages on your lot were similarly self enclosed, but fantastic that the additional space is combined! Much more room for mechanicing activities :D
2021-05-16 20:22:09 +0000 UTCWow, finally!!!! You deserved this man!
2021-05-16 20:16:17 +0000 UTCThis is very exciting! Can't wait to see it done .
2021-05-16 20:16:11 +0000 UTCTo the right, there are 3 storage rooms all occupied for a long time now. The very front ones towards the entrance, occupied as well.
M539 Restorations
2021-05-16 20:15:22 +0000 UTCCongrats man!
2021-05-16 20:14:35 +0000 UTCThis is great news. Cheers, Sreten!
2021-05-16 20:13:52 +0000 UTCVery happy for you, but also very happy for us because we will be getting more content. Sretno!
2021-05-16 20:11:45 +0000 UTCCongrats, that’s a nice upgrade although it’s not a ‘new’ place!
Nick Vaes (Woezzy)
2021-05-16 20:10:45 +0000 UTCThat is an awesome outcome, congratulations 🚗❤️👍🌷
Louwrentius
2021-05-16 20:09:28 +0000 UTCNice one So glad you didn’t have to move!
2021-05-16 20:09:12 +0000 UTCGreat that you will have more space, look forward to video of workshop
2021-05-16 20:08:40 +0000 UTCCongrats on the expanded space! And best of luck in Sweden!
2021-05-16 20:08:29 +0000 UTCA dream come true, congrats man!! 👌🏽
2021-05-16 20:06:51 +0000 UTCCongrats on the 'new' place looks great
2021-05-16 20:03:19 +0000 UTCWill there be a tent in the back corner for the evil twin to sleep?
2021-05-16 20:02:04 +0000 UTCDude your growth is skyrocketing! Congrats man, you deserve no less!
hlx
2021-05-16 20:01:47 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Plenty of room for you and your evil twin.
Scott Sanford
2021-05-16 20:01:11 +0000 UTCCongratulations! This will be awesome!
2021-05-16 20:00:23 +0000 UTCGrattis!
2021-05-16 20:00:15 +0000 UTCHow cool the meet up idea is. Waiting for update!
2021-05-16 20:00:07 +0000 UTCAwesome news Sreten.Here's to M539 growing from strength to strength.
2021-05-16 19:59:54 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Love your content and really happy you have a new place!
2021-05-16 19:58:40 +0000 UTCI bet that scooter is your real daily commuter for the Autobahn
2021-05-16 19:58:24 +0000 UTCIs the space to the right, in the back past the pressboard your storage or another tenant?
2021-05-16 19:58:09 +0000 UTC!Felicitaciones!
2021-05-16 19:57:59 +0000 UTCExcellent, congratulations!👍
2021-05-16 19:57:01 +0000 UTCGreat news! This will make a huge difference in how you can film your content, and hopefully be a great morale boost for you to get out there and wrench more. I will say that it seems like workshop upgrade videos tend to do pretty well with the YT algorithm, so hopefully your first couple will get some traction and you'll be able to get quite a few parts out of a series of it. I, for one, love workshop upgrade videos.
2021-05-16 19:56:27 +0000 UTCRoadtrip will be included in the normal video as usual and I'll make a Q&A video soon and introduce the shop. Right now, I don't think I can handle another channel :D
M539 Restorations
2021-05-16 19:56:01 +0000 UTCCongratulations!!!
2021-05-16 19:55:57 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Would love a second channel as per the above for travel, behind the scenes etc.
2021-05-16 19:55:55 +0000 UTCcongrats! cannot wait to drive down to Germany for a meetup!
2021-05-16 19:55:51 +0000 UTCThis is some great news! Congrats!! Keep up the good work🙌
2021-05-16 19:55:32 +0000 UTCCongratulations!! Finally!!
2021-05-16 19:55:07 +0000 UTCCool congrats!
2021-05-16 19:55:05 +0000 UTCExcellent. I’m very excited to see how you plan out the space. Will be very cool to see it all come together.
2021-05-16 19:54:35 +0000 UTCCongrats, good job.
Jasper Maters
2021-05-16 19:54:18 +0000 UTC
