Sachs Shock Absorbers – OE for a Reason
SACHS is a world-renowned brand in the field of automotive parts, and their shock absorbers are among the best in the market. SACHS shock absorbers have been designed to meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and durability. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at SACHS shock absorbers and explore why […]
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 […]
S50 Engine — The One that Got Away
A couple of weeks ago, we put together a comprehensive piece on the BMW S52 engine. The S52 engine powered the second generation of the BMW M3 — the E36 M3 — in the United States market and enabled the sports coupe to become a rather popular and sought-after machine. Even today, several American enthusiasts own, drive, and […]
M50 Engine Overview and Pre-Purchase Inspection
BMW has been in the business of manufacturing automotive engines since 1928. Over nearly a century, the Bavarian giant has designed and developed engines of various configurations and sizes. However, what it’s most renowned for is its inline-six engines. Some noteworthy examples from recent times include the turbocharged B58 that powers several models in BMW’s […]
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 […]
Is BMW E36 328i the Next Hot Youngtimer 3-Series?
The BMW E36 is often overlooked since it was bookended by two iconic generations of the 3-series lineage — the BMW E30 and the BMW E46. That’s not to say that the E36 was any less of an exceptional vehicle. By itself, the BMW E36 was a superb all-around machine and had an extensive portfolio […]
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 […]