3 Recent BMWs That are Perfect for Tuning
Seeing modified BMW E46s, E39s, and other BMW models from the ‘90s and early 2000s is nothing surprising. However, not all that many people are aware of the tuning potential of some of the more modern BMWs. By going with any of the models below, you will unlock endless BMW tuning possibilities. While the selected […]
Is the BMW X1 Worthy of the SAV Moniker?
SAV stands for a Sports Activity Vehicle and is a term used by BMW to address their SUV models. The BMW X1 is the entry model to the world of BMW SAVs and was first introduced in 2009. BMW claims that the X1 is perfect for covering long distances, offers great practicality, and is never boring. […]
3 Awesome E30 Engine Swap Options to Consider
The E30 has a special place in the hearts of most petrolheads. It is a classic BMW with a timeless design and the proper layout — a longitudinally positioned engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission. However, in today’s world, the E30 3-Series does not feel as fast as it did forty years ago when […]
3 Ways to Get the Best Fuel Mileage Out of Your Bimmer
Rarely anyone likes to spend more money than necessary on fuel. Still, most people do not drive as efficiently as they could, thus wasting money. Especially with gas prices rising, saving fuel can now really make a big difference to your wallet. Thankfully, improving your fuel mileage is actually not that difficult if you follow […]
E36 Interior Issues – Things to Look Out For
The BMW 3 Series E36 was a really capable car back in its day, which is why it’s still a popular car even to this day. And while it is understandable that E36 interiors, being over 20 years old, will no longer be in a pristine condition, these cars had issues with their interiors even […]
3 Fastest BMWs You Can Buy Right Now
BMW is a brand with the sportiest DNA out of the premium German car manufacturer trio. Even though Mercedes and Audi both offer great options as far as engines go, BMW is somehow the one that offers the best driving experience of them all. Even the slower Bimmers deliver a strong driving experience. That being […]
3 Reasons Why an E46 Drift Car Simply Makes Sense
If you have ever looked into project drift cars, it is almost certain that a BMW 3-Series was one of the first cars you stumbled upon. And for a good reason! The 3-series is the go-to choice for most people looking to get into this sport. While the E36 generation seems to be favored by […]
Yes, a BMW Pickup Exists and It’s Awesome
BMW and pickup trucks are two concepts that you will rarely find in the same context, let alone the same sentence. The Bavarians never really looked into such an idea on a commercial level. After all, BMW is all about style and performance — two attributes that have only recently appeared in the pickup truck […]
3 BMW Sports Cars That You Can Track on a Budget
For decades, BMW sports cars were considered to be among the most competent performance vehicles you can get your hands on. At least in the realm of regular production cars. With a large customer base, they are often seen on track days, where they achieve great times, especially considering that most of these cars didn’t […]
How to Build an E36 Drift Car? – Where to Start and What to Get
Drifting — the art of intentionally oversteering your car, so the wheels lose traction and carry you into a (hopefully) controlled and glorious slide. If you’ve watched the likes of Ryan Tuerck or Ken Block perform the maneuver, you know it’s a spectacle you won’t forget. As with most things automotive, the only thing better […]
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BMW Coolant – What to Get and What to Avoid
Coolants, or antifreeze as it’s sometimes referred to, is a fluid that plays an integral role in regulating the running temperature of your engine. When an engine is running, it produces extreme amounts of heat that, if not managed, can cause catastrophic damage to various parts of the engine. The cooling system, including the coolant […]
BMW VANOS Explained — What It Does, Why It Fails and How to Fix It
Variable valve timing was a true game-changer when it first appeared. Born as a means to achieve the ultimate performance, but also efficiency, VVT was quickly adopted by almost every major car manufacturer out there. This, of course, includes BMW who dubbed their approach to variable valve timing as VANOS, or Variable NockenwellenSteuerung in German. […]
BMW N52 Engine – Everything You Need to Know
By the mid-2000s, BMW had built itself a reputation for developing excellent examples of naturally aspirated inline-six engines. At the turn of the millennium, it revealed the M54 (and the performance-oriented S54 shortly after) and cemented itself as one of the best in the business when it came to the six-pot layout. Needless to say, […]
BMW N51 Engine — All You Need To Know About SULEV
The N52 succeeded the highly-successful M54 and powered multiple BMW cars between 2004 and 2015. While it became one of the most reliable and popular inline-six engines BMW ever made, it had a lesser-known sibling called the N51. Interestingly, the N51 is near-identical to the N52, powering the same cars and available during the same […]